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A person playing a traditional stringed instrument, with a bowl of yellow fruits on the table. 1
A traditional building with a lion statue, a temple interior, a food display, and a hot pot dish. 2
A glass table with various colorful pastries and a small Buddha statue. 3
By Hidden East Studio
Free cancellation available
Price is €336 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Song Dynasty with a cultural tour
    • Dress in authentic Song Dynasty attire and enjoy a professional photo shoot
    • Learn to play the guqin, a traditional Chinese zither, with a master teacher
    • Participate in a traditional tea ceremony and taste a variety of teas
    • Craft wagashi sweets or fragrant incense sachets in a hands-on workshop

Activity location

    • Hangzhou
    • Hangzhou, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Hangzhou
    • Hangzhou, China

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Hangzhou: Song Dynasty Cultural Experience with Lunch

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€335.60 x 2 Adults€671.20
Total
Price is €671.20
Until Tue, 1 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Traditional attire rental and fitting
  • Inclusions
    Private guqin instruction
  • Inclusions
    Tea ceremony materials
  • Inclusions
    All crafting supplies
  • Inclusions
    Gourmet lunch at heritage restaurant
  • Inclusions
    Professional photo session (digital copies)
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking cultural guide
  • Exclusions
    Hotel accommodation
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance

What you can expect

  • Begin your day with a hotel pickup and a welcome tea. Head to a traditional teahouse for a fitting of authentic Song Dynasty attire.

    Next, enjoy a private guqin (Chinese zither) lesson with a master. Learn to play this ancient instrument in a serene setting.

    Savour a Buddhist vegetarian buffet at Xiangji Temple before heading to a tea ware appreciation and tea-tasting session.

    Participate in a traditional tea ceremony, learning about its history and significance. Then, choose between a wagashi sweet-making workshop or an incense sachet crafting session.

    End your day with a sunset view along the Grand Canal and a professional photo session in your traditional attire. Return to your hotel with digital copies of your photos.

Location

Activity location

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    • Hangzhou
    • Hangzhou, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Hangzhou
    • Hangzhou, China