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Book NowTake a cruise on the UNESCO-listed West Lake and a stroll through Flower Harbor Park as part of a private full-day sightseeing tour. Visit the famed Lingyin Temple, sip traditional tea at the Meijiawu Tea Village, and eat local food.
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Book NowThe best ways to explore Hangzhou's key attractions are a cruise on West Lake, a visit to the tea hamlet of Meijiawu, and a stroll down Yunqi's bamboo-lined road to take in the city's lush greenery.
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Book NowJourney around picturesque Hangzhou, exploring its magic with a water boat on the West Lake and a traditional Chinese lunch. After that, tour a tea plantation and understand the traditions around Chinese tea.
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Book NowThe highlights of Hangzhou, such as Lingyin Temple, West Lake, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, and the Six Harmonies Pagoda, will be explored on this well-planned tour.
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Book NowVisit Wuzhen, a centuries-old water town known for its extensive network of canals, unique handicrafts, and live folk performances. The journey begins and ends in Hangzhou, with round-trip transport and lunch included.
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Book NowEnjoy one day in Shaoxing, where the contemporary is mixed with the old along the canal. The tour highlights can’t-miss elements in Shaoxing, including the black awning boat, Shen Garden, and the Orchid Pavilion. Round-way transfers and lunch are included.
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Book NowOn this full-day tour of Hangzhou, you get to pick and choose what you want to see. See locations like Meijiawu Tea Village, Longjing Village, Leifeng Pagoda, Yuewang Temple, and Liuhe Pagoda with the guidance of your tour guide. At Lingyin Temple, Buddhist monks pray, and on Hefang Street, you can feed snakes. Tickets for the bullet train are included in the price of this package.
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Book NowEnjoy a private full-day sightseeing trip of Hangzhou's UNESCO-listed landscapes, which includes a picturesque drive. The itinerary can be tailored to your specific interests. Take a boat tour on China's West Lake, one of the country's most impressive natural attractions, then take a stroll around Flower Harbor Park. Stop for lunch at a local family's house and take in the famed Lingyin Temple and the Meijiawu Tea Village's traditional tea (own expense).
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Book NowWhen you get tickets to the Enduring Memories of Hangzhou event, you may combine your West Lake sightseeing with an evening of traditional entertainment. It's a nighttime outdoor event set against West Lake, one of China's most beautiful bodies of water, and it features a variety of cultural performances such as dance and opera. To avoid last-minute snafus and ensure a comfortable seat, get your tickets well in advance of your trip.
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Book NowOn this half-day tour with a private translator/guide, you can overcome the language barrier and get a taste of rural Chinese life. To begin, take a leisurely stroll through Yunxi Zhujiing Scenic Resort's bamboo groves. Next, transfer to a tea village for a tutorial in tea. As you dine on traditional Chinese dishes, take a tour of the tea plantation and observe the tea plants up close. Your day includes hotel or station transfers.
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Book NowSpend the day discovering the sights of Hangzhou on this customizable, private trip. Pick a departure time that suits you most, and set off directly from your hotel. You can explore the UNESCO-listed West Lake, eat a tasty farm lunch at the Longjing Tea Plantation, tour the old Lingyin Buddist Temple complex, stroll through colorful Hefang Street, and more (entry at the attractions' own expense).
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Book NowYou may relax and enjoy the beautiful "Enduring Memories of Hangzhou" show while someone else takes care of the logistics. In the evening, meet your vehicle at your hotel and go to Hangzhou’s UNESCO-listed West Lake. Settle into your VIP seats, sit back, and relax; the stunning, open-air entertainment, staged on the lake’s beachfront, includes dance, musical acts, acrobatics, light effects, and more.
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Book NowDon't waste time seeing areas you're not interested in: on this customisable tour you can choose a few sights and attractions in Hangzhou that interest you most, and visit them with a guide. Visit areas that interest you to get a better understanding of Chinese history and culture. These might include West Lake, Lingyin Temple, the National Tea Museum, or many more interesting destinations.
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Book NowWe'll meet you in the lobby of your Hangzhou hotel or at the railway station. Firstly, visit West Lake. It is recognized as a typical symbol of Hangzhou with a bright culture and a lengthy history. It tells the historical story and displays Hangzhou's folk culture, which makes it a great destination for sightseeing and unwinding. If you like, you may eat dinner in the area around the lake. Our guide will give you fantastic recommendations.
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Book NowTake a relaxing ride from Hangzhou to Shanghai, stopping along the way to see Wuzhen, one of China's six most famous old water towns. Explore the ancient stone bridges, canals and observe the lovely south-east old-style architecture and its amazing local township beauty at your own speed. A visit to the hotel is followed by a ride back to Shanghai or the airport in time for your flight home. Flexible departure time basing on your personal schedule.
