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Email:info@tripstoshanghai.com
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One of the best photography destinations in China, Lishui locates in Southwest Zhejiang Province, and 300km away from Hangzhou. It features hauntingly beautiful landscape and colorful and varied folk customs. Book this day trip from Hangzhou and grab your iPhones, smart phones, cameras and filters, get ready to the capture magic moments and stunning images alongside the river, in the terraced fields, on the mountain, and by immersing into the exotic, ancient towns.
Duration: 11 - 12 Hours
Attractions(Cities):
Yunhe Rice Terrace,Kenggen Village
Pick-up point:
Your Hotel & train station in Hangzhou
Finishing point:
Your Hotel & train station in Hangzhou
Tour Customizable:
Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry)
Payment Types:
Cash,Wire,Paypal,WesternUnion
Available: Daily (The best time are Spring, Summer and Autumn)
Our local hangzhou tour guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Hangzhou or the Hangzhou train station with a welcome sign" Hangzhou Private Tour" and drive to the Yunhe Rice Terrace (Around 3 Hours)
Location: Chongtou District of Yunhe County, Lishui Prefecture, Zhejiang Province, East China, only 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Lishui City. The Yunhe Rice Terraces are recognized as the most beautiful rice terraces in China. The entire area of the Yunhe Terraces is 51 square kilometers (20 square miles), covering mountains, hills, and valleys.
"Yunhe"Literally meaning "peaceful clouds," Yunhe and its surrounding rice terraces have been home to farmers for at least 1,000 years.The Yunhe Rice Terraces are recognized as the most beautiful rice terraces in China. Located in Chongtou Town, Yunhe County, Zhejiang Province, Yunhe Rice Terrace filed was originally developed in early Tang Dynasty. Till now, it has about 1,000 years history. The altitude range of the terrace is from 200m to 1,400m, and the vertical height is around 1,200 meters. It spans over high mountain area, hilly area, and valley area, totally about 700 layers. The entire area of the Yunhe Terraces is 51 square kilometers (20 square miles).
Scenery: The altitude of the terraces ranges from 200 to 1,400 meters (650 to 4,600 feet), individual terraces can be constructed of as many as 700 layers,which gives Yunhe Rice Terraces amazing scenery.With seas of clouds in the early morning, especially during spring and summer. Rainy days are the best time to visit, when steam from evaporating river water floats through the terraces, creating a kind of agricultural dreams-cape.It's a good place for you to hike and experience minority culture(She ethnic group, a minority with a very small population in China).Being further north, you are more likely to see terrace scenery with snow or rime in the winter. In the Yunhe Rice Terraces, the best times for photography are early morning and at dusk.If you don't want to go southwest China. But the scenery is not as spectacular as Longji and Yuanyang terrace fields.
After lunch at a local farmer's house, visit the Kenggen Village - a comparative remote village from Yunhe. With an altitude about 1000m, there were 176 families dwelling here. Walked along the terraced filed road, we could pass the elaborate lounge bridge. After that, a archway came into our eyes. This was the gate of Kenggen Village. Kenggen Village had more than 800 year history.When walking on the stone road, I could see the historic memory from the gray walls, ancient cottages, stone covered route, and zig-zag lanes. The old houses in this village could be valuable relics nowadays.
One of the best photography destinations in China, Lishui locates in Southwest Zhejiang Province, and 300km away from Hangzhou. It features hauntingly beautiful landscape and colorful and varied folk customs. Grab your iPhones, smart phones and cameras and filters, get ready to the capture magic moments and stunning images alongside the river, in the terraced fields, on the mountain, and by immersing into the exotic, ancient towns.
Drive you back to Hangzhou or the Hangzhou Train Station and your tour ends.
Price Per Person in US Dollars
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Experience the best of China with our expert travel consultants by your side. With years of local tourism experience, they are not only professional and knowledgeable but also deeply committed to making your trip unforgettable. Your dedicated consultant will craft a bespoke tour plan tailored to your unique interests, schedule, and budget, offering you the utmost flexibility. From the moment you start planning until the end of your journey, they will be in touch, ensuring every detail is perfect and that your trip runs smoothly.
Exceptional Local Guides
Discover it through the eyes of our exceptional local guides. All certified and experienced, they are passionate about sharing their deep knowledge of attractions, history, and culture. Whether you're interested in hidden gems or popular sites, they know the best places to visit. They can recommend top local restaurants, unique shopping spots, and must-see shows. Beyond just guiding, they provide enriching insights into the history, customs, and authentic daily life, making your experience truly immersive.
Premium Private Transportation
Travel in comfort and style with our premium private transportation. We offer a fleet of air-conditioned, non-smoking, clean, and meticulously maintained vehicles, all less than four years old. Our professional drivers, all locals with over a decade of driving experience, are friendly, courteous, and dedicated to your safety and comfort. Depending on your group's size, we provide a range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, business vans (MPVs), and spacious buses, all with ample luggage space.
Authentic Dining Experiences
We prioritize genuine local culinary experiences over pre-arranged tourist restaurants. Our local guides will recommend the best local restaurants where you can savor authentic flavors. This approach ensures you enjoy the freshest, most authentic meals, tailored to your preferences, and experience the true essence of the local cuisine. Whether your dietary needs are vegetarian, Muslim, Chinese, Western, Jewish, or Indian, we have excellent options to make every meal a delightful part of your journey.
