2-Day Hangzhou Bullet Train Tour from Shanghai
From thriving Shanghai to enchanting Hangzhou by bullet train, this trip features 2 days of fantastic sightseeing of Hangzhou's iconic West Lake, ancient Lingyin Temple, local tea plantation, and more to explore.
Price based on 2 travelers in a 3-star hotel
Highlights
- Round-trip high speed train tickets are included.
- Experience the serene beauty of West Lake
- Explore the ancient halls, serene courtyards, and intricate stone carvings in Lingyin Temple
- Stroll through Qinghefang Ancient Street, a charming area lined with traditional shops and teahouses.
Tour Itinerary
- Hotel: Wenhua Jinglan Hotel Hangzhou
38 Wenzhong Road, Floors 17-22, Hangzhou - Lunch
Upon your arrival from Shanghai by train, your local guide and driver will meet you at Hangzhou train station. Your Hangzhou tour begins after settling down at the hotel.
Your first stop is Lingyin Temple. Located on the western side of West Lake, this ancient temple was built in 328 AD during the Eastern Jin Dynasty and became one of the most significant and wealthiest Buddhist temples in the country. The visit is combined with a visit to Feilai Feng (Flying Peak) which has many engraved images of Buddha.
Lunch is at a local restaurant near West Lake which specializes in authentic Hangzhou cuisine.
Continue on to Liuhe Pagoda (Six Harmonies Pagoda) which lies on the north bank of the Qiantang River in the south of the city. Built-in 970 AD in the Northern Song Dynasty to suppress the roaring river waves, the pagoda's name means Harmonies of the Heaven, Earth, East, West, South, and North. Climb to the top of this brick and wooden structure to enjoy the view of the Qiantang River.
Lingyin Temple
- Breakfast, Lunch
Kick off the day with breakfast in the hotel. Your guide is ready in the hotel lobby to take you to West Lake. No Hangzhou trip would be complete without a visit to West Lake, the symbol of the city. Besides seeing ancient stone bridges and weeping willows, the visit also includes the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon on Fairy Island.
Head to the China Tea Museum to learn about the rich history and culture of tea in China. Discover various types of teas, tea-making processes, and the significance of tea in Chinese tradition.
Stroll through Qinghefang Pedestrian Street, a historic area with traditional architecture, shops, and street vendors.
Visit the Hu Qingyu Hall Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine Museum to learn about traditional Chinese medicine practices.
Transfer to Hangzhou Railway Station to catch your onward train to Shanghai.
West Lake, Hangzhou
What's Included
- Round-way high speed train tickets to leave and return Shanghai （second class）.
- Entrance fees to attractions as listed above.
- Private tour guide and driver throughout the tour.
- Authentic local meals as listed in the itinerary.
- Centrally located hotels with breakfasts.
- Service charge & government taxes.
Good to Know
- This is a private tour. The local private English-speaking guide and the private car will serve your group only.
- You will receive a confirmation letter within 24 hours of making your payment.
- Your driver will pick you up in your hotel lobby on the tour date at the appointed time.
- The meal (if included) is in a Chinese restaurant and your guide will help you order the dishes according to your taste.
- There is absolutely no forced shopping.
Our Guides and Vehicles
Excellent Local Guides
All of our tour guides are certificated and experienced. They are local experts with detailed knowledge about attractions, history, culture and more. They know the best places to visit, can give you advice on restaurants that serve great local food, the best places to shop, or theaters for the best shows in town.
Private Car and Driver
We use the modern air-conditioned luxury cars for families or 2-3 persons and small buses for small groups of 4-7 persons.
We ensure that all of the vehicles that we use are well-maintained (not over 4 years) and always very clean. Our drivers are very nice and careful with over 5-year drive experience.