Hangzhou West Lake: 2-Day Poetic Escape
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Hangzhou West Lake: 2-Day Poetic Escape

West Lake · Hefang Street · Lingyin & Feilai Peak

2 days / 1 night2–12 peopleFrom $280 pp

Trip Highlights

  • West Lake: Broken Bridge, Bai Causeway, Su Causeway
  • Viewing Fish at Flower Harbour and Orioles Singing in the Willows
  • Hefang Street and the Southern Song Imperial Street
  • Lingyin Temple and the thousand-year Feilai Peak carvings
  • Distant Three Pools Mirroring the Moon

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Hangzhou → West Lake → Hefang Street

Hangzhou
  • West Lake causeways: Broken Bridge, Bai & Su Causeways
  • Flower Harbour, Orioles in the Willows; view Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
  • Evening on Hefang Street & Southern Song Imperial Street
Breakfast included

Stay: Hotel in Hangzhou

2

Lingyin Temple & Feilai Peak

Hangzhou
  • Feilai Peak's thousand-year grotto carvings
  • Lingyin Temple — ancient Zen forest and mountain streams
  • Cuiwei Pavilion and the temple woodland
Breakfast included

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What's Included

  • Comfortable private vehicle throughout
  • 1 night hotel (twin-share) in Hangzhou
  • 1 breakfast included; lunches/dinners self-arranged
  • Excellent English-speaking guide service
  • First-gate tickets: West Lake, Lingyin & Feilai Peak
  • Driver/guide allowance, bottled water

Not Included

  • Lingyin incense ticket, West Lake boat, in-park transport
  • Personal spending and anything not listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Lake walkable in a day?

You'll see the classic highlights on foot in a relaxed half-to-full day. The lake is large, so the guide focuses on the most scenic causeways and gardens rather than circling the whole shore.

Can I add a boat ride on the lake?

Yes — the West Lake boat is optional and paid on the spot. It's a lovely way to see Three Pools Mirroring the Moon up close.

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