8D7N · Private Tours · Classic Jiangnan journey: The Bund, Yu Garden, Pingjiang Road, West Lake & Lingyin Temple
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Fully flexible itinerary · 1-on-1 customer service · Private car/guide
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Free cancellation 7 days before
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Service language:Mandarin/English
Departure city: Shanghai
Pick-up & drop-off methods
Arr. & dep. transfers incl.
Group size
Flexible (travel independently)
Highlights
Visit famous UNESCO sites including Humble Administrator's Garden, West Lake and the Grand Canal, and enjoy Pingtan and Kunqu opera performances to immerse in Jiangnan's refined lifestyle.
You will enjoy a dedicated private vehicle with no shared-group arrangement, a one-on-one travel consultant and a flexible itinerary for a truly carefree Jiangnan journey.
Stay in carefully selected high-quality hotels that are comfortable, tidy, and conveniently located for a worry-free trip.
8-day itinerary
Day 1 | [Shanghai] Arrive in Shanghai - Enjoy local dinner - Stroll along The Bund - Check into the hotel and rest Meet up This product includes a free pickup service Pick-up Free pickup area: within the area in Shanghai Service period: All day (Private car) Airport/station pick-up Free pickup service from airport/train station:Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghaixi(Shanghai West) Station, Shanghai Station, Shanghainan(Shanghai South) Station, Shanghai Hongqiao Station, Shanghai Songjiang Station Service period: All day (Private car) If your location is outside the free pickup area, you will need to go to the meeting point yourself. If you have any questions, please contact customer support. All dayTransportation The driver will take you to the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. Travel: approx. 70 km/1 hr 30 mins 17:00Dinner (at own expense) LAO RUI FU CAI GUAN Recommended: sizzling eel paste, fermented bean curd pork, and braised fish tail. 18:00Attraction  The Bund 10.0 4.8/5 (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 20:00Hotel Hotel of your choice |
Day 2 | [Shanghai] Visit Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower - Lujiazui CBD - Explore Yu Garden Area - Shanghai City God Temple
MorningBreakfast (Meal included for adults. Child policy depends on the selected hotel.) The hotel includes a buffet breakfast. (For children who do not occupy a bed, the requirement to purchase breakfast depends on the hotel's specific policy regarding children's height.) All dayTransportation The driver will take you to the Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower. Travel: approx. 15 km/30 mins 09:00Attraction  Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower 8.5  No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Shanghai4.7/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 11:00Lunch (at own expense) LanXin Restaurant Recommended dishes include fried river shrimp, braised pork, and stir-fried pork liver. This traditional alleyway restaurant opened in 1987. 13:00Attraction  Lujiazui 8.0 No. 3 of Night Attractions in Shanghai4.8/5 (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 15:00Attraction  Yu Garden 8.2 4.7/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 18:00Dinner (at own expense) Lv Ya Restaurant Recommended dishes include fried river shrimp, yellow croaker wonton soup, and fish gluten. This is an authentic Shanghai cuisine restaurant with 20 years of history. 19:00Attraction  Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area 7.4 4.7/5 (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 20:00Hotel Hotel of your choice |
Day 3 | [Shanghai-Suzhou] Tour Humble Administrator's Garden - Wander Pingjiang Road - Guanqian Street (enjoy tea and listen to Suzhou-style storytelling and Kunqu opera)
