8-Hour Hangzhou UNESCO Tour with Lingyin Temple and West Lake

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak Scenic Area with more than 470 Buddhist stone carvings
• 02 Enjoy authentic Hangzhou cuisine during lunch
• 03 Learn about Chinese tea culture at a local tea plantation
• 04 Visit West Lake, the symbol of Hangzhou and a UNESCO-listed scenic landmark

Discover Hangzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day private tour that combines history, spirituality, local flavours, and classic scenery. Visit the renowned Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak Scenic Area, home to more than 470 stone carvings of Buddhist figures dating from the 10th to 14th centuries. Enjoy authentic Hangzhou cuisine for lunch, then learn about Chinese tea culture at a local tea plantation. Complete the day at the West Lake Scenic Area, the symbol of Hangzhou and one of the most beautiful sights in China.

Situated in front of Lingyin Temple, one of China's ten most famous ancient Buddhist temples, this area houses various Buddhist literature and treasures, including more than 470 stone carvings of Buddhist figures dating from the 10th to 14th centuries.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Hangzhou

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Lingyin Temple, Tea Culture, and West Lake

• 9:00: Pick up from your hotel in Hangzhou.
• 9:00-11:00: Visit Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak Scenic Area. Situated in front of Lingyin Temple, one of China's ten most famous ancient Buddhist temples, this area houses various Buddhist literature and treasures, including more than 470 stone carvings of Buddhist figures dating from the 10th to 14th centuries.
• 11:00-12:30: Enjoy authentic Hangzhou food for lunch.
• 12:30-14:00: Visit a tea plantation and learn about Chinese tea culture.
• 14:00-16:30: Visit the West Lake Scenic Area. Lying on the western edge of Hangzhou city, it is the symbol of Hangzhou and one of the most beautiful sights in China.
• 16:30: Transfer back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guiding services
• Private transportation

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Souvenirs
• Food, drinks, and snacks
• Admission fees: US$20 per person

What to bring

• Passport and good mood

Know before you go

• Hangzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of China's most celebrated destinations, but foreigners have yet to discover its charms.
• Hangzhou is famous as "paradise on earth." It is a city full of green colour, with a green coverage ratio of 65%, and a place where you can breathe deeply. It is also a city full of love, where one of the most romantic Chinese love stories happened. It is one of the most advanced e-commerce cities in China, and Alibaba's headquarters is here.
• Locals speak little English, so a guide is essential for anyone who would like to cover ground quickly. Make the most of the city's key attractions - architecture, landscapes, tea, and silk - with this private Hangzhou tour to suit your needs.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Anywhere in Hangzhou

Tour start

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.