6-Day Xitang Hangzhou Shaoxing Tour

Tour Overview
Wooden molder, millet wine, eaves tile, silk, unique ancient buildings, tea, calligraphy, herbal medicine, kiln, legends and stories...This package tour is perfect for those who are crazy about the traditional Chinese culture!

Day 1 Shanghai/Xitang/Hangzhou (L)

Morning meet your guide at your appointed place and then transfer to Xitang (1.5hrs drive), a picturesque town known for ancient buildings juxtaposed with scenic rivers and lakes. Shaoxiang Port and the Ni Residence, a private residence in Xitang, are amongst the highlights of this beautiful town.

After a Chinese lunch, visit the Ming and Qing dynasties' Wooden Molder Museum, Millet Wine Museum, and the Ancient Eaves Tile Museum; all outstanding examples of local folk culture. 

Transfer to Hangzhou. Continue to the Xi Hu Tiandi, a lively development in the heart of Hangzhou.  Hotel: Ramada Haihua Plaza (4-star)

Day 2 Hangzhou (B, L)

Visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda and its museum that exhibits the various ancient Chinese pagoda styles. Continue to Meijiawu Tea Village for a traditional tea ceremony and an insight into its significance in Chinese culture.

Day 3 Hangzhou (B, L)

Morning cruise on the West Lake. Your cruise ends at Flower Harbor where you can walk along on Su Causeway and feed the fish in the Red Carp Pond to pray for the good luck. Proceed to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum and the Lingyin Temple. After the day sightseeing, we will go to the Hefang Street. You may feel very excited when stumbling upon places selling the local street food. You can have your dinner in the most famous Hangzhou noodle restaurant called "Zhuangyuan Guan" (the Number One scholar's Restaurant). After dinner, you can walk around in the street. You will find a lot local things, like Chinese cheongsam (Chi-pao) shop, local beautiful accessory shop, and the night bazaar of local snack. You may enjoy a special night in this amazing street.

Day 4 Hangzhou/Shaoxing/Hangzhou

Drive (about 1hr) to Shaoxing, where we will have a lake cruise in Black Awning Boat in the inner river of the town. Along the river, you will see the local people's life-style and the bustling local bazaar. After the river cruise, take a short trip by local tricycle in the town. After a typical water town style lunch, we will visit Ba Zi Bridge. The rest of the afternoon time, we will go to Lanting Pavilion to be close to Chinese Calligraphy culture. Drive back to Hangzhou.

Day 5 Hangzhou (B, L)

Visit the Tiger Spring, General Yue Fei's Tomb and Temple, where you will learn some Chinese history and legends. After lunch, visit the China Silk Museum and free exploration of Hangzhou. In the evening, enjoy the fabulous "Impression West Lake"—a night show directed by Yimou Zhan and performed in a natural stage setting.

Day 6 Depart Hangzhou
Visit the Hangzhou Southern Song Imperial Kiln Museum. Be escorted to the airport or train/bus station. 

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