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Grand Canal & Liangzhu Civilisation

HZ03 · Hangzhou gateway

Grand Canal & Liangzhu Civilisation

Hangzhou

RouteHangzhou
PacePrivate · Flexible · Personally designed
Best seasonMarch–May · September–November
4 days

Privately quoted · no fixed packages

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Journey highlights

Grand Canal & Liangzhu Civilisation

  • Grand Canal
  • Liangzhu Museum
  • Archaeological park
  • Traditional crafts

A day-by-day starting point

4 days · Hangzhou

Day 1

Hangzhou · Arrival & orientation

Private airport or rail pickup, hotel check-in and a relaxed first introduction to Grand Canal evening tour and Gongchen Bridge. Your travel designer confirms the pace, dining preferences and booking details with you in person.

  1. Afternoon
    Grand Canal evening tour

    Begin with Grand Canal evening tour. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  2. Evening
    Gongchen Bridge

    Continue at Gongchen Bridge. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and flexible local transfers
  • Hotel breakfast; a selected local lunch; dinner recommendations or reservations tailored to tastes, dietary restrictions and budget
  • Suggested stay: a handpicked 4- or 5-star hotel or character property in a convenient part of Hangzhou
  • Usually 4–7 km across the day; steps, distance and breaks can be adapted for children, older travellers and accessibility needs
  • Real-name reservations for museums, performances, boats and popular attractions are arranged after the travel date is confirmed
Day 2

Hangzhou · Heritage in depth

Explore Liangzhu Museum and Liangzhu Archaeological Ruins Park with a private local guide, pre-arranged entry where required and time for an unhurried lunch, photography and rest.

  1. Morning
    Liangzhu Museum

    Begin with Liangzhu Museum. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  2. Afternoon
    Liangzhu Archaeological Ruins Park

    Continue at Liangzhu Archaeological Ruins Park. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and flexible local transfers
  • Hotel breakfast; a selected local lunch; dinner recommendations or reservations tailored to tastes, dietary restrictions and budget
  • Suggested stay: a handpicked 4- or 5-star hotel or character property in a convenient part of Hangzhou
  • Usually 4–7 km across the day; steps, distance and breaks can be adapted for children, older travellers and accessibility needs
  • Real-name reservations for museums, performances, boats and popular attractions are arranged after the travel date is confirmed
Day 3

Hangzhou · Living craft

Explore Grand Canal Museum, Qiaoxi Historic District, and traditional craft studio with a private local guide, pre-arranged entry where required and time for an unhurried lunch, photography and rest.

  1. Morning
    Grand Canal Museum

    Begin with Grand Canal Museum. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  2. Afternoon
    Qiaoxi Historic District

    Continue at Qiaoxi Historic District. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  3. Evening
    traditional craft studio

    Spend the afternoon around traditional craft studio. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and flexible local transfers
  • Hotel breakfast; a selected local lunch; dinner recommendations or reservations tailored to tastes, dietary restrictions and budget
  • Suggested stay: a handpicked 4- or 5-star hotel or character property in a convenient part of Hangzhou
  • Usually 4–7 km across the day; steps, distance and breaks can be adapted for children, older travellers and accessibility needs
  • Real-name reservations for museums, performances, boats and popular attractions are arranged after the travel date is confirmed
Day 4

Hangzhou · A considered final day

Enjoy West Lake morning and onward transfer at an unhurried pace before a private transfer to the airport, high-speed railway station or your next hotel.

  1. Morning
    West Lake morning

    Begin with West Lake morning. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  2. Afternoon
    onward transfer

    Continue at onward transfer. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and flexible local transfers
  • Hotel breakfast; a selected local lunch; dinner recommendations or reservations tailored to tastes, dietary restrictions and budget
  • Suggested stay: a handpicked 4- or 5-star hotel or character property in a convenient part of Hangzhou
  • Usually 4–7 km across the day; steps, distance and breaks can be adapted for children, older travellers and accessibility needs
  • Real-name reservations for museums, performances, boats and popular attractions are arranged after the travel date is confirmed

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