Private Day Tour of Hangzhou City Highlights From Shanghai in Shanghai
Shanghai, China

Private Day Tour of Hangzhou City Highlights From Shanghai

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Is Private Day Tour of Hangzhou City Highlights From Shanghai worth booking?

Private Day Tour of Hangzhou City Highlights From Shanghai is a 9-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $120 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
55 / 100
Rating
Not yet rated
Duration
9 hours
From
$120 per person

This private day trip is customized for travelers in Shanghai with a tight schedule, spend one day to visit the highlights in Hangzhou and to understand its time-honored fame as 'Heaven on Earth'. Escorted by private tou

What you get

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Chinese Lunch
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Professional tour guide
  • Entrance ticket fees

About this experience

This private day trip is customized for travelers in Shanghai with a tight schedule, spend one day to visit the highlights in Hangzhou and to understand its time-honored fame as 'Heaven on Earth'. Escorted by private tour guide and driver, you will enjoy the amazing scenery at renowned West Lake, visit the Red Carp Pond in the south of the Flower Harbor Park and explore the splendid Lingyin Temple.

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Chinese Lunch
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Professional tour guide
  • Entrance ticket fees

Not included

  • Gratuities

What you'll see and do

  1. West Lake (Xi Hu)

    With pick up from your Shanghai downtown hotel at 08:30 am, your professional guide and driver will escort you to Hangzhou with the fame as 'Heaven on Earth'. Your full-day Hangzhou highlights sightseeing starts here. Your first stop will be most renowned Hangzhou landmark - West Lake noted for the scenic beauty that blends naturally with many famous historical and cultural sites. The entire 5.68 square kilometers water area is surrounded by green hills and divided into many scenic spots by bridges, dykes and ancient buildings, you will take boat to visit the West Lake and admire its beauty. Then visit the Red Carp Pond – one of the "Ten West Lake Prospects" and view over one thousand of red carps.

    300 minutes here · Admission included

  2. Lingyin Temple

    Lunch will be arranged in a well-selected restaurant for you to taste the local food. Then continue to visit the splendid Lingyin Temple - the oldest temple in Hangzhou. The temple was listed for protection as a key historical and cultural site and is considered a leading center for research relative to Chinese Buddhist culture. Follow your guide to explore the profound history, see the delicately painted ceiling with phoenixes and dragons, a number of ingenious Buddha statues, pagodas and Buddhist grottoes. Have a visit of the most famous Hangzhou Longjing Tea (Dragon Well Tea) and learn the tea culture and history. Afterwards, drive back to Shanghai and drop you off at centrally located hotel to conclude the Hangzhou day trip.

    240 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers.

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
China Theme Tour

Know before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Photos

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Good to know

Duration
9 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$120 to $588
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
0
Verdict
Worth a Look

Why this scores 55

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)87
Review evidence (18% weight)0
Booking momentum (14% weight)0
Value for money (12% weight)73
Listing quality (10% weight)85
Local standing (8% weight)50
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Private Day Tour of Hangzhou City Highlights From Shanghai: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.

How much does Private Day Tour of Hangzhou City Highlights From Shanghai cost?

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Prices start at $120 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Shanghai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Private Day Tour of Hangzhou City Highlights From Shanghai take?

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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Shanghai is not rushed.

Is Private Day Tour of Hangzhou City Highlights From Shanghai worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Shanghai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Private Day Tour of Hangzhou City Highlights From Shanghai?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Private Day Tour of Hangzhou City Highlights From Shanghai suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Private Day Tour of Hangzhou City Highlights From Shanghai?

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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Shanghai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Shanghai and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Private Day Tour of Hangzhou City Highlights From Shanghai start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Shanghai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Shanghai?

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On Outty we rank every Shanghai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights, Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option, 4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Shanghai?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Shanghai?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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