5 Day(s)

Starting from

From $5,800.00

Per person

West Lake & Heritage Tour

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.

A travel experience like no other

Itineraries

Day 1

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.

Days 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.

Days 2

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

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

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.

Days 3

Hangzhou, Departure

You will be free on your own till your private guide escorts you to the airport for your onward flight.

DAY 1

Suzhou

What’s included

A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule
24/7 in-destination support from our local office
All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary
A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver - your Destination Expert will discuss with you if applicable)
Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour
A greeting at the airport or at your accommodation from one of our representatives – your expert will confirm your meet and greet location with you
Breakfast each morning at your hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary
One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers

What’s not included

Your international airfare – please do let your expert know if you’d like to receive pricing from our Air Team
Travel insurance, which we offer and can be purchased after you’ve booked your tour
Visas (unless noted)
Tips for services and experiences
Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service
Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary
Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable)