Depart Shanghai early for a full day of hiking, tea culture and lakeside sightseeing, before returning to the city in the evening. 08:00 | Departure from Shanghai Details: Meet your English-speaking guide and group at Exit 1, Xinzhaung Station (Metro Line 1). Board the air-conditioned coach bound for Hangzhou. On the ride, your guide shares local legends, tea history and route briefing to set the mood for the day’s adventure. 11:00 – 14:30 | Nine Creeks & Longjing Tea Plantation Hiking (Core Activity) Details: Start the 10km moderate hike at Nine Creeks (Jiu Xi), a secluded mountain valley famed for its perpetual mist. Follow stone paths alongside crystal-clear mountain streams, cross small stone arch bridges and walk through dense bamboo groves that filter soft sunlight. The trail continues uphill into the Longjing tea-growing region. Feast your eyes on neatly layered green tea terraces covering the rolling mountain slopes, the original growing zone of world-famous Longjing green tea. Pause multiple times for landscape photography amid the tea hills. 1. Guided tea tasting session with fresh brewed Longjing tea 2. Short hands-on experience of traditional tea leaf picking Nine Creeks bamboo & brook scenery 14:30 – 16:20 | West Lake Sightseeing Details: Transfer to West Lake, Hangzhou’s crown jewel and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander the lakeside causeways shaded by weeping willows. Capture stunning reflections of distant hills, curved stone bridges and ancient pavilions on glassy lake water. Stop at multiple classic photo spots to record the timeless Jiangnan lake scenery. West Lake lakeside scenery Evening | Return to Shanghai Details: Conclude all sightseeing activities. Board the coach and head back to downtown Shanghai. Arrive at the original meeting station to end the day trip. What’s Included ✅ Round-trip air-conditioned coach transport from Shanghai ✅ Professional English-speaking tour guide full-day service ✅ Entrance fees to Nine Creeks scenic area ✅ Farm-style lunch in Longjing tea village ✅ Complimentary bottled water for the whole day ✅ Full-day itinerary arrangement and on-site support What’s Not Included ❌ Personal breakfast and dinner ❌ Optional West Lake boat cruise and tea experience upgrades ❌ Personal shopping, souvenirs and private consumption ❌ Travel insurance ❌ Tips for guide and driver