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Classic Jiangnan: Shanghai–Suzhou–Hangzhou

SH11 · Shanghai gateway

Classic Jiangnan: Shanghai–Suzhou–Hangzhou

Shanghai — Suzhou — Wuzhen — Hangzhou

RouteShanghai → Suzhou → Wuzhen → Hangzhou
PacePrivate · Flexible · Personally designed
Best seasonMarch–May · September–November
7 days

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Journey highlights

Classic Jiangnan: Shanghai–Suzhou–Hangzhou

  • Shanghai modernity
  • Suzhou gardens
  • Water-town life
  • West Lake and Longjing

A day-by-day starting point

7 days · Shanghai — Suzhou — Wuzhen — Hangzhou

Day 1

Shanghai · Arrival & orientation

Private airport or rail pickup, hotel check-in and a relaxed first introduction to The Bund and Huangpu River cruise. 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
    Huangpu River cruise

    Continue at Huangpu River cruise. 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 Hengshan–Fuxing Historic Area 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
    Hengshan–Fuxing Historic Area

    Spend the afternoon around Hengshan–Fuxing Historic Area. 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

Suzhou · Travel well, arrive curious

Travel by reserved high-speed rail or private vehicle, with luggage assistance. After arrival, explore Humble Administrator’s Garden, Suzhou Museum, and Pingjiang Road with a local guide.

  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.

  • 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 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 4

Suzhou · Heritage in depth

Explore Master of the Nets Garden, silk workshop, and evening Kunqu with a private local guide, pre-arranged entry where required and time for an unhurried lunch, photography and rest.

  1. Morning
    Master of the Nets Garden

    Begin with Master of the Nets 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
    silk workshop

    Continue at silk workshop. 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
    evening Kunqu

    Spend the afternoon around evening Kunqu. 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

Wuzhen · Water-town immersion

Explore Wuzhen canals, 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
    hand-rowed boat

    Continue at 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 6

Hangzhou · Landscape & nature

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

  1. Morning
    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. Afternoon
    Lingyin Temple

    Continue at 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.

  3. Evening
    Longjing tea village

    Spend the afternoon around 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.

  • 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 7

Hangzhou · A considered final day

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

  1. Morning
    Southern Song Imperial Street

    Begin with Southern Song Imperial Street. 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
    onward transfer

    Continue at 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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