Hangzhou Full-Day Private Tour: West Lake & Hefang Street

Eight hours, four temples and lakeside sites, a boat across West Lake, tea fields, and a street full of silk and ceramics

A full-day private tour of Hangzhou with an English-speaking guide covers the city's signature landmarks: Jingci Temple, Leifeng Pagoda, West Lake by boat, the Su Causeway, Longjing tea fields, and Hefang Street. Hotel or railway station pickup and drop-off are included, along with entrance fees. Lunch and taxi fares within the 2nd Ring Road are included in the All Inclusive option, or at your own expense in the Tour with Ticket option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hangzhou's historic landmarks

• Meet guide at hotel lobby
• Visit Jingci Temple with West Lake views
• Admire Leifeng Pagoda and hear stories
• Hike up Leifeng Pagoda (optional)
• Enjoy Hangzhou style lunch
• Take boat ride on West Lake
• Stroll along Su Causeway
• Admire Longjing tea fields and taste tea
• Walk along Hefang Street and shop
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your guide meets you at your hotel lobby or Hangzhou Railway Station and takes you first to Jingci Temple, a 10th-century site perched near Nanping Hill with views over West Lake. From there you move to Leifeng Pagoda, where the guide shares the legend of Miss Bai and can hike up the pagoda with you if time allows. The pagoda sits directly above the lake, so you see the water and the surrounding hills from the top.

After lunch (included in the All Inclusive option), you board a boat on West Lake itself, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and drift past traditional pagodas, bridges and pavilions. Back on land, you walk the Su Causeway, which runs north to south through the lake and is named after Su Dongpo, a Song Dynasty official who served in Hangzhou. Along the way, you pass Longjing tea fields and can stop to taste a cup of green tea and learn how the tea is grown and processed. The day ends on Hefang Street, a pedestrian lane lined with boutique shops selling tea pots, ceramics and silk. Your guide brings you back to your hotel after you've had time to browse.

The tour is private, so the pace and stops adjust to your interests. Your guide speaks English throughout. Entrance fees and taxi fares within the 2nd Ring Road are covered. If you book the All Inclusive option, lunch is also included. Outside the 2nd Ring Road, taxi fares are at your own expense.

What’s included

• Private English-speaking guide for the full day.
• hotel or railway station pickup and drop-off.
• entrance fees to Jingci Temple, Leifeng Pagoda, and West Lake.
• a boat ride across West Lake.
• lunch (All Inclusive option only).
• taxi fares within the 2nd Ring Road (All Inclusive option only).

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour with TicketGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Lasts 8 hours and includes a private tour guide and entrance fees. Lunch and taxi fare are not included and are paid by you. Includes pickup.

All Inclusive TourGuide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00Lasts 8 hours and covers everything: a private tour guide, premium taxi fare, sightseeing tickets, and a local lunch. Includes pickup.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 88 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Sunflower Tours China

Is this one for you?Choose the All Inclusive Tour option if you want lunch and local transport covered in one price. Pick the Tour with Ticket option if you prefer to arrange your own meals and handle taxi fares separately. The private guide adjusts the pace to your interests, so you control how long you spend at each site, whether that's climbing Leifeng Pagoda, lingering over tea at the fields, or browsing Hefang Street.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Leifeng Pagoda and why is it part of this tour?

Leifeng Pagoda stands on a hill overlooking West Lake and is one of Hangzhou's most recognizable landmarks. The guide shares the legend of Miss Bai associated with it, and if time permits, you can climb inside the pagoda to see the lake views from above.

Do I get to actually go on West Lake, or just see it from the shore?

You board a boat and ride across West Lake, drifting past traditional pagodas, bridges and pavilions. This is part of the tour itinerary and gives you a different perspective of the UNESCO heritage site than walking the shoreline.

Is lunch included, and what will I eat?

Lunch is included only if you choose the All Inclusive Tour option at checkout. If you book the Tour with Ticket option, lunch is at your own expense. When included, typical Hangzhou dishes are Drunk Fish, Braised Dongpo Pork, and Hangzhou Steamed Buns.

What is the Su Causeway and how long do we spend there?

The Su Causeway is a walkway that runs north to south through West Lake, named after Su Dongpo, a Song Dynasty official who worked in Hangzhou. You stroll along it as part of the day's route, taking in the lake views and passing the Longjing tea fields nearby.

Will I have time to shop on Hefang Street?

Yes. Hefang Street is the final stop of the day before your guide returns you to your hotel. It's a pedestrian street with boutique shops selling tea pots, ceramics, silk and other local goods, and you have time to browse if you wish.

Does the price include getting to and from my hotel?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in both tour options. If you're staying near Hangzhou Railway Station, pickup from there is also available. Just confirm your location when you book.