Overview
Take in the highlights of beautiful Hangzhou on a private full-day tour from Shanghai. After hotel pickup and transfer by high-speed train to Hangzhou, your private guide takes you to see some city attractions, such as Faxi temple. Moreover, enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Longjing village.
There, learn about the process of farming and producing dragonwell tea, the region’s most famous product. Finally, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on UNESCO World Heritage-listed West Lake before returning to Shanghai.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Longjing tea tasting
Professional English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Entrance ticket(temple, tea village)
Round-trip bullet train tickets (approx. 180RMB - USD $25)
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
What to expect
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2 hours 30 min
This is a private, full-day trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou. After you are picked up in your hotel lobby in the early morning, you will take a bullet train to Hangzhou. This is the fastest way to Hangzhou and you can experience train speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour.
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West Lake (Xi Hu)
1 hour
Your tour begins at one of Hangzhou’s signature sites, the West Lake. Enjoy a lake cruise to see the top ten West Lake scenic views. You will then be taken to experience the wonderful cuisine of Hangzhou at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will visit Faxi temple, a well-known Temple dating back to the Jin Dynasty. See its famous wooden Buddha. Here, you will see fewer tourists and more locals. -
Longjing tea fields
1 hour
Finally, enjoy a cup of green tea when you visit the famous Longjing village to see wild fields of Longjing tea bushes where the locals produce the world famous green tea- Longjing Tea. In the village, all locals are tea farmers and you will see the entire procedure of making the famous tea and will get the chance to taste the best quality emperor tea.
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2 hours
At the end you will take the bullet train back to Shanghai and you guide will send you back to your hotel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Shanghai).
Additional Information
- Passport photocopy is required at time of booking for all participants (for your train ticket booking)
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Shanghai to Hangzhou Bullet Train Day Trip Extravaganza
Can I cancel Private Shanghai to Hangzhou Bullet Train Day Trip Extravaganza for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 11 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Longjing tea tasting
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Entrance ticket(temple, tea village)
What's not included?
- Round-trip bullet train tickets (approx. 180RMB - USD $25)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits West Lake (Xi Hu), Longjing tea fields.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Chinese, English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Shanghai Advisor Tour
