Marco Polo called Hangzhou the finest city in the world, and the West Lake that enchanted him still enchants today. But beyond the lake, Hangzhou hides misty tea plantations, ancient temples in bamboo forests, and a food scene that rivals Shanghai. Just 45 minutes from Shanghai by train, it's the perfect day trip -- or the start of a longer Jiangnan journey.
A private car lets you explore Hangzhou at your own pace with a local English-speaking driver.
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1 curated experience with professional English-speaking drivers. Whole-car pricing -- bring your group.
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These are the places our drivers take travelers to most.
UNESCO World Heritage lake surrounded by pagodas, gardens, and causeways. Take a boat across, walk the Su Causeway, and spot the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon.
The birthplace of China's most famous green tea. Walk through hillside plantations, watch hand-roasting demonstrations, and taste the freshest Dragon Well tea.
One of China's oldest Buddhist temples, surrounded by towering trees and carved with hundreds of rock-face Buddha statues dating back 1,000 years.
A restored Song dynasty street with traditional medicine shops, silk stores, and famous Hangzhou snacks like sugar-coated lotus root and West Lake fish.
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