Special event (extra charge)

There will be two optional sightseeing activities on Friday. The cost is around 50 euros, to be paid at the online registration.

Option 1: Classic Hangzhou - West Lake & Tea Culture

Experience UNESCO landscapes, ancient legends, and local flavours.

Morning: West Lake Highlights

Su Causeway: Stroll along this 3-km path built by poet SuDongpo during the Northern Song Dynasty. Admire weeping willows, lotus blooms, and "Six Bridges in Misty Willows" vistas.

Broken Bridge: Discover its romantic link to the White Snake legend. Learn why it appears "broken" in winter snow—sunlit side melts faster, creating a visual rift.

Bike Tour: Rent a public bike to circle the lake, passing pagodas and pavilions.

Afternoon: Longjing Tea Immersion

Dragon Well Village: Tour terraced tea fields, pick fresh leaves (with farmer permission), and savor freshly brewed Longjing tea. Note its chestnut-and-grass aroma, best brewed at 90°C.

National Tea Museum: Explore tea-making history and ceremonies.

Option 2: Water Town Escape - Wuzhen&Xitang

Step into ancient canal towns with "Venice of the East" charm.

Full-Day Tour

Wuzhen: Wander stone bridges and Ming-era buildings. Visit indigo-dye workshops and wooden looms.

Xitang: Cruise canals by boat, then explore lantern-lit alleys and street food stalls. At sunset, capture the "east-meets-west" skyline.