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Hangzhou and Shaoxing, tea hills and canals · 4 days

Give West Lake a day, allow time for tea hills and continue to Shaoxing’s canals without adding another city.

West Lake, Hangzhou

Places along the way

Pace, season and who it suits

Pace One or two bases · Two cities

Season Spring and autumn suit walking; use indoor breaks during summer heat

Who it suits Travellers interested in Jiangnan landscapes, tea and historic streets

Separate lake and tea-hill visits

Time to pause in canal neighbourhoods

Fewer luggage moves between towns

01 Day 1

Hangzhou

Begin with one lakeside area around arrival timing rather than trying to walk the entire lake.

02 Day 2

Hangzhou tea hills

Choose public paths or confirmed reception near Longjing, booking tea activities around language and season.

03 Day 3

Shaoxing

Continue to Shaoxing for Lu Xun heritage and canal walks, checking availability separately for a boat.

04 Day 4

Shaoxing or Hangzhou

Finish in Shaoxing or return to Hangzhou, allowing for intercity travel if connecting to the airport.

DATES, COMPANIONS AND STOPS

Bring this itinerary and tell us your dates, travel companions and the places you most want to keep.

Before you travel2

Getting around comfortably: Stations, lake areas, tea villages and Shaoxing’s old centre need different connections.
Confirm this before departure: Tea picking is seasonal; confirm the activity and the nature of the experience before booking.

Itinerary and preparation

The itinerary can adapt to your dates, companions and interests. Bookings, transport and services are confirmed for the actual plan.