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West Lake_Jingci temple

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Essence of Hangzhou, the West Lake - 4 hours

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2025

Ben W.

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Hangzhou

Chinese (Simplified) (Native), English

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Ben W.)

Up to 8 people

Hangzhou is a wonderful city that combines beauty, history and profound cultures. The West Lake is the symbol of Hangzhou. In this tour you will be able to explore the very essence of Hangzhou in the West Lake area just in half a day, including boat cruise in a hand rowed old style wooden boat, visiting tranquil Buddhist temple and overview the whole West Lake in a historic pagoda.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Hangzhou

09:30 AM

West Lake - Su Causeway

It's a long, scenic causeway on the West Lake built 900 years ago, famed for its tranquil landscape of willows, blossoms, and charming arched bridges.

10:00 AM

West Lake - Leifeng Pagoda

Leifeng Pagoda is a Buddhist pagoda located on the shore of West Lake. From the top of the pagoda, you can overlook the entire West Lake. Inside the pagoda is a museum demonstrating relics, history and cultures of the pagoda.

11:00 AM

West Lake - Boat Cruise, Hand-rowed wooden boat

The West Lake rowing boat is a charming, old-fashioned way to see the lake. A boatman uses a single long oar to steer you through the calm water, offering a serene and authentic journey.

Boat charter is charged by the hour.

12:00 PM

West Lake - Jingci Temple

Jingci Temple, located by West Lake, is one of Hangzhou's most renowned ancient Buddhist temples. With its elegant architecture, ancient trees, and tranquil courtyards, Jingci Temple offers a peaceful spiritual retreat amidst the natural beauty of Hangzhou.

Ending Point

Jingci Temple or nearby bus / metro/ taxi station

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

* Guide fee

What‘s not included

* Metro bus or Taxi fare from hotel to Su Causeway.

The taxi fare is normally 3 RMB per KM per car for a 5 seaters car (for 3 tourists as driver and guide occupy 2 seats). For a 6 seater taxi (for 4 tourists) the price will be double.

* Entrance fee for you and the guide:

Boat Cruise: 150 or 180 RMB / hour per boat

Leifeng Pagoda: 40 RMB per person

Jingci Temple: 10 RMB per person

Tour Important Information

* We prefer to use taxi from hotel to Su Causeway. It is also OK to use Metro or bus but the time spent will be longer, thus 1 spot might be skipped.

* If you are interested in places that are not in the list, it is also possible. Please send me message, I will then give my opinion.

* Meeting / starting time can be adjusted too.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Ben W.

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About Tour Guide Ben W.

I am a government licensed English-speaking tour guide in Hangzhou, China. I used to be an engineer in a Europe joint venture for almost 20 years. I am enthusiastic about history and cultures. I chose to be a tour guide because I love making friends from all over the world and I am sure my comprehensive knowledge could help foreign friends better understand China.

Hangzhou is a beautiful city, perhaps can be called the most beautiful major city in China. Hangzhou is also a modern metropolis with amazing city views. Hangzhou has a very long history of more than 2000 years, It once was capital of ancient China. There are a lot of historic, traditional attractions.I highly recommend you make Hangzhou a stop when you visit China. It only takes less than 1 hour by bullet train from Shanghai.

I have lived in Hangzhou for over 20 years and almost know every corner of the city. I can show you the most beautiful scenic spots and explain the story behind them, I can take you to the most authentic restaurants, I can answer all your questions and I will let you experience the most real China.