Private Wuzhen Water Town Day Tour from Hangzhou

Walk the ceilinged corridors and narrow lanes of a thousand-year-old water town

A private day tour from Hangzhou to Wuzhen Water Town with an English-speaking guide, private driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, and lunch. The tour covers the ancient town's corridors, bridges, temples and bazaar over six hours. You can choose a morning or afternoon departure, with the afternoon option letting you see the town lit up at night.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Wuzhen Water Town from Hangzhou

• Meet guide in hotel lobby
• Drive 1.5 hours to Wuzhen
• Stroll corridors, lanes, and bridges
• Visit West Garden and Zhaoming Library
• See Qiaoliqiao and Songzi Laifeng Bridges
• Explore Bailian Pagoda Temple
• Enjoy sightseeing boat ride
• Shop at water town bazaar
• Savor authentic local lunch
• Return to Hangzhou hotel

The experience

Your guide meets you at your Hangzhou hotel and drives you roughly 1.5 hours to Wuzhen, an ancient water town built along narrow canals and lanes. You'll walk through ceilinged corridors and past charming bridges (Qiaoliqiao, Songzi Laifeng) stopping at West Garden, Zhaoming Library and Bailian Pagoda Temple. The town is lined with boutique shops selling silk robes, teapots and paintings. A boat ride on the water is part of the experience, letting you see the town from the canals themselves.

Lunch is included and features local specialties: steamed stewed lamb, duck with soy sauce, white liquor wine, Dingsheng rice cake and Wumao Wonton soup. The afternoon tour option means you'll be there when the water town lights up at night: an entirely different view of the same streets and bridges. Either way, your driver brings you back to your hotel at the end of the day.

What’s included

• Entrance fees to Wuzhen Water Town.
• lunch with local specialties.
• private English-speaking guide.
• private driver and vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Hangzhou.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

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 5 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?Pick the afternoon departure if you want to see both the daytime town and its nighttime illumination in a single tour. The morning option suits travelers who prefer an earlier start and want the rest of the day free in Hangzhou.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

How long does the drive from Hangzhou to Wuzhen take?

The drive is about 1.5 hours each way. Your private driver handles the route, so you can relax during the transfer.

What is included in the tour price?

Entrance fees to Wuzhen, lunch, the private guide and driver, and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included. The guide speaks English.

Can I see Wuzhen lit up at night?

Yes, choose the afternoon departure option. You'll explore the town during the day and stay into the evening to see the illuminated water town before returning to your hotel.

What kind of walking is involved?

The tour involves 10,000 to 20,000 steps across the town's corridors, lanes and bridges. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The terrain is uneven in places.