Hangzhou Tea & West Lake 3-Day Tour
Marco Polo called Hangzhou 'the city of heaven.' A thousand years later, its West Lake still inspires poets, and its Longjing tea gardens still produce China's finest green tea.
Highlights
Marco Polo called Hangzhou 'the city of heaven.' A thousand years later, its West Lake still inspires poets, and its Longjing tea gardens still produce China's finest green tea. Three days here, and you'll understand why emperors retired to this city.
马可·波罗称杭州为'天城'。千年之后，西湖依然激发诗人灵感，龙井茶园依然出产中国最好的绿茶。三天后，你会明白皇帝为何选择在此归隐。
Exclusive Experiences
Pre-Qingming Longjing Hand-Picked & Pan-Fried
Learn to pick one bud two leaves, watch 200°C iron pan tea frying — national heritage craft
5-Grade Longjing Tasting Class
From pre-Qingming super grade to pre-rain grade 3 — learn to identify quality, avoid tourist traps
Impression West Lake Show
Zhang Yimou's water stage performance — G20 summit same show, lake as stage, mountains as backdrop
Lingyin Temple Vegetarian Feast
300-year vegetarian tradition — tofu and gluten crafted to taste like meat
Itinerary
Arrival & West Lake
Arrive in Hangzhou. Boat ride on West Lake. Visit Leifeng Pagoda and enjoy lakeside dinner.
Longjing Tea Experience
Visit Longjing Tea Village. Learn tea picking, processing, and tasting from local tea masters. Visit China National Tea Museum.
Lingyin Temple & Departure
Morning visit to Lingyin Temple, one of China's most important Buddhist temples. Afternoon departure.
What's Included
- Hotel accommodation (2 nights)
- All meals as listed
- Private vehicle
- English-speaking guide
- Boat ride
- Tea experience
- All entrance fees
- Airport transfers
- 24/7 WhatsApp support during your trip
- All taxes and service charges
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure
What's Not Included
- Flights to/from Hangzhou
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-Qingming (early April) is the highest grade — tiny buds, sweet flavor. Pre-rain (before April 20) is excellent value.
Yes! The gardens are beautiful year-round. We focus on tea culture, processing, and tasting regardless of season.
Even more so — especially at sunset or in light rain. The ten scenes each capture a different mood.
1,700 years old — one of China's oldest Buddhist temples. The Feilai Peak cave carvings are extraordinary.
Absolutely — 100+ performers on the actual lake surface with mountains as backdrop. Magical at dusk.
Price from
$379
person
Group Size Pricing (per person)
Book with Confidence
Every Wanda Travel tour is backed by our five promises — so you can focus on the adventure, not the what-ifs.
Free Cancellation
Cancel free of charge up to 7 days before departure — no questions asked.
Best Price Guarantee
Find it cheaper elsewhere and we'll match it — plus take an extra 5% off.
24/7 WhatsApp Support
Your guide and our concierge team are always one message away, any time zone.
Small Groups Only
Maximum 12 travelers per group — more personal attention, authentic interactions.
Licensed & Insured
Fully certified by China National Tourism Administration (CNTA license L-SD-CJ00090).
