Hangzhou West Lake Private Day Trip from Shanghai

Moments to look forward to

• West Lake and its causeways
• Lingyin Temple
• Longjing tea hillside

Your day, unhurried

1. 一Morning

   High-speed train to Hangzhou

   From Hongqiao railway station, about 45 minutes according to Wikipedia.

   • PlanYour driver takes you to Hongqiao railway station. The high-speed train takes about 45 minutes according to Wikipedia; the Shanghai–Hangzhou line opened on 26 October 2010. We book the tickets for you at cost, and a driver and guide meet you in Hangzhou.
2. 二Late morning

   West Lake

   A walk along a causeway and time on the lake.

   • SeeWest Lake, a UNESCO property inscribed in 2011, covering 6.39 km². The Bai Causeway was built in 822 and the Su Causeway in 1089.
   • PlanA walk along one of the causeways, then time on the lake by boat if you want it.
3. 三Midday

   Lunch

   A table chosen with you.

   • PlanWe choose a table with you beforehand, so that you do not queue or search with a hungry group. Meals are paid by you and are not included in the price.
4. 四Afternoon

   Lingyin Temple and tea hills

   The temple, then a tea plantation if the day allows.

   • SeeLingyin Temple and the tea hills behind it.
   • PlanEntry rules and ticketing are confirmed before your date. We include a tea plantation if the day allows.
5. 五Evening

   Train back to Shanghai

   Your driver meets you at Hongqiao for the transfer to your hotel.

   • PlanHigh-speed train back to Hongqiao, about 45 minutes. Your driver meets you at the station and takes you to your hotel.