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Hangzhou, Heaven on Earth Tour

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Gray Line Shanghai

5f-d Jian Jing Mansion
No 1399
West Beijing Road
Shanghai 200040
China

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Price

£58.00

Prices shown are a guide to standard adult prices generally available, including any applicable per ticket fees - other concessions may also be available.

For use from

Sat, 22nd November 2008

For use to

Wed, 31st December 2008

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Highlights

West Lake Cruise
Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor
Su Causeway
Broken Bridge
Six Harmonies Pagoda
Lunch
9 Creeks
Meijia Tea Village

Tour Description

The brimming waves delight the eye on sunny days.
The dimming hills give a rare view in rainy haze.
The West Lake looks like the fair lady at her best.
Whether she is richly adorned or plainly dressed.
By Su Dongpo (Song Dynasty)

This is the portraiture to Hangzhou by one of most ancient Chinese poets. Marco Polo once called Hangzhou, “the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world”. It is a city rich with history and culture, spanning back over 2000 years. It made a name for itself in the sixth century, when the Grand Canal opened up and linked the area to other centers of trade. The South Song Dynasty (A.D. 1127-1279) helped making Hangzhou famous when the imperial family moved there in the 12th Century. With its inviting views and outstanding scenery, the area soon became popular with artists, poets and painters seeking inspiration in this little bit of paradise.

Our first stop is Six Harmonies Pagoda. It is on to the most striking structure in the city. You will get to visit the charming museum and snap some photos in front of this architectural marvel that was built in the Song Dynasty.

Next stop will be a visit to Meijiawu Tea Village, for a traditional tea ceremony and its significance to Chinese culture.

After lunch, the beautiful view of West Lake is going to greet us. We will have a cruise across West Lake to experience peace and serenity like no place else in the Shanghai area. The unforgettable scenery includes Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Bai and Su Causeways, Solitary Hill, and Leifeng Pagoda, etc. The boat ride ends at Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor. We will have the chance to walk along on Su Causeway, and feed the fish in the Red Fish Pond to prey for the good luck.

At last, we will go to experience the nature and visit “9 Creeks & 18 Gullies”. We may have a lovely walk and enjoy the peaceful environment. There are some quaint places to stop off along the way too, including a lagoon and a small pavilion which has been converted into a great tea and snack house.

Tour Includes

Tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, air-conditioned coach/mini van, transportation tax, parking fees, English-speaking guide, Lunch, and all admission tickets.

For private groups (daily available), please contact jane@graylineinfo.com for a quote.

Pick-up is between 7:30AM and 8:30AM at your hotel. E-mail your hotel info to jane@graylineinfo.com upon booking, or at least 24 hours in advance, to guarantee service.

Children 2 and younger are free provided they do not occupy a seat of another passenger.

Tour Length: 10 Hours

Hotel Pick-Up

Complimentary hotel pickup is available however not guaranteed. You may be asked to make your way to a centrally located starting point. Full instructions will appear on your voucher.

PLEASE NOTE: PICKUP IS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM TOUR LOCATION.

Daily sightseeing tours and airport transfers are now available in the popular excursion cities of Xian, Guilin, Qingdao, and Chengdu. Contact jane@graylineinfo.com for program details and travel arrangements.