Local Life Experiencing Tour
Do you want to know what is a local people's life like in Hangzhou, China? This tour is designed for you to experience it in person. It includes visiting the old traditional market on the street, shopping in the China's biggest cloth market and the most luxurious super market in Hangzhou, enjoying massage to relax after one whole day's walk and of course taste the authentic Chinese food. I am sure you will love the life in Hangzhou! ^_^
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
You hotel
- - I will accompany you to go to attractions from your hotel. We can use either Taxi or Metro/ Bus depending on your request.
An old local market street
I will lead you to a lively traditional alley in downtown Hangzhou, famous for its authentic local food and old neighborhood charm. Unlike the city's modern sights, this street preserves a slice of historical Hangzhou with its bustling morning markets and traditional residential vibe.
A foodie Street (Bird's eye view of the entire Hangzhou & West Lake)
This food street in Hangzhou downtown is a perfect mix of old and new: historic architecture houses buzzing food stalls, tea shops, and gourmet restaurants. It's where Hangzhou's rich food culture comes alive day and night.
The alternative option is to climb a little hill to ascend a pavilion where you can get a Bird's eye view of the entire Hangzhou & West Lake.
An ancient style shopping street
It is a famous bustling pedestrian street with ancient Chinese shops showcasing Hangzhou's history, snacks, and traditional crafts.
Clothing market
You will be astonished by the size of the market, vast selection, trendy styles, and competitive prices. It is one of China's largest wholesale clothing centers. Some of the stalls also do retail business.
Lunch / Dinner
You can choose local Hangzhou cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, hotpot or any other type of food you want to try. I will lead you to the authentic and affordable restaurant. I will help you order the dishes you want and introduce knowledges of Chinese food culture.
The average cost of the meal would be 50 RMB per person or above.
Shopping mall in city center
I will lead you to the best and most luxurious shopping mall in Hangzhou. One special thing in China is that we also sell cars, especially all kinds of nice electric vehicles in shopping mall.
You will also be able to see the amazing city view in Hangzhou city center.
Foot massage or body massage
You will experience a clean, comfortable foot massage or body massage like what local Hangzhou people usually enjoy in the weekend.
Ending Point
taxi stand or Metro/bus station near the massage shop
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
* Guide fee
* Taxi or Metro/bus (Taxi fare: 50 RMB (between attractions), Bus or Metro: 23 RMB per guest)
* Meal for you (50 RMB or above per person)
* Entrance fee for you (if you will visit the pavilion on the hill to get bird's view of city and the West Lake): 30 RMP per person
* Foot massage: 200 RMB to 258 RMB per person
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* Body massage: 428 RMB per person
Tour Important Information
* Transportation fees from your hotel to attractions, and between the attractions are not included in the quoted price.
* Taxi or Metro/bus can be chosen depending on your request.
* Taxi fare is approx. 3 RMB per KM per car. Excluding the round-trip hotel fare, the taxi fare for this tour is around 50 RMB. NOTICE, above taxi fare is 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.
The costs between the attractions are approx. 50 RMB per car.
* Bus or Metro fees between the attractions are approx. 8 RMB per person. Bus or Metro fee from hotel to attractions is maximum 15 RMB per person.
* Car tour is also arrangeable, just message me.
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
About Tour Guide Ben W.
I am a government licensed English speaking tour guide in Hangzhou. I hold a Master of Engineering degree and used to be an engineer in a European joint venture for almost 20 years. However I am more enthusiastic about history and cultures, and I love traveling around the world making friends from different countries . I will use my professional, accurate, and extensive knowledge to introduce you to the real, interesting and insightful aspects of China, instead of just reciting those superficial descriptions of tourist attractions.
Hangzhou, known 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 and a good destination for shopping and dining. I highly recommend you make Hangzhou a stop when you visit China. There are a lot of famous attractions in the city. You can check the Profile Gallery for pictures of them.
I have lived in Hangzhou for over 20 years, almost knowing every corner of the city. If you are interested in any of those attractions, just message me! I can arrange the customized tour best suitable for you.
Look forward to seeing you in Hangzhou!
Reviews
Calvin K.
“Hangzhou Day Tour”
Bed responded quickly and efficiently to my enquiry and customized a wonderful one-day tour for us. He also arranged early registration for the Lingyin Temple visit before the tour began, which we later realized made the experience extremely smooth despite the huge crowds there. He picked us up at the hotel, and we started at Hefang Street, a beautifully preserved ancient shopping alley. We then drove to the Grand Canal, the world’s oldest man-made waterway. After that, we visited West Lake, where he thoughtfully chose two contrasting spots — one famous and lively, the other peaceful and tranquil — allowing us to experience both sides of its charm. The next highlight was Lingyin Temple and Feilai Feng, the spiritual heart of Hangzhou Buddhism, with its many well-preserved ancient Buddhist stone carvings, some carved directly into the caves. We ended the tour at a tea plantation, where he arranged for us to pick tea leaves while being filmed by a drone (my wife’s highlight of the tour). We also had the opportunity to experience making matcha tea before he drove us to our dinner venue. Throughout the day, Ben was patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the history and cultural background of each site. The itinerary was compact, as per my request, but Ben arranged everything so efficiently that the day still felt relaxed and enjoyable. His car was clean, and his driving was excellent. I highly recommend Ben to anyone planning a tour in Hangzhou.
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Ben W.
Thank you very much for the kind review. Your good and long summary of itinerary also reminded me that happy day with you because we also had very happy and interesting conversation. Again, I am very glad that you recognize my arrangement and my service during the tour. Sincerely wish you and your family a happy life!
Bruce T.
“Great visit to Hangzhou”
Hangzhou is a beautiful city and Ben W. was an excellent guide. Met us at the train station and took us to all the important sites during our time there. Was very accomodative and knowledgeable. His English is excellent (you will need an English speaking guide to navigate the city). Definitely five stars.
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Ben W.
Thank you very much for your kind review. I am very glad that I could help and you enjoyed the tour in Hangzhou. I also enjoy the days with you because we had so many interesting conversations, so many happy laughs. All those happy moments will become a lifetime memory for me!
$180/ per group
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