Tour Overview
Code of Tour: SZW0000061Length of Travel: 4 Days
Departure City: Shanghai
Price of Tour: Request
Features of Tour: Appreciate the charm of international financial metropolises and Jiangnan Water Town
"You should definitely visit Shanghai at least once in your lifetime! Here, you can feel the evening breeze of the Huangpu River, admire the dazzling Bund, and experience the unique charm of this magical city. Shanghai is not only the economic center of China but also a city filled with cultural allure and exploration delights.
Suzhou and Hangzhou: The paradise cities surrounding Shanghai.
If you’re weary of the hustle and bustle of Shanghai, consider taking a few hours’ drive to Suzhou and Hangzhou. These two cities are not only close to Shanghai but are also renowned as ‘paradise on earth,’ and are absolutely worth exploring. They attract countless visitors with their unique garden art and beautiful scenery. Here, you can feel the gentleness and elegance of the Jiangnan water towns, as well as appreciate the profound richness of Chinese culture. These two cities are not only representatives of Chinese garden art but also crystallization of the wisdom of the Chinese nation. Whether you are a tourist interested in history and culture, or a traveler in pursuit of natural beauty, you will find a sense of belonging and fulfillment in Suzhou and Hangzhou."
Highlights
- Shanghai:Here, you can not only experience the hustle and bustle of the famous Bund, but also feel the historical significance of this city.
- Believe me, Shanghai will surely leave you with unforgettable memories!
- Hangzhou:When the rain falls in front of the hall, the whole Jiangnan region seems to hide inside a teacup, with even the blue and white porcelain on the teacup turning into a poem.
- Suzhou:Explore the ancient city of Suzhou and feel the charm of its millennium-old culture. Take a leisurely walk along Pingjiang Road and enjoy the unique charm of the Jiangnan water town.
INQUIRY
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Shanghai Arrival
- Day 2: Shanghai - Suzhou-Hangzhou
- Day 3: Hangzhou - Shanghai
- Day 4: Shanghai Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Shanghai Arrival
Sights & Activities: Arrive in Shanghai, free timeAccommodation: Shanghai
Meals: None
After arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, our staff will arrange for transportation to your hotel and assist with check-in. Shanghai, with its skyscrapers and modern charms, is like a steel forest showcasing modern Shanghai. Explore the City God Temple Tourist Area, which includes the Old City God Temple, Yu Garden, and shopping and dining areas.
Day 2: Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou
Sights & Activities: Liuyuan Garden, Xitang, Wuzhen TownAccommodation: Wuzhen
Meals: Hotel breakfast
Visit Liuyuan Garden , which has the most buildings among the Suzhou gardens and combines halls, corridors, pink walls, grotto doors, rockery, water pools, and flowers and trees into dozens of different courtyard pieces of various sizes. Its outstanding treatment in space fully embodies the superb skills, outstanding wisdom, and artistic styles and characteristics of ancient gardeners in Jiangnan, making it one of the four famous gardens in China.
Recommended photo spots (for reference during free time):
1. Century-old ginkgo biloba tree: There is a century-old ginkgo biloba tree in the garden, opposite to the red leaves, making it a good spot for photography.2. Architectural lines: Use architectural lines such as eaves and window muntins to lead your eyes to the red leaves, enhancing the sense of hierarchy and three-dimensionality of the picture.
3. Unique angles: Try shooting from a low angle to make the red leaves look larger and more spectacular, or shoot from different angles, such as the side, back, etc.
4. Crown Yun Feng: The stones in Liuyuan Garden are quite interesting, and Crown Yun Feng, 6.5 meters high, is the tallest and largest one in Jiangnan gardens, making it a great spot to visit.
Explore the living ancient town of Xitang Scenic Area + Smoky Long Corridor. Whether you are traveling alone, listening to the qin in the smoky rain, or walking hand in hand with your loved one in the long corridor viewing the riverbanks, Xitang Ancient Town is the ideal choice for you. It is a thousand-year-old ancient town that will capture your heart at first sight and hold you for a lifetime. Xitang has maintained its original ecological character as a water town and is known as a living millennium ancient town. It has become a sacred place for artists to depict the Jiangnan Water Village, a base for scholars to study folk culture, and a clean place for tourists to escape the hustle and bustle and release stress.
Recommended photo spots (for reference during free time):
1. Smoky Long Corridor: A symbol of Xitang, this is where you can capture the daily life and water town features.2. Xiyuan: The largest garden in Xitang, recommended to shoot from the second floor down to capture the exquisite layout of the garden.
3. Huanxiu Bridge: The earliest high bridge among the 27 ancient bridges in Xitang, from which you can capture the scenery of the Jiangnan Water Village.
4. Anjing Bridge: Few tourists, very suitable for photography, whether it's a side view, back view, or just the scenery, it's a super classic shooting spot.
5. Wolong Bridge: From the bridge, you can capture the scenery of the Jiangnan Water Village, as well as passing boats, making it a picturesque scene.
Visit Wuzhen Xizha, the essence of Wuzhen. Although it is a major scenic spot like Dongzha, it does not have the bustling market atmosphere of Dongzha. Everything here has been redesigned and renovated, with streets and alleys filled with cafes and bars full of literary sentiments. It is highly recommended to take a boat ride at night in Xizha, as the charming Jiangnan water town in the shadow of the lights is especially captivating.
Recommended itinerary for free activities (for reference, subject to actual conditions):
Wuzhen Grand Theater → Andofang Ferry → Caomu Bense Fabric Dyeing Workshop → Water Market → Dinsheng Bridge → Zhaoming Academy → Wuzhen Old Post Office → Guo Le Grand Theater → White Lotus Pagoda → Bar Street.Recommended photo spots (for reference during free time):
1. White Lotus Pagoda: The highlight of the ancient town under the night sky, especially when its lights reflect on the water, creating a dreamy and mysterious feeling.2. Xizha Ancient Street: The old street is brightly lit at night, and the ancient buildings look more charming under the light.
