Hangzhou West Lake Island Hopping + Longjing Tea Tasting Day Tour
West Lake
Because of the fame of the "Ten Scenes of West Lake," you remember Hangzhou's beautiful lakes and mountains. Because of the elegant "Longjing Tea Ceremony," you savored Hangzhou's Zen tranquility. However, this is just one corner of Hangzhou's myriad charms. Take a painted boat to an island, embrace the Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon in the heart of the lake; enter the depths of Shifeng Mountain, personally stir-fry a handful of spring tea; then, using the Song Dynasty method of tea whisking, beat a cup of frothy, milky tea. Follow an experienced guide to embark on a one-day "Lake, Mountain, and Tea Affair" and become a true Hangzhou idler for a day!
What to expect
- [Pre-trip Notification] 🔔
- After placing your order, our staff will contact you within one working day.
- The day before your trip, we will send you the contact information of our staff via WeChat/WhatsApp, etc. ~
- [Meeting Point] 📍
- Within the designated area of Hangzhou city, the driver will pick you up and drop you off.
- [Reference Itinerary] 🗺️
- 8:30-09:00 Pick up from your hotel in Hangzhou city to start the [Lake and Mountain Tea Experience] one-day tour.
- 09:30-10:00 Arrive at West Lake cruise terminal, take a painted boat to [Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon Island].
- 10:00-10:40 Disembark on "Xiao Yingzhou" Island, enjoy a panoramic view of the Ten Scenes of West Lake from the heart of the lake, and check in at the same beautiful spot as the 1 RMB banknote.
- 10:40-11:10 Disembark on the north side of West Lake, check in at attractions on the north side of West Lake such as Quyuan Garden (Curved Yard and Lotus Pool in Summer), Pinghu Qiuyue (Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake), and Gushan (Solitary Hill). [Choose 1-2 spots]
- 11:10-12:00 Stroll along Beishan Road, view Yue Fei Temple and Su Causeway in Spring from outside, and experience the historical charm of the Republic of China era architecture.
- 12:30-13:30 Recommend local specialty restaurants for lunch (at your own expense).
- 13:30-14:00 Drive to Longjing Village, enjoying the tea mountain scenery along the way.
- 14:00-16:30 In-depth tea experience in Longjing Village:
- [Tea Picking] Wear a bamboo hat and carry a tea basket, go deep into a private tea garden to pick fresh leaves.
- [Tea Frying] Pan-fry the tea leaves, personally experience the traditional tea frying techniques of "grasping, shaking, and tossing."
- [Tea Whisking] Learn the intangible cultural heritage tea whisking technique of the Song Dynasty, whisking a cup of frothy white tea.
- [Tea Tasting] Brew authentic Shifeng Longjing tea with Hupao Spring water, experiencing the charm of "famous spring brewing famous tea."
- [Travel Photography] Capture poetic moments of "people among the plants" amidst the tea mountains, tea gardens, and tea ceremonies.
- 16:30-17:00 Return to the hotel, ending the one-day Lake and Mountain Tea Experience.
- [Warm Reminder] 📌
- Essential items:
- ✅ Valid ID/passport (required for entry verification)
- ✅ Sun hat, sun protection clothing, sunglasses (large outdoor area, strong sun exposure)
- ✅ Comfortable walking shoes

Pleasure boats glide slowly on the shimmering blue lake, while the Leifeng Pagoda stands majestically amidst the lush green hills, painting the most poetic picture of West Lake.

Through the moon gate, distant mountains are like painted eyebrows, and the Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon pagodas stand serenely in the clear water. This framed view fully reveals the timeless tenderness of West Lake.

In the Southern Song Dynasty's official winery, the summer scent of lotus accompanies the aroma of wine. Verdant leaves stretch to the sky, pink lotuses sway, and a cool breeze sweeps across the pond, creating the most poetic summer tableau of West Lake.

Beishan Street, shaded by phoenix trees, has shimmering waves on one side and a long history on the other, offering the most beautiful summer shade of West Lake.

Emerald green tea gardens are layered with lush greenery, and a maiden in plain white gently plucks tender buds. The fragrance of tea permeates Longjing Village, and every bud picked by her fingertips embodies the pure charm of spring in Jiangnan.
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