Wuzhen, Dreamy Ancient Water Town (Day Trip from Hangzhou by Private Car)
Wuzhen, many people say it is China’s most beautiful ancient water town.
From ancient bridges, traditional houses, peaceful canals, traditional crafts and beautiful night views, every corner of Wuzhen tells a story of traditional China.
Wuzhen is not only a sightseeing destination but also a great place for leisure, entertainment, cultural experiences, and culinary delights.
Wuzhen is 1 hour to 1.5 hours drive from Hangzhou. It is a day trip from Hangzhou with a 6 seater luxury full-size SUV.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
- Other location is arrangeable too. Please contact me.
Dongzha (East Scenic Area)
Dongzha (East Scenic Area) is known for its authentic and traditional atmosphere. Visitors can explore old residences, workshops, museums, and narrow stone-paved streets while experiencing the everyday life and traditional culture of an ancient water town.
Xizha (West Scenic Area)
Xizha (West Scenic Area) is larger and more scenic, famous for its beautiful canals, historic buildings, and charming night views. At night, the town lights up, creating a romantic atmosphere that is perfect for walking, taking photos, and enjoying a relaxing evening by the water.
Going back to Hangzhou
Arrive at hotel
Or any other location in Hangzhou city.
Ending Point
Your hotel or any other location in Hangzhou city
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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
Private transportation by a luxury 6-seater SUV
Fuel, toll, parking
Pick up / drop off from / to your hotel,
Meal for you (from 50 to 200 RMB per person depends on your specific requests. Average is 100 RMB per person),
Your entrance fee for Wuzhen East Scenic Area and West Scenic Area: 190 RMB per person
Tour Important Information
* As with every other tour, this tour is of course fully customizable. Please message me to discuss this. If you have any special request on food style or types, please contact me. I will recommend some for you.
* 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
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 global company for almost 20 years. I am enthusiastic about history and foreign cultures. I also love traveling overeas and making friends from different countries.
As a tour guide I will not only "recite" those standard descriptions of tourist attractions. Instead, I will focus more about the history and cultural background of them. I won't tell those exaggerated legends. I will still tell you some interesting folk stories, but I will clearly tell you which ones are true history and which ones are just stories.
Instead of simply introducing tourist spot, I prefer interacting with foreign friends about everything that they are curious about China. China is a so different country. I can explain to you what are the real differences and where those difference came from.
I enjoy my job as a tour guide. I see each trip with clients as a way of entertaining friends, not just a job.
Hangzhou, known as Paradise on Earth, with the poetic West Lake, is the most beautiful major city in China. It has a history of more than 2000 years, once being the capital of ancient China. Hangzhou is a modern metropolis with amazing city views and a good destination for shopping. Hangzhou also produces the best green tea in China, high quality silk, a lot of famous handcrafts like fans, scissors, copper ware, and of cause delicious authentic Chinese food.
Hangzhou has very convenient transportation. It is only 1 hour's ride away from Shanghai by bullet train. I highly recommend you make Hangzhou a stop when you visit China.
All the tours can be flexibly customized. Don't hesitate to message me, tell me your preference and needs.
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!
$270/ per group
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