Overview

When travel with ETC on 5-day luxury Hangzhou tour, you enjoy insider access to this “heaven on earth” – and to the people, sites and resorts that lie far beyond the reach of the commo tourists. This trip is private guided by local guide and chauffeur, can be tailor-made to cater whatever you wish, and takes you to stay in luxury hotels and tranquil mountain-top resorts converted from castle and villa. When you relax yourself cruising West Lake, sipping tea in the serene tea village and breathing in the bamboo forest of Mogan Mountain far away from the city hustle and bustle, there’s also chance you can experience the real Chinese way of living – cashless shopping.

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Day

Upon arrival in Hangzhou, your private guide and driver will meet you at the airport or rail station. Transfer directly to your hotel at city downtown.

OPTIONAL EVENING SHOW

  • Enduring Memories of Hangzhou: It is the new version of Impression West Lake Show. Dancers perform in beautiful changing light background with fantastic music and the performance is all on a floating platform set on West Lake. It is a must-see evening show in Hangzhou, and usually starts at 7pm.
  • Cirque due Soleil circus in Hangzhou: It is know as "the national treasure of Canada" that Based in Montreal, and it is the largest theatrical producer in the world. The theater in Hangzhou Xintiandi was topped off on 2018, and audience in China have chance to see the fantastic show by Cirque due Soleil circus.

In the morning transfer to visit Chenghuang Pavilion. Located on the top of Wushan Hill, Chenghuang Pavilion is a perfect spot to have a panoramic view of the city and West Lake. The hill is not high and very easy for people to walk up, you will see many local people do morning exercises here. Have a break and enjoy the authentic Song Dynasty snacks banquet at the pavilion. When tasting the culinary treats, watching traditional Chinese instrument performance and tea ceremony. Afterwards we go down the mountain and have a relaxing visit to West Lake. West Lake is a large freshwater lake, bordered on three sides by hill. It is the symbol of Hangzhou, the banks and islands are blanketed with small gardens and ancient temples. Taking a private boat cruise on West Lake and appreciate the beautiful and peacefull scenery surrounded. What a leisure morning Today!

In the afternoon, let’s go to explore Meijiawu tea culture village, away from the busy city. Here is the origin place of the best Dragon Well Tea (Longjing green tea), the local tea farmer will takes you to the mountain area and you will be impressed by the tea terraces stretching on high and low hill-slops. Here you will not only taste tea, but also have chance to experience picking tea leaves, stir-firing tea and making tea soup.

Later this afternoon, we will go back to city center and visit Fresh Hema Super Market, which is a fully mobile-powered supermarket and only allows customers to use Alipay. Here you will experience both online and offline shopping seamlessly. In this supermarket, every item has a scannable bar code, which yields price and product imformation. Customers can scan the code and complete their electronic purchase through Alipay at a checkout register before leaving. After the shopping, you can even pick out your own lobster or other shelfish, have them cooked up as your dinner and eat at the restaurant area. Of course, we will provide you a smartphone for this cool experience.

Meal: B, L

West Lake cruise

Today we leave Hangzhou and embark a vacation trip to Mogan Mountain. 60 kilometers north of Hangzhou, it takes one hour and a half drive. Mogan Mountain covers an area of 43 sq.kilometers, Bamboos can be seen everywhere on the mountain. Lush fresh bamboo covers the whole mountain and gives it a tranquil atmosphere, making it one of the four best summer resorts in China. Mogan Mountain is also famous for its western style villas. There are more than 200 villas and houses built by missionaries and foreigners in last century. The villas are well preserved or rebuilt, some are opened to public for visit, whileas some are converted into guesthouses or resorts. There are several well known high-end villas and resorts, and you are gonna stay one of them and enjoy your relaxing time here. After settle down and have a short break at hotel, we will have a leisure tour to visit the scenic spots, such as Luhuadang Park and Sword Pond.

  Recommend accommodation:  

  • Naked Stable: It is Naked's first retreat and located at the foot of Mogan Mountain. There are 121 luxurious rooms, you could choose to stay at Tree Top Villa as a bird, or stay grounded in a cosy Earth Hut. No matter what you choose, you will be encompassed with luxurious furnitures, beautiful designs and stunning views. Room rate start from USD540 per night.
  • Naked Castle: It ia a renovated castle on the top of Mogan Mountain. The retreat owns 95 luxurious with different themes and occupies 75 acres. Naked castle offers a unique combination of nature, leisure and history. Room rate start from USD540 per night.
  • Solvang Village: Located in the heart of Bamboo forest, blending traditional houses with quality modern facilities, the resort has two European-style fireplaces as well as ground heating system. Guests can always feel warm and comfortable here. Room rate start from USD220 per night.

Meal: B, L

Mogansha Mountain Castle Resort

Sleep in peace and wake in joy, breathing the fresh air continuously supplied by the lush and verdant Mogan Mountain. The morning hours is free at leisure, so you may enjoy the ultimate luxury service at your hotel, such as the spa treatment, horseriding, cliff-side swimming pool, delicate foods, and experience a perfect escape in this heavenly place.

This afternoon, venture deep into the Wuling Bamboo Forest. With an area of 137 sq.km., no wonder it is one of the biggest bamboo forests in China. Inside this great natural oxygen bar, you can find some villas hidden in the ancient trees and bamboo troves, and feel the serenity and the perfect balance of the nature and human being. Take your time to relax, simply take in the views of greenery amd listen to the nice sound of birds singing and when the soft breaze blows the bamboo leaves.

Thereafter, transfer back your hotel in Hangzhou.

Meal: B

Pick up from your hotel and transfer to airport or rail station for your departure. End of your 5-day luxury Hangzhou vacation.

Meal: B

What's included

  • 1-on-1 Travel Consultant

    Your China based expert listens to your wishes carefully, provides professional advice, ensures unlimited itinerary revisions before done and 24/7 helpline service while traveling.

  • Private Local Guide and Driver

    Your guides are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, and your drivers are professional, polite and patient. They are very flexible to accommodate your personal needs and happy to show you the local attractions, history, culture, foods and real life. 
    Private transfers from hotel to attractions, airport or train station are also included.

  • Accommodation to Suite Your Preference

    We hand pick hotels ranging from luxury 5 star, superior 4 star to comfortable 3 star. Luxury or cozy boutique hotels and budget guesthouses are also among your choices. You could decide where to stay to meet your taste and budget.

  • Gourmet Meals

    Most of the hotels we select offer both Western and Chinese buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner included are arranged in selected restaurants to taste authentic Chinese cuisine and local specialties. Thus you may also have a unique food tour.
    Meals specified in itinerary as B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner.

  • Attractions and Activities Listed on the Itinerary

    Our city tour packages have included the (first/main) entry to all attractions and the expenses of activities on the itinerary (except the optional activities).

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