8D7N · Group Tours · Hangzhou, Wangxian Valley, Jingdezhen, Hongcun, Huangshan, Xixinan · Grand Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage DIY & Pottery Wheel Experience · airport Transfer Upgrade · Complimentary Michelin Dining
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Zero Rush, Zero Shopping, Max Memories
Guide
Tour guide included
4 diamonds: High-end
Service language:English
Departure city: Hangzhou
Group size
Max. 9 persons
Pick-up & drop-off methods
Dep. transfers incl.
Free cancellation
Free cancellation 7 days before
Highlights
Small group of 9. Enjoy a more personalized tour with a flexible pace, attentive service, and a comfortable, hassle-free journey.
We provide free mobile data SIM cards (one per adult) for seamless communication, allowing you to share the journey with family and friends without interruption.
Participate in specially arranged local activities to enjoy an authentic and enriching travel experience.
8-day itinerary
Day 1 | Hangzhou: optional Songcheng Scenic Area - Stay in Hangzhou (Guide for the day included) Meet up go to the meeting point on your ownView meeting point AfternoonAttraction  Su Causeway 6.0 4.8/5 (no tickets required) Su Causeway – A Poetic Walk Along West Lake The Su Causeway was built during the Northern Song Dynasty under the leadership of the renowned poet and statesman Su Shi (Su Dongpo) when he served as the governor of Hangzhou and oversaw the restoration of West Lake. Stretching nearly 3 kilometers across the lake, it is one of the most iconic scenic causeways in Hangzhou. "Spring Dawn at Su Causeway" is also listed as one of the Ten Scenes of West Lake. A leisurely walk along the causeway offers beautiful views of willow-lined pathways, misty waters, and surrounding mountains. With its changing scenery throughout the seasons, Su Causeway is one of the best places to experience Hangzhou's relaxed lifestyle and the poetic charm of Jiangnan. Travel: approx. 21 km/39 mins Activity duration: approx. 30 mins AfternoonAttraction  West Lake Cruise Boats 8.0 4.5/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) West Lake is Hangzhou's most iconic cultural landscape and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its harmonious combination of tranquil waters, surrounding mountains, historic pavilions, and centuries of poetry and literature represents the essence of traditional Chinese landscape aesthetics. Take a scenic boat ride across the calm waters of West Lake, admire views of Leifeng Pagoda, Solitary Hill, and the surrounding mountains, and experience Hangzhou's unique charm where nature, history, and urban life blend together. Activity duration: approx. 1 hr AfternoonAttraction  Chenghuang Pavilion Scenic Area 5.5 4.7/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) City God Pavilion – A Panoramic View of Hangzhou Located on the summit of Wushan Mountain, City God Pavilion is one of Hangzhou's most famous viewing landmarks. From the top of the pavilion, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of West Lake, the Qiantang River, and the modern city skyline. It is an ideal place to appreciate the unique harmony between Hangzhou's natural landscapes and urban scenery. Travel: approx. 4 km/15 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 30 mins AfternoonAttraction  Qing He Fang 6.5 4.6/5 (no tickets required) Qinghefang Historic Street – Discover Old Hangzhou's Heritage Qinghefang Historic Street is one of the best-preserved traditional neighborhoods in Hangzhou. It was once a prosperous commercial center during the Southern Song Dynasty and still retains many historic buildings, traditional shops, and local craftsmanship. Strolling along the stone-paved lanes, visitors can admire classical architecture, taste authentic Hangzhou snacks, explore time-honoured shops, and experience the everyday charm of old Hangzhou. Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 30 mins EveningDinner (at own expense) EveningNotes You may choose to visit the following attractions on your own: Hangzhou Songcheng Show Park Recommended: Visit the renowned "One of the World's Three Great Shows" - Songcheng and the Songcheng Timeless Love performance, which brings together Hangzhou's historical legends with singing, dancing, and acrobatics. The cost is CNY 320 per person, payable locally. This includes admission to the Songcheng scenic area, the Songcheng Timeless Love show, and round-trip car transportation with a guide. This is an optional paid activity; guests may choose whether to participate. If you do not join, you are free to explore outside the scenic area. After the activity, transportation back to the hotel will be provided, or you may return to the hotel independently at your own expense. Travel: approx. 12 km/21 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 30 mins EveningHotel  Hangzhou Gongshu Kaiyuan Mingting Hotel(Wanda Plaza Branch) 4.7/5 orMEHOOD LESTIE HOTEL（Xixi Wetland, Hangzhou） orZheda Yuanzheng Forest Hotel orHANGZHOU XIXI HEYUE HHOLIDAY HOTEL We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. Travel: approx. 13 km/32 mins |
