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Riding a bike in Hangzhou is one of the most beautiful, environmentally friendly, and traffic-free ways to get around Hangzhou. This Hangzhou bike day tour provides you the best chance to visit Hangzhou with your private bike tour guide to Explore the historic West Lake area on wheels. And Hangzhou has a well developed bicycle renting system. There are altogether over 1,000 public bicycle spots in the city. Visitors can rent a bicycle and tour around the city freely. Please check the details for more cycling routes.
Duration: 5 - 6 hours
Attractions(Cities):
Broken Bridge,Bai Causeway- Solitary Hill,Su Causeway
Pick-up point:
Your Hotel Hangzhou or Hangzhou Train Station
Finishing point:
Your Hotel Hangzhou or Hangzhou Train Station
Tour Customizable:
Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry)
Payment Types:
Cash,Wire,Paypal,WesternUnion, Wechat, Alipay
Available: Daily (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
While traffic in Hangzhou may seem chaotic to some foreigners, the city is comparably bike-friendly. All but small side roads have dedicated bike lanes, often divided from motor traffic by barricades or medians.
Traveling by bike combines sightseeing with sports and health. You can have more freedom to travel and ride in an environmentally friendly way. You'll experience more of the people of China and experience more of nature. Hangzhou is a city that is known for its relatively clean environment, relatively high standard of living, and the natural scenic places nearby.
For longer stays in Hangzhou, making use of the city’s extensive public bike system can be a cheap and convenient way to experience the city.
In the morning you will be picked up at your hotel and take a taxi to Public Bicycle Service near by the No.1 Park to rent a bike.
Our Pick up sign" Hangzhou Private Tour"
The Route:
Start Point: Broken Bridge or your hotel in Hangzhou Down Town
Broken Bridge-Bai Causeway- Solitary Hill -Su Causeway
Finishing Point: Su causeway or your hotel in Hangzhou Down
Distance: 5.4 KM
The Route Introduction:
Starting with Hangzhou's iconic, lake-traversing bridege- Broken Bridge! Heading to west, past by the famous causeway-Bai Causeway. On the Bai causeway, you can visit the Zhejiang Provincial Mesum to know the entire history, culture of Hangzhou. Later, the Pinhu Autumn Moon which is the best place to look at the moon for the Mid-autumn Festival. A visit to The Temple of General Yue Fei (???) is also a good choice to know this great general in Hangzhou in the song Dynasty.
Next, ride toward the much longer and more serene Su Causeway, whose entire tree-lined length runs across West Lake.
This route travels across the famed Broken Bridge, onto Gushan Island, where you can visit numerous museums, nature trails and the renowned Louwailou restaurant, which specializes in Hangzhou cuisine.
This area offers a multitude of rewarding photo ops while traversing stone arch bridges.
Points of interest:
- Broken Bridge: – one of the Top 10 scenic spots, where the romantic legend of “Xuxian and Lady Snake” originated. Our experienced guides will tell you much more behind the ancient bridge, such as the origin of its unusual name.
- Bai Causeway, Solitary Hill – the story “Plum Wife and Crane Son” takes place on the hill. Lin Bu, also called Lin Hejing, was a real hermit and a talented poet in the Northern Song Dynasty.
On the top of the solitary hill is XiLing Seal Engravers Society, an academic community devoted to the study of inscription and seal-cutting. Founded in 1908 under the leadership of Wu Changshuo, the society was soon popular and developed into a famous center of seal-cutting, painting, and calligraphy.
The Su Causeway-was built in the fifth year of Yuanyou Period in the Northern Song Dynasty (1090) and has evolved since then. At that time, Su Shi (Dongpo), a poet known as the prefect in Hangzhou Prefecture, had the West Lake dredged, and built the Su Causeway by dredged silt. To commemorate Su Dongpo's achievements in controlling the West Lake, it is named as "Su Causeway". Since the Southern Song Dynasty, Spring Dawn on the Su Causeway has ranked the top among the "Ten Views of the West Lake". Built above horizontal waves, the long Causeway links the South Mountain and the North Mountain, adding a charming landscape for the West Lake.
