Marco Polo himself hailed Hangzhou as "the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world." If you're eager to experience the allure of a classic Chinese water town, Hangzhou is the perfect destination, with easy access from Shanghai. This enchanting city seamlessly blends breathtaking natural landscapes, rich historical heritage, and modern architectural marvels. At the heart of Hangzhou lies West Lake, a dazzling jewel that illuminates the city's soul.
As a first-time visitor to China, navigating multiple cities can be daunting. That's where we come in. Our expert tour guides will curate a seamless itinerary, ensuring a stress-free and unforgettable journey.
Top Hangzhou Private Tours
These are the most popular Hangzhou itineraries for visiting the classic attractions. Similar itineraries never mean that you'll have the same experiences — unlike other travel agencies that just show you around, we create unique Hangzhou experiences that allow you to interact with the local people and culture.
Most Popular Tours from Hangzhou
Skiing, rafting, panda visiting, and theme parks, there are tons of things to do around Hangzhou. Please check the following itineraries. We can adjust them flexibly for you.
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We spent 3 days in Hangzhou, the city is worth visiting and our guide Tim made it a wonderful memory.
We spent 3 days in Hangzhou and we couldn't be happier. We visited awesome places like Lingyin Temple, the west lake and the China Silk Museum thanks to the fantastic explanations of our guide Tim (who fortunately speaks English more than fluently) a very knowledgeable and nice guy who made the visits always full of interesting but never boring explanations...I wish I had teachers like that!!! more
Jun 2025, Fabio D
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Hangzhou & Wuzhen - new experiences with kids
Hangzhou and Wuzhen were part of our 10-day Shanghai-Hangzhou-Suzhou tour planned by China Highlights. Our local guide Susan - a Hangzhou native, was friendly, professional and shared with us the history, stories and food highlights of Hangzhou. From the boat ride on West Lake, tasting tea at Meijiawu, seeing the view from Chenghuangge, buying traditional (and modern) wares at Qinghefang street, visiting Hu Xueyan's mansion, to Wuzhen's scenic water town, Susan gave us many interesting bits of information at each place. She ordered a selection of local specialties for lunch on both days, all delicious and many we haven't tried before. Too bad we couldn't finish the food! She also gave us tips on what to buy and places to see and eat at in our spare time outside of the tour. Susan also made sure all our transfers and check-ins were smooth. Some kid-friendly experiences were fun for my 2 boys - tea brewing and tasting ceremony at Meijiawu, and clay pot making/painting at Wuzhen. We especially liked Wuzhen's picturesque vibe, with lots of interesting collated history and craft displays (e.g. lotus feet shoes, indigo cloth dye). Thanks to Susan and China Highlights for an enjoyable trip to Hangzhou and Wuzhen! more
Jun 2025, Lu W
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West Lake and Tea Village
Derek did a terrific job guiding us around the sights of Hangzhou and giving us outstanding restaurant tips. Also, my niece was not feeling well and Derek was prepared to take us to see a doctor if necessary. My niece enjoyed learning about the local education system from him. more
Jun 2025, Amy C
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