Hangzhou Art, Culture, & Historical Tours
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Hangzhou
8 hours
Grand Canal Living Heritage: Ancient Temples, Artisan Workshops & Traditional Dress-up
Step away from West Lake and journey along the UNESCO World Heritage Grand Canal, the world’s longest and oldest artificial waterway. Instead of sitting in traffic, we will travel like true locals, exploring historic neighborhoods connected by walking paths and the iconic Canal Water Bus (Water Taxi).
Grand Canal Living Heritage: Ancient Temples, Artisan Workshops & Traditional Dress-up
FROM$195/ per group
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Scarlett H.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Hangzhou
8 hours
1-Day Tour by Public Transportation: Essence of Hangzhou
Drifting on West Lake, visiting Legendary Pagoda, Buddhism Temple and Ancient Street, experiencing Tea Leave Picking, if you only have one day to stay in Hangzhou, this tour is just suitable for you! Public transportation is used. The cost of transportation is not included in the price. Whether by taxi, metro or bus is chosen on your preference. If you need a private car, please check my another tour, 1-Day Tour: Essence of Hangzhou by Exclusive Car. The tour can be customized. Just contact me!
1-Day Tour by Public Transportation: Essence of Hangzhou
FROM$190/ per group
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Ben W.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Hangzhou
4 hours
Hiking tour: West Lake, Hills, Ancient Street, Old Market and Authentic Food
Hangzhou is a safe, pedestrian-friendly city. It is perfect for hiking to experience this "garden city" rich in greenery and this historic destination with deep culture. I have carefully curated this walking route to show you the very best of Hangzhou in just 5 hours, including West Lake, green hills, winding trails, the charming old town, bustling neighborhoods, and of course genuine Chinese food. If you wish, we can also cover parts of the route using shared bicycles. The tour is customizable.
Hiking tour: West Lake, Hills, Ancient Street, Old Market and Authentic Food
FROM$120/ per group
Ben W.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
Hangzhou Art, Culture, & Historical Car Tours
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Hangzhou
8 hours
Hangzhou Heritage Walk: TCM, West Lake & Local Life — by Jacky GONG, Official Museum Docent
Join me for an unforgettable Hangzhou adventure where culture comes alive. As an official docent at Zhejiang Provincial Museum with 15 years of local experience, I'll guide you through sacred Buddhist temples, traditional tea plantations, and ancient healing practices. My unique background in both engineering and cultural studies means you'll gain fresh, multidisciplinary perspectives on Hangzhou's heritage. This is personalized cultural storytelling at its finest.
Hangzhou Heritage Walk: TCM, West Lake & Local Life — by Jacky GONG, Official Museum Docent
FROM$300/ per group
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Jacky G.
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Hangzhou
8 hours
Hangzhou in Depth: Zen Temple, Tea Village & Grand Canal — by Jacky GONG, Official Museum Docent
Discover Hangzhou beyond the postcard — in one full day. Walk among 400-year-old Buddhist carvings at Lingyin Temple & Feilai Peak, sip freshly brewed Longjing tea in the village where it's grown, and explore 1,000 years of silk and craftsmanship at the Arts & Crafts Museum. End the day along the ancient Grand Canal at Gongchen Bridge, where old Hangzhou still breathes. A private, immersive journey through the city's soul — temples, tea, tradition, and waterways.
Hangzhou in Depth: Zen Temple, Tea Village & Grand Canal — by Jacky GONG, Official Museum Docent
FROM$300/ per group
Jacky G.
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Hangzhou
8 hours
The Soul of Longjing: 8-Hour Private Tea Culture & Nature Heritage Tour
Hangzhou is the birthplace of China’s most prestigious green tea, Longjing. You’ll explore the architecture of China's only national tea museum, wander through an ancient mossy park to find the legendary spring water that enhances the tea’s flavor, walk the terraced hillsides of an authentic tea-producing village, and find peace in a towering bamboo forest used as a cinematic movie backdrop. This experience is designed for those who appreciate nature, history, and the fine art of Chinese living.
The Soul of Longjing: 8-Hour Private Tea Culture & Nature Heritage Tour
FROM$300/ per group
Scarlett H.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Hangzhou
8 hours
1-Day Tour by Private Car: Essence of Hangzhou
Drifting on beautiful West Lake, visiting Legendary Pagoda, exploring famous Buddhism Temple & mysterious grottoes, and experiencing interesting tea leave picking, if you only have one day to stay in Hangzhou and want to explore the city comfortably, this car tour is the best for you. My car is a full-size 6 seater luxury with two independent second-row seats and two very comfortable third-row seats, allowing 5 persons group ride comfortably. The car was newly purchased on June, 2026.
1-Day Tour by Private Car: Essence of Hangzhou
FROM$250/ per group
Ben W.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Hangzhou
3 days
3-Day Tour by Private Car: Full Picture of Hangzhou
In this 3-day tour, you will explore the whole Hangzhou city from different angles, including all the 3 UNESCO world heritages: the West Lake, the Grand Canal and the Archaeological ruin of Liangzhu Ancient City, and other interesting spots covering not only natural and historic sites but also cultural experience and relaxing. We will use taxi for Day 1 because parking is difficult for those attractions and use private car for the rest two days.
3-Day Tour by Private Car: Full Picture of Hangzhou
FROM$660/ per group
Ben W.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Hangzhou
8 hours
Summer Edition of 1-Day Tour: Essence of Hangzhou by Private Car
This itinerary is specially designed to avoid the summer heat of Hangzhou. In this tour you will be able to experience the essence of the whole city in just one day in a cool, clean, spacious, comfortable car. My car is a full-size 6 seater luxury SUV with two independent second-row seats and two very comfortable third-row seats, allowing 5 persons group ride comfortably. The car was newly purchased on June, 2026.
Summer Edition of 1-Day Tour: Essence of Hangzhou by Private Car
FROM$250/ per group
Ben W.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Hangzhou
2 days
2-Day Tour by Private Car: The Amazing Hangzhou
In this tour you will enjoy the essence of Hangzhou in 2 days, at a more relaxing paces. You will get to know the beauty of the West Lake, the long and profound history of the city and interesting local cultures. Usually we will use taxi for Day1 because parking is difficult for attractions on day1 and use private car for Day2. Private car for Day1 can also be arranged but with a possible degradation of travel experience. All transportation fares are included.
2-Day Tour by Private Car: The Amazing Hangzhou
FROM$460/ per group
Ben W.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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