Duration：6-8 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：West Lake Boat Cruise, Viewing Fish at the Flower Pond, Guo Garden, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Bamboo-lined Path at Yunqi, Hefang Street
Tour Style：See the softer side of Hangzhou on a full day built around its gardens, lake and tea villages. Your own guide and driver take you and your party by private air-conditioned car, starting with a quiet boat ride across West Lake, then a wander through the ponds of Flower Pond Park and the tucked-away pavilions of Guo’s Garden. Lunch is at a farmhouse table in the Longjing tea village of Meijiawu, with time among the terraces and the shaded Bamboo-lined Path at Yunqi, and the day closes at the old shopfronts of Hefang Street. Pickup is at your Hangzhou hotel, the pace is yours, and there is no forced shopping — just a private guide who knows where the crowds are, and where they are not.
Duration：6-8 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：West Lake Boat Cruise, Viewing Fish at the Flower Pond, China National Tea Museum, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Longjing Imperial Tea Garden
Tour Style：Hangzhou is China’s tea capital, and this private day tour is built around the Longjing (Dragon Well) that made it famous. You start with a quiet boat across West Lake and the koi ponds at Flower Pond, then get into tea in earnest: the China National Tea Museum near Longjing village, a farmhouse lunch in the tea hills, and time walking the working terraces at Meijiawu. The day closes at the Imperial Tea Garden and its legendary eighteen bushes. Your own guide and driver take you around in a private air-conditioned car from your Hangzhou hotel, the pace is yours, and there is no forced shopping — just honest help tasting, judging grade and season, and buying only what you actually like.
Duration：5 Days, 4 Nights
Attractions(Cities)：Hangzhou, Suzhou
Tour Style：Five unhurried days across what the Chinese call heaven on earth - Hangzhou, the canal town of Wuzhen and the garden city of Suzhou - in one private trip. You move between the three by car and high-speed rail, with tickets and transfers arranged for you, so the logistics stay invisible and each place gets the time it deserves: lakes and tea villages in Hangzhou, water-town museums and crafts in Wuzhen, classical gardens and old streets in Suzhou. Every day is led by a local guide and a private driver who flex the pace to how your group feels.
Duration：6-8 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：West Lake Boat Cruise, Viewing Fish at the Flower Pond, Lingyin Temple, Anmanfayun Village, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Southern Song Imperial Street
Tour Style：A private, full-day look at Hangzhou's must-see sights, with no bus crowds and no fixed schedule. Your English-speaking local guide meets you at your hotel, and you travel in a private air-conditioned car with your own driver, so your bags stay in the car and you can stop whenever you like. Over 6-8 hours you cruise West Lake by boat, watch the carp at Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor Park, wander the incense halls of Lingyin Temple, drink fresh Longjing tea with farmers at Meijiawu Tea Village, and finish on the old Southern Song Imperial Street. Your guide prebooks entry tickets and manages the timing so you walk past the lines, and your driver handles every transfer between stops, so you just enjoy the day.
Duration：10+ Hours
Attractions(Cities)：West Lake Boat Cruise, Guo Garden, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Bamboo-lined Path at Yunqi, Hefang Street, Impression West Lake Show
Tour Style：A private day in Hangzhou that ends with its most famous spectacle. Your guide meets you at your hotel in central Hangzhou and takes your party around in your own car — a boat across West Lake, the tucked-away Guo’s Garden, a Longjing tasting at Meijiawu, a lunch of Hangzhou’s signature fish soup and cat-ear noodles, the bamboo path at Yunqi and the old lanes of Hefang Street — and after dark the Impression West Lake show, Enduring Memories of Hangzhou, staged on the lake itself. Coming from Shanghai? The high-speed train is about an hour and we can add first-class seats. As an official ticket agent we secure your show seats, and there is no forced shopping.
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What would the pick up and drop of time be from Hangzhou Station. I'll probably be staying in Shanghai or Suzhou, so want to work out if this is feasible with the train travel to and from Hangzhou. Also is the date I have chose a good date to go?
Replied:29 June 2025
Dear Ms. Julia Pardoe,
Thank you for your interest in our One Day Yunhe Rice Terrace & Village Discovery Tour from Hangzhou. We're happy to provide more information to help you plan your trip.
The drive from Hangzhou to Yunhe Rice Terrace in Lishui takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours each way by private car, depending on traffic and road conditions. To make the most of your time, we typically arrange pick-up at Hangzhou East Railway Station at around 7:30 AM, with a return to the same station by approximately 8:00 PM that evening.
If you are staying in Shanghai or Suzhou, it is indeed feasible to join this tour. The high-speed train from Shanghai to Hangzhou East takes around 45 to 60 minutes, while the train from Suzhou to Hangzhou East takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the service you choose. We recommend selecting an early train that arrives before 7:15 AM. We'd be happy to help you check specific train options that match the tour schedule.
As for visiting in March, it's a wonderful time to experience Yunhe. The rice terraces begin to fill with water for the spring planting season, creating stunning mirror-like reflections across the fields. The early spring mist often adds a poetic touch to the scenery, making it a perfect season for both photography and quiet exploration.
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