Day 1 - West Lake Classic: Arrive and settle into hotel. Afternoon: Bicycle around West Lake Causeway (2 hours). Evening: Hefang Street dinner and shopping (1.5 hours). Watch sunset from West Lake. Total walking time: 4-5 hours. Accommodation near metro for flexibility.
Day 2 - Temple & Tea: Morning: Lingyin Temple hike through forested trails (3 hours). Lunch: Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. Afternoon: Longjing Tea Village exploration (2 hours) with tea tasting (1 hour). Evening: Tea ceremony workshop. Total: Full-day activity. Bring water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes.
Day 3 - Museums & Culture: Morning: Hangzhou Museum (2.5 hours). Lunch: Traditional Hangzhou cuisine. Afternoon: National Tea Museum (2 hours) with tasting. Evening: Qinghefang Street exploration and dinner. Total: 6-7 hours cultural activities. Less strenuous day for recovery.
Day 4 - Day Trip to Wuzhen: Early morning departure via tour or train (45 minutes). Full day exploring water town. Boat tours, galleries, shops, theater performance evening. Return to Hangzhou evening. Total: 12 hours with transportation. Stunning photography opportunities.
Day 5 - Relaxation & Shopping: Morning: Leifeng Pagoda and views (2 hours). Afternoon: Silk Museum workshop (2.5 hours). Late afternoon: Botanical Garden stroll (2 hours). Evening: Final shopping, local restaurant, West Lake night cruise. Total: Flexible pacing. Preparation for departure.