Hangzhou West Lake Private Car Tour — Pagodas, Tea & Gardens

Private car tour around Hangzhou's West Lake (UNESCO) — boat ride, Leifeng Pagoda, Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea plantation, and Su Causeway. China's most beautiful lake city.

⏱ 7-8 hours💰 From $105🚗 Private Car

Tour Highlights

Private car tour around Hangzhou's West Lake (UNESCO) — boat ride, Leifeng Pagoda, Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea plantation, and Su Causeway. China's most beautiful lake city.

  • West Lake — UNESCO, 3 km² lake with pagodas and causeways
  • Boat ride to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon ( Xiaoyingzhou island)
  • Leifeng Pagoda — sunset view over the lake
  • Lingyin Temple — 1,700-year-old Buddhist temple (already covered in dedicated tour)
  • Longjing Tea Village — dragon well tea plantation

Tour Itinerary

9:00 AM
Hotel pickup
9:30 AM
Boat ride on West Lake (1 hr)
10:30 AM
Su Causeway walk + Broken Bridge
12:00 PM
Lunch at lakeside restaurant (West Lake vinegar fish)
1:30 PM
Leifeng Pagoda (1 hr)
3:00 PM
Longjing Tea Village — tea plantation walk + tasting
5:00 PM
Hefang Street ancient street (optional)
6:30 PM
Hotel drop-off

Private Car from $105

$105 / vehicle

Professional driver • Air-conditioned vehicle • Fuel & tolls included
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What's Included

✅ Included

  • Air-conditioned private vehicle
  • Professional driver
  • Fuel, tolls, parking fees
  • Hotel pickup & dropoff
  • Bottled water

❌ Not Included

  • Entrance tickets
  • Meals & drinks
  • Tour guide service
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is West Lake famous?

West Lake has inspired poets and painters for 1,000 years. Marco Polo called Hangzhou 'the most splendid city in the world.' It's UNESCO since 2011.

Can I bike around West Lake?

Yes, but it's 15 km around. Private car with stops at best viewpoints is much more comfortable, especially in summer heat.

What is Longjing tea?

Dragon Well green tea, the most famous Chinese tea. The best harvest is pre-Qingming (early April). We can arrange a tea farmer visit and tasting.

How does it combine with other cities?

Hangzhou is 170 km from Shanghai (2.5 hrs by car or 1 hr by high-speed train). We offer Shanghai-Hangzhou-Suzhou multi-day tours.

What is the best time?

March-May for peach blossoms and tea harvest; September-November for clear skies. Mid-autumn festival is stunning.

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