Day 2 | Hangzhou: Lingyin Temple - DIY canal-themed intangible cultural heritage fan workshop (includes breakfast and lunch) MorningBreakfast (meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Meal standard: CNY 38/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins MorningAttraction  Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area 8.9  No. 1 of Best Things to Do in West Lake4.6/5 (no tickets required) Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak form one of Hangzhou's most important cultural landmarks. With ancient Buddhist temples, impressive stone carvings, and peaceful mountain scenery, the site offers a perfect combination of spirituality, history, and nature. Travel: approx. 15 km/28 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs MorningAttraction  The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (Hangzhou Section) 7.5 4.4/5 (no tickets required) The Grand Canal – A Journey Through China's Ancient Waterway Civilization The Grand Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the greatest ancient engineering achievements in China and has played a vital role in connecting northern and southern China through trade, culture, and transportation. The Hangzhou section preserves rich historical neighborhoods and traditional waterfront scenery, with ancient bridges, old docks, and riverside homes creating a charming water-town atmosphere. A walk through the Grand Canal Historic Area offers a fascinating glimpse into China's thousand-year canal culture and allows visitors to experience the unique Jiangnan scenery where history and modern city life meet. Travel: approx. 9 km/25 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr MorningAttraction  Canal Arts & Crafts Live Exhibition Hall 3.2 4.2/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Handmade experience: Traditional Chinese Folding Fan DIY Experience Take part in an intangible cultural heritage folding fan workshop and create your own traditional Chinese hand fan. Through this hands-on experience, you will learn about the history, craftsmanship, and cultural symbolism behind the folding fan while incorporating elements of Jiangnan aesthetics into your own unique souvenir. Activity duration: approx. 30 mins AfternoonLunch (meal included for adults & children) Su Noodle House - Crab Roe Noodles - Crab Roe Hot Pot(Dragonfly Park Branch) Specialty menu at a Michelin-recommended restaurant Meal standard: CNY 98/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins AfternoonFree time This is a suggested itinerary and does not include tickets, transportation, or guide services Sightseeing duration: approx. 2 hrs 30 mins EveningDinner (at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 40 mins EveningHotel Hangzhou Gongshu Kaiyuan Mingting Hotel(Wanda Plaza Branch) 4.7/5 orMEHOOD LESTIE HOTEL（Xixi Wetland, Hangzhou） orZheda Yuanzheng Forest Hotel orHANGZHOU XIXI HEYUE HHOLIDAY HOTEL We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 3 | Hangzhou - Wangxian Valley: night view of the fairy-tale cliff canyon - Stay in Shangrao (includes breakfast and lunch) MorningBreakfast (meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Meal standard: CNY 38/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins MorningHangzhouShangraoBy train Reference trains are as follows (subject to actual ticket issuance): G3373|G-series high-speed train or D-series high-speed train|O Morning Afternoon Hangzhou Shangrao AfternoonTransportation From Shangrao station to Wangxian Valley. Travel: approx. 44 km/55 mins AfternoonLunch (meal included for adults & children) Shangrao specialty dishes Meal standard: CNY 60/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins AfternoonAttraction  Wangxian Valley 9.0 4.5/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Wangxian Valley, located in Shangrao, Jiangxi, is a breathtaking cliffside wonderland often described as a "real-life fairyland." Combining dramatic valleys, waterfalls, streams, ancient villages, and cliffside residences, the scenic area creates a magical atmosphere, especially at night when the valley lights up. Visitors can walk along skywalks, enjoy panoramic views, and experience the harmony between nature and traditional Chinese architecture. Activity duration: approx. 5 hrs EveningDinner (at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 40 mins EveningHotel  Maison New Century Hotel Wanda Plaza Xinzhou Shangrao 4.7/5 orWALL GARDEN HOTEL We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 4 | Wangxian Valley - Jingdezhen: Ancient Kiln (study tour) - Pottery wheel experience - Stay in Jingdezhen (includes breakfast and lunch) MorningBreakfast (meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Meal standard: CNY 38/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins MorningTransportation From Wangxian Valley to Jingdezhen. Travel: approx. 135 km/2 hrs 35 mins MorningAttraction  Jingdezhen Ancient Kilns and Folk Customs Museum 7.5 No. 9 of Family-friendly Attractions in Jiangxi4.5/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Handmade experience: The Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Museum in Jingdezhen showcases the history and craftsmanship of China's "Porcelain Capital." Visitors can explore ancient kilns, traditional ceramic-making techniques, and the evolution of porcelain culture. A hands-on pottery wheel experience allows guests to create their own ceramic pieces under the guidance of professional artisans. Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 30 mins AfternoonLunch (meal included for adults & children) Jingdezhen specialty dishes Meal standard: CNY 60/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins AfternoonAttraction  Ceramic Art Avenue Taoxichuan 7.2 4.6/5 (no tickets required) Taoxichuan Creative Cultural District is a revitalized ceramic industrial heritage area in Jingdezhen. Blending ceramic art, creative design, exhibitions, and cultural spaces, it showcases the transformation of the ancient porcelain city into a modern hub of creativity and innovation. Travel: approx. 8 km/20 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs EveningDinner (at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 40 mins EveningHotel  Taoyi Liyuan Hotel 4.6/5 orMadison Hotel, Jingdezhen China Ceramic Museum orManju Hotel (Jingdezhen Cidu Avenue) orGrand Skylight Hotel Jingdezhen We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. Travel: approx. 4 km/15 mins |
