Hangzhou: Grand Canal Cruise, Workshop & Herbal Tea Tour
ID: GYG1440987-2199764
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Land: China
Duur:
04:00 uren
Beschrijving
Cruise Hangzhou's UNESCO Grand Canal by boat. Craft traditional oil-paper art at a heritage workshop, sip herbal tea at Fang Hui Chun Tang, and stroll through scenic Xiaohe Park.
Follow in the historic footsteps of Marco Polo and explore the living heritage of the UNESCO-listed Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal on a private 4-hour guided tour. Combining a relaxing scenic cruise, historic district strolls, traditional craft workshops, and wellness tea, this experience unveils the timeless soul of Hangzhou.
Meet your private English-speaking guide at Wulin Square Station (Exit B) and head to Wulinmen Wharf to board your canal cruise. Glide past historic stone bridges and waterways towards Gongchen Bridge—the ancient canal's southern terminus. Learn how this massive imperial waterway connected northern and southern China for centuries.
Disembark at the historic Qiaoxi Conservation District, admiring preserved late-Qing dynasty riverside architecture. Step inside the Crafts Living Museum for a hands-on workshop led by skilled artisans, where you will paint a traditional Chinese oil-paper item to keep as a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
Next, visit the historic Fang Hui Chun Tang pharmacy (dating back to 1649). Savor a cup of freshly brewed herbal tea (such as smoked plum or aged tangerine peel tea) and discover the Chinese philosophy of food and medicine homology. Conclude your tour at Xiaohe Park, where repurposed industrial oil tanks and elevated corridors blend history and modern art by the canal waters.
Hoogtepunten
- Cruise the UNESCO World Heritage Grand Canal on a scenic boat ride
- Admire the iconic 300-year-old Gongchen Bridge from the water
- Craft a traditional oil-paper souvenir at a living heritage studio
- Sip freshly brewed herbal tea at the 370-year-old Fang Hui Chun Tang
- Explore historic Qiaoxi Street and the creative post-industrial Xiaohe Park
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required; maximum group size is 6
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for walking along cobblestone streets
• The tour involves moderate walking and historic stone bridges with stairs
Please meet your guide outside Exit B of Wulin Square Subway Station (Metro Line 1 & Line 3) at ground level. Look for your guide holding a greeting sign with your name. If you have trouble locating the guide
INCLUDED
- Professional English-speaking local tour guide
- One-way Grand Canal boat cruise ticket (Wulinmen to Gongchen Bridge)
- Traditional oil-paper craft workshop and take-home souvenir
- One cup of herbal wellness tea at Fang Hui Chun Tang
- Travel accident insurance
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation between sites after cruise
- Upgraded premium herbal teas or medical consultations
- Additional food, snacks, and personal expenses
- Gratuities for the guide
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Annuleringen
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