Best Hangzhou Private Tours 2025/2026 – China Hangzhou Packages Tour for West Lake
Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province and one of the six ancient capitals of China was highly praised by the renowned traveler Marco Polo as the “City of Heaven.” It always fascinates travelers across the world with its unique charm, which is a perfect blend of pleasant climate, breathtaking natural beauty, rich history, stunning tea, and silk culture. At the same time, it is also an innovative city where art, tech innovation, modern pulse, stunning architectural gems, and developed internet industry merge, especially after Alibaba headquartered here.
Do you want to explore the city’s West Lake, Grand Canal, nearby water towns, and many other highlights without feeling rushed and create your unique adventure? Then, our thoughtfully crafted Hangzhou city tours will give you a hand. You can join any of them or contact our team to customize your journey to fulfill your dream Hangzhou experience. Escorted by our expert local guides, you will journey through its iconic sites and hidden charms while immersing yourself in the city’s rich culture and history.
How Many Days are Needed for A Hangzhou Tour?
- 2 days: Ideal duration to cover classic highlights. Thoroughly experience the iconic West Lake and its surrounding sites. You can take a boat, wander the Su Causeway, relax in tea plantations, and visit the ancient Lingyin Temple. Then, head to Hefang Street for tasty bites and hop on a Grand Canal water bus to look into local laid-back life.
- 3-4 days: Besides the above activities, spend 1-2 extra days visiting nearby dreamy water towns, like Wuzhen, Xitang, and Nanxun.
- Only 1 day available: Focus on the highlights. Take a quick lakeside stroll and visit surrounding temples, the Longjing Tea Plantation, and the China National Tea Museum.
- More time available: Combine Hangzhou with other Yangtze River Delta cities, which are only about 1-2 hours’ high-speed train ride apart. Head to Shanghai for futuristic skylines and historic alleyways, to Suzhou for stunning gardens, and to Huangshan for picturesque mountainscape and epic sunrise views. The current 240-hour visa-free policy makes the trip beyond hassle-free.
Best Hangzhou City Tours
Enjoy private guided Hangzhou tours to West Lake and Lingyin Temple, then visit the renowned Longjing tea plantation. For a more authentic experience, explore Xixi Wetlands to discover traditional fishing village life.
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The 2-day Hangzhou Tour from Shanghai will take you to explore Hangzhou’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as West Lake, Guo’s Villa, and Lingyin Temple. Indulge in local cuisine and savor Longjing tea.
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On 2 days Hangzhou tour, explore the best highlights including West Lake, Guo Garden, China National Tea Museum, Leifeng Pagoda, Lingyin Temple, Bamboo lined path at Yunqi, Meijiawu Tea Village…
Do you want a best day tour in Hangzhou? This tour is a more flexible tour. We will offer the guide, driver, and private transfer. Where to go, when to start, and what to have for lunch are all left to your interest.
Take this Hangzhou Cultural Day Tour with a local guide to explore the highlight cultural relics in Hangzhou city, like Leifeng Pagoda, Hu Xueyan Former Residence, and Qinghefang Old Street.
Hangzhou Water Towns Tours
Relax yourself with some water town magic after a Hangzhou trip. These Venice-of-China gems will offer you gondola rides, rustic charm, ancient buildings, bridges, and age-old ways of life.
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Looking for a relaxing day tour in nearby water town from Hangzhou? Take this One Day Wuzhen Ancient Town Tour from Hangzhou with your private guide to discover the best-kept secrets.
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On 3 days Hangzhou and Wuzhen tour, enjoy the Wuzhen night view on the boat, as well as immerse yourself in West Lake, Hefang Street, and Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou.
China Tours with Hangzhou
Join one of the popular China tour packages including Hangzhou to explore more highlights of the country. Mix Hangzhou’s West Lake with China’s golden triangle cities – Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai, or pair it with other nearby Jiangnan cities for more unforgettable memories. All can be customized.
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Experience the best of eastern China with the 6 Days Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou Tour, including a visit to the charming Tongli Water Town. Explore futuristic skyline, rich history, classical gardens, picturesque canals, West Lake…
This 9-day China private tour takes you through the vibrant cities of Shanghai, Suzhou, Wuzhen, Tunxi, and Hangzhou. Highlights include Shanghai Tower, Suzhou’s classical gardens, Pingtan performances, Mount Huangshan.
This 19-day all-inclusive China tour takes you on a multi-faceted experience of the country’s essence from 8 popular cities. Discover ancient wonders, cosmopolitan cities, spectacular terraced rice fields…
This 10-day Scenic China tour takes you to beautiful Suzhou and Hangzhou, the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, Xi’an, as well as the bustling Beijing and Shanghai.
