Private proposal

Hangzhou Sustainable Food & Village Immersion

Meet the people connecting food, craft and ecological living around Hangzhou and Liangzhu.

US$220 per person

A 10% discount is offered for bookings of two or more; final quote confirms availability.

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Place

Hangzhou & Liangzhu

Duration

2 days · 1 night

Group

2–6 guests

Language

English & Chinese

Availability

Usually the third weekend of the month; fair-weather programme

People sharing food and conversation around a table

A good fit if…

Travellers interested in sustainable lifestyles, ecological agriculture, social enterprise and the people behind food.

What is fixed—and what can change

Private, on request. Planned around the third weekend of each month, subject to conditions.

Experience at a glance

What you will actually do.

Meet farmers and makers at the market

Explore seasonal produce, hear stallholders’ stories and see how local food networks come together.

Visit an ecological food shop

Learn about products sourced from different parts of China and the social-enterprise thinking behind the shop.

Explore Liangzhu village craft

Discover makers working in fields such as woodcraft, book restoration, lacquer or silverwork, depending on who is present.

Visit Liangzhu Ancient City

Add archaeological context at the UNESCO World Heritage landscape and museum area.

Fresh mushrooms and greens representing seasonal produce

Rice fields and mountain landscapes in rural China

Sample flow

A sample two-day plan

Market activity, makers and outdoor events vary. There is currently no promised farm visit or cooking workshop in this programme.

Day 1 · 09:00

Shanghai → Hangzhou

Travel to Hangzhou

Meet at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station · Take the high-speed train to Hangzhou

Day 1 · 11:00–14:00

Hangzhou

Vegan lunch and ecological food shop

Lunch at a recommended plant-based restaurant · Hear how ecological agricultural products are sourced and shared with city customers

Vegan lunch

Day 1 · 14:30–17:00

Liangzhu

Farmers’ market and village

Meet stallholders and browse seasonal produce · Join market or village activities when available · Outdoor music or lawn time may be possible on the day

Day 1 · Evening

Hangzhou

Dinner and overnight stay

Vegan dinner · Check in and enjoy free time

Vegan dinner

Day 2 · 09:00–11:00

Liangzhu

Liangzhu Ancient City Archaeological Ruins Park

Explore the heritage landscape before lunch

Day 2 · 11:00–13:00

Hangzhou → Shanghai

Lunch and return

Vegan lunch · Return by high-speed train to Shanghai Hongqiao

Vegan lunch

Your hosts and facilitators

Who you will spend time with.

Mingwei

Host · Co-founder of Vegan Travel China

Travels with the group throughout and helps guests speak with stallholders and makers.

About Mingwei

Mingwei previously worked in public-interest organisations and follows rural development, environmental and education issues in China.

Qiu

Environmental social-enterprise founder

A possible meeting, depending on the date and their availability.

About Qiu

Qiu uses an ecological food shop to introduce sustainable lifestyles, biodiversity protection and responses to climate change.

Eating vegan on this experience

What is checked—and where limits remain.

Food standard

Meals arranged within the programme are vegan. The final venue list and any specific dietary limits are confirmed before departure.

Cross-contact

The programme prioritises vegan venues. Market stalls and independent producers may handle other ingredients; ask us about any strict cross-contact needs.

Serious allergies

Tell us about serious allergies before booking. We will review the allergen and planned venues before confirming whether we can host safely.

Before you book

What is included, arranged or still to confirm.

Getting around

Meet and finish at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. The programme includes round-trip high-speed rail, local movement specified in the final plan and moderate walking. Outdoor plans depend on non-rainy weather.

Accommodation

One night in a selected clean, comfortable local stay. Twin share is the default; a single-room supplement may apply.

Included or confirmed

One night of accommodation
Round-trip high-speed rail from Shanghai
Liangzhu heritage admission
Four vegan meals as confirmed for the departure
Hosting and interpretation support

Not included or still to confirm

Personal purchases
Optional paid activities at the market or village

Your next step

This is arranged privately. The exact weekend, weather plan, hosts, inclusions and payment schedule are confirmed in writing before you book.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Questions before booking

The details people usually ask us about.

Does this programme include a farm visit or cooking workshop?

Not in the current confirmed plan. The focus is the farmers’ market, ecological food shop, village makers and Liangzhu heritage. We will only add a farm or cooking session when a specific host and delivery plan are confirmed.

Is every product at the market certified organic?

No. Some producers have verifiable organic credentials and others use ecological practices without the same certification. We do not describe the whole market as organic.

What happens if it rains?

The current programme is designed for fair weather. We confirm conditions and any adjusted plan before departure.

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