From Hangzhou: Wuzhen Water Town Day Trip with Boat Ride
ID: GYG1391773-2125147
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Discover Wuzhen Water Town on a guided day trip from Hangzhou. Enjoy a scenic train ride, explore the town's historic streets, savor a local lunch, and take a traditional boat ride.
Meet your guide at Hangzhou East Railway Station and board a high-speed train to Tongxiang, the gateway to Wuzhen. Upon arrival, take a shuttle bus to the Wuzhen Xizha Scenic Area.
Stroll through ancient streets, stone bridges, canals, traditional riverside houses, and cultural districts. Learn about the history of Jiangnan water towns, Wuzhen's architecture, and local daily life from your guide.
Enjoy lunch and savor local specialties such as Wuzhen-style stewed lamb or pork, seasonal Jiangnan vegetables, freshwater fish, and local snacks. The lunch arrangement depends on the selected package or guest preferences.
In the afternoon, take part in a cooking experience and make Wuzhen snacks. Learn how to make traditional local snacks, explore Chinese food culture, and taste the snacks you made yourself.
Then, take a traditional boat ride through Wuzhen's canals. Glide past whitewashed walls, black-tiled roofs, stone bridges, and riverside houses, admiring the classic Jiangnan water town scenery.
After the boat ride, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. Relax in a riverside cafe, shop for souvenirs, or take photos.
Highlights
- Experience the charm of Wuzhen Water Town on a guided day trip from Hangzhou
- Enjoy a scenic high-speed train ride through the picturesque Jiangnan plains
- Savor a delicious lunch of local specialties, including Wuzhen-style dishes
- Learn to make traditional Wuzhen snacks during a hands-on cooking class
- Glide through Wuzhen's canals on a traditional boat and admire the scenery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet at Hangzhou East Station at 8:30 AM
Tour ends around 6:30 PM at Hangzhou East Station
Lunch menu may vary based on selected package or preferences
INCLUDED
- High-speed train ticket from Hangzhou to Tongxiang
- Shuttle service to Wuzhen Xizha (the old town)
- English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch with local specialties
- Cooking experience
- Traditional boat ride experience
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
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.
