Tour Features: Being the capital of Zhejiang Province, the political, economic and cultural center, Hangzhou is one of the important tourism cities in China, famous for its natural beauty and historical and cultural heritages. By this tour, you will visit the hottest destinations in Hangzhou. Furthermore, beautiful Shaoxing and Wuzhen Town are also waiting for you to explore.
Day by Day Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive / Hangzhou (-/ -/ D)
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed in the airport and transferred to the hotel. After a short rest, you will be guided to visit West Lake, the symbol of Hangzhou as well as one of the most beautiful sights in China. Then move on to the Lingyin Monastery, one of the ten most famous ancient Buddhist temples in China. It also houses various Buddhist literature and treasures. Later, go to visit Feilai Peak, which is famous for its more than 470 stone carvings of Buddhist figures dated back from the 10th to 14th centuries. Next you will visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda and Tea Plantation Farm. The Six Harmonies Pagoda is a perfect symbol of brick-and-wood structure built in the ancient China. The name "six harmonies" comes from the six Buddhist ordinances, meaning "harmonies of the heaven, earth, east, west, south and north". Besides, you can enjoy unique scenery in Tea Plantation Farm and taste delicious Chinese tea.
Day 2: Hangzhou / Shaoxing / Hangzhou (B/ L/ D)
In the morning, you will take a bus to Shangxing, an old traditional town in south of China. It is a 3000 year-old town, best known for its wine. It was the birthplace of China's most famous pr-Liberation writer- Luxun. Shaoxing is also attractive because it still has many old houses, streets, canals, and boats from centuries ago. After arrive in Shaoxing, you will visit Keyan Scenic Spot which is famous for the Stone Buddha and Orchid Pavilion which is well-known because of Wang Xizhi, a calligrapher-minister in Eastern Jin Dynasty. Later, go to visit Former Residence of Lu Xun, a famous writer in China. Furthermore, you may have a boat cruise around the town. Afterwards, come back to Hangzhou.
Day 3: Hangzhou / Wuzhen Town / Hangzhou (B/ L/ D)
Today, you will have a chance to visit Wuzhen Town. In the morning, drive to Wuzhen (50 minutes). After arrival, you will go to visit this beautiful town. Wuzhen Town, an ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River, with a history of 1,300 years, is one of the top ten famous charming towns in China. The beauty of Wuzhen is countless. One of that is the Wujin, which is very famous for its manufacturing by hand and its material with golden and silver. Besides the beautiful scenery, Wuzhen is also a "cultural ancient town". It is the hometown of modern Chinese literary giant Maodun, who was the first Culture Minister of China. There are the former residence and memorial of Maodun in Wuzhen. Afterwards, go back to Hangzhou.
Day 4: Hangzhou / Departure (B/ -/ -)
See off after breakfast.
Itinerary: B: Breakfast AB: American Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner SD: Special Dinner
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