SignatureChina Impression: Beijing, Shanghai, Yunnan & Guilin
Fifteen days balancing cities and landscapes: Beijing, Shanghai, Yunnan's mountains and the karst rivers of Guilin.
Food & CulturePrivate journey
Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou
Five days of skyline, classical gardens, canals and Longjing tea in China's most liveable corner.
The journey
Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou
A compact journey through the Yangtze Delta, where China's most sophisticated cities sit within an hour of each other. Shanghai for the energy, Suzhou for the gardens, Hangzhou for the lake and tea.
- The Bund and French Concession
- Suzhou's classical gardens
- West Lake and Longjing tea
- Canal-town lunch
Day by day
The shape of the days.
Day 01Arrive in Shanghai
Transfer, evening on the Bund.
Day 02Shanghai
Yu Garden, French Concession and a food walk.
Day 03Suzhou
Day trip to the gardens and canals of Suzhou.
Day 04Hangzhou
High-speed train to Hangzhou, West Lake and a tea village.
Day 05Departure
Transfer to Hangzhou or Shanghai airport.
Included
What is part of the journey.
Included
- Private English-speaking guide and driver throughout
- Hand-picked hotels with daily breakfast
- Internal flights and high-speed rail as listed
- Entrance fees to all listed sites
- Airport, station and hotel transfers
- Visa invitation letter and current entry guidance
- Alipay / WeChat Pay setup before you arrive
- 24/7 support from our team in China
Not included
- International flights
- China visa fees where applicable
- Travel insurance (required for all guests)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Personal spending, drinks and gratuities
Good to know
The practical details.
AccommodationBoutique hotels in Shanghai and Hangzhou
Group sizePrivate journey · 2–8 travellers
Activity levelEasy
Best time to travelMarch–May · September–November
This journey runs on your dates. We will check lodge and flight availability before confirming anything.
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