4 Day Trips in Hangzhou That Earn the Early Start

1.Heaven on Earth Day Trip from Shanghai including West Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 115 reviews · from $169Our pick

Travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou by air-conditioned coach for a full day at West Lake, Meijiawu Tea Village, and Six Harmonies Pagoda. You will cruise West Lake, visit Red Carp Pond, see a tea ceremony, and eat lunch. English-speaking guides may include Tom, Frank, Alina, Rita, or Joy. The main tradeoff is simple: about six hours on the road for roughly four hours of sightseeing.

“this tour takes you to some beautiful places - tour guides need to slow down so international tourists can enjoy the sights better”

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2.Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $275Top rated

Travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou by second-class bullet train, then explore Feilai Peak, Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea fields, West Lake, and Hefang Street with a private guide and car. Guides such as Annie, Sunny, Lily, Linda, and Freya are praised for clear English, thoughtful planning, and flexible pacing.

“First impression when we In Hangzhou was excellent 😁😁 Martine is very nice staff, and he speaks English very well. He knew a lot of information about the place that we’ve been 🤓🤓. He took us to the halal restaurant and we had a special meal there and we love that food so much 😋😋 Anyway we had a great time in Hangzhou ✈️❤️🌳👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩💑👍🏻👍🏻”

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3.Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Private Full Day Trip from Shanghai with Lunch and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $284

Leave Shanghai at 9:30am for a private day among Wuzhen’s canals and Xitang’s lantern-lit lanes. Your guide, often Caroline, helps with local food, photos, history, and pacing. You get lunch, dinner, entrance fees, a Wuzhen boat ride, bottled water, and private round-trip transport in a 9 to 10 hour outing.

“Jerry very helpful and kind, two water town is good for day trip from Shanghai, the food is good …….”

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4.LUXURY Bullet Train: Private Hangzhou Day Trip From Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $234

Take a private 10 to 12-hour Hangzhou day trip from Shanghai by first, business, or second-class bullet train. Your English-speaking guide meets you in Hangzhou for West Lake, a boat ride, Lingyin Temple, Amanfayun, Longjing tea country, lunch, and Southern Song Imperial Street. Guides such as Iris and Lu have helped make the day personal and flexible.

“Iris was our tour guide. She very friendly and helpful. Good food and good view. Business bullet train experience wonderful. My daughter loves to wear Hangzhou tradition clothes taking pictures. Iris will wait for us to picking and wear the clothes to take the pictures. It’s so nice experience.”

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