China · Boating

10-Hour Tongli and Xitang Water Town Tour with Boat Ride and Sunset

10 Hours Round trip from Xitang River Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tongli ancient water village and its charming canal-side streets
  • 02 Enjoy a wooden boat ride while hearing stories of Tongli's lovely bridges
  • 03 Visit the Garden of Retreat and Meditation with pavilions, terraces, towers, and a man-made lake
  • 04 Watch the sunset in Xitang Water Town and capture beautiful photos of its romantic scenery
  • 05 Taste herb and fruit wine, then sample local snacks and dim sum in Xitang

Discover the picturesque beauty of Tongli ancient water village and its charming streets on this 10-hour tour from Hangzhou. Enjoy a wooden boat ride through the tranquil canals, visit the Garden of Retreat and Meditation, and savour lunch at a boat restaurant on the lake with a hairy crab experience. Continue to Xitang Water Town for sunset views, wine tasting, boutique browsing, and a walk through its long covered corridor, small alleys, and lively bar street. Round off the day with local snacks and dim sum for a light dinner.

Embark on a wooden boat ride and enjoy the tranquillity of the village from different angles while hearing stories about its lovely bridges.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Tongli and Xitang Water Town Discovery

  • Meet your tour guide at 11:00 am at the hotel and drive to Tongli ancient water village.

  • Embark on a wooden boat ride and enjoy the tranquillity of the village from different angles while hearing stories about its lovely bridges.

  • Visit the Garden of Retreat and Meditation, a private garden known for its landscapes of pavilions, towers, terraces, and a man-made lake.

  • Have lunch at a boat restaurant on the lake and enjoy a hairy crab experience.

  • Drive to Xitang Water Town, about 1 hour away, to enjoy the sunset at the right time.

  • Continue to the popular West Street, where you can browse unique boutiques and handicraft shops.

  • Enjoy herb and fruit wine tasting.

  • Marvel at the stunning views and take beautiful pictures in this ancient romantic water town.

  • Walk along the 1300-meter-long corridor and through the small alleys to better understand the local culture.

  • Walk through the colourful and exciting bar street.

  • Have some local snacks and dim sum in Xitang as a light dinner.

    Return to your hotel by 9:15 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Xitang River 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Excellent English-speaking tour guide

  • Comfortable transportation

  • Entrance fees for Tongli and Xitang

  • Free Wi-Fi

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Xitang River, Hangzhou, China
Tour start
Xitang River, Hangzhou, China
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Xitang River.

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