Leifeng Tower admission ticket + West Lake painted cruise (landing on Three Pools Mirroring the Moon island) ticket + live guide service Day Tours

This combination tour takes you through the heart of Hangzhou's UNESCO-listed West Lake Cultural Landscape. You'll cruise across the lake on a traditional painted boat, landing on Three Pools Mirroring the Moon island in the lake's centre. The experience includes entry to Leifeng Pagoda, where you can climb to the upper levels for sweeping views across the water and surrounding hills. Your live guide brings the history and culture of the scenic area to life, sharing stories of the Buddhist, Taoist, and tea traditions that have shaped this landscape.

West Lake has been celebrated in Chinese art and literature for centuries, and this guided tour covers key spots within the scenic area's collection of over 100 landmarks. The painted boat journey offers a unique vantage point of the Ten Scenes of West Lake, while Leifeng Pagoda stands as one of the most recognizable structures along the southeastern shore. Two departure times are available, giving you flexibility to plan around other activities in Hangzhou.

You'll meet your guide at the designated departure point before boarding a painted cruise boat for the journey across West Lake. The boat glides past willow-lined shores and provides views of the surrounding hills as you head toward Three Pools Mirroring the Moon island. Once you land, you'll have time to walk around the island and see the three stone pagodas rising from the water that give this spot its name.

After the cruise, you'll continue to Leifeng Pagoda on the southeastern shore. Your guide shares the history and legends associated with this reconstructed tower as you climb through its levels. From the upper floors, you can look out over the entire lake, the Bai Causeway, and the pavilions dotting the landscape. The tour wraps up after your pagoda visit, leaving you free to continue exploring the West Lake Scenic Area on your own.