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Home/Destinations/Hangzhou/Hangzhou lake & tea
Lake & tea · Hangzhou itinerary

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

  1. 1West Lake
  2. 2Causeways
  3. 3Longjing hills
  4. 4Tea tasting

The lake

Cruising West Lake.

The hills

The Longjing tea terraces.

The tasting

Fresh Dragon Well tea.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Zuiyi Hangzhou Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Hangzhou
Zuiyi Hangzhou Impression West Lake Show Ticket
5.0(23)·1 hour
from$75/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Hangzhou Yunxi Bamboo Forest and Tea Plantation Experience
Hangzhou
Half-Day Hangzhou Yunxi Bamboo Forest and Tea Plantation Experience
5.0(27)·4–5 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Flexible Private Hangzhou Highlight Tour
Hangzhou
Half-Day Flexible Private Hangzhou Highlight Tour
5.0(55)·4–5 hours
from$146/ person
via Viator
Hangzhou Private Flexible Day Tour with West Lake Boat Cruise
Hangzhou
Hangzhou Private Flexible Day Tour with West Lake Boat Cruise
5.0(15)·6–8 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Private Hangzhou Day Tour to West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Tea Village, Old Pagoda
Hangzhou
Private Hangzhou Day Tour to West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Tea Village, Old Pagoda
4.9(18)·8 hours
from$189/ person
via Viator
3 Days Private Luxury Guilin Highlights Tour
Guilin
3 Days Private Luxury Guilin Highlights Tour
5.0(52)·2 days
from$599/ person
via Viator
Enduring Memories of Hangzhou West Lake Show VIP Ticket with Private Transfer
Hangzhou
Enduring Memories of Hangzhou West Lake Show VIP Ticket with Private Transfer
5.0(12)·1h 30min–2h
from$128/ person
via Viator
One-Day Hangzhou Dragon Well Tea Culture & West Lake Private Tour
Hangzhou
One-Day Hangzhou Dragon Well Tea Culture & West Lake Private Tour
4.9(98)·8 hours
from$270/ person
via Viator

Hangzhou lake & tea — FAQ

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.

Explore more in Hangzhou

West LakeLingyin TempleLongjing TeaXixi WetlandOld Street & Food