Xiaohezhi Street

Qiantang River at City Center

Xiangji Temple

My Car 7 seater SUV

Boat Cruise_Hand Rowed

Hefang Street and Dajing Lane

My car Toyota Highlander

West Lake_Hubin Road 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 5 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.

12:30 PM

Lunch

From 30 to 200 RMB per person, depending on your specific needs.

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 30 to 200 RMB per person depends on your specific requests),

Entrance fee for you:

Boat Cruise: 150 - 180 RMB / per boat / hours, estimated to be 2 hours (300 - 360 RMB). One boat can hold up to 6 persons.

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

Joined 2025

Ben W.

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About Tour Guide Ben W.

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.

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.