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Sun, 7th December 2008 - Thu, 31st December 2009

Highlights

West Lake Cruise

Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor

Su Causeway

Broken Bridge

Six Harmonies Pagoda

Lunch

9 Creeks

Meijia Tea Village

The brimming waves delight the eye on sunny days.
The dimming hills give a rare view in rainy haze.
The West Lake looks like the fair lady at her best.
Whether she is richly adorned or plainly dressed.
By Su Dongpo (Song Dynasty)

This is the portraiture to Hangzhou by one of most ancient Chinese poets. Marco Polo once called Hangzhou, “the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world”. It is a city rich with history and culture, spanning back over 2000 years. It made a name for itself in the sixth century, when the Grand Canal opened up and linked the area to other centers of trade. The South Song Dynasty (A.D. 1127-1279) helped making Hangzhou famous when the imperial family moved there in the 12th Century. With its inviting views and outstanding scenery, the area soon became popular with artists, poets and painters seeking inspiration in this little bit of paradise.

Our first stop is Six Harmonies Pagoda. It is on to the most striking structure in the city. You will get to visit the charming museum and snap some photos in front of this architectural marvel that was built in the Song Dynasty.

Next stop will be a visit to Meijiawu Tea Village, for a traditional tea ceremony and its significance to Chinese culture.

After lunch, the beautiful view of West Lake is going to greet us. We will have a cruise across West Lake to experience peace and serenity like no place else in the Shanghai area. The unforgettable scenery includes Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Bai and Su Causeways, Solitary Hill, and Leifeng Pagoda, etc. The boat ride ends at Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor. We will have the chance to walk along on Su Causeway, and feed the fish in the Red Fish Pond to prey for the good luck.

At last, we will go to experience the nature and visit “9 Creeks & 18 Gullies”. We may have a lovely walk and enjoy the peaceful environment. There are some quaint places to stop off along the way too, including a lagoon and a small pavilion which has been converted into a great tea and snack house.

Tour Info

Departure/Pick-up time: Between 7:45am & 8:45am
Running Time: approx. 10 hours

Tour Includes

Tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, air-conditioned coach/mini van, transportation tax, parking fees, English-speaking guide, Lunch, and all admission tickets.

Pick-up is between 7:30am and 8:30am at your hotel. E-mail your hotel info tojane@graylineinfo.com upon booking, or at least 24 hours in advance, to guarantee service.

Children 2 and younger are free provided they do not occupy a seat of another passenger.