What our travelers say about their Hangzhou journeys
Our guide grew up in Hangzhou and knew every story behind every temple, every perfect photo spot along West Lake, and the best tea house hidden in the hills. The tea ceremony was the highlight of our three weeks in China.
We only had one day to escape Shanghai and it was worth every minute. The bullet train was seamless, and by 9am we were on a boat crossing West Lake. Our guide made every minute count.
Wuzhen was like stepping into a Chinese ink painting. Our guide took us to a quiet tea house by the canal at sunset — no other tourists, just the sound of water and lanterns beginning to glow.
The highlight was watching the tea master roast Longjing leaves by hand. We came away with a genuine appreciation for why this tea was once reserved for emperors.
We booked the 3-day Hangzhou and Wuzhen package. Two days exploring temples and tea fields, then a day in Wuzhen that made us feel like we'd traveled back 500 years.
Impeccable from start to finish. Our guide met us at Hangzhou East Station, had cold water waiting in the car, and knew exactly when to visit Lingyin Temple to avoid the crowds.