Arrival · West Lake North Shore
Broken Bridge, Bai Causeway, Solitary Hill, Louwailou dinner.
Meals: D4-star hotel, lakeside/Wulin area
Hangzhou
Hangzhou: West Lake, Tea & Zen 3D2N
One day for West Lake, one for Lingyin's zen and Longjing's tea. Picking pre-Qingming dragon-well tea in spring is China's most elegant leaf to the world.
Route snapshot
3 days
Hangzhou → Hangzhou
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Group size
2–6 travelers
Activity level
Moderate
Pace
Relaxed pace
Route
Hangzhou → Hangzhou
Culture travelersCouplesTea culture lovers
Highlights
- Classic West Lake loop
- Longjing tea picking & roasting (spring)
- Lingyin Temple + Feilai Peak carvings
- 'Romance of the Song Dynasty' show
- Su Causeway cycling + Leifeng Pagoda sunset
March-April for spring tea, September-November for osmanthus.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
- Day 2
Lingyin Temple & Longjing Tea
Dawn at Lingyin, tea picking in Longjing village (spring), Nine Creeks, Song Dynasty show.
Meals: L/DSame as the previous night - Day 3
Su Causeway · Departure
Morning ride on Su Causeway, Leifeng Pagoda panorama, departure.
Meals: L—
What the route looks like across four seasons
Use these seasonal notes to choose the travel window that matches the scenery you want.
Pre-Qingming tea harvest
Late March to early April, pick and roast the most prized Longjing tea with village farmers.
What’s included
- Hand-picked hotels with daily breakfast
- Private vehicle with driver
- English-speaking local guide
- Admission tickets to listed sights and experiences
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 local emergency support
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Single-room supplement
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
Questions travelers ask
When is the best time to take this tour?+
March-April for spring tea, September-November for osmanthus.
How do we avoid tourist-trap tea shops?+
Taste before you buy and stick to the five classic designations; our guide accompanies the village visit.