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Hangzhou Culture and History Tour
With its lush lake, historical relics, and museums, the culture-rich city of Hangzhou invites you to immerse yourself in its tranquil atmosphere on this 3-day trip. Explore the iconic attractions of the "Heaven on Earth", including the West Lake, Lingyin Temple, and Six Harmonies Pagoda, where ancient celebrities left their mark. Savor the Longjing tea, and delve into the city's historic splendor in its renowned museums.
A travel experience like no other
With its lush lake, historical relics, and museums, the culture-rich city of Hangzhou invites you to immerse yourself in its tranquil atmosphere on this 3-day trip. Explore the iconic attractions of the "Heaven on Earth", including the West Lake, Lingyin Temple, and Six Harmonies Pagoda, where ancient celebrities left their mark. Savor the Longjing tea, and delve into the city's historic splendor in its renowned museums.
Itineraries
Day 1
Suzhou
Arrival, Boat Tour on the West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Fei Lai Feng, Dragon Well Tea Plantation
Upon your arrival, you’ll be greeted by your guide and escorted to your hotel. Relax and rest up for your upcoming excursions!
West Lake Boat Ride, Lingyin Temple, Fei Lai Feng, China National Silk Museum, Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Start your full-day trip with an electric boat ride on West Lake, Hangzhou’s iconic attraction. The verdant scenic area offers a thousand-and-one visiting options like delicate gardens and architecture with idyllic charm. Later, visit the 1,700-year-old Lingyin Temple, a popular destination for those praying for good fortune, to marvel at some magnificent statues, including a 20-meter-high Sakyamuni. Don’t miss the nearby Feilai Peak, famous for its riverside grottoes with ancient Buddhist carvings. In the afternoon, head to the Silk Museum, which shares the history of silk production and the ancient Silk Road, along with displays of exquisite textiles from different times. Afterward, visit the Traditional Chinese Medical Museum, where you’ll learn fascinating facts about Chinese medicine.
Dragon Well Tea Plantation, Six Harmonies Pagoda, Departure
In the morning, drive to Meijiawu Village, a Longjing (Dragon Well) tea village with a 600-year history. There, you’ll get an up-close look at the tea-making process while enjoying the lush greenery of the tea plantations, and savor a cup of Longjing tea. Afterward, take a 20-minute drive to the Six Harmonies Pagoda, a 60-meter-high tower built in the 10th century as a lighthouse. Stroll through the surrounding park-like grounds, then ascend the pagoda for panoramic views of the expansive Qiantang River.
After your visit, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your departure in the afternoon.
Suzhou
Begin at a silk workshop where you will witness how quaint cocoons are transformed into luxurious fabrics. Then, at the Silk Embroidery Research Institute, marvel at intricate, lifelike images of animals, landscapes, and figures stitched with hair-thin silk threads. Later, at the Sandalwood Fan Factory, get involved with creating a fragrant sandalwood fan, once a symbol of scholarly refinement. Finally, visit the Taohuawu New Year Painting Museum and appreciate traditional woodblock prints.
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About this trip
With its lush lake, historical relics, and museums, the culture-rich city of Hangzhou invites you to immerse yourself in its tranquil atmosphere on this 3-day trip. Explore the iconic attractions of the "Heaven on Earth", including the West Lake, Lingyin Temple, and Six Harmonies Pagoda, where ancient celebrities left their mark. Savor the Longjing tea, and delve into the city's historic splendor in its renowned museums.
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