5 - 6 Hours · Private Tour
The Grand Canal, also known as the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, is the earliest and the longest artificial river in the world. The Grand Canal Hangzhou is definitely one of the best place to have a glimpse of the world-famous waterway. Book this Half Day Hangzhou Grand Canal Tour to take a boat cruise on the grand canal,visit the Gongchenqiao,Grand Canal Museum,learn how to make local handcrafts to experience the ancient culture.
Hotel pickup by your private English-speaking guide. Set off to explore Grand Canal, Gongchen Bridge, Grand Canal Museum, Making Local Handcrafts. Expert commentary, private vehicle, all entrance fees included.
Your guide ensures you experience the very best at your preferred pace. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour — linger at the places that captivate you most.
Return to your hotel. Your guide will share recommendations for the rest of your time in Hangzhou.
Overview : There are two wonders in China one is the Great Wall and the other is the Grand Canal. For its size and grandeur the Grand Canal has always been regarded as the pride of the Chinese people and as a symbol of Chinese cultural achievement. As the earliest, greatest and longest artificial river in the world, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is of greatest historical and cultural importance.
Our Hangzhou private tour guide will pick up at the hotel lobby (Exit of train station, airport) holding with a welcome signal "Hangzhou Private Tour".
Firstly, you will visit the Gongchen Bridge. The bridge is the highest and longest stone arch bridge among ancient bridges in Hangzhou. In Chinese “Gong” literally means meeting and “Chen” refers to the place where emperors live. Hence, Gongchen Bridge was a symbol of welcome and respect for the king. It is the end point of the Grand Canal as well as the transport hub in Hangzhou Section of Grand Canal.
Next, move on to Grand Canal Museum, you will know more about the history of Beijing- Hangzhou Grand Canal. The museum covers an area of 42,910 square meters, displaying the development of the Grand Canal. The construction itself is in traditional style. The buildings unfold around the Canal Culture Square as a fan, combining with the flat and slope design, adopting Chinese ancient traditional architecture patterns in the detailed aspect.
Your lunch will be arranged at the local restaurant popular with the local people to stay away from the tourists' meals.
After lunch, taking part in Making local handcrafts, drawing the Fans or making oil Paper umbrella. The hall represents the original style of workshop in Republic of China period. Based on characteristics of traditional handicrafts, it provides unique scene of the workshop and image-text interpretation all through the visiting routes. The visitors will feel as if they were on the scene of historic site while studying and learning Chinese characteristic traditional handicrafts and non-heritage culture.
After that, our guide will help you to Take the water bus to Wulin Wharf. Along the road, you can enjoy the beautiful view of Grand Canal, to see the man-made wonders. Chatting with our local guide, listen some interesting stories happened in Hangzhou.
After the tour, back to hotel or explore the city on your own.
* The itinerary is flexible and can be customized based on your interests, pace, and arrival/departure times.
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