Hangzhou West Lake boat tour + Lingyin Temple + Tea art fan painting half-day/full-day tour

Want to immerse yourself in the poetry and Zen of Jiangnan? A journey to Hangzhou's West Lake and Lingyin Temple invites you to a rendezvous with elegance that transcends a thousand years!

Lingyin Buddhist Kingdom: The Tranquility and Zen Charm of an Ancient Temple

• Visit the ancient Lingyin Temple, and amidst the curling incense and melodious chanting, experience the profound Buddhist cultural heritage and the serene and far-reaching Zen atmosphere.
• Climb Feilai Peak, admire the jagged rocks and the exquisite grotto statues scattered across the cliffs, listen to the legend of Ji Gong, and appreciate the perfect fusion of natural creation and human art.
• Step into Yongfu Temple, a pure land known as one of "China's most beautiful temples." In spring, ancient trees reach to the sky, and flowers dot the greenery. The winding paths reveal the elegance of the mountains and forests, making it an excellent place to escape the hustle and bustle and cultivate inner peace.

Elegant Song Dynasty: An Immersive Experience of Tea Art and Fan Painting

• Highlights of the itinerary: Experience Song Dynasty tea art and fan painting firsthand. Under the guidance of professional teachers, learn ancient tea-making techniques, whisk tea soup, and feel the aesthetic life of Song Dynasty literati; wield a brush on a plain fan to create your own Jiangnan charm and take this unique "Song Dynasty elegance" home.

West Lake Pearl: The Romance and Grace of a Lake of Emerald Water

• Cruise on West Lake and take a boat to appreciate the stunning scenery that is "always beautiful whether lightly adorned or richly embellished." In spring, the Su and Bai Causeways are lined with red peach blossoms and green willows, with shimmering waves and distant mountains like ink paintings, all within view, indulging in the endless tenderness of "paradise on earth."
• Gaze at Leifeng Pagoda from afar, listen to the romantic story of the White Snake Legend, and feel the vicissitudes and profoundness of historical sedimentation.