7-Day Shanghai, Huangshan & Hangzhou Art, Nature and Culture Private Tour

🏙️ Discover Shanghai's Art Deco architecture and modern skyline, then travel by high-speed train to 【Huangshan】 for ancient pines, dramatic granite peaks and a mountaintop sunrise when weather permits. Create a traditional herbal fragrance plaque, explore the artistic village of 【Bishan】, and end beside 【West Lake】 in Hangzhou with a private boat ride and traditional cultural experiences. 🌿

7-Day

From US$1,949/pax

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🏙️ Read Shanghai Through Its Architecture

Explore the contrast between Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower and the Bund, then discover the geometric details and stories behind the city's historic Art Deco buildings.

🏔️ Spend a Night Among Huangshan's Peaks

Ride the Yungu cable car into Huangshan's granite mountain landscape, explore its pine-lined paths and stay on the mountain for the opportunity to watch sunrise the following morning.

🎨 Discover Traditional Craft & Village Creativity

Make a herbal fragrance plaque in Huangshan, then discover how restored traditional buildings in Bishan Village have become spaces for art, reading and rural cultural life.

🛶 Experience Hangzhou from West Lake

Enjoy a private boat ride on West Lake, discover the historic residence of merchant Hu Xueyan and explore traditional Chinese medicine heritage near Qinghefang Old Street.

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Shanghai Pudong International Airport → Shanghai Hotel

Approx. 40–55 km / 1–1.5 hrs

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Shanghai Hotel → Yu Garden → Shanghai Tower → The Bund → Art Deco Architecture Walk → Shanghai Hotel

Approx. 20–35 km / 1–2 hrs

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Shanghai Hotel → Shanghai Railway Station → High-Speed Train → Huangshan North Railway Station → Herbal Fragrance Workshop → Tunxi Old Street → Huangshan City Hotel

Approx. 30–55 km by road / 1–2 hrs; high-speed train approx. 3 hrs

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Huangshan City Hotel → Huangshan Scenic Area → Yungu Cable Car → Mountain Sightseeing → Huangshan Mountain Hotel

Approx. 60–85 km / 1–1.5 hrs

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Huangshan Mountain Hotel → Mountain Sunrise Viewpoint → Cable-Car Descent → Bishan Village → Bishan Area Hotel

Approx. 50–75 km / 1.5–2.5 hrs

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Bishan Area Hotel → Huangshan Railway Station → High-Speed Train → Hangzhou Railway Station → West Lake → Former Residence of Hu Xueyan → Qinghefang Cultural Area → Hangzhou Hotel

Approx. 65–105 km by road / 2–3.5 hrs; high-speed train approx. 2 hrs

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Hangzhou Hotel → Hangzhou Railway Station → High-Speed Train → Shanghai Railway Station → Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Approx. 55–85 km by road / 1.5–2.5 hrs; high-speed train approx. 45–75 mins

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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 Huangshan City

Standard Double Room

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Selected Hotel in Huangshan Scenic Area

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Selected Hotel in Bishan Area

Standard Double Room

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Selected Hotel in Hangzhou

Standard Double Room

The Cost Includes

• Professional licensed English-speaking guide for scheduled sightseeing and transfers

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

• High-speed train tickets for the scheduled Shanghai–Huangshan, Huangshan–Hangzhou and Hangzhou–Shanghai journeys

• 6 nights of accommodation

• Hotel breakfast from Day 2 to Day 7

• Scheduled local lunch on Day 3 and Day 6

• Admission tickets and scheduled activities listed in the itinerary

• Scheduled visits to Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower and the Bund

• Scheduled Shanghai Art Deco architecture walk and Old Shanghai-style coffee experience

• Scheduled traditional herbal fragrance plaque-making experience in Huangshan

• Scheduled visit to Tunxi Old Street

• Scheduled admission to Huangshan Scenic Area and the planned Yungu cable-car ascent and cable-car descent

• One scheduled overnight stay in the Huangshan mountain scenic area

• Scheduled visit to Bishan Village

• Scheduled private boat experience on West Lake

• Scheduled visits to the Former Residence of Hu Xueyan and the traditional Chinese medicine heritage venue near Qinghefang

• 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

• Lunches and dinners not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"

• Additional coffee, snacks, food and drinks purchased independently

• Day 7 Meijiawu Tea Village visit, tea-picking experience and tea-themed lunch unless confirmed in the final itinerary and quotation

• Optional activities, scenic-area rides or route upgrades not listed in the itinerary

• 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 adults 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 itinerary includes three scheduled high-speed train journeys. Final train numbers, stations, seat classes and departure times will be confirmed before travel.

• Day 4 includes an overnight stay in the Huangshan mountain scenic area. Mountain accommodation and dining facilities may be simpler than those in major cities.

• Mountain sightseeing involves numerous stone steps and exposed walking paths. The hiking route may be adjusted according to your fitness level, weather and scenic-area restrictions.

• The Day 5 sunrise and any sea-of-clouds views are natural phenomena and cannot be guaranteed.

• Access to West Sea Grand Canyon and individual mountain paths may be restricted because of weather, seasonal closures or safety conditions.

• The Day 6 traditional Chinese medicine experience is cultural in nature and is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. The exact workshop or technology-based activities must be confirmed before departure.

• The Day 7 Meijiawu tea visit and tea-themed lunch are suitable only when the confirmed Shanghai departure flight and train schedule allow sufficient time. They are not guaranteed in the standard departure arrangement.

• 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 this a private tour?

Yes. The reference price is based on two travelers on a private tour, with private scheduled road transportation and intercity high-speed train journeys.

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Is an English-speaking guide included?

Yes. Professional licensed English-speaking guide service is included for scheduled sightseeing and transfers.

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Can I visit Meijiawu Tea Village on Day 7?

Yes, if your Shanghai departure flight is sufficiently late and the extended program has been confirmed in advance. Tea picking depends on the harvesting season and the farmer's arrangements.

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Are the high-speed trains included?

Yes. The scheduled Shanghai–Huangshan, Huangshan–Hangzhou and Hangzhou–Shanghai journeys are included. Train numbers, stations and seat classes will be confirmed before travel.

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Which meals are included?

Breakfast is included from Day 2 to Day 7, with scheduled local lunches on Days 3 and 6. Other lunches and dinners are not included in the standard arrangement. The Day 7 tea-themed lunch applies only if the extended Meijiawu visit is confirmed.

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Will I definitely see sunrise and a sea of clouds on Huangshan?

No. Both depend on weather and visibility. The mountaintop overnight stay makes an early sunrise outing possible, but the scenery cannot be guaranteed.

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Is the Huangshan section physically demanding?

Huangshan has many stone steps and exposed mountain paths. The scheduled cable cars reduce the amount of climbing, but walking is still required. Your guide can adjust the route according to your preferred activity level and the sections open that day.

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Can this itinerary be customized?

Yes. This is a private tour. The Shanghai architecture walk, Huangshan hiking route, village visit, cultural workshops, hotel arrangements and departure schedule can be adjusted according to your interests.

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