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Hangzhou Tour

A land full of stories and lengends, Hangzhou is a best-known tourist destination in China. Its natural beauty of elegant style has been a permanent motif for literature and art.

"The brimming waves delight the eye on sunny days; the dimming hills present rare view in rainy haze. West Lake may be compared to the West Lady, whether she is richly adorned or plainly dreesed." -By Su Shi, a famous ancient poet of China

10 Reasons To Visit Hangzhou

  • Relax and unwind in this idyllic Oriental Capital of Leisure, do what the locals do,
    do nothing
  • Stroll on the lakeside of the legendary West Lake, or cruise around the enchanting
    lake on a dragon boat
  • Climb the Peak Flown From Afar, appreciate the lovely Buddha statues carved into
    its grottos, and find your inner peace in the intriguing Lingyin Temple
  • Visit the Liuhe Pagoda and the Leifeng Pagoda and be obsessed with the legendary tales behind them
  • Climb the hills and merge yourself in a Dragon Well Tea Plantation, pick tea leaves and sip a delicate cup of exquisite tea as well as the beautiful rural scenery
  • Shop for the finest exquisite silk products in China and watch all the processes involved in silk production from silkworms to dyeing
  • Visit along the Qinghefang Ancient Street, where huge range of Traditional Chinese herbal medicine is on offer
  • Bring yourself back to the Song Dynasty by watching the singing and dancing performance with traditional gorgeous costumes in Song Dynasty Town
  • Walk into the tranquil water town Wuzhen, which can successfully sustain and preserve its ancient traditiona and atmosphere
  • Pay a visit to the former residence of Lu Xun in Shaoxing, who is considered the father of modern Chinese literature

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Are you planning to travel to Hangzhou? China Odyssey Tours provide all kinds of tours in Beijing.
We provide both pre-designed city tour packages and flexible customized tours.

Hangzhou Tour

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Special Notes

  • The best way to see and feel the West Lake District is to relax and sip tea in one of the lakeside tea houses, enjoy the beautiful scenery outside the windows and soak up the peaceful atmosphere.
  • There is a film shooting ground in Hengdian city near Hangzhou, also interesting to explore.
  • There are four bus stations in Hangzhou and please pay attention to the station where you will arrive.


West Lake in Hangzhou

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China Odyssey Tours provide "private tours" in Hangzhou and other cities all over China. We will design your trip according to your needs and budget. During the tour, you will have a knowledgeable local guide, a licensed driver and a comfortable vehicle at your service.

Booking Notes

  • The rainy season of Hangzhou usually lasts for about 20 days from mid-June to early-July. Strong rain and high temperatures make for hot, humid days.
  • Spring offers the best view of the West Lake, with colorful flowers and verdant willow trees while winter scenery is a little bit dull and grey.
  • On weekends, visitors from Shanghai flock to Hangzhou and you’d better purchase your round-trip train tickets well in advance.

China Odyssey customers John and Bev from Australia with their travel consultant Laeticia in Guilin

After receiving your inquiry, we will work out an ideal tour itinerary and price with full understanding of your requirements (we might have more questions). When it finally meets your satisfaction, it's time for you to book your Hangzhou tour or China tour with us.

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