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Jiangsu, Zhejiang & Shanghai Panorama from Hangzhou

HZ15 · Hangzhou gateway

Jiangsu, Zhejiang & Shanghai Panorama from Hangzhou

Hangzhou — Wuzhen — Suzhou — Wuxi — Nanjing — Yangzhou — Shanghai

RouteHangzhou → Wuzhen → Suzhou → Wuxi → Nanjing → Yangzhou → Shanghai
PacePrivate · Flexible · Personally designed
Best seasonMarch–May · September–November
10 days

Privately quoted · no fixed packages

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Journey highlights

Jiangsu, Zhejiang & Shanghai Panorama from Hangzhou

  • West Lake
  • Water towns
  • Gardens and Grand Canal
  • Finish in Shanghai

A day-by-day starting point

10 days · Hangzhou — Wuzhen — Suzhou — Wuxi — Nanjing — Yangzhou — Shanghai

Day 1

Hangzhou · Arrival & orientation

Private airport or rail pickup, hotel check-in and a relaxed first introduction to West Lake and lakeside welcome dinner. Your travel designer confirms the pace, dining preferences and booking details with you in person.

  1. Afternoon
    West Lake

    Begin with West Lake. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  2. Evening
    lakeside welcome dinner

    Continue at lakeside welcome dinner. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and flexible local transfers
  • Hotel breakfast; a selected local lunch; dinner recommendations or reservations tailored to tastes, dietary restrictions and budget
  • Suggested stay: a handpicked 4- or 5-star hotel or character property in a convenient part of Hangzhou
  • Usually 4–7 km across the day; steps, distance and breaks can be adapted for children, older travellers and accessibility needs
  • Real-name reservations for museums, performances, boats and popular attractions are arranged after the travel date is confirmed
Day 2

Hangzhou · Tea, landscape & ritual

Explore Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea village, and tea tasting with a private local guide, pre-arranged entry where required and time for an unhurried lunch, photography and rest.

  1. Morning
    Lingyin Temple

    Begin with Lingyin Temple. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  2. Afternoon
    Longjing tea village

    Continue at Longjing tea village. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  3. Evening
    tea tasting

    Spend the afternoon around tea tasting. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and flexible local transfers
  • Hotel breakfast; a selected local lunch; dinner recommendations or reservations tailored to tastes, dietary restrictions and budget
  • Suggested stay: a handpicked 4- or 5-star hotel or character property in a convenient part of Hangzhou
  • Usually 4–7 km across the day; steps, distance and breaks can be adapted for children, older travellers and accessibility needs
  • Real-name reservations for museums, performances, boats and popular attractions are arranged after the travel date is confirmed
Day 3

Wuzhen · Water-town immersion

Explore Wuzhen canals, private hand-rowed boat, and waterside stay with a private local guide, pre-arranged entry where required and time for an unhurried lunch, photography and rest.

  1. Morning
    Wuzhen canals

    Begin with Wuzhen canals. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  2. Afternoon
    private hand-rowed boat

    Continue at private hand-rowed boat. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  3. Evening
    waterside stay

    Spend the afternoon around waterside stay. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and flexible local transfers
  • Hotel breakfast; a selected local lunch; dinner recommendations or reservations tailored to tastes, dietary restrictions and budget
  • Suggested stay: a handpicked 4- or 5-star hotel or character property in a convenient part of Wuzhen
  • Usually 4–7 km across the day; steps, distance and breaks can be adapted for children, older travellers and accessibility needs
  • Real-name reservations for museums, performances, boats and popular attractions are arranged after the travel date is confirmed
Day 4

Suzhou · Heritage in depth

Explore Humble Administrator’s Garden, Suzhou Museum, and Pingjiang Road with a private local guide, pre-arranged entry where required and time for an unhurried lunch, photography and rest.

  1. Morning
    Humble Administrator’s Garden

    Begin with Humble Administrator’s Garden. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  2. Afternoon
    Suzhou Museum

    Continue at Suzhou Museum. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  3. Evening
    Pingjiang Road

    Spend the afternoon around Pingjiang Road. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and flexible local transfers
  • Hotel breakfast; a selected local lunch; dinner recommendations or reservations tailored to tastes, dietary restrictions and budget
  • Suggested stay: a handpicked 4- or 5-star hotel or character property in a convenient part of Suzhou
  • Usually 4–7 km across the day; steps, distance and breaks can be adapted for children, older travellers and accessibility needs
  • Real-name reservations for museums, performances, boats and popular attractions are arranged after the travel date is confirmed
Day 5

Wuxi · Landscape & nature

Explore Lake Tai, Yuantouzhu peninsula, and Huishan Ancient Town with a private local guide, pre-arranged entry where required and time for an unhurried lunch, photography and rest.

