Category Hangzhou West Lake Tours

China · HANGZHOU WEST LAKE TOURS

The 9 Best Hangzhou West Lake Tours in China

9 reviewed

Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train - Bullet train timing from Shanghai Hongqiao

1.Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · from $276Our pick

Private Hangzhou day trip from Shanghai by bullet train with guide, West Lake boat ride upgrade, Longjing tea village, and Lingyin Temple.

“Our tour to Hangzhou turned out to be a fantastic experience. The city is in very scenic surroundings with a beautiful lake nestled in the midst of verdant hills and travelling between the various scenic spots was a very pleasant experience as the city is very green and well maintained. We had a wonderful time visiting Westlake and taking a boat trip which turned out to be very serene and relaxing. The visit to a tea estate was informative and interesting , and the green hillsides with charming homes was a beautiful sight. We also visited the famous Lingyin Temple. The tour was made even more memorable by our wonderful…”

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Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City’s Top Sights

Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights - Price and what $153.38 buys you in real-world value

2.Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City’s Top Sights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · from $153

Private full-day Hangzhou highlights with West Lake boat, Lingyin Temple, tea tasting, silk search, and a local lunch, with hotel or station pickup.

“I was traveling solo prior to a conference and wanted to see Huanzhou. Iris, my tour guide, was excellent - very easy to work with to accommodate my interests in a flexible manner and yet including many of the highlights of this area. She was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Our driver, Mr. Lei, was also great to work with. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Jack HangZhou Private Tour

Jack HangZhou Private Tour - What you actually pay for, and how the value adds up

3.Jack HangZhou Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $236

Private Hangzhou tour with an English-speaking guide, airport or station pickup, and a full day around West Lake, tea stops, and historic streets.

“Jack was an attentive tour guide - highly accommodating to our needs and flexible with our tour itinerary. He was cheerful throughout our time together and always enthusiastic to explain in detail the sights and places we were visiting.”

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Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Trip from Shanghai including West Lake Cruise

Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Trip from Shanghai including West Lake Cruise - Six Harmonies Pagoda: Song-Dynasty Views and a Photo-Ready Museum Stop

4.Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Trip from Shanghai including West Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 115 reviews · from $169

Full-day Hangzhou from Shanghai with West Lake cruise, Six Harmonies Pagoda, and a tea-ceremony stop, with hotel pickup and lunch.

“Our tour guide Frank made some conversation but al preoccupied on his phone. Hangzhou is beautiful but your very rushed. Appears they want to get home quick. Tea plantation amazing but more sales pitch no time to walk the tea terraces they want you to buy. Lunch less than average.do tour on your own”

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Shanghai: Private Guided Tour to Hangzhou by Bullet Train

Shanghai: Private Guided Tour to Hangzhou by Bullet Train - Getting Picked Up in Shanghai and Headed to the Station

5.Shanghai: Private Guided Tour to Hangzhou by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 9 hours · from $314

9-hour private bullet train day trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou for West Lake, boat ride, Longjing tea, and Lingyin Temple.

“Trip was great and we managed to fit in a lot in the amount of time we had. We did the suggested stops and added in our own. The guide Caroline was very energetic and optimised everything on the go to make sure we could fit in everything we wanted. Everything was scheduled well and our lunch was delicious. I would say it is an expensive trip for the price, but worth it if you are short on time.”

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One-Day Hangzhou Dragon Well Tea Culture & West Lake Private Tour

One-Day Hangzhou Dragon Well Tea Culture & West Lake Private Tour - Pickup, private pace, and the rhythm of an 8-hour day

6.One-Day Hangzhou Dragon Well Tea Culture & West Lake Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $270

Private Hangzhou tour with Meijiawu Dragon Well tea, Lingyin and Flying Peak Buddha caves, and a West Lake cruise, lunch included.

“We booked a half-day tour to visit a Dragon Well tea village and the Temple Soul’s Retreat. Our guide, Yolanda, made everything to make the tour enjoyable and interesting. More than her competent explanations about the tour, we started Read more”

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Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train - Morning flow: hotel pickup to Shanghai Hongqiao station

Half-Day Flexible Private Hangzhou Highlight Tour

Half-Day Flexible Private Hangzhou Highlight Tour - Getting to West Lake fast with hotel or station pickup

8.Half-Day Flexible Private Hangzhou Highlight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $146Best value

Private half-day Hangzhou highlights with a flexible plan, pickup from hotel or station, and guidance through West Lake, Longjing tea, Lingyin Temple.

“Particularly enjoying the Buddhist carvings at Feilai Feng and time around the West Lake. Our guide Doris was very knowledgeable, catered to our wishes as to what we wanted to see, and was great company”

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Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options

Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options - Getting picked up and setting the pace for an 8-hour day

9.Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $148

Private Hangzhou highlights with West Lake, Longjing tea fields, Lingyin Temple, and Hefang Street. Customize the day with pickup.

“We had such a lovely time sightseeing Hangzhou with Pheonix as our tour guide. Her knowledge of the cultural history behind the destinations and made visiting these spots more memorable. Would highly recommend this service to any first time travellers looking to gain a glimpse Hangzhou's beautiful sights and rich history.”

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