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What makes this trip
Highlights
01West Lake cycling
02Longjing tea tasting
03Lingyin Temple
04Grand Canal boat
4 days of West Lake, tea fields and temples
Good to know
Route focus
West Lake & Hangzhou Slow covers Hangzhou, built around West Lake cycling, Longjing tea tasting and Lingyin Temple.
Access & tickets
Timed-entry rules, opening days and passport checks are handled for the core sights around West Lake cycling, Longjing tea tasting and Lingyin Temple.
Arrival & transport
Plan to arrive in Hangzhou and depart from Hangzhou; city-to-city travel is sequenced by rail, flight or private transfer in route order.
Season & packing
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Pack layered clothing by city, comfortable walking shoes and a light rain shell for key walking days.
Pace
Easy pace with daily downtime for coffee, rest or small adjustments.
Day
1
Hangzhou
Arrival in Hangzhou: West Lake
Arrive in Hangzhou, settle into the selected hotel, then use an easy orientation around West Lake and Longjing Tea. The first evening is paced gently after international travel.
Day
2
Hangzhou
Hangzhou: Longjing Tea
Spend the day in Hangzhou around Longjing Tea, Lingyin Temple and West Lake, tea villages and silk culture. Routing keeps the sightseeing in one practical city base, with meal breaks and transfer buffers planned for international travellers.
Day
3
Hangzhou
Hangzhou: Lingyin Temple
Spend the day in Hangzhou around Lingyin Temple, West Lake, tea villages and silk culture and West Lake. Routing keeps the sightseeing in one practical city base, with meal breaks and transfer buffers planned for international travellers.
Day
4
Hangzhou
Departure from Hangzhou: West Lake, tea villages and silk culture
Keep the final morning in Hangzhou light, with time for West Lake, tea villages and silk culture or nearby neighbourhoods before a private transfer to the airport or rail station.
