Pick up from your hotel around 9:00am and we will go to…

l   Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal

l   Qiaoxi Historical Block

The Hanghou section of the Grand Canal offers the waterway’s most abundant and culturally significant historical sites. The 38^th session of the World Heritage Committee ,held in Doha, Qatar announced on June 22,2014 to include the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in its World Cultural Heritage ‘hall of fame ’.

Qiaoxi Historical Block features the most complete and best-preserved riverside architecture from the end of the Qing Dynasty to the beginning of Republic of China(early 1900s).Its peaceful atmosphere, numerous art-related stores make Qiaoxi a great place to spend half day immersed in traditional culture without the hassle of large crowds.

Afternoon Part of the Tour:

After taking our lunch,we are going to…

l   Grand Canal Museum

l   Lao Kai Xin Teahouse

Grand Canal Museum locates in the eastern side of the Gongcheng bridge. It displays the development of the canal-side history, as well as the people who live around. Besides, after visiting the museum, you will have a better understanding of why the Grand Canal has such a great importance in the development of Hangzhou.

Lao Kai Xin Teahouse was built nearly a century ago, this teahouse maintains its classic Chinese flavor by blending both traditional Chinese tea culture and local Hangzhou opera performances into a rich cultural experience.