7-Day Shanghai, Hangzhou & Suzhou Culture, Gardens and Innovation Private Tour

🏙️ Discover the contrasts of modern and traditional China in 【Shanghai】, from its skyline and historic streets to classical gardens and local homes. Travel to 【Hangzhou】 for a 【West Lake】 boat ride, tea and incense rituals, and interactive technology experiences. Finish in 【Suzhou】 with a classical garden, canal-side lanes and a boat journey through 【Tongli Water Town】. 🌿

7-Day

From US$1,999 p/p

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🏙️ Discover Shanghai's Many Layers

Take in city views from Shanghai Tower, cross the Huangpu River by public ferry, explore the Bund's historic architecture and discover classical garden design at Yu Garden.

🏡 Experience Shanghai's Historic Neighborhoods

Walk through the tree-lined Former French Concession, discover Xujiahui's cultural landmarks and visit a local home for tea and conversation.

🍵 Explore Hangzhou's Tea and Incense Traditions

Enjoy a boat ride on West Lake, walk through Longjing's tea-growing landscape and take part in traditional Song-style whisked-tea and incense rituals.

🤖 Meet the Technology of Modern Hangzhou

Explore interactive displays at Wensan Future Technology Center, enjoy a robot-restaurant lunch and discover Hangzhou's urban development through its planning exhibition.

🛶 Discover Suzhou's Gardens and Water-Town Life

Explore the intimate design of the Master of the Nets Garden, walk along historic Pingjiang Road and take a canal boat through Tongli Water Town.

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Shanghai Arrival Airport → Shanghai Hotel

Approx. 15–55 km / 0.5–1.5 hrs

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Shanghai Hotel → Shanghai Tower → Huangpu River Public Ferry → The Bund → Yu Garden → Shanghai Museum East → Shanghai Hotel

Approx. 25–45 km / 1–2 hrs

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Shanghai Hotel → Former French Concession → Xujiahui Cultural District → Tianzifang → Local-Home Tea Visit → Shanghai Hotel

Approx. 20–35 km / 1–2 hrs

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Shanghai Hotel → Shanghai Railway Station → High-Speed Train → Hangzhou Railway Station → West Lake → Longjing Tea-Growing Area → Traditional Chinese Medicine Heritage Venue → Qinghefang Old Street →

Approx. 45–75 km by road / 2–3 hrs; high-speed train approx. 45 mins

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Hangzhou Hotel → Wensan Future Technology Center → Robot Restaurant & Technology Mall → Hangzhou Urban Planning Exhibition Hall → City Balcony → Hangzhou Hotel

Approx. 30–55 km / 1.5–2.5 hrs

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Hangzhou Hotel → Master of the Nets Garden → Pingjiang Road → Tongli Water Town → Suzhou Hotel

Approx. 190–240 km / 3.5–5 hrs

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Suzhou Hotel → Confirmed Shanghai Departure Airport

Approx. 110–165 km / 2–3 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 Shanghai

Standard Double Room

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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

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Selected Hotel in Suzhou

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

• Scheduled high-speed train ticket from Shanghai to Hangzhou on Day 4

• 6 nights of hotel accommodation

• Hotel breakfast from Day 2 to Day 7

• Scheduled lunch from Day 2 to Day 6, including the Day 2 Shanghai food tour and Day 5 robot-restaurant lunch

• Admission tickets and scheduled activities listed in the confirmed itinerary

• Scheduled visits to Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden and Shanghai Museum East

• Scheduled public ferry ride across the Huangpu River

• Scheduled heritage walks in the Former French Concession, Xujiahui and Tianzifang, including the arranged local-home tea visit

• Scheduled West Lake boat experience and tea and incense rituals in Hangzhou

• Scheduled visit to a traditional Chinese medicine heritage venue

• Scheduled visit to Wensan Future Technology Center, robot restaurant, technology mall and Hangzhou Urban Planning Exhibition Hall

• Scheduled visits to the Master of the Nets Garden, Pingjiang Road and Tongli Water Town

• Scheduled canal-boat experience in Tongli Water Town

• Scheduled airport, railway station, hotel and intercity road transfers

The Cost Excludes

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

• China visa

• Lunch on Day 1 and Day 7, and dinners throughout the tour

• Additional food, snacks, tea and drinks purchased independently

• Additional technology demonstrations, device purchases or optional experiences not listed in the confirmed itinerary

• Driverless-bus experience unless separately confirmed in the final itinerary

• Internal visits to Alibaba, Unitree Robotics or other technology companies unless separately arranged and confirmed

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

• Optional shopping and personal purchases in Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou

• Personal expenses

• Single Room Supplement

• Travel insurance

• Tips to guides and drivers

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

Booking Notice

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

• The Day 4 Shanghai → Hangzhou high-speed train is included. The train number, departure and arrival stations, seat class and travel time will be confirmed before travel.

• The Huangpu River experience on Day 2 is a public ferry ride, not a private sightseeing cruise.

• The Day 3 local-home tea visit is subject to the host's confirmed availability and the final walking route.

• The Day 4 West Lake boat ride, tea and incense rituals, and traditional Chinese medicine heritage visit are subject to venue availability, weather and operating arrangements. The medicine-related visit is a cultural experience, not medical treatment.

• Day 5 includes public-facing technology experiences. A driverless-bus ride and internal visits to Alibaba or Unitree Robotics are not guaranteed parts of the scheduled daily program.

• Day 6 includes a private road transfer from Hangzhou to Suzhou, followed by sightseeing in Suzhou and Tongli Water Town. The Tongli boat ride depends on water conditions and local operation.

• Day 7 includes a private transfer from Suzhou to your confirmed Shanghai departure airport. Please provide the departure airport and flight details in advance.

• The itinerary involves walking through historic streets, classical gardens and canal-side lanes. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

• 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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Is an English-speaking guide included?

Yes. The reference itinerary includes English-speaking local guide service for scheduled sightseeing and transfers.

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How do we travel between the three cities?

The standard itinerary uses a high-speed train from Shanghai to Hangzhou on Day 4, a private vehicle from Hangzhou to Suzhou on Day 6, and a private vehicle from Suzhou to Shanghai Airport on Day 7.

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Which meals are included?

Hotel breakfast is included from Day 2 to Day 7. Scheduled lunch is included from Day 2 to Day 6, including the Shanghai food-tour lunch and Hangzhou robot-restaurant lunch. Dinners are not included.

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Is a driverless-bus ride included?

A driverless bus appears in the tour's overview, but it is not specified in the detailed Day 5 program. It should be treated as an additional experience requiring confirmation rather than a guaranteed inclusion.

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Will we visit Alibaba or Unitree Robotics?

The standard daily itinerary includes public-facing technology venues in Hangzhou, not confirmed internal visits to Alibaba or Unitree Robotics. Such visits would require separate arrangements.

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Are tea and incense experiences included in Hangzhou?

Yes. Day 4 includes the scheduled Song-style whisked-tea and incense rituals, subject to the confirmed venue arrangements.

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What type of river cruise is included in Shanghai?

Day 2 includes a public ferry ride across the Huangpu River. It is not a private sightseeing cruise.

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Can this itinerary be customized?

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

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