MorningBreakfast (Meal included for adults. Child policy depends on the selected hotel.) The hotel includes a buffet breakfast. (For children who do not occupy a bed, the requirement to purchase breakfast depends on the hotel's specific policy regarding children's height.) 08:00Transportation After breakfast, the driver will take you to Suzhou, and the journey will take about one and a half hours. Travel: approx. 150 km/1 hr 30 mins 10:00Attraction  Humble Administrator's Garden 8.8 4.6/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 12:00Lunch (at own expense) YANGYANG CHINESE RESTAURANT Recommended dishes include Wuxi spare ribs, stir-fried river shrimp, braised pork with soy sauce, and local seasonal vegetables. 1. A well-received local Jiangzhe-style restaurant with genuine home-cooked flavors. 2. Fresh ingredients and well-balanced taste, suitable for tourist group meals. 3. Convenient location with comfortable dining environment. 13:00Attraction  Pingjiang Road 6.9 4.6/5 (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 16:00Attraction  Guanqian Street 6.0 4.6/5 (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 18:00Dinner (at own expense) Ban Yuan Private-home Cuisine Recommended dishes include sweet and sour squirrel mandarin fish, braised pork with soy sauce, stir-fried water shield, and crispy osmanthus shortbread. 1. A highly rated private Jiangzhe-style restaurant located inside the Pingjiang Road historic district. 2. Well-made traditional Suzhou dishes featuring well-balanced local sweet-and-savory flavors. 3. Elegant ancient-style dining setting, great for tourist group dining. 20:00Hotel Hotel of your choice |
Day 4 | [Suzhou] Visit Hanshan Temple - Tiger Hill - Shantang Street boat tour - Shantang Street MorningBreakfast (Meal included for adults. Child policy depends on the selected hotel.) 09:00Transportation After breakfast, the driver will take you to Hanshan Temple. Travel: approx. 10 km/30 mins 10:00Attraction  Hanshan Temple 8.1 No. 7 of Best Things to Do in Jiangsu4.6/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 12:00Lunch (at own expense) Songhelou(Pingjiang Courtyard Branch) Recommended dishes include squirrel mandarin fish, braised pork with soy sauce, Su-style braised eel, and osmanthus glutinous rice cake. 1. A time-honored Suzhou restaurant delivering authentic local Jiangzhe cuisine. 2. Classic signature dishes with a moderately sweet flavor that many visitors enjoy. 3. Nice dining setting close to Pingjiang Road, suitable for tourist group meals. 13:00Attraction  Tiger Hill(Huqiu) Scenic Area 7.9 No. 10 of Best Things to Do in Jiangsu4.7/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 3 hrs 16:00Attraction  Shantang Street 7.6 4.4/5 (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 18:00Dinner (at own expense) Recommended dishes include stir-fried eel, braised pork belly, fried river shrimp, and water shield egg drop soup. 1. A popular local Suzhou eatery famous for authentic home-style Su bang dishes. 2. Generous portions and affordable prices, popular with locals. 3. Convenient location in Shilu business district, suitable for tourist group dining. 20:00Hotel Hotel of your choice |
Day 5 | [Suzhou-Wuzhen] Full-day trip to Wuzhen, visit East Gate and West Gate scenic areas MorningBreakfast (Meal included for adults. Child policy depends on the selected hotel.) The hotel includes a buffet breakfast. (For children who do not occupy a bed, the requirement to purchase breakfast depends on the hotel's specific policy regarding children's height.) 08:00Transportation The driver will take you to the Wuzhen Dongzha Scenic Zone. It will take about 2 hours. Travel: approx. 150 km/2 hrs 10:00Attraction  Wuzhen East Gate Scenic Area 6.4 No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Wuzhen4.4/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 12:00Lunch (at own expense) Yusheng Restaurant Recommended dishes include braised pork with soy sauce, stir-fried river shrimp, local bamboo shoot stew, and osmanthus rice cake. 1. Ranked No. 3 among Tongxiang's top restaurants, as selected by global travelers. 2. Authentic Jiangzhe home cooking with well-balanced flavors and fresh local ingredients. 3. Cozy dining space with good value for money, ideal for tourist group meals. 13:00Attraction  Wuzhen West Gate Scenic Area 7.8 No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Wuzhen4.5/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 4 hrs 17:00Dinner (at own expense) Shu Sheng Lamb Noodles Recommended dishes include braised mutton noodles, mutton dumplings, and boiled sliced mutton. 1. Ranked No. 12 among must-try foods in Tongxiang. 2. Famous local snack shop serving rich broth and tender mutton. 3. Budget-friendly with quick service, perfect for casual quick meals for travelers. 19:00Hotel Hotel of your choice |
