4-Day Shanghai, Hangzhou & Nanxun Water Town Cultural Discovery Private Tour

🏙️ Discover the contrasts of 【Shanghai】, from the historic 【Bund】 to panoramic views at 【Shanghai Tower】. Travel by high-speed train to 【Hangzhou】 to explore 【West Lake】, pick tea with local farmers and enjoy traditional tea culture. Visit a historic Chinese medicine pharmacy before heading to 【Nanxun Water Town】 for a peaceful canal-boat ride, a heritage residence and a traditional water-wedding performance. 🌿

4-Day

From US$1,249 p/p

Highlights

Itinerary

Transportation

Accommodation

Cost

FAQs

🏙️ Discover Shanghai's Past and Present

Explore the historic buildings of the Bund, cross the Huangpu River with local passengers on a public ferry and admire the modern city from Shanghai Tower.

🌿 Experience Hangzhou's Tea Culture

Visit a local tea village, learn to pick tea leaves with a farmer and discover traditional tea preparation and tasting in a welcoming village setting.

🛶 Enjoy West Lake from the Water

Walk beside West Lake, take a tranquil rowing-boat ride and enjoy afternoon tea with views of the lakeside scenery.

🍵 Discover Traditional Chinese Medicine Heritage

Visit a historic Chinese medicine pharmacy in Hangzhou to learn about traditional medicinal materials and observe pharmacy practices during the scheduled cultural visit.

🏡 Experience the Water-Town Traditions of Nanxun

Travel through Nanxun Water Town by rowing boat, discover a historic merchant's residence and enjoy a traditional water-wedding performance.

Day

Shanghai Arrival Airport → The Bund → Huangpu River Public Ferry → Shanghai Tower → Shanghai Hotel

Approx. 35–85 km / 1.5–3 hrs

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Day

Shanghai Hotel → Yu Garden → Former French Concession → Shanghai Railway Station → High-Speed Train → Hangzhou East Railway Station → Smart-Retail Experience → Hangzhou Hotel

Approx. 25–55 km / 1–2.5 hrs by road; high-speed train time subject to the confirmed service

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Day

Hangzhou Hotel → Nanxun Water Town → Shanghai Pudong International Airport / Confirmed Railway Station

Approx. 240–320 km / 4–5.5 hrs

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Hangzhou Hotel → Tea Village → West Lake → Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmacy → West Lake Afternoon-Tea Venue → Hangzhou Hotel

Approx. 30–60 km / 1.5–2.5 hrs

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7-Seater · 2–6 Guests · Exterior

7-Seater · 2–6 Guests · Interior

9-Seater · 2–8 Guests · Exterior

9-Seater · 2–8 Guests · Interior

Minibus · 10–29 Guests · Exterior

Minibus · 10–29 Guests · Interior

Coach · 20–60 Guests · Exterior

Coach · 20–60 Guests · Interior

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Selected Hotel in Shanghai

Standard Double Room

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Selected Hotel in Hangzhou

Standard Double Room

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Selected Hotel in Hangzhou

Standard Double Room

The Cost Includes

• English-speaking local guide for scheduled sightseeing and transfers

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for scheduled road transfers and sightseeing

• 3 nights of hotel accommodation

• Hotel breakfast from Day 2 to Day 4

• Scheduled lunch from Day 1 to Day 4

• Admission tickets and activities listed in the confirmed itinerary

• Scheduled in-depth cultural exploration of the Bund

• Scheduled Huangpu River public-ferry crossing

• Scheduled visit to Shanghai Tower

• Scheduled visits to Yu Garden and the Former French Concession

• Scheduled Shanghai → Hangzhou high-speed train journey

• Scheduled smart-retail experience in Hangzhou

• Scheduled tea-village visit, tea-picking experience and tea-tasting activity

• Scheduled rowing-boat experience on West Lake

• Scheduled visit to a traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy and afternoon tea beside West Lake

• Scheduled visit to Nanxun Water Town, including a rowing-boat experience and Zhang Shiming's Former Residence

• Scheduled traditional water-wedding performance in Nanxun

• Scheduled Shanghai arrival pickup and Day 4 transfer to Shanghai Pudong Airport or the confirmed railway station

