Good trips to Hangzhou usually start with a good plan, and these top-rated experiences are as good a starting point as any for Hangzhou.

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Top-Rated Hangzhou Tours & Experiences

Customizable Hangzhou City Highlight Private Day Tour with Tea Farmer Home Lunch

This one trades the checklist of sights for something you can actually taste, straight from the source in Hangzhou. Dietary restrictions can usually be flagged in advance, so don’t hesitate to ask.

Customizable Hangzhou City Highlight Private Day Tour with Tea Farmer Home Lunch

Private Customized Hangzhou Sightseeing Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

This is an efficient way to see more than just Hangzhou in one go, with an experienced driver or guide handling the logistics. This is a popular choice for visitors who want breadth over depth in a single day.

Private Customized Hangzhou Sightseeing Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Hangzhou West Lake and Tea Plantation Half Day Tour

For travelers who’d rather trade streets for scenery, this Hangzhou experience heads straight for the outdoors. Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are worth packing for this one.

Hangzhou West Lake and Tea Plantation Half Day Tour

As with most sought-after experiences, availability in Hangzhou can get tight during busier months, so earlier booking tends to pay off.

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