Qiantang River at City Center

Xiangji Temple

Su Causeway 1

Boat Cruise_Hand Rowed

Xiaohezhi Street

Hefang Street and Dajing Lane

My Car 7 seater SUV

My car Toyota Highlander

West Lake_Hubin Road Pedestrian Street

Hefang Street 2

Hefang street 3

Hefang street 4

Hefang Street 5

Dajing Lane

Hefang street 6

Restaurant for Lunch

Restaurant for Lunch 2

Restaurant for Lunch 3

Restaurant for Lunch 4

Quyuan Garden 1

Quyuan Garden 2

Quyuan Garden 3

Quyuan Garden 4

Su Causeway 2

Hubin Pedestrian Street

Essence of Hangzhou with Car (7 seater SUV)

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2025

Ben W.

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Hangzhou

Chinese (Simplified) (Native), English

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Ben W.)

Up to 6 people

Hangzhou is a wonderful city that combines beauty, history and trendiness. In this tour you will be able to experience the essence of the whole city in just one day, including: West Lake - the symbol of the city, the Buddhist culture in China, the ancient style city center in the past and the modern city center at present.

The car tour offers private transportation with a more comfortable experience. My car is a 7-seater SUV with ample space and very good condition.

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

- Arrangeable to meet at airport, train stations, too.

09:30 AM

West Lake - Hubin Road Pedestrian Street

Hubin Road Pedestrian Street is a vibrant area along the famous West Lake. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks, shop for trendy items and souvenirs, taste local snacks, and take in the charming blend of natural beauty and urban life.

10:30 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. One boat can hold a maximum of 6 people.

11:30 AM

Su Causeway & Quyuan Garden

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

Quyan Garden is next to the north part of Su Causeway which is a subtle, beautiful and peaceful garden hidden in the bustling city. Especially in summer, the winding pathways offer breath taking view of endless lotus leaves and pink blooms.

12:30 AM

Lunch in the fine, authentic restaurant serving Hangzhou Cuisine

We will lunch in the clean, beautiful, affordable restaurant that serves authentic Hangzhou Cuisine. The average cost is 100 RMB per person.

02:00 PM

Hefang Street & Dajing Lane (or Xiaohezhi Street)

Hefang Street is a vibrant, bustling pedestrian street showcasing Hangzhou's history, snacks, and traditional crafts. Just a few steps away, the quieter Dajing Lane offers a more authentic and artistic atmosphere with old buildings, specialty coffee shops, and indie boutiques.

If parking in Hefang Street is not available or on customer's demands, the alternative is Xiaohezhi street.

Xiaohezhi Street is a beautifully preserved historic street by the Grand Canal. It blends traditional white-walled houses with modern, low-key cafes and shops, creating a uniquely tranquil and artistic vibe.

03:00 PM

Xiangji Temple

Xiangji Temple is a distinctive Buddhist temple in Hangzhou, renowned for its beautiful copper-covered buildings and its historical connection to the ancient Grand Canal trade route.

04:00 PM

Qiantang River at city center

The wide Qiantang River is the mother river of Hangzhou. The new city center of Hangzhou is located on both banks of the river, offering views of Hangzhou's modern urban landscape.

Ending Point

Your hotel, train station, airport or any other place in Hangzhou City.

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

Private transportation by an air-conditioned SUV

(Toyota Highlander)

Fuel, toll, parking

Pick up / drop off from / to your hotel, train station or airport in Hangzhou.

What‘s not included

Meal for you (from 50 to 200 RMB per person depends on your specific requests. Average is 100 RMB per person),

Entrance fee for you:

Boat Cruise: 150 - 180 RMB

Xiangji Temple: 20 RMB per person

Tour Important Information

* 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

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Ben W.

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About Tour Guide Ben W.

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

Hangzhou, know as “Paradise on Earth”, with the poetic West Lake, is the most beautiful major city in China. It has a very long history of more than 2000 years, once being the capital of ancient China. Hangzhou is also a modern metropolis with amazing city views. It is a paradise for shopping and dining.

There are a lot of famous attractions in the city. You can check the Profile Gallery for pictures I took from those attractions.

I have lived in Hangzhou for over 20 years and almost know every corner of the city. If you are interested in any of those attractions, just message me! I can arrange the tour for you. 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.

I highly recommend you make Hangzhou a stop when you visit China. I am looking forward to seeing you here in Hangzhou!