Hangzhou Day Tour

Private Day Tour to Lingyin Temple & Longjing Village

Beijing, China
Sightseeing Tours

About this activity

This sightseeing tours is one of the standout things to do in Beijing, China. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €369 per person. Discover the grand halls of Lingyin Temple on a private tour that lets you learn about its ancient history from a knowledgeable guide.

Discover the grand halls of Lingyin Temple on a private tour that lets you learn about its ancient history from a knowledgeable guide. With a lunch of traditional delicacies and a visit to the tea plantations of Longjing Village, your personal guide introduces you to the world of the rural Chinese countryside.

Once you're picked up from your Hangzhou hotel, a drive carries you out of the city for the visit to Lingyin Temple. Learn about the temple's history dating back to 326 AD, including the many times it has been rebuilt through the ages. View the impressive Flying Peak Sculptures, carved out of the rock along the southern Yangtze River, and visit the venerable Hall of the Medicine Buddha and Hall of the 500 Arhats.

Next, visit a local restaurant for lunch before you head to Longjing Village, set amid the region's famous green tea plantations. Hear the legend of the magic water well that provided irrigation for the tea before you return to your hotel in Hangzhou at the tour's end.

Good to know

  • Duration: approximately 9 hours.
  • Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • Offered in 2 languages.
  • Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

First-time visitorsCouplesSmall groups

Best time to visit

Beijing is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular sightseeing tours slots in Beijing sell out.

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€369
per person