Hangzhou: Song Dynasty Cultural Experience with Lunch
ID: GYG1280201-1958196
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Song Dynasty on a cultural tour. Dress in traditional attire, learn to play the guqin, participate in a tea ceremony, and craft wagashi sweets.
Begin your day with a hotel pickup and a welcome tea. Head to a traditional teahouse for a fitting of authentic Song Dynasty attire.
Next, enjoy a private guqin (Chinese zither) lesson with a master. Learn to play this ancient instrument in a serene setting.
Savor a Buddhist vegetarian buffet at Xiangji Temple before heading to a tea ware appreciation and tea-tasting session.
Participate in a traditional tea ceremony, learning about its history and significance. Then, choose between a wagashi sweet-making workshop or an incense sachet crafting session.
End your day with a sunset view along the Grand Canal and a professional photo session in your traditional attire. Return to your hotel with digital copies of your photos.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Song Dynasty with a cultural tour
- Dress in authentic Song Dynasty attire and enjoy a professional photo shoot
- Learn to play the guqin, a traditional Chinese zither, with a master teacher
- Participate in a traditional tea ceremony and taste a variety of teas
- Craft wagashi sweets or fragrant incense sachets in a hands-on workshop
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves cultural activities that require respectful behavior.
Participants should be prepared for a full day of activities.
INCLUDED
- Traditional attire rental and fitting
- Private guqin instruction
- Tea ceremony materials
- All crafting supplies
- Gourmet lunch at heritage restaurant
- Professional photo session (digital copies)
- English-speaking cultural guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel accommodation
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
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.
