pre-trip preparation
A dedicated online session before you arrive in China to ensure your phone is ready for a seamless, cashless experience.
Alipay (ๆฏไปๅฎ)
The Must-Have for Payments
- Setup: Download and register using your home country number.
- Identity: Upload passport to unlock international card linking.
- Features: TourCard (Visa/Mastercard integration), Transport Code for Metro/Buses, DiDi (Ride-hailing).
WeChat (ๅพฎไฟก)
Communication & Daily Life
- Setup: Requires a "security assist" scan from an existing user (we will help).
- Features: Essential for messaging local contacts, alternative payment method, and Mini Programs for menus/tickets.
Fliggy (้ฃ็ช)
Travel & Booking
- Setup: Register with phone number or link via Alipay.
- Features: Book High-Speed Trains (English UI), find hotels licensed for foreign guests, and domestic flights.
Classic West Lake Walking Tour
Pricing: Small Group (1-4 pax): $400/day | Standard (5-10 pax): $700/day
Step into a living Chinese landscape painting on this immersive walking tour of Hangzhou's crown jewel. Wander across the iconic willow-lined causeways, explore hidden gardens of ancient calligraphy, and uncover the poetic legends that have inspired emperors for centuries.
Itinerary
10:00 AM
Meet at Fengqi Road (Exit C) and walk to Hubin Road for the first view of the lake.
11:00 AM
Stroll along the famous Broken Bridge and the willow-lined Bai Causeway.
12:30 PM
Local Hangzhou-style lunch near Solitary Hill (Gushan).
2:00 PM
Explore the Xiling Seal Art Society, a hidden garden of traditional calligraphy.
3:30 PM
Optional: Traditional wooden boat ride across the lake (ticket excluded).
4:30 PM
Walk through the tranquil Su Causeway or visit the historic Yue Fei Temple.
5:30 PM
Return to city center, tour ends at Fengqi Road Metro Station by 6:00 PM.
Green Tea Culture Tour
Pricing: Small Group (1-4 pax): $400/day | Standard (5-10 pax): $700/day
Itinerary
10:00 AM
Meet at Longjing (Dragon Well) Village, surrounded by terraced tea mountains.
10:30 AM
Hike the ancient Ten-Mile Langdang Trail through lush plantations.
12:00 PM
Visit the Eighteen Imperial Tea Bushes.
1:00 PM
Farmhouse lunch featuring tea-infused dishes like Longjing Shrimp.
2:30 PM
Private Tea Tasting Ceremony at a local farmer's courtyard.
4:30 PM
Visit the China National Tea Museum (Shuangfeng campus).
6:00 PM
Tour concludes. Guide assists with DiDi ride.
Grand Canal Heritage Tour
Pricing: Small Group (1-4 pax): $400/day | Standard (5-10 pax): $700/day
Itinerary
10:00 AM
Meet at Wulinmen Pier.
10:30 AM
Board the Water Bus for a scenic cruise up the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.
11:15 AM
Disembark at Gongchen Bridge, an impressive Ming Dynasty stone arch bridge.
12:00 PM
Explore Qiaoxi Historic District craft shops.
1:00 PM
Lunch along the canal.
2:30 PM
Visit the China Grand Canal Museum.
4:00 PM
Walk to Xiaohe Straight Street, a beautifully preserved neighborhood.
6:00 PM
Tour ends in the Xiaohe area.
Xixi National Park
Pricing: Small Group (1-4 pax): $400/day | Standard (5-10 pax): $700/day
Itinerary
10:00 AM
Meet at the Zhoujiacun Entrance.
10:30 AM
Board an electric boat to navigate the intricate water network.
11:30 AM
Disembark at Qiuxue Hut, famous for its vast fields of white reed flowers.
1:00 PM
Casual lunch at Hezhu Street, a reconstructed traditional water town street.
2:30 PM
Walk trails towards Fisherman's Village.
4:00 PM
Climb the Dragon Boat Exhibition Hall or take a sculling boat ride.
6:00 PM
Return to the South Gate to conclude the tour.
West Lake Mountain Hike and Walking Tour
Pricing: Small Group (1-4 pax): $400/day | Standard (5-10 pax): $700/day
Combine an invigorating morning mountain hike with a classic afternoon lake stroll. Scale Baoshi Mountain for breathtaking bird's-eye views of West Lake, then descend to walk the iconic Bai and Su Causeways, crossing historical bridges and lush gardens.
Highlights
- Active 7-hour tour combining mountain hiking and lake walking.
- Best panoramic photos from Toad Peak on Baoshi Mountain.
- Stroll the full length of the iconic Bai and Su Causeways.
- Expert guide navigating mountain trails and hidden history.
Itinerary
10:00 AM
Meet at Huanglong Cave Metro Station.
10:15 AM
Ascend Baoshi Mountain (Precious Stone Hill). Hike through lush bamboo groves and ancient stone paths away from the crowds.
11:15 AM
Panoramic Views at Toad Peak & Baochu Pagoda. Reach the summit area to capture the ultimate bird's-eye view of the entire West Lake.
12:15 PM
Descend to Beishan Street. Enjoy a well-earned, authentic Hangzhou-style lunch near the northern shore of the lake.
1:30 PM
The Bai Causeway. Step onto the legendary Broken Bridge and stroll along the scenic causeway, flanked by weeping willows and peach trees.
3:00 PM
Solitary Hill (Gushan) Area. Pass by the base of Solitary Hill, exploring its historical pavilions and gardens as we transition to the next causeway.
3:30 PM
The Su Causeway. Walk the tranquil, deeply shaded 3-kilometer path across the lake, famous for its six graceful stone arch bridges.
5:00 PM
Tour Concludes at Nanshan Road. Finish the tour near the majestic Leifeng Pagoda. Your guide will assist you with getting a taxi or finding the nearest metro.