
Shaoxing Ancient Town One Day Tour
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Is Shaoxing Ancient Town One Day Tour worth booking?
Shaoxing Ancient Town One Day Tour is a 9-hour experience in Hangzhou, China, from $665 per person. It scores 49 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
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $665 per person
Shaoxing is a water town, famous for its traditional Chinese bridges, boats, architectures, yellow wine and a huge number of textile and cloth factories and production. This one day tour will take you to appreciate the g
What you get
- Boat cruise along the town
- Hotel Pickup from the mentioned hotels in downtown Hangzhou by air-conditioned coach
- Chinese lunch in local restaurant
- Transfers between attractions
About this experience
Shaoxing is a water town, famous for its traditional Chinese bridges, boats, architectures, yellow wine and a huge number of textile and cloth factories and production. This one day tour will take you to appreciate the greatly attractive ancient towns of Shaoxing. Take a boat cruise along the towns, then enjoy the superb local lunch. After that, the tour will proceed to Shen Garden and Lan Pavilion, both places are well known cultural relics in Chinese history.
What's included
Included
- Boat cruise along the town
- Hotel Pickup from the mentioned hotels in downtown Hangzhou by air-conditioned coach
- Chinese lunch in local restaurant
- Transfers between attractions
Not included
- Accommodation
- Dinner
- Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended)
What you'll see and do
Shaoxing
The tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby in central Hangzhou, then transfer you to appreciate the greatly attractive ancient towns of Shaoxing.
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Orchid Pavilion (Lan Ting)
Lan Pavilion, also known as Lanting or Orchid Pavilion, is the former residence of famous calligrapher Wangxizhi of Eastern Jin Dynasty. Visitors can enjoy the natural landscapes including lofty hills, tall bamboo bushes, clear streams and flourishing woods. It is also a great place for visitors to enjoy different types of the Chinese characters. Additionally, visitors can buy some paintings and calligraphies in a shop there at a reasonable price as gifts for families or friends.
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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
- Century Holiday OTA
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is a SIC tour, meaning seat-in-coach, with a driver and a tour guide. You will share a coach with other passengers.
- Hotel information should be provided 24 hours before departure.
- The scheduled hotel pickup time is between 8:00am and 8:30am. Your tour guide will call you at your hotel before 10pm the day prior to tour departure to reconfirm exact time.
- If you do not receive a phone call from your tour guide the day before tour departure, please check with the front desk of your hotel for messages or refer to the emergency phone number on your confirmation voucher and call your tour operator.
- Please note that pickup service is only available to guests staying at downtown Hangzhou hotels.
- If you live in the outskirt of Hangzhou, please go to Sofitel West Lake Hangzhou to join in this tour. The hotel pickup time is 8:30am.
- This is no refund for no show. Please be punctual. Your tour guide will take off with other passengers without you.
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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
- $665 to $2604
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 49
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Shaoxing Ancient Town One Day Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hangzhou.
How much does Shaoxing Ancient Town One Day Tour cost?
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Prices start at $665 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hangzhou usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Shaoxing Ancient Town One Day Tour 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 Hangzhou is not rushed.
Is Shaoxing Ancient Town One Day Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 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 Hangzhou, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Shaoxing Ancient Town One Day Tour?
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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 Shaoxing Ancient Town One Day Tour 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 Shaoxing Ancient Town One Day Tour?
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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 Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Shaoxing Ancient Town One Day Tour 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 Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou?
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On Outty we rank every Hangzhou experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Jack HangZhou Private Tour, Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights, Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train. 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 Hangzhou?
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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 Hangzhou?
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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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