Tea & Water Towns 6-Day Escape
Hangzhou · Wuzhen
Slow days between tea hills and lantern-lit canal towns near the Yangtze delta.
- Best for
- Slow travelers
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Season
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- Group
- Couple
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Hangzhou
Settle into HangzhouWest Lake and Longjing tea plantations.
- MorningArrive and orient in Hangzhou
Keep the first block light, confirm tickets and settle bags before the main visit.
Hangzhou arrival area - AfternoonWest Lake and Longjing tea hills
Keep the route scenic and unhurried.
West Lake - EveningHangzhou neighborhood dinner
Finish with a low-pressure dinner area rather than another major attraction.
Hangzhou old town or food street
Day 2Hangzhou
West Lake and Longjing tea hillsWest Lake and Longjing tea plantations.
- MorningWest Lake and Longjing tea hills
Keep the route scenic and unhurried.
West Lake - AfternoonWest Lake and Longjing tea hills
Keep the route scenic and unhurried.
West Lake - EveningHangzhou neighborhood dinner
Finish with a low-pressure dinner area rather than another major attraction.
Hangzhou old town or food street
Day 3Hangzhou
West Lake and Longjing tea hillsWest Lake and Longjing tea plantations.
- MorningWest Lake and Longjing tea hills
Keep the route scenic and unhurried.
West Lake - AfternoonWest Lake and Longjing tea hills
Keep the route scenic and unhurried.
West Lake - EveningPack and prepare the next transfer
Keep the evening close to the hotel so the next travel day starts cleanly.
Hangzhou station or hotel area
Day 4Wuzhen
Settle into WuzhenEvening canals and preserved water-town lanes.
- MorningArrive and orient in Wuzhen
Keep the first block light, confirm tickets and settle bags before the main visit.
Wuzhen arrival area - AfternoonWater town lanes and evening canals
Arrive with enough time for the lantern-lit section.
Wuzhen West Scenic Zone - EveningWuzhen neighborhood dinner
Finish with a low-pressure dinner area rather than another major attraction.
Wuzhen old town or food street
Day 5Wuzhen
Water town lanes and evening canalsEvening canals and preserved water-town lanes.
- MorningWater town lanes and evening canals
Arrive with enough time for the lantern-lit section.
Wuzhen West Scenic Zone - AfternoonWater town lanes and evening canals
Arrive with enough time for the lantern-lit section.
Wuzhen West Scenic Zone - EveningWuzhen neighborhood dinner
Finish with a low-pressure dinner area rather than another major attraction.
Wuzhen old town or food street
Day 6Wuzhen
Water town lanes and evening canalsEvening canals and preserved water-town lanes.
- MorningWater town lanes and evening canals
Arrive with enough time for the lantern-lit section.
Wuzhen West Scenic Zone - AfternoonWater town lanes and evening canals
Arrive with enough time for the lantern-lit section.
Wuzhen West Scenic Zone - EveningWuzhen neighborhood dinner
Finish with a low-pressure dinner area rather than another major attraction.
Wuzhen old town or food street
Editor's note
Editor approvedA short, restful escape. Best for travelers who want two bases and no rushing.