• Travel assistance during the tour

The Cost Excludes

• International and domestic flights or train tickets to Shanghai and onward from Shanghai

• China visa

• Breakfast on Day 1 and dinners throughout the tour

• Additional food, snacks, tea and drinks purchased independently

• Woodblock-printing workshop unless separately arranged and confirmed

• Optional attractions, transport upgrades and cultural experiences not listed in the confirmed itinerary

• Extra boat rides or activities beyond the scheduled experiences

• Traditional Chinese medicine consultations, products or treatments not included in the confirmed cultural visit

• Personal purchases in shopping areas, tea villages and Nanxun Water Town

• Personal expenses

• Single Room Supplement

• Travel insurance

• Tips to guides and drivers

• Any service not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"

Booking Notice

• The reference price is based on 2 people traveling together on a private tour with 4-star hotel arrangements. Final pricing depends on travel dates, group size, hotel choice and itinerary adjustments.

• Day 1 includes sightseeing immediately after your Shanghai airport pickup. An early arrival is recommended; a late flight may require the itinerary to be adjusted.

• Day 1 uses a Huangpu River public ferry, not a private sightseeing cruise. Shanghai Tower observation-deck access depends on the confirmed ticket and operating arrangements.

• Day 2 includes a Shanghai → Hangzhou high-speed train journey. The ticket, stations, train number and seat class must be confirmed in the final quotation.

• Day 3 tea-picking activities depend on the season, weather and the tea farmer's arrangements. West Lake boating depends on weather and local operations.

• The traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy visit is a cultural experience. Medical consultations, treatments and products are not included unless separately confirmed.

• Day 4 includes a Nanxun rowing-boat experience and water-wedding performance. The performance schedule and participation arrangements must be confirmed before travel.

• Woodblock printing appears in the reference tour highlights but is not explicitly scheduled in the daily itinerary. It requires separate confirmation if requested.

• Day 4 ends with a road transfer to Shanghai Pudong Airport or the confirmed railway station. An early departure may not allow enough time for the Nanxun visit.

• This private itinerary can be customized according to your interests, walking preference and travel schedule.

Refund Policy

• More than 30 days before departure: 10% cancellation fee

• 30–15 days before departure: 20% cancellation fee

• 14–7 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee

• 6–2 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee

• Less than 48 hours before departure or no-show: 100% cancellation fee

• Any non-refundable costs already incurred for hotels, tickets, transportation or other services will be deducted from the refundable amount.

FAQ

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Where does the tour end?

The standard itinerary ends with a private road transfer from Nanxun to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or a confirmed railway station on Day 4.

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Which meals are included?

The reference itinerary lists lunch on Day 1 and breakfast and lunch on Days 2–4. Day 3 also includes a scheduled afternoon-tea experience. Dinners and Day 1 breakfast are not included.

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Can visitors take part in the Nanxun water-wedding performance?

The standard itinerary includes a traditional water-wedding performance. Visitors may be invited to participate, subject to the organizers' arrangements and their own preference.

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Is the woodblock-printing workshop included?

Woodblock printing appears in the reference tour's highlights but is not explicitly included in the detailed daily itinerary. It requires separate confirmation before being treated as a scheduled activity.

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Is the West Lake boat ride included?

Yes. Day 3 includes a scheduled rowing-boat experience on West Lake, subject to weather and local operating conditions.

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Is tea picking available throughout the year?

Tea picking depends on the harvest season and the farmer's arrangements. Outside the suitable season, the experience may be adjusted while retaining the tea-village visit and tea-culture activities.

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How do we travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou?

The itinerary includes a high-speed train journey on Day 2. The exact train service, ticket arrangements and seat class will be confirmed in the final quotation.

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Does the tour include sightseeing on the arrival day?

Yes. Day 1 includes the Bund, a Huangpu River public-ferry crossing and Shanghai Tower. An early arrival is recommended to allow sufficient sightseeing time.

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Can this itinerary be customized?

Yes. This is a private tour. The sightseeing pace, cultural experiences, accommodation and departure arrangements can be adjusted according to your interests and travel schedule.

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