From Shanghai: Hangzhou Day Trip by High-Speed Rail Shanghai to Hangzhou High-Speed Rail Trip by Pubulic Traffic

Experience Hangzhou on a day trip from Shanghai by high-speed rail. Cruise the Grand Canal, craft an oilpaper umbrella, sail on West Lake, and taste Longjing tea in Meijiawu Tea Village.
Begin your day with a high-speed rail journey from Shanghai to Hangzhou, the legendary "Paradise on Earth." Upon arrival, take the Grand Canal Water Bus along the 13-kilometer circular route, passing Gongchen Bridge, Qiaoxi Historic Block, and Xiahe Ancient Street, experiencing the ancient canal culture.

Near the Grand Canal Water Bus stop by Gongchen Bridge, craft lovers can join a paid hands-on workshop to make their own traditional oil-paper umbrella, available as an optional activity.

Stop for lunch at Shenglihe Food Street near the canal, and enjoy classic Hangzhou dishes such as Beggar’s Chicken and Dongpo Pork.

After lunch, cruise West Lake past Santan Yinyue, Su Causeway, and Bai Causeway, enjoy lakeside scenery and cultural storytelling.

Finally, visit Meijiawu Tea Village. Walk through Longjing tea gardens, experience tea art and brewing, and taste premium Longjing tea with local snacks.

After your day of exploration, your guide will escort you to Hangzhou East Station for your high-speed rail back to Shanghai.

PS: The departure time may be adjusted according to your high-speed train tickets.
Please provide us with your passport information when you book this tour, as we need it to collect the train tickets on your behalf.
In addition, you must bring your passport with you throughout the entire trip, as it will be required for taking high-speed trains and checking in at scenic spots / gardens.

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.

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.