Hangzhou Cultural Day Tour
Tour Overview
How to plan a best day tour in Hangzhou? Hangzhou is one of the eight ancient capitals of China. Because of its beautiful scenery, it is known as “paradise on earth”. Take this Hangzhou Cultural Day Tour to explore the highlight cultural relics in Hangzhou city, like Leifeng Pagoda, Hu Xueyan Former Residence, and Qinghefang Old Street. Explore popular areas of Hangzhou with a guide who knows the best ways to journey around the city on this 8 hours tour that includes round-trip transport from your hotel.
AM: At 09:00 our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel. Then you will be escorted to visit Leifeng Pagoda which was originally built in 975 by the local governor to celebrate his son’s birth. Now the pagoda is a symbol of Hangzhou City. It stands on the bank of the West Lake and is well known among all Chinese people due to the TV program Baishe Zhuan. Taking an elevator to the top of the pagoda, tourists could have an overlook of the West Lake.
Noon: Lunch at a local restaurant.

PM: We will continue to visit Hu Xueyuan Former Residence. Hu Xueyan is an achieved merchant & government official in the late Qing Dynasty. The residence’s construction was finished in 1872 and most parts of the residence were well preserved today. The residence would be followed by Qinghefang Old Street to explore the well-preserved ancient Chinese-style buildings and view the old appearance of Hangzhou City. The street is also a welcomed place for shopping, eating, and leisure among local people. After the tour drive back to your hotel at around 17:00. Your Hangzhou Cultural Day Tour ends here.
Price includes
- Entrance ticket
- All transfers as mentioned in itinerary
- Air-conditioned car and driver, English speaking tour guide
- Chinese style lunch
- The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group
Price excludes
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (recommended)