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Book NowEnjoy a personalized trip that shows the great tea of Hangzhou along with notable sights in the vicinity. Start with a boat tour on West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then go to Lingyin Temple, which is known for its beautiful Buddha statues, and take a tour of Flying Peak's caverns, which also have hundreds of statues.
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Book NowThe global spectacle that transformed modern circus, Cirque du Soleil has just one permanent show in Asia—X: the Land of Fantasy at the Hangzhou Xintiandi Group Sun Theater (Suntiandy Theater). The subway is only a short walk away, and there's no need to deal with a language barrier when taking a taxi. Pre-order this easy package with C-seat tickets and private two-way transfers from your Hangzhou accommodation and you're done.
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Book NowWe will meet you in the lobby of your hotel or at the train station and your happiness will begin. The Impression West Lake show and West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are two of Hangzhou's nightlife attractions. What's more, we include the wonderful dinner.
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Book NowForget about the language barrier and enjoy a magical private tour of Hangzhou at night. As you walk down old Hefang Street, your expert translator/guide will tell you about the local food and give you tips on where to buy souvenirs.
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Book NowAvoid the crowds and impersonality of a group trip with this private guided tour that is dedicated to your party. Take in the scenery as you stroll down Mount Mogan's shady Jianggong Ancient Path. Stop at a farmer's house for some local food before continuing the route on the other side of Mogan.
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Book NowExplore the old city of Hangzhou on this personalized, customised excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, design an itinerary that meets your interests and sees top destinations including Lingyin Temple, Longjing Tea Garden, and West Lake. Learn about Hangzhou’s history and culture from a knowledgeable English, Mandarin Chinese, or German-speaking guide and enjoy a great supper (optional) before returning to your destination.
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Book NowTravel to the historical city of Hangzhou and enjoy a cruise tour on West Lake. Walk along the Su Causeway and check out Yuefei Temple while looking at the mist-covered hills, pavilions, and willows in the area.
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Book NowImpression West Lake is a light, music, dance, and theatric extravaganza that takes place fully on the lake itself (a stage was sunk three centimeters below the surface). The stories are based on Hangzhou legends. Using the lake and its environs as props, lights and hundreds of actors combine to produce a fantastic display.
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Book NowExperience the best of Hangzhou on a full-day tour led by an expert guide. Visit Lingyin Temple, one of the most renowned Buddhist temples in China, and view elaborate Buddhist carvings in several grottoes. On your way there, stop at Dragon Well Tea Plantation, where you can sip tea in the shade while taking in the amazing surroundings.
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Book NowYour Hangzhou hotel will be picked up by a coach for your Wuzhen water town excursion. Stop at the Hundred-Bed Museum (Zhao Hall), the first museum in China to collect and show ancient beds of the Jiangnan area.
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What are guided tours?
Guided tours are all-inclusive group travel experiences often guided by a local travel guide and follow a set agenda for a particular tourist attraction or local activity. Several sightseeing guided tours, skip-the-line tickets for major tourist destinations, group day/night trips, food and wine tastings, and even airport transfers are available.
Should I use guided tours on my vacations?
Explore and experience your destination like a local.
Avoid scams and pay better prices
Book your guided excursions in advance from the comfort of your own home, then simply relax and enjoy your vacation when you’re abroad.
I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?
Whatever your budget is, there is probably a guided tour out there for you with the large selection of guided tours available.
Save time, and Get the most out of your trip.
It’s a waste of your vacation time to look for local guided tours while traveling
When you have a tour plan, you know exactly what you’re going to do each day, so you don’t have to worry about any disappointment.
Check reviews before buying a guided tour
Overwhelmed with options and unsure which guided tour to take? Check out other user reviews to see which activities are a better fit for you.
No risk to you. Free cancellation
Many of the guided tours allow you to change your mind and cancel your reservation without penalty up to 24 hours before the activity. This is really useful if your trip plans change at the last minute.
Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation
Joining guided tours is a great way to meet new friends from all over the world.
Types of guided tours available for your vacation
Depending on the city you are taking a trip to, there are almost any guide tours and activities for everybody. There are outdoor guided tours, water activities, Nature routes, Music celebrations, Local food tours, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems exploration, beer or red wine drinking and tasting trips, exclusive television & Movies tours, romantic couple trips, kids’ activities, tours to Parks and Gardens, Island expedition trips, visits well-known landmarks, Museum guided trips and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to explore to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & viewing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping trips, theaters and concert halls, come by ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for leasing, helicopter rides, ferryboat tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, luxury yacht services and sailboat rental.