Suzhou: Hangzhou Nine Creeks & Longjing Tea Village Trip

A relaxed private day from Shanghai to Hangzhou's lovely Nine Creeks: wander a leafy stream valley, visit the famous Longjing (Dragon Well) tea village and take in gentle West Lake hill views.
Enjoy one of Hangzhou's most scenic natural escapes on this comfortable private day trip from Shanghai. Your guide and private driver meet you at your hotel and drive to the green Qiantang River foothills, where the Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies (Jiuxi Shibajian) reveal a peaceful landscape of streams, tea fields and shaded forest.

The day opens with a gentle stroll into the cool, leafy valley, where clear water flows alongside the path and morning mist can hang softly among the trees. You arrive at the celebrated Longjing (Dragon Well) tea village, ringed by emerald terraced tea gardens, the home of China's most famous green tea and a wonderful spot for photos.

Next you follow an easy ridge path opening onto wide views over the West Lake hills and the city skyline, with relaxed pauses at scenic overlooks. You also visit historic Zhenji Temple, where a 1,400-year-old ginkgo tree, honored as 'Hangzhou's number-one ancient tree,' makes a memorable photo.

Reframed as a calm, scenery-first experience rather than a demanding hike, this private tour keeps the walking light and the rhythm unhurried, centered on tea-country beauty, gentle nature and authentic local atmosphere. A relaxed lunch is included and you return to Suzhou comfortably in the evening. Pet-friendly and fully private, it is perfect for travelers seeking genuine Hangzhou nature without crowds or strain.

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.