Hangzhou: Xianghu Lake Raft & Water Fun Private Day Trip

Escape the city for an easygoing day on Xianghu Lake, one of Hangzhou's prettiest and most peaceful waterscapes, where wooded islets sit on glassy water just 30 minutes from downtown. This private family-friendly day trip turns classic Chinese outdoor camp games into a fun, low-key experience that anyone can enjoy at their own pace.

Your English-speaking guide and private driver pick you up from your Hangzhou hotel in the morning and drive you straight to the lakeshore base, so there is no rushing for buses or crowds. On a small lake island you start with a friendly ice-breaker, then learn simple, satisfying rope and knot skills with help every step of the way. Together you build a 'Roman catapult' from bamboo and rope and launch soft water balloons in a light-hearted splash battle that always gets everyone laughing.

After a relaxed lunch by the water, the highlight is gentle raft-building: tie together floats and bamboo to make your own little raft, then paddle out on the calm, shallow water as the afternoon light turns golden. There is no strenuous climbing or hard hiking, just teamwork, problem-solving and plenty of room to enjoy the scenery. Cool off with a swim in the lake, take photos, and finish with a warm sharing circle.

This is authentic-China at its most playful and stress-free, a wonderful introduction to local outdoor culture for kids and adults alike. In the late afternoon your private car returns you comfortably to your Hangzhou hotel.

Bei den meisten Touren kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Std. vor Beginn. Genaue Bedingungen werden bei der Buchung angezeigt.