Shanghai to Hangzhou Day Trip: West Lake Boat&Train Tickets Meet at Shanghai Hotel
ID: GYG1349566-O-2061616
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
From Shanghai, take the high-speed train to Hangzhou for a day trip: cruise West Lake, visit Lingyin Temple, and taste Longjing tea at Meijiawu Tea Garden.
Start your journey from Shanghai with high speed train and head to Hangzhou. Upon arrival, meet your guide and head to West Lake, one of the top ten famous scenic spots in China. Stroll along the lake and enjoy a leisurely 1-hour boat ride, taking in views of the Leifeng Pagoda in the distance.
Listen to your guide as they share local historical anecdotes and enjoy Hangzhou pastries and fruits on the boat.
Next, head to Feilaifeng, a famous Buddhist holy site in Hangzhou. Enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal before visiting the adjacent Lingyin Temple, an ancient temple with a history of nearly 1,700 years.
Explore the temple, which is hidden in a lush forest, and admire the ancient and charming temple complex that stands quietly, creating a peaceful and tranquil scenery.
Finally, visit the Meijiawu Tea Garden to enjoy a cup of authentic West Lake Longjing tea and experience the beautiful scenery of the tea mountains and seas.
At the end of the trip, transfer to Hangzhou East Station and take the high-speed rail back to Shanghai.
Highlights
- Savor a cup of authentic West Lake Longjing tea at Meijiawu Tea Garden
- Visit the ancient Lingyin Temple, a Buddhist holy site in Hangzhou
- Stroll along the scenic West Lake and learn about its history
- Explore the Feilaifeng scenic area and enjoy a vegetarian meal
- Round-trip high-speed train tickets are included
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour starts at Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Hangzhou East Station.
You need to reach Hongqiao High-speed Railway Station by yourself at least 30 mins before the trains starts
Please bring passport with you to board the train
The tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Shanghai. The tour will contact for pick up details with you at least 1 day in advance.
INCLUDED
- Round-trip high-speed train tickets between Shanghai and Hangzhou (High-speed train tickets are booked in second class by default）
- Dedicated tour guide throughout the day
- West Lake electric boat cruise ticket (snacks included)
- Feilai Peak (Feilaifeng) admission ticket
- Lingyin Temple admission ticket
- Meijiawu Tea Garden Longjing tea tasting
NOT INCLUDED
- Any service not mentioned
- Lunch and Dinner
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
