Self-Guided Day Trip to Shaoxing from Hangzhou: Private Transfer

Your driver knows Shaoxing. You decide what to see.

This self-guided day trip from Hangzhou pairs a private round-trip transfer to Shaoxing with a driver who speaks basic English and knows the city's layout, leaving you free to visit attractions at your own pace. The driver waits and returns you to Hangzhou after your tour. Pickup is from your hotel or Hangzhou Railway Station. The journey takes seven to eight hours total. No guide is included. You navigate the attractions independently.

Step-by-step itinerary

Self-guided tour of Shaoxing city

• Meet private driver in Hangzhou
• Travel to Shaoxing city by vehicle
• Visit Former Residence of Lu Xun
• Visit Orchid Pavilion
• Explore Shenyuan Garden and Cangqiao Street
• See Baiqiao Garden and Keyan Mountain
• Return to Hangzhou by vehicle

The experience

You arrive in Hangzhou with a free day and no fixed itinerary. A driver meets you at your hotel lobby or the railway station in the morning and drives you to Shaoxing, a city known for its rice wine production and as the birthplace of writer Lu Xun. The vehicle size matches your group, and the driver speaks enough English to answer basic questions and navigate you to wherever you want to go. You're in control of the day: stop at the Former Residence of Lu Xun, wander Cangqiao Street, climb Keyan Mountain, visit Orchid Pavilion, explore Shenyuan Garden, or head to Baiqiao Garden. The driver can also take you to local factories or companies if you're traveling for business. When you're done, the same driver takes you back to Hangzhou.

The driver has a mobile phone for questions, and you can contact the local operator through them if you need help. Because there's no guide narrating the day, you move at your own rhythm: linger at a site that interests you, skip what doesn't, eat when you're hungry. The catch is that attraction fees, food and drinks are on you, and you'll need to research what each site offers beforehand or ask the driver for directions and basic information. This setup works best if you've already decided what you want to see or if you're comfortable exploring on your own.

What’s included

• Private comfortable vehicle sized to your group.
• round-trip transfer between Hangzhou and Shaoxing.
• experienced driver with basic English.
• driver's mobile phone for assistance during the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Departure from Hangzhou city hotels8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00Your pickup point is your hotel in Hangzhou city. Please tell us your preferred pickup time when you book. Pickup is included.

Departure from Xixi Wetland Area8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00If you are staying in the Xixi Wetland resort area, choose this option. Please tell us your preferred pickup time when you book. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Amazing Shanghai Trip

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want flexibility to explore Shaoxing at your own pace without a guide's schedule. The driver handles the transport while you decide what to see and how long to stay at each place. If you prefer a guided tour with narration and a planned itinerary, a group tour with a guide would suit you better.

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Top questions

Can I choose which attractions to visit in Shaoxing?

Yes. The driver will take you to whichever sites you want to see: the Former Residence of Lu Xun, Orchid Pavilion, Shenyuan Garden, Cangqiao Street, Baiqiao Garden, Keyan Mountain, East Lake, and others are all options. You set the itinerary before the day starts or decide as you go.

What is Shaoxing known for?

Shaoxing is famous for its locally produced rice wine and as the hometown of Lu Xun, one of China's most celebrated modern writers. Many visitors come to see his former residence and other historical sites connected to his life.

Does the driver speak English?

The driver has basic English skills and knows the city well enough to take you where you want to go and answer simple questions. For more detailed information about attractions, you'll want to research beforehand or ask the local operator through the driver's phone.

Where will I be picked up?

You choose between pickup from your Hangzhou hotel or from Hangzhou Railway Station. Let the operator know your preferred location and time when you book.

How long is the whole trip?

The round-trip transfer takes seven to eight hours total, including the drive to Shaoxing, your time exploring the city, and the return to Hangzhou.