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A buffet line with various dishes and a sink with vegetables. 1
A wooden table with a tea set, a bottle of hand sanitizer, and a framed menu. 2
A buffet line with various dishes and pots, a clock on the wall, and a bonsai tree in the background. 3
A tea set with a glass pitcher, cups, and a teapot on a wooden tray with snacks. 4
A traditional Chinese gate with intricate carvings and a stone bridge in front. 5
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$48 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Enjoy a traditional Zen-inspired buffet
    • Try herbal tea and learn Chinese well-being culture
    • Try some Chinese calligraphy
    • Walk through Hangzhou’s historic Grand Canal area.

Activity location

    • Hangzhou
    • Hangzhou, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 中国浙江省杭州市拱墅区大关香积寺巷30 邮政编码: 310014 | Main entrance of Xiangji Temple, No.1 Xiangji Temple Lane, Gongshu District, Hangzhou, near Xinyi Fang. Your local froend will be waiting there with a green bag.
    • Hang Zhou Shi, Zhe Jiang Sheng, China

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Chinese Philosophy of Diet in Hangzhou: Zen Food Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
AU$48.27 x 1 AdultAU$48.27
Total
Price is AU$48.27
Until Thu, 8 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Zen buffet
  • Inclusions
    Chinese herbal tea
  • Inclusions
    Cultural introduction to Hangzhou’s food and traditions
  • Inclusions
    Short time Calligraphy experience
  • Exclusions
    Xiangji Temple entry and guided temple visit (available as a Premium upgrade)
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Extra food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

What you can expect

  • Discover a different side of Hangzhou through food, healing traditions, and quiet local culture.
    Begin beside the historic Grand Canal, once one of China’s most important routes for trade, travel, and the movement of food and goods.
    Then enjoy a traditional zen buffet near the temple, where zen cuisine transforms simple ingredients into rich and satisfying dishes.
    After the meal, take a relaxing walk along the historic Grand Canal. Stop for a cup of herbal tea, then slow down with a short mindful calligraphy practice.
    Learning the long-standing culinary art and life style shaped by ideas of balance, seasonality, and well-being.

    Want to explore further?
    Upgrade to our Premium Experience to add a guided visit to nearby Xiangji Temple, one of the most special Buddhist temples in China and the only one dedicated to the guardian deity of food. You can learn more about Buddhist culture and the temple’s special connection with food.

Location

Activity location

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    • Hangzhou
    • Hangzhou, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 中国浙江省杭州市拱墅区大关香积寺巷30 邮政编码: 310014 | Main entrance of Xiangji Temple, No.1 Xiangji Temple Lane, Gongshu District, Hangzhou, near Xinyi Fang. Your local froend will be waiting there with a green bag.
    • Hang Zhou Shi, Zhe Jiang Sheng, China