Hangzhou West Lake Bike Tour: Temple, Tea Field, Sunset Ride
ID: GYG1254396-1921269
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Pays: Chine
Durée du projet:
04:00 horaires
Description
Escape the crowds and bike the most beautiful side of West Lake. Discover quiet causeways, Zen temples and tea hills before riding into the sunset by the water.
Start your ride the Hangzhou way: with a warm coffee at a quiet lakeside villa, where you’ll meet your guide and get familiar with the bike. Then hop on and cycle along West Lake, following the peaceful inner routes that locals prefer over the crowded tourist paths.
Your first stretch takes you through Yang Gong Causeway, one of the most scenic cycling roads around the lake, shaded by trees and surrounded by water on both sides. Along the way, you’ll stop at classic lake views such as Flower Pond and Swimming Fish, where red fish glide through clear ponds beside traditional gardens.
Continuing on two wheels, you’ll reach the quieter western side of the lake near Maojia Wharf, a peaceful wetland area loved by locals. From there, your guide will take you to a hidden cultural gem: Gaoli Temple, a Song-style Buddhist temple surrounded by Zen gardens and forest paths, rarely visited by large tour groups.
If you choose the extended route, the ride continues into the tea hills to visit the tranquil China Tea Museum, where you’ll see landscapes of Longjing tea fields and learn about China’s tea culture.
As the afternoon softens toward evening, you’ll cycle back toward the northern shore of the lake via Beishan Road, a historic lakeside boulevard lined with old villas and leafy views. Glide past the famous Broken Bridge and finish the ride with the sunset reflecting on the water—an iconic Hangzhou moment, experienced from the saddle rather than the crowds.
Faits saillants
- Explore Hangzhou's West Lake on a guided bike tour with a local guide
- Discover the city's top attractions, including the Flower Pond and Maojia Wharf
- Enjoy a coffee break at a villa by the water
- Visit Gaoli Temple, a Song-style Buddhist temple with Zen gardens
- Learn about the history and culture of Hangzhou from your guide
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
The tour involves cycling around West Lake, so participants should be comfortable riding a bike.
The tour includes visits to several scenic spots and historical sites around West Lake.
The public bicycle rental system in Hangzhou is advanced and user-friendly, but do contact your host beforehand for setting up relevant mini-programs.
INCLUS
- Bicycle rental
- Live tour guide
- A coffee per person
NON INCLUS
- Food and drinks other than coffee break
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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.