Hangzhou Cultural Day Tour
Explore the rich cultural tapestry of Hangzhou with a day of history and nature. Visit the ancient Faxi Temple, a tranquil place dating back to 936 AD, and discover the unique China National Tea Museum, the only national-level museum dedicated to tea. Stroll through the picturesque Taiziwan Park, famous for its seasonal blossoms, and enter the lavish former residence of Hu Xueyan, a masterpiece of the Qing Dynasty. Finally, stroll along Hefang Street, a vibrant cultural hub where you can enjoy local snacks and visit traditional handicraft workshops.
- Total duration approximately 6 hours, including transport and meals
- Engage in immersive experiences such as tasting local snacks and walking in a tea plantation
- Visit significant cultural sites that combine history with stunning natural beauty
- Ideal for travellers interested in culture, history and food
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Hangzhou Cultural Day Tour
What's included in Hangzhou Cultural Day Tour
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Faxi Temple
Ticket price: 10 Yuan A Serene Temple Blending History and Nature Dating back to 936 AD, Faxi Temple is considered the birthplace of the Chinese belief in the White-robed Guanyin. Towering ancient trees shade the temple grounds, including a 500-year-old white magnolia tree from the Ming Dynasty. Its stunning contrast with the temple’s yellow walls and dark-tiled roofs creates a tranquil, picturesque scene—perfect for capturing the essence of Eastern aesthetics through your lens.
National Tea Museum
Ticket price: Free The World’s Only National-Level Museum Dedicated to Tea This unique museum—spanning two campuses (Shuangfeng and Longjing)—showcases China’s six major tea categories and global tea culture. Interactive exhibits like the multimedia installation “The Life of Tea” offer an engaging way to explore tea’s cultural journey. Surrounded by lush tea plantations, visitors can also stroll along the scenic “Twin Fragrance Paths” to learn how tea is cultivated, processed, and enjoyed in a serene natural setting.
Prince Bay Park
Ticket price: Free The “Green Lung” of Hangzhou A beloved, free public park known for its fields of tulips (best viewed in March–April) and blooming cherry blossoms, set against flowing streams, wide lawns, and a charming windmill—creating a romantic, Dutch-style countryside atmosphere. With its ever-changing seasonal beauty—spring flowers, summer greenery, autumn leaves, and winter stillness—it’s ideal for picnics, photography, and laid-back afternoons with locals.
Inclusions
- Provide en-route explanations and introductions to each tourist attraction
- Meals
- Public transportation
- The ticket for Faxi Temple is 10 yuan/person, and the ticket for Hu Xueyan's former residence is 20 yuan/person, making a total of 30 yuan/person.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please meet at the ticket window at the entrance of Faxi Temple. Look for a person holding an orange flag—that will be your tour guide.