3. Water Market: This is a quiet and secluded place within Xizha at night, when the lights are on, it feels like stepping into a dream from "Spirited Away."
4. Zhaocao Mu Bense Dyeing Workshop: A must-visit spot at the center of the scenic area, with a scholarly and historical atmosphere in the academy, and the nearby dyeing workshop is also a good spot for photography.
5. Alleys on both sides of the river, riverside benches: Full of Jiangnan Water Village story style, and can make photos more charming.
Night Tour of Xizha
If the daytime Wuzhen gives you an authentic experience of the Jiangnan water town charm, then the nighttime Wuzhen will bring you a completely different experience. As people often say, "staying in Wuzhen, sleeping in the waters of Jiangnan" reveals the beauty of Wuzhen at night. As night falls, the space-time floodlights gradually light up, outlining the entire Xizha crystal clear. Under ancient trees, in arches, in pavilions, on steps of river pavilions, various warm and cold colored point, block, and line lights reflect each other; towering horse-head walls, Guanyin bags, undulating old building ridgelines, flying eaves and corners of the pavilions, and even the neat rows of tiled surfaces are delineated by lights; lanterns in the inns and restaurants dot the area; the droplets of light leaking from the cracks of the doors and windows of the original residents' houses, bringing out warm family affection. The entire Xizha seems like a palace in the clouds, making people marvel at not knowing where they are. The beauty of the Xizha night is extraordinary and unique, both in terms of clever conception and grandeur, it is rare among domestic attractions, and is a must-see beauty for tourists.Day 3: Suzhou - Hangzhou - Shanghai
Sights & Activities: West Lake, Hefang Street, Pujiang River Cruise, the Bund, Jinmao TowerAccommodation: Shanghai
Meals: Hotel breakfast, lunch & dinner: None
Take a leisurely stroll around West Lake and Sudi. The West Lake is a dazzling pearl located in the western part of Hangzhou, experiencing the "the dense and the light makeup are always appropriate" West Lake scenery described by Su Dongpo. The beautiful scenery of West Lake, combined with the beauty of mountains and waters, and the elegance of gardens make it a charming destination that will leave you enthralled. It is one of the first batch of 5A scenic spots in China and was listed in the "World Cultural Heritage" in June 2011, making West Lake even more famous! Afterwards, enjoy a boat ride around West Lake to deeply appreciate its beauty.
Explore Hefang Street, which is located at the foot of Wushan and is part of Qinghe Lane, belonging to the old town of Hangzhou. Stretching east to Jiangcheng Road, and west to the north and south to Jianguo South Road, Zhonghe Middle Road, Zhongshan Middle Road, Huaguang Road, Labour Road to Nanshan Road, with a length of more than 1800 meters, the part from Wushan Square to Zhongshan Middle Road is a pedestrian street. The blue stone road, 13 meters wide, and the rest are 32 meters wide. In the past, the "Four corners of Qinghe Lane" that intersect with Zhongshan Middle Road, have been occupied by four different businesses famous of that time: Kong Fengchun Xiangfen Shop, Mi Dachang Ham Shop, Wanlong Ham Shop, and Zhang Yunsheng Hat Shop. Hangzhou's famous "Five Hangs" (Hangfen, Hangjian, Hangshan, Hangyan, and Hangxian) all originated from here. Here you can find characteristic snacks, antiques, calligraphy, and various shops. There are more than a hundred old brands and Hangzhou characteristic shops of different kinds.
Return to Shanghai by car and then head to the Huangpu River Dock for a Cruise on the Huangpu River. As a symbol of the city of Shanghai, the Huangpu River is a must-visit spot. Follow Lucy on a unique Huangpu River cruise and enjoy the beautiful sights of the high-rise buildings under the sun. Passing by famous buildings such as the Bund International Architectural Museum, Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Center Building, you can admire the beautiful scenery from multiple angles.
Climb the Jinmao Tower on the 88th floor and get an aerial view of the nighttime Bund. Every night, as darkness falls, the Bund's varied architecture puts on a gorgeous coat of colors, with bright lights, neon flashes, evoking a sense of nostalgia like flowing years.
Day 4: Shanghai Departure
Sights & Activities: NoneAccommodation: None
Meals: None
Transfer to the airport, ending the enjoyable trip.
Service Includes:
lAccommodation.Breakfast: Hotel breakfast every morning.
Guide: English-speaking guide.
Transportation: 5-19 seat car.
Tour insurance.
Mineral water: 2 bottles per person per day.
Service Excludes:
Lunch, and dinnerChina visa fees
Guide and driver tips (recommended: 200 yuan per person per day for guide; 150 yuan per person per day for driver)
Personal expenses
Single room supplement
Group tour Service Standards
1. For groups of 2-4 people, there will be an English-speaking tour guide as driver.2. For groups of 5-10 people, there will be an English-speaking tour guide and a Chinese driver.
Price Notice
Child prices: Children under 3 years old are free, children aged 4-6 years old are 50% of the adult price (Not occupying a bed), children aged 7-11 years old are 70% of the adult price (occupying a bed and tickets), and children aged 12 years and above are charged at the adult price.Itinerary Notice
To offer you better travel experience, our company reserves the right to adjust the order of the tour itinerary, but the content of the tour will not be reduced. If certain attractions cannot be visited due to force majeure or policy adjustments, our company has the right to cancel or replace them with equivalent attractions, and any fees for additional attractions will not be refunded.
