1‑Day Lingyin Temple, Longjing Tea & West Lake Canal Night Tour Small‑Group Tour
Journey Overview
Visit ancient Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak stone carvings, enjoy Longjing tea‑plantation experience, explore classic West‑Lake sights, and take an optional cruise for Gongchen Bridge canal night view.
Journey Highlights
- Explore historic Lingyin Temple. Admire Feilai Peak’s ancient stone Buddha grottoes and immerse yourself in tranquil Zen atmosphere amid green mountains.
- Immerse in Longjing tea culture at a tea plantation. Learn tea‑making techniques, join seasonal tea‑picking (spring only), and taste authentic West Lake Longjing tea.
- Visit West‑Lake iconic landmarks: Su Causeway, Bai Causeway and Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. End the day with a night walk along the Grand Canal at Gongchen Bridge.
Full-Day Schedule
Here is your suggested schedule. Every stop and timing can be flexibly tailored to your personal preferences and pace.
Lingyin Temple sightseeing
Tour the thousand‑year‑old temple and Feilai Peak stone grottoes. Experience Zen culture amid ancient buildings and wooded hills.
Longjing tea‑plantation experience
Learn West‑Lake Longjing tea history & production skills. Seasonal tea‑picking available spring‑time only; enjoy tea appreciation and genuine pre‑Ming Longjing tea tasting.
Self‑paid lunch
Guide can recommend local Hang‑cuisine restaurants.
West‑Lake tour
Stroll Su Causeway, Bai Causeway, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon and appreciate the “Paradise on Earth” lakeside scenery.
Self‑paid free dinner
Sample Hangzhou‑style dishes and Jiangnan street snacks.
Note:
1. Door‑to‑door pick‑up & drop‑off only for downtown Hangzhou hotels within Hangzhou Ring Expressway. Guests from Xiaoshan, Lin'an, Fuyang meet at designated point or pay extra surcharge.
2. Tea‑picking only late March‑April. Off‑season: tea‑craft demo & tea tasting only, no picking. Pre‑Ming Longjing tea available only before Qingming Festival (~Apr 5).
3. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon sits on lake island. Close‑up visit needs boat ticket; lakeside viewing without boat is possible.
5. Heavy crowds expected on weekends & public holidays; itinerary timings subject to adjustment.
Journey Inclusions & Exclusions
- Transportation: Private vehicle arranged according to your small-group size, including pick-up and drop-off.
- Guide: Professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Entrance & Activities: Lingyin Temple admission, Feilai Peak ticket, Longjing tea-plantation experience with tea tasting, West Lake cruise boat ticket to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon.
- Tour Management & Service Fees: Tour management and related service charges.
- Taxes: All applicable taxes.
- Personal expenses: Lunch, dinner, canal cruise, snacks, souvenirs and other personal purchases.
- Accommodation.
- Any services or items not listed in the inclusions.