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Tours/Shanghai/Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

5.0(2)Shanghai8–9 hours
TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
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Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

At a glance

Duration
8–9 hours
Price from
$282 / person
Location
Shanghai, China
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
Languages
ZH-TW, CMN, EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Shanghai Melody Tours

Description

Hangzhou has always been known as the "Paradise on earth", a city endowed with picturesque West Lake, fine green tea, and lakeside temples. Rather than struggling to plan your own itinerary, make the most of Hangzhou on a private full-day tour. It's the perfect introduction for first-time China visitors. Just pick three attractions, perhaps the boat ride on the west lake, Lingyin temple, Guo's Villa or tea plantation, and design your dream day out. Entrance fees are at your own expense, upgrade to tour with first class train ticket at the time of booking.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM and 8:30 AM
Next available
Fri, Oct 9
Adult
$282

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $494.

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.

Tour Options

Tour w/ 2nd Class Train Ticket

Your excellent English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 8:00am. Pickup included

Tour w/ 1st Class Train Ticket

Your excellent English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 8:00am. Pickup included

Itinerary

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
Admission included60 min

Meet your lovely local guide who speaks excellent English at your hotel lobby at 8:00am or your preferred departure time, then leave for Shanghai Hongqiao railway station to take the bullet train from Shanghai to Hangzhou in 55 minutes. Please make sure to bring your passport with you before arriving at railway station. All your train tickets will be ready in advance. This is a fully private customized tour based on your interests and delicious local lunch is included. Please choose 3 to 4 top attractions that you want to visit the most, or feel free to discuss your preference with your guide directly. The following is a list of city top attractions you can choose to visit.

West Lake (Xi Hu)
Admission not included40 min

West Lake has influenced poets and painters throughout Chinese history for its natural beauty and historic relics, and it has also been among the most important sources of inspiration for Chinese garden designers. You can take a relaxing boat to enjoy the wonderful view of West Lake for about 40 minutes.

Guo's Garden
Admission not included45 min

Guo's Garden was a private classical garden of Guo family in Hangzhou . It was built at 1907, with a mountain in the back and the west lake in the front, which is the best existing traditional private residence in Hangzhou.

Lingyin Temple
Admission not included60 min

The monastery was founded in 328 AD. It is one of the largest and wealthiest Buddhist temples in China, and contains numerous pagodas and Buddhist grottoes. Your knowledgeable local guide will not only point out all the details but also explain you the history of Buddhism and wisdom of Buddhism philosophy.

Longjing tea fields
30 min

Covering an area of 132 acres, the Longjing Tea Plantation is a picturesque wonderland surrounded by mountains with a large area of tea trees. If you like, you can enjoy a cup of tea at a local tea house. If you want to do something else or visit other attractions, please feel free to discuss with your guide upon meeting. After your day trip is finished, you will take train back to Shanghai and be transferred back to your hotel.

What's included

Included
Private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round trip bullet train ticket
Professional guide
Lunch
Not included
All entrance fees
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
2 reviews
5
2
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

How it compares in Shanghai

  • Starting price $282 is 27% above the typical $222 for tours of similar length in Shanghai

Excurgo comparison of 2,085 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Local operator will contact you for your passport pictures to purchase bullet train ticket in advance

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does this tour take?

Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train lasts about 8–9 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $282 per person for this Shanghai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $494. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does this tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.

Can I cancel this tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Green Tree Inn Shanghai Lingyan South Road Yangsi Subway Station Shell Hotel, Home Inn Selected Shanghai Waitan Sichuan North Road.

What languages is this tour offered in?

The experience is available in ZH-TW, CMN, EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is this tour worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Shanghai Melody Tours.

Reviews(2)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

O
orthreenaks
December 1, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Hidden Gem

We had an amazing day in Hangzhou from start to finish! Kelly arranged every detail of this tour so well. From our train tickets to our local Hangzhou tour guide and driver. On our way to the Shanghai train station, we got to experience a local breakfast treat ... jiang bing (pancake)! Abby shared her knowledge of Hangzhou .. the beautiful trees and gardens, Lingyin Temple, pagodas and Happy Buddha. We enjoyed a short boat ride around the area and enjoyed a delicious lunch at Green Tea restaurant. It was cold and rainy, but that didn't put a damper on the day!

2 people found this helpful
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rajivgupta69
October 10, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Mesmerising Trip

Hangzhou is truly one of the paradises on earth with beautiful manicured trees and gardens with low rise mountains. I must thank Kelly from Shanghai Melody for organising professionally such a flawless day trip from pickup us up from our hotel to station for Bullet train, travelling with us to Hangzhou, taking care of sightseeing, organising one of the finest lunch, accompanying us back to Shanghai and dropping us back to the hotel. As a very frequent traveller my experience with Kelly changed my perception of organising travel thru travel agents. I wish all the travel agency pampers their customers the way Kelly has pampered my family.

3 people found this helpful
$282/ person
5.0(2)
Duration8–9 hours
LanguagesZH-TW, CMN, EN
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