3 Days Hangzhou City Tour to Wuzhen Water Town

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Hangzhou, To Wuzhen
   Stroll around the Scenic Streets, Visit Workshops, and Optional Boat Ride

   Welcome to our 3-day Hangzhou tour! Upon your arrival, your private guide is waiting for you at the airport/train station. He/she will then drive you for 1.5 hours to Wuzhen. During the car ride, your guide will give you a brief introduction about Wuzhen town’s history. It is a typical Jiangnan water town, which has preserved the original style and pattern of the old water town in the late Qing Dynasty and Republic of China.

   Upon reaching the town, you will be guided to mainly explore the Wuzhen West Scenic Zone (西栅). This scenic area consists of 12 small islands, which are linked together by more than 70 small bridges. You can take a stroll along the ancient streets and lanes, admire the ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and visit the local handicraft workshops (dyeing and soy sauce), classic halls, century-old post office, Bailian Pagoda, and a classic garden.

   

   Through the guide's explanation, you can learn about Wuzhen's 7,000 years of cultural history. If you are interested, you can experience a boat ride (optional, extra charge) to see Wuzhen from another perspective.

   After a fulfilling discovery day in Wuzhen, your guide and driver will escort you to your comfortable hotel.

   Meal: N/A

   Accommodation: in Wuzhen

   

2. Day 2: Wuzhen to Hangzhou Tour
   Visit the Lively East Wuzhen and Enjoy a Leisure Cruise on the West Lake

   Today, your Wuzhen tour takes you to explore the East Scenic Zone (东栅) of Wuzhen. Compared to West Scenic Zone, this place has a more lively atmosphere, with quaint residential buildings closely arranged along the riverbank.

   The tour guide will first take you to visit Fengyuan Double Bridge. Legend has it that there is a custom of men walking on the left side of the bridge and girls walking on the right side. Standing on the bridge, tourists can overlook the distant view of East Market River.

   Next, visit a brewery where a staff will introduce you to the traditional brewing methods of beer in the region. If you are a literature enthusiast, this will be a great opportunity to explore the former residence of the famous Chinese writer Mao Dun. You will also visit elegant mansions and carefully planned exhibition halls. After finishing your Wuzhen tour, you will be taken back to Hangzhou.

   Your Hangzhou tour starts with a leisure cruise on the impressive West Lake. As one of the top sought-after scenic spots in China, it has been praised by many Chinese literati. A 45-minute boat will take you to enjoy the tranquil lake view. After that, take a stroll to visit the famous attractions including the White Causeway, Su Causeway, Broken Bridge, Fish Watching at Flower Harbor, Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon. The scenery in all four seasons is beautiful and worthy of visiting.

   

   Later in the day, head to Hefang Street. It is a quite bustling marketplace in Hangzhou, full of local delicacies and traditional crafts. In the evening, we offer optional activities including Enduring Memories of Hangzhou (Impression West Lake) night show (extra charge). Or, you can go to the Third Park to watch the Music Fountain Show (free) on your own.

   Meal: Breakfast

   Accommodation: in Hangzhou

3. Day 3: Departure from Hangzhou
   Explore the Buddhist Temple and Chinese Tea Culture

   Enjoy your last day of 3-day Hangzhou tour at the Feilai Peak. Feilai Peak is 168 meters high and composed of limestone. Due to long-term exposure to groundwater erosion, it has formed many fantastic caves. Here you can see various strange stones that look like dragon, elephant, tiger, and ape, as if it were a stone zoo.

   From there, you will be transferred to Lingyin Temple. The temple has a history of about 1,700 years and is considered one of the most significant Buddhist temples in China. You will listen to your guide about its history and stories, and admire various buildings.

   Last, visit the first-class protected area of West Lake Longjing Tea, Meijiawu Tea Village. The village is the main source of the Longjing tea. Just walk around the village, smell the faint aroma of tea in the air, and try some fine tea. If you come here in spring, you even can join the locals to pick up tea leaves.

   After that, your driver is ready to escort you to the airport / train station to your next destination or home. The 3 days Hangzhou tour with Wuzhen comes to an end.

   Meal: Breakfast

   Accommodation: N/A