Marco Polo considered Hangzhou to be the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world, and after this tour, you will agree. Hangzhou is both the capital and the largest city of Zhejiang Province, located in Eastern China about 60 miles from Shanghai. Known as "˜Heaven on Earth,' Hangzhou is revered for its beauty, rich culture, and 2000 year-old history.

After your professional guide meets you at your hotel, you will make the journey to tour the Six Harmonies Pagoda, renowned for its ancient Chinese architecture. This octagonal pagoda that overlooks the Qiantang River was constructed throughout various periods of Chinese history, thus exhibiting many architectural styles. After marveling at this colossal structure, you will visit the museum, where you will learn about the many ancient pagoda styles of the Chinese. You will then enjoy a relaxing stay at Meijiawu Tea Village, where you will learn the importance of tea to the Chinese people. You will even experience a traditional Meijiawu tea ceremony, where you have the option to choose from a variety of teas.

Upon leaving Meijiawu Tea Village, you will stop for lunch and then continue the tour with a serene cruise across West Lake, which is utterly breathtaking in its beauty. After disembarking the boat at Flower Harbor, you can stroll along the Su Causeway, take a family photo in front of the pink and violet blossoms at Peony Garden, and feed the fish at Red Fish Pond.

At the completion of the tour, your expert guide will transport you back to your hotel. Spend time outside Shanghai in the wondrous city of Hangzhou for a uniquely Chinese experience.