7 daysHu Shang Jiangnan: Shanghai & the Water Towns
Shanghai · Suzhou · Wuxi · Wuzhen · Puyuan · Hangzhou
fromUS$299
Culture · Classic routes
Gardens, Tea & Zen: Shanghai, Suzhou, Wuxi & Hangzhou
Jiangnan at a slower, more reflective pace — scholar gardens, clay teapots shaped by hand, the lantern-lit Buddhist town of Nianhua Bay and a cup of this season’s tea.
Duration6 days
RouteShanghai · Suzhou · Wuxi · Hangzhou · Zhujiajiao
fromUS$299
StyleJoin-in group tour
Highlights
- Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, the Bund and Xintiandi
- Hanshan Temple and the Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou
- Make your own purple-clay (zisha) piece in Wuxi
- An evening in Nianhua Bay, a Zen-inspired lakeside town
- Tea picking & roasting in Meijiawu and a walk by West Lake
The route
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Shanghai
Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Overnight: Shanghai - Day 2
Shanghai icons
Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road and the Bund, then an evening in stylish Xintiandi.
Overnight: ShanghaiMeals: B - Day 3
Suzhou → Wuxi: gardens, clay & Zen
Hanshan Temple and the Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou, then make your own purple-clay (zisha) piece in Wuxi. Spend the evening in Nianhua Bay, a Zen-inspired lakeside town famous for its lantern-lit night views.
Overnight: WuxiMeals: B - Day 4
Hangzhou: temples & tea
Lingyin Temple and the China National Tea Museum, then pick and roast tea leaves in Meijiawu tea village. End the day by West Lake.
Overnight: HangzhouMeals: B - Day 5
Zhujiajiao & Shanghai lanes
Morning in Zhujiajiao water town. Back in Shanghai, walk Wukang Road and Tianzifang, then cross the Huangpu River by ferry.
Overnight: ShanghaiMeals: B - Day 6
Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: B
What the price includes
Included
- Airport pick-up on arrival in Shanghai and airport drop-off at the end of the tour
- Sightseeing transport by air-conditioned vehicle, sized to the group
- Hotels in twin rooms with daily breakfast
- Professional tour guide
- First entrance ticket to each sight and experience listed
Not included
- International flights to and from China
- Lunches and dinners
- Single-room supplement
- Optional activities and tickets not listed (cable cars, shuttles, etc.)
- Personal expenses, travel insurance and visa fees
“From US$299” is per person sharing a twin room. Prices vary with season, departure date and hotel level; we confirm the exact price in writing before you pay. Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner.
Questions about this tour
Where does the tour start and end?
It starts with airport pick-up in Shanghai (Pudong PVG or Hongqiao SHA) and ends with an airport drop-off in Shanghai.
Is this a private tour?
It is a join-in group tour, priced for great value. Prefer a private version with your own guide and car? Ask us for a tailor-made quote.
