West Lake Legends & The Longjing Experience
Visitor Summary
Location: Hangzhou (Zhejiang Province)
Key Highlights: West Lake Scenic Area, Longwu Tea Town, Hefang Street.
Special Inclusions: Tea Garden Photoshoot (with costumes) + Cup of Longjing Tea.
Dining Upgrade: Hangzhou Specialty Tea-Flavor Lunch.
Reputation: “Above there is Heaven, below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou.”
The Tour Pathway
Discover the city described by Marco Polo as “the most beautiful and magnificent in the world.”
Arrival: Travel to Hangzhou to visit the iconic West Lake Scenic Area.
Scenic Walk: Stroll along the Su Causeway and visit Viewing Fish at Flower Pond. From here, enjoy distant views of the famous Leifeng Pagoda and Three Pools Mirroring the Moon.
Tea Culture (Day 5): Visit Longwu Tea Town, the “Millennium Tea Village.” Here, you will dress up in traditional aprons and baskets for a Tea Garden Photoshoot and enjoy a complimentary cup of Longjing tea.
Old City: Explore Hefang Street, the former cultural center of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Dining: Enjoy a unique lunch featuring local tea-infused cuisine, allowing you to taste the authentic lifestyle of the locals.
General Introduction & History
West Lake (Xihu) West Lake is more than just water; it is a poem, a natural painting, and a beautiful story.
The Vibe: Whether for locals or travelers, this is a place to slow down.
Scenery: The lake is famous for its “Ten Scenes,” including Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake and Solitary Hill.
Longwu Tea Town A National 4A Scenic Area, Longwu is known as the “Town of Ten Thousand Tea Loads”.
Environment: Surrounded by mountains and water, it serves as a natural oxygen bar.
Significance: It is a primary production area for West Lake Longjing Tea and has become a trendy “check-in” spot for photography and art.
Sub-Attractions & Fun Facts
1. The “Tea Girl” Photoshoot
Experience: The tour includes a customized photoshoot experience.
Props Provided: You don’t just look at the tea; you become part of the scene. The tour provides tea towels, blue-dyed aprons, and bamboo tea baskets so you can dress up and take beautiful photos in the tea fields.
2. Hefang Street History
Time Travel: Hefang Street was the commercial heart of the capital during the Southern Song Dynasty.
Architecture: Today, it preserves the “Han Culture” atmosphere with century-old shops, pharmacies, and concession-style buildings.
3. Optional Upgrade: Songcheng Park
The Show: For an additional fee (320-350 RMB), you can visit the Songcheng Theme Park to see the “Romance of the Song Dynasty”.
Highlights: The park features immersive streets like “Ghost House” and “Marketplace Street,” while the show is a high-tech visual spectacular rooted in Hangzhou’s history.