From Shanghai: Hangzhou West Lake & Matcha Lake Day Trip by High-Speed Train

Take a high-speed train from Shanghai
to Matcha Lake and West Lake in one day

Depart from Shanghai South Railway Station by high-speed train, visit Matcha Lake and Hangzhou's West Lake with an English-speaking guide, and return to Shanghai by high-speed train in the evening on this 6-9 hour trip. Round-trip high-speed train tickets and a tour guide are included, and you can also choose a self-guided option that visits Matcha Lake only.

Take photos at the green Matcha Lake

Arrive at Matcha Lake by high-speed train and admire its vivid green water while capturing this popular spot in photos. Boats can be rented on site for an extra fee.

Stroll around UNESCO-listed West Lake

Next, head to Hangzhou's West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk the scenic lakeside paths to see two pagodas reflected in the water and three bridges crossing the emerald waves while your guide shares poems and historical stories hidden in the landscape. After exploring, return to Shanghai by high-speed train, arriving in the evening.

A self-guided Matcha Lake option is also available

The Matcha Lake self-guided option is for travelers who want to focus on photography. A guide meets you at the Shanghai railway station and accompanies you through train security, after which you explore Matcha Lake on your own. To include West Lake, choose the Matcha Lake & West Lake guided day trip option.

※ Matcha Lake is at its best in spring, and the color of the lake varies with the season and weather and is not guaranteed.
※ Depending on timing and ticket availability, you may return to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station instead of Shanghai South Railway Station.