Private Hangzhou Day Tour: Tea Fields and West Lake Boat
ID: GYG1522585-2323709
Catégorie:
Pays: Chine
Durée du projet:
08:00 horaires
Description
A fully private one day in Hangzhou, through Longjing tea villages, a quiet West Lake boat ride, a Song Dynasty tea ceremony and optional private lunch away from tour groups
08:30 Pick up at your Hangzhou hotel or meet at Hangzhou Rail Station if arriving from Shanghai(time varies according to train schedule)
09:15 Longjing tea village walk, tea terraces and photos with the hills behind
10:15 Private tea session with a tea farmer, tasting and explanation of grades and roasting
12:00 Private lunch at a local home style kitchen or a reserved private room
13:30 Hand rowed West Lake boat on quieter waterways, around 45 minutes
14:45 Walk on Nansongyu Street, a Song Dynasty style traditional street
16:00 Optional silk atelier visit or free time at a lakeside cafe
17:00 Drop off at your hotel or at Hangzhou Rail Station before your train
FAQ
Is this really private?
Yes, the car, the driver, the boat and the tea session are only for your group. We never merge groups.
Can you pick us up in Shanghai?
The driving distance is long and tiring, so We usually recommend the high speed train and meeting you at Hangzhou East Station. We can guide you on how to buy tickets and where to exit.
Can we skip the temples?
Yes, many guests skip Lingyin entirely and spend more time in the tea villages and on the water.
Is the tea expensive?
It depends. We will show you the difference between real spring Longjing and blended tea, and you are never pushed to buy.
Can we add a private dinner or a night show?
Yes, We can reserve a private room for dinner or arrange tickets guidance for the West Lake show, subject to availability.
Can we do this with kids or elderly parents?
Yes, we can shorten the walking, keep the boat and the tea session, and use the car between spots.
Do you offer a two day version?
Yes, one day for tea and West Lake, one day for bamboo forests, a silk atelier, a quiet temple morning and a private dinner by the lake.
Faits saillants
- Fully private, only your group, your own car and driver, no strangers
- Walk Longjing tea fields with local who knows which farmers actually grow tea
- Enjoy a hand rowed West Lake boat to quieter waterways instead of the crowd
- Private lunch at a local home style kitchen or a reserved private room
- Itinerary is adjustable based on your pace, nap, budget or mobility needs
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
This tour is fully private and never combined with other groups
Tea village roads are narrow, especially on weekends and holidays, so start times may be adjusted to avoid congestion
Boat rides depend on weather and lake management rules, and may be replaced by a lakeside walk or a private tea house session, if the boat ride is canceled or replaced due to weather or lake rules, travelers can choose a full refund for the affected booking
Some tea houses and ateliers are closed on certain weekdays, please confirm at least two days in advance
If you have mobility issues, we can replace hill walks with car accessible spots
For travelers arriving from Shanghai, allow enough time between your train arrival and the pick up, delays in the city can be significant at peak hours
Vegetarian, halal friendly, no pork and no spicy requests should be arranged at least 24 hours before lunch
Start-time is adjustable, or travelers can get a full refund if start time changes by 30+ minutes
INCLUS
- Private air conditioned car and professional driver for the full day
- Dedicated English speaking local guide for the full day
- Hand rowed West Lake boat for your group only
- Private tea session with a tea farmer
- One lunch, with vegetarian, no pork and no spicy options arranged in advance
- Parking, tolls and fuel
- Flexible schedule based on your group
NON INCLUS
- Flights and high speed train tickets, can be advised but booked by you
- Hotel accommodation
- Tips for driver and guide
- Silk, tea and any shopping purchases
- Entrance fees for temples or museums if you choose to add them
- Airport transfers outside Hangzhou city area
- Private photography package, available at extra cost
Quand dois-je réserver ?
Garantir la disponibilité du livre dans les plus brefs délais. Les réservations anticipées valent la peine d'être prises en considération, surtout si vous planifiez le voyage en haute saison, comme les jours fériés ou les fins de semaine.
Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
