2-Day Hangzhou to Xitang Trip
Two days is short, but the content of our journey is very rich, this journey, you will see all the famous attractions in Hangzhou, both in the West Lake cruise, but also in the Lingyin Temple meditation, but also stroll in the Xitang ancient town.
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Hangzhou-Xitang Ancient Town
Included with every escorted tour
Day 1: Hangzhou
West Lake–Hangzhou Feilai Peak –Lingyin Temple–Meijiawu Tea Village-Xitang Ancient Town
4+stars Hotel
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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 Xitang Ancient Town.
Day 2: Xitang Ancient Town
Xitang Ancient Town – Departure
Breakfast
Then you’ll go to Xitang Ancient Town, where you’ll stay tonight. After arriving at Xitang Ancient Town, you can choose to walk or take a local rowing boat to explore the town. Walking can give you a deeper understanding of the architectural style and history and culture of the ancient town, while rowing boat can bring you to realize the unique charm of Jiangnan water town.
As the tour comes to an end, we will drive back to Hangzhou to transfer you to the airport or train station to your next destination.
