Hangzhou Tours

Hangzhou is renowned as “Paradise on Earth”. The West Lake is symbolic of this city, listed as 12 superb sunset spots around the world at CNN’s pick. Besides nature spots and profound history, Hangzhou is considered the city of the future. You will get to see how Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba change Hangzhou.

China Travel focuses on exclusive activities such as Longjing tea village and culture experience, discovering Alibaba, and cutting-edge China.

Top Hangzhou Tours

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2-day Hangzhou Tour from Shanghai

  • A perfect side-trip choice for travelers and expats in Shanghai.
  • Traveling by high-speed train and stay a night in the scenic heaven-like Hangzhou

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Hangzhou & Suzhou Tour

2-Day Hangzhou & Suzhou Highlights Tour

  • Private tour of 2 days in Hangzhou and Suzhou
  • Capture all the essence of two cities and experience the speed of a bullet train

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Essence of Hangzhou Tour

2-Day Essence of Hangzhou Tour

  • 2 days in Hangzhou, aka Heaven on Earth
  • Visit a famous Buddhism temple with a chance to learn about tea.

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3-Day Suzhou and Hangzhou Tour from Shanghai

  • Immerse in the rural countryside life
  • Typical architectures, artistic and authentic local experience

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Exclusive Local Experiences for Enriching Hangzhou Tour

Tea Village and Culture Experience

Tea Village and Culture Experience

G20 First Ladies Afternoon Tea

Enjoy G20 First Ladies Afternoon Tea at Sofitel

Mobile Payment

Use Mobile Payment and Experience No-cash Lifestyle

Fan Paintin

Learn Traditional Fan Painting or Oiled-paper Umbrella Painting

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Hangzhou Tour FAQs

1. How to Get to Hangzhou?

Hangzhou has an extensive transportation network connected all over China. Traveling to Hangzhou can easy reached by high-speed trains, flights, and buses.

By Trian:

Shanghai to Hangzhou: over 100 high-speed (CRH) trains from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Hangzhou East Station every day from 6 am to 9:30 pm.

Suzhou to Hangzhou: 30 trains high-speed (CRH) trains every day from Suzhou North Station/Suzhou Station to Hangzhou East Station from 6:42 am to 6:53 pm.

Huangshan to Hangzhou: 18 trains depart between Huangshan and Hangzhou East every day from 5:52 am to 8:35 pm, and the trip takes 2 hours.

There are also trains from Guangzhou, Beijing, Chengdu, and everywhere in between

By Plane:

Hangzhou Airport opened air routes to 203 cities in China and 32 countries in the world.

2. What is the time to visit Hangzhou?

Hangzhou enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, which are warm and humid. Spring (March and April) and Autumn (September to October) are considering the best times to travel to Hangzhou. In Spring blossoms are in full bloom, and in Autumn it gradually turns cool.

3. 144-Hour Visa-free Transit Policy for Hangzhou?

The cities of Hangzhou qualify 144-Hour Visa-free Transit.

Apply visa-free in 4 steps:

  • 1. Inform your airline at the check-in that you intend to transit without a visa in China and collect your onward ticket.
  • 2. Fill in the arrival and departure cards (can be done on flights).
  • 3. After arrival, find the dedicated counter/lane and apply for the 72-hour visa-free transit. If approved, your passport will get a stay permit stamp or sticker showing your permitted duration of stay.
  • 4. Claim your luggage, go through customs, and leave the airport as normal.

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