4-Day Private Trip to South of Hangzhou with Accommodations

Itinerary

Day 1: Meetup in Hangzhou and drive to Taizhou (3 hours' driving distance)

Stop At: Shenxianju Scenic Resort of Xianju, Within Xianju Scenic Aera, Xianju County 317100 China
9:00 – 12:00 Meet at your hotel in downtown Hangzhou and get on the private vehicle to Xianju

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch at Xianju local restaurant

13:00 – 17:00 Explore the Shenxianju Scenic Resort (New Immortal's Retreat, kind of like Olympus in ancient Greek culture).

This national 4A-rated spot will entice you with its misty, sharp mountain peaks as you make your way on chairlifts, rope bridges, suspended paths, and the jungle roads that span through the area. Prepare to be intrigued and amazed by the landscape and its geographical variety, which has led some to call it a natural museum.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a local 4 star hotel

Day 2: Visit Xianju County and drive to Tiantai County in the afternoon

Stop At: Xianju Scenic Aera, Xianju County , Taizhou, Xianju County 317100 China
9:00 – 12:00 Put on a life vest as you go rafting on the Yongan River

This 7.68 km path runs through deep valleys as your driver guides your bamboo raft through the crystal-clear waters. It is here that you will be able to truly enjoy time away from noisy city life as you relax with blue water, clear skies, rugged mountains, and new friends at your side.

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch at a local restaurant at Xianju

13:00 – 16:00 Experience Potan Ancient Village

Potan Ancient Village is a great example of an ancient Southern Chinese farming village and has been the main site of research for numerous studies on ancient agriculture. The area features a 3km long ancient cobblestone street in the shape of a dragon (hence the name). The street is surrounded by ancient homes built during the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming Dynasties, as well as during the Republic of China.

16:00: Get on the car to Tiantai

Located in the central area of Zhejiang and the northern area of Taizhou, Tiantai County is famous for its large natural landscape. It got its name from both its beautiful scenery and its role as one of the first large Buddhist sites in China. Here, you will be visiting Guoqing Temple and Tongbai Palace, two significant Buddhist landmarks
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a local 4 star hotal at Tiantai

Day 3: Visit Tiantai County

Stop At: Tiantai Mountain, Chicheng Rd, Tiantai County 317200 China
9:00 – 12:00 Explore a nationally protected cultural relic from the Sui Dynasty: Guoqing Temple

Guoqing Temple was constructed in 598 during the Sui Dynasty under the name Tiantai Temple. With an area of 73,000m2, the temple’s significance in history is obvious. It was the origin of the Tiantai branch of Buddhism, and the site where the highest monks would come to meditate and learn. The temple influenced many parts of East Asia, including Japan, which sent its monks to Tiantai to study as well.

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch at a local restaurant at Tiantai

13:00 – 17:00 Visit Qiongtai Valley of the Immortals

Themed by its vast granite landscape, Qiongtai features sharp peaks on each side. The intriguing scenery has earned it various nicknames such as “poetic rocks,” “twin girl peaks,” “dinner of the immortals,” etc. Creeks such as Ling Creek span the length of the area and flow over a waterfall and into a clear pool called the “dragon pool”.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a local 4 star hotel at Tiantai

Day 4: Return to Hangzhou from Tiantai

Stop At: West Lake (Xi Hu), West Lake Scenic, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310000 China
After breakfast, head back to Hangzhou
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.