  1. Morning
    Lake Tai

    Begin with Lake Tai. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  2. Afternoon
    Yuantouzhu peninsula

    Continue at Yuantouzhu peninsula. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  3. Evening
    Huishan Ancient Town

    Spend the afternoon around Huishan Ancient Town. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and flexible local transfers
  • Hotel breakfast; a selected local lunch; dinner recommendations or reservations tailored to tastes, dietary restrictions and budget
  • Suggested stay: a handpicked 4- or 5-star hotel or character property in a convenient part of Wuxi
  • Usually 4–7 km across the day; steps, distance and breaks can be adapted for children, older travellers and accessibility needs
  • Real-name reservations for museums, performances, boats and popular attractions are arranged after the travel date is confirmed
Day 6

Nanjing · Travel well, arrive curious

Travel by reserved high-speed rail or private vehicle, with luggage assistance. After arrival, explore Ming city wall, Qinhuai River, and Republican-era district with a local guide.

  1. Morning
    Ming city wall

    Begin with Ming city wall. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  2. Afternoon
    Qinhuai River

    Continue at Qinhuai River. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  3. Evening
    Republican-era district

    Spend the afternoon around Republican-era district. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  • Reserved high-speed rail or private vehicle, with luggage assistance and station transfer
  • Hotel breakfast; a selected local lunch; dinner recommendations or reservations tailored to tastes, dietary restrictions and budget
  • Suggested stay: a handpicked 4- or 5-star hotel or character property in a convenient part of Nanjing
  • Usually 4–7 km across the day; steps, distance and breaks can be adapted for children, older travellers and accessibility needs
  • Real-name reservations for museums, performances, boats and popular attractions are arranged after the travel date is confirmed
Day 7

Nanjing · Heritage in depth

Explore Nanjing Museum, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, and Presidential Palace with a private local guide, pre-arranged entry where required and time for an unhurried lunch, photography and rest.

  1. Morning
    Nanjing Museum

    Begin with Nanjing Museum. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  2. Afternoon
    Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

    Continue at Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  3. Evening
    Presidential Palace

    Spend the afternoon around Presidential Palace. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and flexible local transfers
  • Hotel breakfast; a selected local lunch; dinner recommendations or reservations tailored to tastes, dietary restrictions and budget
  • Suggested stay: a handpicked 4- or 5-star hotel or character property in a convenient part of Nanjing
  • Usually 4–7 km across the day; steps, distance and breaks can be adapted for children, older travellers and accessibility needs
  • Real-name reservations for museums, performances, boats and popular attractions are arranged after the travel date is confirmed
Day 8

Yangzhou · Flavours & local life

Explore Slender West Lake, Ge Garden, and Huaiyang cuisine with a private local guide, pre-arranged entry where required and time for an unhurried lunch, photography and rest.

  1. Morning
    Slender West Lake

    Begin with Slender West Lake. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  2. Afternoon
    Ge Garden

    Continue at Ge Garden. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  3. Evening
    Huaiyang cuisine

    Spend the afternoon around Huaiyang cuisine. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and flexible local transfers
  • Hotel breakfast; a selected local lunch; dinner recommendations or reservations tailored to tastes, dietary restrictions and budget
  • Suggested stay: a handpicked 4- or 5-star hotel or character property in a convenient part of Yangzhou
  • Usually 4–7 km across the day; steps, distance and breaks can be adapted for children, older travellers and accessibility needs
  • Real-name reservations for museums, performances, boats and popular attractions are arranged after the travel date is confirmed
Day 9

Shanghai · Travel well, arrive curious

Travel by reserved high-speed rail or private vehicle, with luggage assistance. After arrival, explore high-speed rail to Shanghai, Wukang Road, and The Bund with a local guide.

  1. Morning
    high-speed rail to Shanghai

    Begin with high-speed rail to Shanghai. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  2. Afternoon
    Wukang Road

    Continue at Wukang Road. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  3. Evening
    The Bund

    Spend the afternoon around The Bund. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  • Reserved high-speed rail or private vehicle, with luggage assistance and station transfer
  • Hotel breakfast; a selected local lunch; dinner recommendations or reservations tailored to tastes, dietary restrictions and budget
  • Suggested stay: a handpicked 4- or 5-star hotel or character property in a convenient part of Shanghai
  • Usually 4–7 km across the day; steps, distance and breaks can be adapted for children, older travellers and accessibility needs
  • Real-name reservations for museums, performances, boats and popular attractions are arranged after the travel date is confirmed
Day 10

Shanghai · A considered final day

Enjoy Lujiazui skyline and private onward transfer at an unhurried pace before a private transfer to the airport, high-speed railway station or your next hotel.

  1. Morning
    Lujiazui skyline

    Begin with Lujiazui skyline. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  2. Afternoon
    private onward transfer

    Continue at private onward transfer. Your private guide explains the historical and cultural context, selects the most rewarding viewpoints and keeps time for photographs and an unhurried rest.

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and flexible local transfers
  • Hotel breakfast; a selected local lunch; dinner recommendations or reservations tailored to tastes, dietary restrictions and budget
  • Suggested stay: a handpicked 4- or 5-star hotel or character property in a convenient part of Shanghai
  • Usually 4–7 km across the day; steps, distance and breaks can be adapted for children, older travellers and accessibility needs
  • Real-name reservations for museums, performances, boats and popular attractions are arranged after the travel date is confirmed

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