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Shanghai & Hangzhou Twin Cities

SH08 · Shanghai gateway

Shanghai & Hangzhou Twin Cities

Shanghai — Hangzhou

RouteShanghai → Hangzhou
PacePrivate · Flexible · Personally designed
Best seasonMarch–May · September–November
5 days

Privately quoted · no fixed packages

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Journey highlights

Shanghai & Hangzhou Twin Cities

  • Shanghai city life
  • West Lake
  • Lingyin Temple
  • Longjing tea village

A day-by-day starting point

5 days · Shanghai — Hangzhou

Day 1

Shanghai · Arrival & orientation

Private airport or rail pickup, hotel check-in and a relaxed first introduction to The Bund and Pudong skyline. Your travel designer confirms the pace, dining preferences and booking details with you in person.

  1. Afternoon
    The Bund

    Begin with 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.

  2. Evening
    Pudong skyline

    Continue at Pudong skyline. 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
Day 2

Shanghai · City signatures

Explore Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, and Wukang Road with a private local guide, pre-arranged entry where required and time for an unhurried lunch, photography and rest.

  1. Morning
    Yu Garden

    Begin with Yu 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
    Shanghai Museum

    Continue at Shanghai 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
    Wukang Road

    Spend the afternoon around 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.

  • 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
Day 3

Hangzhou · Travel well, arrive curious

Travel by reserved high-speed rail or private vehicle, with luggage assistance. After arrival, explore high-speed rail to Hangzhou, West Lake sunset, and Beishan Road with a local guide.

  1. Morning
    high-speed rail to Hangzhou

    Begin with high-speed rail to Hangzhou. 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
    West Lake sunset

    Continue at West Lake sunset. 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
    Beishan Road

    Spend the afternoon around Beishan Road. 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 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 4

Hangzhou · Landscape & nature

Explore Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea village, and private 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
    private tea tasting

    Spend the afternoon around private 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 5

Hangzhou · A considered final day

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

  1. Morning
    Grand Canal

    Begin with Grand Canal. 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
    Gongchen Bridge

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

  3. Afternoon
    onward transfer

    Spend the afternoon around 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 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

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