THE BEST Hidden Gem Activities in Hangzhou
Best Hangzhou Hidden Gem Attractions
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- Coral70 contributionsVery peaceful and right by Leifang pagoda so probably worth a visit if you're there. It's got a good view of the pagoda. However most of the buildings actually seem to have been rebuilt fairly recently.Written September 23, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MTay16singapore43 contributionsJack (contact -+86 139 0650 8922)provides excellent private car service for our memorable short hangzhou holiday. He booked best vip seats at west lake impression show - look out for A row 5 seats. Our driver Mr Hu (15305811566) makes our journey a very happy one . A stroll along the lake connector is beautiful. A day tour of huaguan park, bamboo forest, Longjing tea plantation and hefang road of Song Dynasty - is refreshing and fun. We like the wholesale market at huanbei and the silk market is interesting too. Xixi wetlands is peaceful and relaxing if you love nature walksWritten November 21, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- laidoreenKuala Lumpur, Malaysia3 contributionsI found John's contact at Tripadvisor. He is great to have on board when you need someone to go through your itinerary and he even reminds you what you need to plan next. We did not join any tour group, as we are in the "senior citizens" category, we wanted a "flexible holiday" but still go to the places where we want to go.
John fitted in wonderfully in our plans. We will definitely engage his services again when we next travel to China and will recommend our friends to his services. He is that good!Written December 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JaneBoeySingapore, Singapore37 contributionsWe had a regional corporate management group retreat in Hangzhou in end October 2019.
Taylor Jin was our guide and he was heaven sent!
Before the trip, Taylor made personal visits to a few dining spots to check and curate a customised itinerary for the very short stay and ensured that the key attractions are covered and that they would be most suitable for the group.
Taylor was also very sensitive and careful to each guest's dietary preferences and took the initiative to prompt the restaurants and chefs about them.
Taylor spoke perfect English, and that is a rare find in China.
Communication by voice and text were all seamless with Taylor. And especially as Taylor displays great EQ, and he handled his clients and guests very well, knowing when to elaborate more on touristy stories (and he has abundance of knowledge to share, while adding lots of humour and fun twists!), and when to keep quiet so that tired guests can rest on the bus journey after a long day.
He knows the best time to catch "Westlake Impressions", when to be on a chartered floating restaurant on the lake, when the nightdpots close, when the traffic through the city is toughest, when it's too cold for stepping out, etc. He's a master of his trade, while at the same time very flexible to adjust plans quickly when conditions change.
Taylor is very helpful, kind, sincere, and a wonderful guide. We've become good friends and we look forward to more visits to Hangzhou soon, with Taylor leading the tours, of course.
Highly recommended!!!Written January 31, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.