Three-Day, Two-Night West Lake Tour (Cost: 3000 RMB)

Day 1: Arrival in Hangzhou & City Cultural Experience Morning: Arrive in Hangzhou Transportation: Choose high-speed train or flight to Hangzhou based on your departure location. It is recommended to book tickets in advance. Estimated transportation cost is around 200-400 RMB (depending on departure point). Accommodation: Choose a cost-effective budget hotel or guesthouse in the city center, budget about 150-200 RMB per night. Noon: Lunch by West Lake Recommendation: Small restaurants near Broken Bridge to taste local Hangzhou dishes (such as West Lake Vinegar Fish, Longjing Shrimp), about 50-80 RMB per person. Afternoon: West Lake Tour Take a West Lake boat cruise (about 50 RMB per person) or rent a bicycle to circle the lake (about 30 RMB per hour). Key attractions: Broken Bridge, Bai Causeway, Su Causeway, Flower Harbor Fish Viewing, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. Evening: Night Tour of Southern Song Imperial Street Experience the ancient street night market atmosphere and taste specialty snacks (such as Beggar’s Chicken, Longjing Shrimp, Sweet Lotus Root), budget about 50 RMB per person. Accommodation: Budget hotel or guesthouse, budget about 150-200 RMB per night. Day 2: In-depth West Lake Surroundings & Lingyin Temple Breakfast: Hotel or nearby breakfast shop, about 20-30 RMB Morning: Lingyin Temple & Feilai Peak Tickets: Lingyin Temple about 45 RMB, Feilai Peak about 40 RMB Tour time: 2-3 hours Noon: Vegetarian meal or nearby restaurant Special vegetarian restaurant, about 50 RMB per person. Afternoon: Xixi National Wetland Park Ticket: about 80 RMB Experience: Wetland hiking, boating (additional cost about 50 RMB) Or choose to relax at a café by West Lake. Evening: Qianjiang New City Night View Watch the Qianjiang light show (free) Enjoy the riverside night market or nearby restaurants, budget 50 RMB. Accommodation: Same as Day 1. Day 3: City Culture & Return Breakfast: Hotel or nearby breakfast shop, about 20-30 RMB Morning: China National Tea Museum & Longjing Village Free admission, learn about Longjing tea culture You can buy some tea as souvenirs (budget about 50-100 RMB). Noon: Longjing Village Farmhouse Meal Special farmhouse dishes, about 50 RMB per person. Afternoon: Prepare for return Depending on your return time, stroll around the city or shop for souvenirs. Transportation: Return trip Return ticket: estimated 200-400 RMB. Budget Overview (Estimated) Item Cost (RMB) Transportation (round trip + local) 400-800 Accommodation (2 nights) 300-400 Meals 200-300 Attraction tickets and activities 200-300 Transportation and other miscellaneous 100-200 Total approximately 1300-2000 RMB Remaining budget (1000-1700 RMB) can be used for souvenirs, specialty foods, or upgrading some experiences. Notes: Book transportation and accommodation in advance to get better prices. Adjust itinerary according to actual conditions to avoid rushing. Bring comfortable shoes and prepare some sun protection. If you provide your specific departure location, I can help you plan transportation and budget in more detail!