Day 6 | [Wuzhen-Hangzhou] Sightseeing at West Lake, take a lake cruise, visit Leifeng Pagoda MorningBreakfast (Meal included for adults. Child policy depends on the selected hotel.) The hotel includes a buffet breakfast. (For children who do not occupy a bed, the requirement to purchase breakfast depends on the hotel's specific policy regarding children's height.) 08:00Transportation The driver will take you to the West Lake. It will take about one and a half hours. Travel: approx. 85 km/1 hr 30 mins 10:30Attraction  West Lake 10.0 4.7/5 (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 4 hrs 12:00Lunch (at own expense) Xin Bailu Restaurant (Hubin Yintai IN77 C Branch) Recommended dishes include salted egg yolk chicken wings, baked caramel custard with ice cream, West Lake vinegar fish, and stir-fried green vegetables. 1. Ranked No. 12 among Hangzhou's top restaurants selected by global travelers. 2. A well-known local chain restaurant serving consistently flavorful Jiangzhe-style dishes. 3. Great location near West Lake, with affordable prices for casual tourist meals and group gatherings. 15:30Attraction  West Lake Cruise Boats 8.0 4.5/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 30 mins 18:00Dinner (at own expense) Fu Yuan Ju Restaurant (Hefang Street Branch) Recommended: osmanthus braised fish, soy sauce roasted chicken, stir fried pork intestines, and local seasonal greens. 1. Well-known time-honored Hangzhou restaurant located on historic Hefang Street 2. Features authentic local wok-hei and classic Hangzhou home-style dishes 3. Convenient location for sightseeing visitors, suitable for casual group dining 20:00Hotel Hotel of your choice |
Day 7 | [Hangzhou] Explore Longjing Tea Village, China Tea Museum and Xixi National Wetland Park MorningBreakfast (Meal included for adults. Child policy depends on the selected hotel.) The hotel includes a buffet breakfast. (For children who do not occupy a bed, the requirement to purchase breakfast depends on the hotel's specific policy regarding children's height.) 09:00Transportation The driver will take you to the Longjing Village. Travel: approx. 20 km/35 mins 10:00Attraction  Longjing Village 6.5 No. 8 of Best Things to Do in West Lake4.4/5 (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 12:00Lunch (at own expense) Xin Bailu Restaurant (Hubin Yintai IN77 C Branch) Recommended dishes include salted egg yolk chicken wings, baked caramel custard with ice cream, West Lake vinegar fish, and stir-fried green vegetables. 1. Ranked No. 12 among Hangzhou's top restaurants selected by global travelers. 2. A well-known local chain restaurant serving consistently flavorful Jiangzhe-style dishes. 3. Great location near West Lake, with affordable prices for casual tourist meals and group gatherings. 15:00Attraction  Xixi National Wetland Park 7.8 4.6/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 3 hrs 18:00Dinner (at own expense) The Grandma's Restaurant (Wai Po Jia) Recommended: tea-smoked chicken, slow-braised pork, dry-fried green beans, and seasonal Jiangnan specialties. 1. Popular well-known Hangzhou local restaurant with a large number of real guest reviews 2. Offers classic authentic Jiangzhe home-style dishes with reasonable pricing 3. Spacious dining area, suitable for tourist group meals and family gatherings 19:00Hotel Hotel of your choice |
Day 8 | [Hangzhou] Lingyin Temple - Songcheng - Airport drop-off 08:00Breakfast (Meal included for adults. Child policy depends on the selected hotel.) 09:00Transportation The driver will take you to the Lingyin Temple. Travel: approx. 20 km/30 mins 10:00Attraction  Lingyin Temple 8.8 No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Zhejiang4.7/5 (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 12:00Lunch (at own expense) Weiqiantang Chinese Restaurant(Songcheng Zhijiang Yintai Branch) Recommended dishes include Dongpo Pork, West Lake Vinegar Fish, Longjing Shrimp, and local Jiangzhe stir-fried dishes. 1. Authentic Jiangzhe-style restaurant close to Songcheng Scenic Area with convenient access after sightseeing. 2. Elegant traditional-style decor, transparent pricing and well-received classic Hangzhou dishes. 3. Spacious dining space available, great for tourist group meals and casual visitor dining. 13:00Attraction  Hangzhou Songcheng Show Park 8.3 No. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Zhejiang4.7/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 3 hrs Tour ends This product includes airport/station drop-off Free drop-off service to airport/train station: Hangzhou Station If the airport/train station is not within the free drop-off area, please make your own arrangements |
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