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2 pax | 3~5 pax | 6~9 pax |
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Hailed as one of China's most popular holiday getaways, Hanghzou is home to a famous fairyland West Lake, gloriously decorated with sweeping green hills.
Its natural beauty has historically made Hanghzou a magnet for artists and poets, the breathtaking landscapes often praised by emperors of old.
Well-maintained by troops of street sweepers and litter collectors, Hanghzou and its beautiful vistas offer that classic antique willow-lined background with hazy mist blanketing its rolly hills.
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: null
Your Hangzhou tour starts in the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in downtown Hangzhou and we'll escort you to the West Lake to enjoy the fantastic West Lake Cruise.
West Lake is very famous in China and it has been a source of inspiration by many creatives.
Poems have been written to describe its seemingly immortal beauty, no matter how much time passes, it never changes.
From here your Hangzhou tour guide will take you to a boat on the lake where we can marvel at the scenery and be acquainted with the romantic lake legends and folklore.
After lunch, we travel to Hefang Street.
Hefang Street is a pleasant shopping street that offers local snacks, souvenirs, etc.
On the street, you'll find the Hu Qing Yu Tang Chinese Herbal Medicine Store. It's a time-honored herbal medicine store that local people frequently visit.
It also houses the only Chinese Herbal Medicine Museum which introduces varieties of Chinese herbal medicine.
After the visit, you will travel to the Former Residence of Mr. Hu Xueyan (1823-1885).
He founded the Hu Qing Yu Yang Chinese Herbal Medicine Store and was believed to be the richest man in late Qing Dynasty.
The residence is a huge complex with an area of 7200 sqm. It took over three years to build such a great home and it was estimated that the money spent on the construction was about 500,000 silver taels.
Mr. Hu Xueyan lived here together with his 13 wives. You will know about his life stories and why he ended up poor and miserable, the ups and downs of his life were mostly related with the destiny of late Qing dynasty.
After we pack up, drive you back to your hotel, ending your memorable Hangzhou tour.
Themes:
World Heritage Site
Attractions:
Former Residence of Hu Xueyan, Hefang Street, Huqingyutang Chinese Medicine Museum, West Lake, Xixi National Park
Cities visited:
Hangzhou
Provinces visited:
Zhejiang
Ideal seasons:
Winter, Summer, Spring, Autumn
Ideal audiences:
Seniors, Singles, Couples, Dating, Family
Religions:
Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Christian, Taoist, Bahá'í
Type of transportation:
Private Car
Budget:
Luxury