Returen the biks to the bike station and you will transfer back to your hotel or the Hangzhou train station by taxi and your tour ends.
Price Per Person in US Dollars
Is this a private tour or a shared group?
It is private. Only your party joins, with your own car, driver, and guide, so you set the pace and can stop when you like.
Where do you pick us up?
We meet you at your hotel and the train station in Hangzhou. Just tell us your preference in the inquiry and we arrange it.
How long does the tour last?
About 5 to 6 hours, door to door.
What is included in the price?
The private car and driver, fuel and parking, and an English-speaking guide for the sightseeing listed above. Entry tickets and any extras are confirmed in your quote, so you always know what you are paying for.
Can we change the sights or pace on the day?
Yes. It is a private tour, so you can spend longer at one stop, skip another, or swap an attraction. Tell us in advance or ask your guide on the day.
Do I need to book a set date?
You choose the date. The guide and driver are arranged for your group, and mornings or later starts can be set to fit your schedule and energy.
Personalized Travel Consultant
Experience the best of China with our expert travel consultants by your side. With years of local tourism experience, they are not only professional and knowledgeable but also deeply committed to making your trip unforgettable. Your dedicated consultant will craft a bespoke tour plan tailored to your unique interests, schedule, and budget, offering you the utmost flexibility. From the moment you start planning until the end of your journey, they will be in touch, ensuring every detail is perfect and that your trip runs smoothly.
Exceptional Local Guides
Discover it through the eyes of our exceptional local guides. All certified and experienced, they are passionate about sharing their deep knowledge of attractions, history, and culture. Whether you're interested in hidden gems or popular sites, they know the best places to visit. They can recommend top local restaurants, unique shopping spots, and must-see shows. Beyond just guiding, they provide enriching insights into the history, customs, and authentic daily life, making your experience truly immersive.
Premium Private Transportation
Travel in comfort and style with our premium private transportation. We offer a fleet of air-conditioned, non-smoking, clean, and meticulously maintained vehicles, all less than four years old. Our professional drivers, all locals with over a decade of driving experience, are friendly, courteous, and dedicated to your safety and comfort. Depending on your group's size, we provide a range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, business vans (MPVs), and spacious buses, all with ample luggage space.
Authentic Dining Experiences
We prioritize genuine local culinary experiences over pre-arranged tourist restaurants. Our local guides will recommend the best local restaurants where you can savor authentic flavors. This approach ensures you enjoy the freshest, most authentic meals, tailored to your preferences, and experience the true essence of the local cuisine. Whether your dietary needs are vegetarian, Muslim, Chinese, Western, Jewish, or Indian, we have excellent options to make every meal a delightful part of your journey.
Duration：6-8 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：West Lake Boat Cruise, Viewing Fish at the Flower Pond, Guo Garden, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Bamboo-lined Path at Yunqi, Hefang Street
Tour Style：See the softer side of Hangzhou on a full day built around its gardens, lake and tea villages. Your own guide and driver take you and your party by private air-conditioned car, starting with a quiet boat ride across West Lake, then a wander through the ponds of Flower Pond Park and the tucked-away pavilions of Guo’s Garden. Lunch is at a farmhouse table in the Longjing tea village of Meijiawu, with time among the terraces and the shaded Bamboo-lined Path at Yunqi, and the day closes at the old shopfronts of Hefang Street. Pickup is at your Hangzhou hotel, the pace is yours, and there is no forced shopping — just a private guide who knows where the crowds are, and where they are not.
