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When in Hangzhou how much cost day trips and how to pay

Hangzhou is well known for its scenic West Lake, tea plantations, historic temples, and nearby water towns. Day trips can vary in cost depending on transportation, entrance fees, and whether you hire a guide or join a tour.

Typical costs for day trips in Hangzhou:

  • West Lake area: Walking or biking around the lake is free. Renting a bike costs around ¥15–30 per hour. Boat rides on the lake range from ¥60–120 depending on the type of boat and route.
  • Lingyin Temple and Fei Lai Feng: Entrance fee to Lingyin Temple is around ¥45–60. Fei Lai Feng grottoes are usually included in this fee.
  • Tea plantations (Longjing/Dragon Well tea village): Visits are free, but tea tasting or buying tea may cost ¥50–150 per person depending on the experience.
  • Water towns nearby (Wuzhen, Xitang, Tonglu): Day trips by organized tours cost around ¥300–600 per person including transport and entrance fees. Self-guided trips by bus/train cost ¥100–200 for transport plus ¥80–150 entrance fees per town.
  • Museums and parks: Hangzhou Museum and China National Silk Museum have free or minimal entry fees (¥0–30).

Payment methods:

  • Most places accept Alipay or WeChat Pay, especially attractions, boat rides, and ticket counters.
  • Cash in RMB is still widely accepted, particularly in smaller shops or local transport.
  • Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted in major hotels, large museums, and some restaurants, but not always in smaller attractions or rural areas.
  • For water town trips, buses or trains can be paid by transport card, Alipay, WeChat, or cash.

Additional tips:

  • Booking organized day trips online via Trip.com, Klook, or Ctrip may simplify payment and guarantee English support.
  • If visiting multiple attractions in a day, consider combining tickets or using day passes if available to save money.

Overall, a self-guided day trip can be very affordable, around ¥100–200 per person excluding meals, while organized tours may range from ¥300–600 per person depending on inclusions.

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