Come to Hangzhou for business or for traveling in Hangzhou, if you have extra time in Hangzhou, you are highly recommended to make one or two day side trips to its mesmerising neighbors like The Thousand Islands Lake, Suzhou, Shaoxing, Wuxi, Huangshan, Shanghai as well as pastoral water towns such as Xitang Water Town, Wuzhen Water Town and Nanxun Water Town. Hangzhou''s water towns, often referred as " Venice of the East" . With a history of over 1,000 years, the water towns nearby Hangzhou have remained almost unchanged, retaining a genuine atmosphere of antiquity. These water towns are famous for their ancient buildings, bridges, canals, and ways of life that have not changed in centuries. They are idyllic destinations to unwind from the hustle and bustle of China's cities and can offer visitors glimpses into China's ancient past.
See Hangzhou's neighbours with your private tour guide and driver. If what we have here in our present tour catalog is not what you expect, please tell what you want, we will take care of the rest - designing the Hangzhou side trips per your specific request.
Described by Marco Polo as one of the most beautiful cities in China.There is an old saying goes "Just as there is a heaven up above, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou on earth" which is known by everyone lives in China.Tracking back to 2,500 years ago,Suzhou was the origin of Wu Culture which is one of the most famous ancient culture in China. For a very long period of time, Suzhou had gained herself a prominent position in China's history. Suzhou enjoys the reputation as 'The City of Gardens' with elegant gardensand beautiful landscapes which are the enduring images of traditional China known by western people. Humble Administrators Garden, Lingering Garden and Lion Grove are the best among the many fantastic gardens with its ingenious design, exquisite beauty and splendid architecture. The Grand Canal which passes through vibrates the city and creates a prosperous view of “Oriental Venice”. Take our Suzhou private tours with our professional Suzhou Tour Guides to see the real Suzhou!
Huangshan city is most famous to be found in the south of Anhui Province, which is blessed with time-honored history, breathtaking scenery and profound culture, which makes it a great getaway for travel-addicts domestic and abroad. Huangshan occupys 9807 square kilometers in coverage and hosting 1.48 million in population. It was called "Huizhou" in ancient times and was inhabited since seven thousand years ago. Being one of the three most prestigious regional cultures in China, culture of Huizhou is profound in cultural background and rich in connotation, pervading among philosophical, economical, historical artistic and other aspects of the society. You may spend one or two days climbing the Mt. Huangshan, or trekking the pine-filled ravines, like the West Sea Grand Canyon, and stay overnight on the mountain. Camping in the sea of clouds and viewing the sunrise and sunset over Mt. Huangshan is surely an experience once-in-a-lifetime. Also a few days in the surrounding area will be a very worthwhile trip. The UNESCO World Heritage Hongcun and Xidi Villages are always on the travelers' itinerary. All our Huangshan tours tailored to suit your budget & needs. All Huangshan tour packages incl. private guide & driver offering a flexible trip to the Yellow Mountain.
Water towns in south China, often referred as "Venice of the East". With a history of over 1,000 years, water towns in Hangzhou,Suzhou and Shanghai have remained almost unchanged, retaining a genuine atmosphere of antiquity. These water towns are famous for their ancient buildings, bridges, canals, and ways of life that have not changed in centuries. They are idyllic destinations to unwind from the hustle and bustle of China's cities and can offer visitors glimpses into China's ancient past. Travel with us, you will have chance to visit the top water towns of China nearby Hangzhou,Suzhou and Shanghai. There main reason for visiting a water town nearby Hangzhou,Suzhou and Shanghai. First, life in these water towns seems to have stood still and visitors can still see the unique traditional folk cultures of Southeastern China. It is easy to fall in love with a place where life is still seems traditional and laid-back. If you take the time to visit these water towns, you will be surprised by what you discover. All water town tours can be tailored. If you can’t decide which one you should take, just ask our travel advisor team for a tailor-made water town trip.
The following Water Towns from Hangzhou information may interest you!