Duration：6-8 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：West Lake Boat Cruise, Viewing Fish at the Flower Pond, China National Tea Museum, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Longjing Imperial Tea Garden
Tour Style：Hangzhou is China’s tea capital, and this private day tour is built around the Longjing (Dragon Well) that made it famous. You start with a quiet boat across West Lake and the koi ponds at Flower Pond, then get into tea in earnest: the China National Tea Museum near Longjing village, a farmhouse lunch in the tea hills, and time walking the working terraces at Meijiawu. The day closes at the Imperial Tea Garden and its legendary eighteen bushes. Your own guide and driver take you around in a private air-conditioned car from your Hangzhou hotel, the pace is yours, and there is no forced shopping — just honest help tasting, judging grade and season, and buying only what you actually like.
Duration：5 Days, 4 Nights
Attractions(Cities)：Hangzhou, Suzhou
Tour Style：Five unhurried days across what the Chinese call heaven on earth - Hangzhou, the canal town of Wuzhen and the garden city of Suzhou - in one private trip. You move between the three by car and high-speed rail, with tickets and transfers arranged for you, so the logistics stay invisible and each place gets the time it deserves: lakes and tea villages in Hangzhou, water-town museums and crafts in Wuzhen, classical gardens and old streets in Suzhou. Every day is led by a local guide and a private driver who flex the pace to how your group feels.
Duration：6-8 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：West Lake Boat Cruise, Viewing Fish at the Flower Pond, Lingyin Temple, Anmanfayun Village, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Southern Song Imperial Street
Tour Style：A private, full-day look at Hangzhou's must-see sights, with no bus crowds and no fixed schedule. Your English-speaking local guide meets you at your hotel, and you travel in a private air-conditioned car with your own driver, so your bags stay in the car and you can stop whenever you like. Over 6-8 hours you cruise West Lake by boat, watch the carp at Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor Park, wander the incense halls of Lingyin Temple, drink fresh Longjing tea with farmers at Meijiawu Tea Village, and finish on the old Southern Song Imperial Street. Your guide prebooks entry tickets and manages the timing so you walk past the lines, and your driver handles every transfer between stops, so you just enjoy the day.
Duration：10+ Hours
Attractions(Cities)：West Lake Boat Cruise, Guo Garden, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Bamboo-lined Path at Yunqi, Hefang Street, Impression West Lake Show
Tour Style：A private day in Hangzhou that ends with its most famous spectacle. Your guide meets you at your hotel in central Hangzhou and takes your party around in your own car — a boat across West Lake, the tucked-away Guo’s Garden, a Longjing tasting at Meijiawu, a lunch of Hangzhou’s signature fish soup and cat-ear noodles, the bamboo path at Yunqi and the old lanes of Hefang Street — and after dark the Impression West Lake show, Enduring Memories of Hangzhou, staged on the lake itself. Coming from Shanghai? The high-speed train is about an hour and we can add first-class seats. As an official ticket agent we secure your show seats, and there is no forced shopping.
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Is it too hot to cycle tis time of the year. Don’t need hotel accommodation. Just want guided cycling tour around west lake
Replied:29 June 2025
Dear Ms. Sim Yeoh,
Thank you for your interest in a guided cycling tour around West Lake. We'd be delighted to arrange this experience for you.
Regarding the weather, late June in Hangzhou is generally warm and humid, with daytime temperatures ranging from 28°C to 34°C (82°F to 93°F). While it can feel quite hot during midday, a morning or late afternoon ride is much more pleasant and offers beautiful light for viewing the lake and its surrounding gardens. We’ll gladly plan the timing based on your comfort and preferences.
For the tour, we typically use the Hangzhou city bike system or comfortable rental bikes, which are ideal for relaxed riding along the flat, scenic pathways that circle the lake. The route is designed to be leisurely, with frequent shaded areas and scenic stops for photos and rest.
Your English-speaking cycling guide will accompany you throughout, ensuring not only a smooth route and safe riding conditions, but also sharing cultural insights and stories about the landmarks along the way—from Su Causeway to Broken Bridge, and peaceful temples nestled in the hills.
Safety is always our top priority. Please feel free to let us know your preferred time of day for the ride, and we’ll customize the route and pacing accordingly.
Looking forward to welcoming you for a beautiful ride around West Lake!
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