Duration:
7h
Activity Level:
Easy
Experience:
Adventure, Historical, Nature
Language:
English
Photo permit included
Tour by public transport
Canal Boat tour included
Train tickets included
Suitable for little children
Wheelchair accessible tour
Museum ticket included
Light snack included
Lunch included
Transportation included
Walking Tour
Overview
In case you love nature and want to get closer to it just for one day, this tour is for you. You will get inspired by the views, get to know more about Hangzhou nature, and get rest from the city hustle and bustle. The tour is unique in its charming atmosphere, and it will allow you to rest with your body and mind. Don't forget your camera to take home amazing pictures!
What's included
- English-speaking guide
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation
- Entrance fees (Hangzhou Botanical Garden, Guo’s Garden, Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Pick-up and drop-off from/to Hangzhou downtown hotel
Highlights
Guo's Garden
The best existing traditional private residence in Hangzhou. It was built in late Qing Dynasty. With a mountain in the back and the west lake in the front, the garden is known as 'Number One Garden of the West Lake' thanks to its tranquil environment, well-preserved buildings, and tasteful landscaping layout. The key feature, or spirit, is water. Cleaverly juxtaposing shade and light, curved and straight, yin and yang, the garden of Guo Zhuang is a wonderful embodiment of the Chinese wisdom of Taoism and the Way of Nature.
Hangzhou
Hangzhou is in Zhejiang Province, China. It is one of the most important tourist cities in China, famous for its natural beauty and historical and cultural heritage. It is the political, economic and cultural center of Zhejiang province as well. It's worthwhile to know that it's extremely humid in summertime, which is from early June to early September. The city was the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty from 1127 until the Mongol invasion of 1276. This historic city is a showcase for traditional medicine, religion and art as well as a shining example of China’s rapid economic development. Combining idyllic natural beauty, a grand heritage through the ages and an air of affluence, Hangzhou is one of the country’s most livable and pleasant cities to linger in.
Hangzhou Botanical Garden
Hangzhou Botanical Garden is a large public botanical garden located in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. The garden was founded in 1956. The Hangzhou Botanical Garden is a picturesque garden located at the foot of Jade Spring Hill. This is found towards the northwestern end of West Lake. The garden covers a total area of more than 230 hectares or approximately 568 acres, and thus offers guests plenty of sights to feast their eyes on. The garden is mostly an exhibit of beautiful and exquisite plants and flowers, but it also has a research center that conducts studies on the cultivation of plants and the protection of the natural environment.
Hangzhou National Tea Museum
The National Tea Museum of Hangzhou is the epicenter of knowledge and appreciation for China's favorite beverage. With a long history stretching through multiple centuries and cultures, tea is one of China's greatest treasures. This museum captures its history and the culture surrounding it for enthusiasts of all backgrounds. Hedged in by clusters of tea plantations on all sides, the museum is an excellent place to not only learn about tea but to see it being grown as well. The land surrounding the museum is cultivated to produce some of the best teas from the area. Many tea producing villages can be found in this area and contribute to the beautiful landscape surrounding the museum.
Longjing tea fields
Longjing Tea or dragon well tea of more than 1200 years old is the No. 1 tea in China. With verdant color on the leaves, strong fragrance, sweet flavor and elegant form, Longjign tea is given the reputable name of the "Green Queen" and the "Golden Card" of Hangzhou city. Since its surrounding area has fertile land, multiple high mountains and very good climate, the Longjing Tea could grow under the God-given natural condition. Therefore, you can visit the plantation to appreciate a full land of Longjing Tea and know the essence of this precious and valuable tea in Chinese culture.
Wushan Bird Flower Market
It is a multi-story facility with row after row of shops selling fresh-cut flowers and a menagerie of pets and small farm animals. Portions of this market specialize in medicinal herbs. With distinctive features, this bird and flower market in Hangzhou is a great getaway brimming with interest of daily life.
Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort
Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort is located in the north bank of the Qian Tang River at the foot hill of Five Yunshan Yungi, in the Zhejiang Province of China. The resort is very close to Hangzhou city. Just by driving 20 kilometers towards the northern direction, you can reach to this beautiful cloudy scenic resort. Five Yunshan is very picturesque due to its naturally blessed environment. The colorful and magnificent clouds are one of the spectacular views one would always amazed to watch while at the top of the hill resort area. The hill area is known for the iconic “the cloud roosts”.
Itinerary
09:00 10:00
You will meet your tour guide in the lobby of your hotel.
The first destination is Hangzhou Botanical Garden. Beautiful plants and breathtaking scenery wait for you there. You will get to know more about its history. Next, you will explore another popular attraction – Guo’s Garden. With West Lake, located in front of the garden, it is a picturesque area. A tranquil atmosphere will capture you. Then, you will get to the National Tea Museum to explore the local tea traditions. After that, it’s time to pick tea by yourself at Longjing tea fields. You will feel like a real farmer! Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort waits for you next. Bamboo trees will help you get a peaceful and calm atmosphere. Finally, you will get to the local bird and flower market to explore the local culture.
Your tour will come to an end as soon as you get back to your downtown Hangzhou hotel.
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