2-Day Hangzhou and Suzhou Watertown Tour
This trip enjoys the charm of Jiangnan and the essence of Buddhist culture. The morning mist of West Lake, Lingyin Zen, Meijiawu tea, show the blend of nature and culture in Hangzhou. Turning to Tongli and Zhouzhuang, the tranquility and simplicity of the ancient water towns are like a step back in time.
During the two-day trip, you can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River, but also have the opportunity to understand the depth of Buddhist culture. This trip will leave you unforgettable memories.
Included with every escorted tour
Day 1: Hangzhou
West Lake–Hangzhou Feilai Peak –Lingyin Temple–Meijiawu Tea Village-Suzhou
4+stars Hotel
None
After breakfast, we will take the high-speed train to Hangzhou. You will check in to your hotel and have a short rest before departing for West Lake.
The West Lake is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its tranquility and beauty. It is surrounded by scenic hills and dotted with temples, pagodas, and gardens. Your tour of the West Lake will begin with a leisurely 45-minute cruise during which you can enjoy serene views of the lake, ancient pagodas, and lush gardens.
In the morning, you will visit Feilai Peak, also known as the “Faraway Flying Peak”. According to legend, this peak was flown to China from India on a mission to spread Buddhism.
We will continue to visit the neighboring Lingyin Temple, which is one of the oldest and most famous Buddhist temples in China. The temple houses a large collection of Buddhist scriptures, statues, and artifacts.
In the afternoon, you will head to Meijiawu Tea Village, where you can choose to participate in activities such as tea picking and tea tasting.
After the journey in Hangzhou, you will take the high speed train to Suzhou.
Day 2: Suzhou
Tongli Water Town–Zhouzhuang Ancient Town–Return to Suzhou and transfer to the station or flight
No Hotel
Breakfast
In the morning, you will arrive in Tongli Water Town,which is a Jiangnan water town with a history of more than 1,000 years. Pretty and unsophisticated Tongli water town boasts fertile paddy fields rich resources and outstanding natives, thus crowned as”Small Oriental Venice”. In addition to these sights, the food in Tongli is also very worth trying, such as salted duck eggs, sugar taro, etc.
Then you will go to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, which was first built during the Northern Song Dynasty, nearly 1,000 years ago, and is one of the six major ancient towns in Jiangnan. The ancient town shows the unique charm of Jiangnan water town.
As the tour comes to an end, we will drive back to Suzhou to transfer you to the airport or train station to your next destination.
