Morning: Arrive at Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport and check into your hotel near the city centre. Take a brief stroll along West Lake to enjoy its iconic scenery.
Afternoon: Rent a pedal boat to glide across the lake, stopping at the Su Causeway and Broken Bridge for photo ops. Afterwards, relax in the lakeside tea houses.
Evening: Dine on Hangzhou specialties such as West Lake fish in the lively Hefang Street night market, then watch the illuminated Leifeng Pagoda reflected on the water.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the serene Lingyin Temple, exploring its ancient halls and the impressive Feilai Feng grottoes.
Afternoon: Head to the world‑famous Longjing (Dragon Well) Tea Plantation** for a guided walk, tea tasting, and panoramic views of rolling tea fields.
Evening: Wander through the tranquil Xixi National Wetland Park, enjoying sunset boardwalks and a dinner of fresh river fish at a local restaurant.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a short high‑speed train to the historic water town of Wuzhen. Begin with a guided walking tour of its ancient lanes, stone bridges, and canals.
Afternoon: Explore the Wuzhen Theatre and the traditional Folk Custom Museum**, then enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the Grand Canal.
Evening: Sample local delicacies such as Wuzhen braised pork belly at a riverside eatery, and watch a lantern‑lit performance of traditional opera.
Find HotelsMorning: Board a fast ferry from Zhoushan Port to Mount Putuo, one of China’s four Buddhist sacred mountains.
Afternoon: Tour the main temples – Fayu Temple and Puji Temple – and climb the steps to the towering Guanyin Statue for sweeping sea views.
Evening: Return to the mainland, enjoy fresh seafood at a seaside restaurant in Zhoushan, and relax back at your hotel.
Find HotelsMorning: Travel to Ningbo and start at the historic Tianyi Pavilion, China’s oldest private library, admiring its ancient manuscripts and gardens.
Afternoon: Stroll through the bustling Old Bund area, visiting the Ningbo Museum and sampling local snacks.
Evening: Conclude the trip with a farewell dinner of Ningbo’s famous “steamed crab with ginger” before heading to the airport for your departure.
Find HotelsIf you wish to extend the trip, add a day in the scenic Qiandao (Thousand Islands) Lake for kayaking and island hopping, or explore the coastal city of Shaoxing for its wine culture. To shorten the itinerary, combine Day 2 and Day 5 by skipping the Xixi Wetland and visiting its highlights on the way to the tea fields, or replace Wuzhen with the nearby Nanxun Water Town, which is smaller and can be seen in a half‑day.