West Lake & Heritage Tour

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Tour Code: ODY-CN-164

Destination: Hangzhou

Duration3 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Heritage

About This Trip

This short 3-day tour of Hangzhou will take you to the stunning West Lake and explore some museums to admire traditional Chinese handicrafts. The Knives, Scissors and Swords Museum, China Umbrella Museum, China Fan Museum, and Hangzhou Workmanship Demonstration Pavilion are all included during your trip. Besides, you'll ride a boat across the ancient Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and get a chance to paint your own paper umbrella.

Itinerary Summary

DAY	PLACE	HIGHLIGHTS
1	Hangzhou	Arrival
2	Hangzhou	China Knives, Scissors and Swords Museum, China Umbrella Museum, China Fan Museum, Hangzhou Workmanship Demonstration Pavilion, Cruise on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Xiangji Temple, Umbrella Painting Experience
3	Hangzhou	Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1: Hangzhou, Arrival
Upon your arrival at Hangzhou, the paradise on earth, your private guide will greet and escort you to your hotel. Fall in love with this charming city by a visit to the West Lake (by boat, golf car, and bicycle or on foot as you wish). Later, you will admire the skyline of the beautiful landscape in Hangzhou from Chenghuang Pavilion.
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Day 2: Heritages of the Past Hangzhou
Today, a private day tour will bring you to the cultural heritage Museums of Knives, Scissors and Swords, Fan and Umbrella. Try your hands on painting the paper umbrella at the Workmanship Demonstrations Pavilion. Continue on to take a boat ride along the canal and stroll around the Dadoulu historic district. Tour ends at a visit to the Xiangji Temple, an ancient temple built in Northern Song Dynasty.
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Day 3: Hangzhou, Departure
You will be free on your own till your private guide escorts you to the airport for your onward flight.
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