What is the best way to see West Lake?

A boat cruise combined with a walk along the causeways is the finest way.

Can you visit tea plantations near West Lake?

Yes — the Longjing tea hills lie just above the lake.

Is Hangzhou good for tea lovers?

Yes — it is the home of China’s famous Longjing green tea.

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Hangzhou Lake & Tea: The Best Itinerary

Hangzhou is all about lake and tea. Here is how to savour both — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

1West Lake
2Causeways
3Longjing hills
4Tea tasting

The lake

Cruising West Lake.

The hills

The Longjing tea terraces.

The tasting

Fresh Dragon Well tea.

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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Hangzhou — prices per person.

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Hangzhou Private Flexible Tagestour mit West Lake Boat Cruise

Authentische Hangzhou Longjing Teekultur-Erlebnistour

4-stündige flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Tour

Hangzhou : Himmel auf Erden Tagesausflug von Shanghai inklusive West Lake Cruise

Private Tianjin City Highlight Tagestour

Private Zhujiajiao und Shanghai City Highlights Combo-Tour

All Inclusive Private Shanghai City Highlight Tour

Qingdao Private Tour : Laoshan Mountain&Customized City Highlights

5.0(1)·8 Stunden

ab$229/ Person

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Hangzhou Lake & Tea: The Best Itinerary

At a glance

The lake

The hills

The tasting

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