Private tour in Hangzhou Ben W

Local Life Experience in Hangzhou (Day Tour)

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I am a government licensed English speaking tour guide in Hangzhou. I hold a Master of Engineering degree and used to be an engineer in a global company for almost 20 years. I am enthusiastic about history and foreign cultures. I also love traveling overeas and making friends from different countries. Several years ago I decided to be a tour guide. I am determined to use my passion and my wide knowledge to introduce the real, interesting China to foreign friends. As a tour guide I will not only "recite" those standard descriptions of tourist attractions. Instead, I will focus more about the history and cultural background of them. I won't tell those exaggerated legends. I will still tell you some interesting folk stories, but I will clearly tell you which ones are true history and which ones are just stories. Instead of simply introducing tourist spot, I prefer interacting with foreign friends about everything that they are curious about China. China is a so different country. I can explain to you what are the real differences and where those difference came from. I enjoy my job as a tour guide! I see each trip with clients as a way of entertaining friends, not just a job. Hangzhou, known as Paradise on Earth, with the poetic West Lake, is the most beautiful major city in China. It has a history of more than 2000 years, once being the capital of ancient China. Hangzhou is a modern metropolis with amazing city views and a good destination for shopping. Hangzhou also produces the best green tea in China, high quality silk, a lot of famous handcrafts like fans, scissors, copper ware, and of cause delicious authentic Chinese food. Hangzhou has very convenient transportation. It is only 1 hour's ride away from Shanghai by bullet train. I highly recommend you make Hangzhou a stop when you visit China. All the tours can be flexibly customized. Don't hesitate to message me, tell me your preference and needs. Look forward to seeing you in Hangzhou! Ben Best Regards!

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Overview of your Hangzhou tour

Ever wondered what everyday life is like for local people in Hangzhou? This tour offers a different way to discover Hangzhou, not through a checklist of traditional tourist attractions, but by experiencing the city from a local’s perspective. Designed for international visitors who want to see how people in modern Hangzhou actually shop, enjoy tea, relax, and spend their leisure time, the tour combines everyday experiences with the city’s modern lifestyle. One of the highlights is the enormous Sijiqing clothing market, where tens of thousands of shops offer an astonishing variety of fashionable clothes at remarkably affordable prices. it is truly a shopping paradise for women. The tour also introduces the elegant and comfortable shopping malls, where luxury brands, restaurants, entertainment, and even the latest Chinese electric vehicles come together. After experiencing the leisurely tea culture and the amazing modern city view, our tour will end with a clean, relaxing Chinese-style foot massage.

Your Hangzhou tour itinerary

I will meet you at your hotel/accommodation or any other location within 25 km of the West Lake. We will explore following attractions / experience following activities: - Explore Sijiqing Clothing Market - Enjoy Chinese Tea at a Trendy Teahouse - Enjoy the Modern Cityscape Along the Qiantang River - Experience Shopping in a Modern Chinese Mall - Relax with a Chinese Foot Massage As with every ToursByLocal tour, this tour is of course fully customizable. Please contact me using the orange 'message guide' button to discuss this. By default we will have lunch in tea house as snack is provided in the package. If you have any special request on lunch or dinner, please contact me. I will recommend some for you.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Car model: Leapmotor, D19, a luxury full-size 6 seater SUV with two independent second-row seats and two very comfortable third-row seats. Car purchase time: June, 2026. Its vehicles are sold by Stellantis in a form of joint-venture.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Services: 70 minutes foot massage
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Any place within 25km of the West Lake.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Off The Beaten Path
Shopping
Food And Drink
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1823700
Languages
English
Mandarin
Activity level
Moderate

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Who is this private tour in Hangzhou best suited for?

This private tour in Hangzhou is perfect for international visitors interested in experiencing the local lifestyle. It's ideal for those who want to explore modern shopping, enjoy tea culture, and relax with a foot massage. Travellers looking to connect with a local for deeper insights will find this tour particularly rewarding.

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