Day 5 | Jingdezhen - Hongcun: Imperial kiln (in-depth ceramic culture tour) - Stay in Huangshan (includes breakfast and lunch) MorningBreakfast (meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Meal standard: CNY 58/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins MorningAttraction  Jingdezhen China Ceramics Museum 8.2 No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Jiangxi4.3/5 (no tickets required) The China Ceramics Museum in Jingdezhen is a major museum dedicated to Chinese ceramic heritage. Its extensive collection showcases masterpieces from different periods, allowing visitors to discover the history, craftsmanship, and artistic development of Chinese porcelain. Travel: approx. 3 km/9 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr MorningAttraction  Imperial Porcelain Factory National Archaeological Site Park 4.7 Selected for Night Attractions in Jiangxi4.7/5 (no tickets required) The Imperial Kiln National Archaeological Site Park preserves the historic kilns where royal porcelain was produced during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Visitors can explore archaeological remains and learn about the exquisite craftsmanship behind imperial ceramics. Travel: approx. 3 km/9 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr AfternoonLunch (meal included for adults & children) Jingdezhen specialty dishes Meal standard: CNY 60/person Meal duration: approx. 40 mins AfternoonTransportation Head to Hongcun to explore this village straight out of a Chinese painting – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel: approx. 175 km/2 hrs 15 mins AfternoonAttraction  Hongcun Village 8.6 No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Southern Anhui4.5/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Hongcun is a World Heritage Site, hailed as a village straight out of a Chinese painting. Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs EveningAttraction  Tunxi Old Street 6.2 4.6/5 (no tickets required) Travel: approx. 59 km/1 hr 23 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs EveningDinner (at own expense) There are many traditional Anhui Huangshan specialties and snacks to be found near Tunxi Old Street. Meal duration: approx. 40 mins EveningHotel  Rezen Select 4.7/5 orXiang Ming Holiday Hotel orGemei Hotel (Mount Huangshan Xihai Road) orRezen Jingtai Hotel (Huangshan Hongcun) We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. Travel: approx. 4 km/15 mins |
Day 6 | Huangshan Scenic Area: Round-trip cable car (up the mountain), Huangshan's spectacular views - Stay in Huangshan (includes breakfast) MorningBreakfast (meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Meal standard: CNY 48/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins MorningTransportation Head to Huangshan Scenic Area Travel: approx. 25 km/40 mins MorningAttraction  Yungu Cableway 4.8 4.5/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 20 mins MorningAttraction  Mount Huangshan Scenic Area 9.0 4.8/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Mount Huangshan is a World Heritage Site recognized for both its natural and cultural significance, and is also one of China's most famous mountain resorts, renowned worldwide for its Four Wonders: the unique pines, the bizarre rock formations, the sea of clouds and the hot springs. Activity duration: approx. 8 hrs AfternoonLunch (at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 30 mins AfternoonAttraction  Yuping Cableway 4.3 4.8/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 20 mins EveningDinner (at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 40 mins EveningHotel Rezen Select 4.7/5 orXiang Ming Holiday Hotel orGemei Hotel (Mount Huangshan Xihai Road) orRezen Jingtai Hotel (Huangshan Hongcun) We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. Travel: approx. 25 km/33 mins |
Day 7 | Huangshan - Hangzhou: Vintage wetland train ride - Stay in Hangzhou (includes breakfast and lunch) MorningBreakfast (meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Meal standard: CNY 48/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins AfternoonAttraction Xixinan Ancient Village, located near Huangshan, combines traditional Huizhou architecture with peaceful wetlands and countryside scenery. A ride on the charming wetland mini train offers visitors a relaxing way to explore the village's natural beauty and poetic atmosphere. Travel: approx. 59 km/1 hr 20 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs AfternoonLunch (meal included for adults & children) Huizhou-style specialty meal Meal standard: CNY 60/person 14:05JingdezhenHangzhouBy train Reference trains are as follows (subject to actual ticket issuance): G1520|G-series high-speed train or D-series high-speed train|O 14:05 16:22 Jingdezhenbei(Jingdezhen North)Station Hangzhouxi(Hangzhou West)Station EveningDinner (at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 40 mins EveningHotel Hangzhou Gongshu Kaiyuan Mingting Hotel(Wanda Plaza Branch) 4.7/5 orMEHOOD LESTIE HOTEL（Xixi Wetland, Hangzhou） orZheda Yuanzheng Forest Hotel orHANGZHOU XIXI HEYUE HHOLIDAY HOTEL We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 8 | Hangzhou departure (includes breakfast) MorningBreakfast (meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Meal standard: CNY 38/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins Tour ends This product includes airport/station drop-off Free drop-off service to airport/train station: Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, Hangzhoudong(Hangzhou East) Station Service period: All day (Private car) If the airport/train station is not within the free drop-off area, please make your own arrangements |
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