West Lake by Boat: Hangzhou's Timeless Heart
5/56 hours
Glide across UNESCO-listed West Lake, past willows and ancient pagodas, then climb to the stone Buddha grottoes of Feilai Peak.
China · HGH
Tech-industry billionaires relaxing by the serene, willow-lined shores of the historic West Lake.
Updated
UK typical return
£720
Average return fare
Lowest tracked
£495.40
Observed October 2026
Cheapest UK month
November
Typically £713 return
Departures
| From | Typical return | Cheapest month |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | £720 | — |
| Manchester | £720 | — |
| Birmingham | £720 | — |
| Edinburgh | £720 | — |
| Belfast International | £720 | — |
| Glasgow | £720 | — |
| Bristol | £720 | — |
| London | £720.89 | November |
The experiences
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6 hours
Glide across UNESCO-listed West Lake, past willows and ancient pagodas, then climb to the stone Buddha grottoes of Feilai Peak.
6 hours
What truly sets this tour apart is the exceptional insight and flexibility offered by your local guide, who transforms a typical visit…
5 hours
Slip through the canals of a 1,300-year-old water town by awning boat, then dine riverside on home cooking in a quiet lane.
4 hours
Choose two or three of Hangzhou’s top attractions based on your personal preferences during this flexible 4-hour private tour. Whether you…
4 hours
During this haf-day fully customizable, private Hangzhou sightseeing tour, you get to call the shots. Enjoy a tailor-made…
1 hours
Head to the Zuiyi Hangzhou Impression West Lake Show (Enduring Memories Of Hangzhou) along West Lake or a water light performance complete…
Timing
Months without an observation use the route typical.
| Month | Typical return fare |
|---|---|
| January | £729.63 |
| February | £719.22 |
| March | No data |
| April | No data |
| May | No data |
| June | No data |
| July | No data |
| August | No data |
| September | No data |
| October | No data |
| November | £712.88 |
| December | £763 |
Before you go
Fares to Hangzhou are typically lowest in November, averaging £703.35 return. Since airlines shift prices without warning, Route & Room tracks UK departures 24/7, publishing verified price cuts directly to our members.
Route & Room has verified return flights to Hangzhou as low as £477.69, compared to typical market fares of £720. Anything under £570 is a strong price, and we filter out self-transfers and grueling layovers before publishing.
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