The 4 Best West Lake Tours in Hangzhou, Side by Side

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.One-Day Hangzhou Dragon Well Tea Culture & West Lake Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $270Top rated

Spend eight hours exploring Hangzhou with a private guide and vehicle. Cruise West Lake, visit Meijiawu Tea Village and the China National Tea Museum, and learn how Dragon Well tea is made. The published description also includes Lingyin Temple and Flying Peak, so confirm those stops when booking. Pickup, entry fees, bottled water, and lunch are included.

“We booked a half-day tour to visit a Dragon Well tea village and the Temple Soul’s Retreat. Our guide, Yolanda, made everything to make the tour enjoyable and interesting. More than her competent explanations about the tour, we started Read more”

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3.Impression West Lake Show Enduring Memories of HZ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 1 hour · from $74Best value

Watch Zhang Yimou’s Impression West Lake, a one-hour outdoor show staged on a floating platform at West Lake. Expect Chinese legends, tea-picking dances, Swan Lake, folk music, lights, mist, and a large finale. Your $74 ticket includes regular or VIP seating, with entry arranged by QR code.

“Amazing experience . Seamless entry . If you travel from November to April, put on heavy cloths”

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4.Zuiyi Hangzhou Impression West Lake Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $75

Spend about an hour watching Zuiyi Hangzhou, the Impression West Lake performance opposite Yue Fei Temple. Zhang Yi Mo’s production uses more than 200 performers, ballet, traditional Chinese music, singers, holograms, and water effects to tell Hangzhou’s story. Choose a mobile ticket, pickup service, or ticket delivery option.

“Great show and very fluid purchase/communication regarding tickets! I recommend the experience!Auto-translated”

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