Hangzhou — the southern terminus of the ancient Grand Canal and a capital of art, tea and poetry for over a thousand years — sits just 45 minutes from Shanghai by high-speed train. Its West Lake is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one amazing day here blends beautiful scenery, history, religion, local food and wonderful tea. Choose from three best-selling tours below. Each can start at your Hangzhou hotel, or we can book your bullet-train tickets from Shanghai and escort you all the way — your choice, same private guide, same fixed rate.
West Lake Highlights Day Tour
Duration: 8–10 Hours
Attractions: West Lake Boat Cruise, Lingyin Temple, Hefang Street, Longjing Tea Village
The classic first visit to Hangzhou: glide across the lake where poets found their muse, wander among ancient pagodas and temples, sip Dragon Well tea in the hills where it is grown, and end on bustling Hefang Street.
Grand Canal & Heritage Day Tour
Duration: 7–8 Hours
Attractions: Grand Canal Boat Ride, Gongchen Bridge, Qiaoxi Historic Block, Canal Culture Square
Perfect for a second day in Hangzhou or a repeat visit: cruise the thousand-year-old Jinghang Grand Canal, explore the heritage blocks of Qiaoxi and Dadou Road, and watch craftsmen at work in the museum quarter.
Songcheng Family Day Tour
Duration: 6–8 Hours
Attractions: Songcheng Park & Show, Leifeng Pagoda & West Lake Views, Hefang Street
A fun, Song-Dynasty-themed day the whole family will love: step back 1,000 years inside Songcheng theme park, take in the breathtaking panorama from Leifeng Pagoda, then stroll Hefang Street's lively lanes.
How to Join — Two Easy Options
Option A — Meet us in Hangzhou: we pick you up from any Hangzhou hotel and return you at day's end. Simplest and most flexible.
Option B — Bullet train from Shanghai: we book your round-trip high-speed rail tickets (about 45–60 minutes each way), meet you at the Shanghai station, travel together, and escort you back. See all Hangzhou day trips from Shanghai.
Planning more than one day? We can combine Hangzhou with Suzhou, Wuzhen or Huangshan — browse multi-day options or just tell us your dates.
