The skip the line bit of this tour is well worth it. I visited in February which is a quiet time of the year but the area was still heaving. The planning of the pickup/drop offs was extraordinary, no waiting, as soon as we left the train stations there was a car waiting saving us a lot of time. The first class seating on the high speed train was fantasic with spacious!!!On this short day, We were able to see all the hangzhou highlights the Lingyin temple, tea plantations, west lake and hefang street...at a very leisure way.

We had a delicious lunch at the Longjing tea village where the food taste home-cooked & was prepared using fresh produce from nearby farms.

Our tour guide David's personality and knowledge made it even more memorable. David also is extremely well travelled, having visited the United States several times as well as other parts of the globe. He was a delight to be with. Do highly recommend this hangzhou tour if you have extra days in Shanghai.

Reviewed to: Hangzhou Highlights Day Trip from Shanghai: West Lake Sunset Views & Optional First-Class Bullet Train