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Authentic Chinese Culture Tour from US$ 632

Homestay with a local family, visit a local community, make a home-made dish by yourself. Do you prefer experience a normal citizens life? So, don't hesitate, give us 7 days in Hangzhou and we'll surely repay you a unique and unforgettable experience.

Tour code: CHSP-10
Destination: Hangzhou, Wuzhen, Yiwu
Departure: Daily
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Highlights: West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Grand Canal,Tea Museum,Songcheng Park,Wuzhen Water village,Hengdian Studio("Oriental Hollywood"),the largest wholesale market of small commodity in Yiwu,two nights homestay in Hangzhou

Day 1 Hangzhou(D)

Upon arriving at Hangzhou, you will meet your hosting family, and get to know each other. Later on you will take a leisure walk around the community where the family is located with accompany of the hosts. A welcoming Chinese Dinner would be prepared and served by the hosts.

Accommodation: a private room at host's home

Day 2 Hangzhou(B/L/D)

In the morning you will take a leisure walk in the community, and then you will visit the characteristic local residence. Later you will go to the agricultural products market with accompaniment of hosts and prepare some famous dishes together. You will taste the dishes you made and enjoy Longjing Tea.
In the afternoon you will visit the historic Hefang Street, an epitome of the history and culture of Hangzhou. And you will visit Huqingyutang, a famous traditional Chinese Medicine Museum.

Accommodation: a private room at host’s home

Day 3 Hangzhou (B/L)

Today you will visit West Lake in a much leisure and popular way. Rent a bicycle to ride around the lake (5.6 KM), or you may choose an electric car ride to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
In the afternoon, you will visit Lingyin Temple, a famous Buddhist temple in Hangzhou and Peak Flying From Afar where about 300 Buddhist sculptures are scattered.

Accommodation: Culture Plaza or similar

Day 4 Hangzhou (B/L/D)

You will take a cruise ride on the Grand Canal, and then visit the Grand Canal Museum to learn about the past and now of the Grand Canal. Later you will visit the Tea Museum and enjoying some leisure time tasting the famous Longjing tea before drive to Songcheng Park. The theme park demonstrates the rich cultural contents of Song Dynasty (960 AD – 1279 AD). After dinner, you will enjoy the performance -- “Romance of the Song Dynasty”.

Accommodation: Culture Plaza or similar

Day 5 Hanghou – Wuzhen – Hangzhou (B/L)

Today you will have an excursion tour to Wuzhen, a famous ancient water town which bears a history of more than 1000 years. Here you can enjoy both the beautiful water town scenery and various folk-customs, not to mention its unique delicious food.

Accommodation: Culture Plaza or similar

Day 6 Hangzhou – Hengdian – Yiwu – Hangzhou (B/L/D)

Day trip to Yiwu, you will visit Hengdian World Studios, the oriental Hollywood. It is the largest scale world studios in China. Later on you will visit China Yiwu Small Commodity city, the largest one in China. A farewell dinner will be servered in the famous local restaurant-Louwailou Restaurant.

Accommodation: Culture Plaza or similar

Day 7(B)

After breakfast, you will bid farewell to the host and be transferred to the airport for flight to your next destination.

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Service included:
- Hotel accommodation (double occupancy)
- Air-conditioned private car, or van for transfers and sightseeing
- Service Charges & Government Taxes
- Experienced English speaking guide in each city
- Entrance fees and meals as specified in the itinerary
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance.
Service not included:
- International transportation
- Chinese visa
- Personal expenses such as: excess luggage charge (please verify your flight documentation), beverages, laundry services, etc.
- Tips or gratuities to local driver and guide