Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off as described in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking guide
Private 7-day Jiangnan journey
7-Day Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou Private Tour
Experience modern Shanghai, Suzhou's classical gardens and canal towns, and Hangzhou's West Lake and tea culture on one private seven-day journey.
DestinationsShanghai · Suzhou · Hangzhou
Duration7 Days
Tour TypePrivate Tour
GuideEnglish-Speaking
Tour overview
Seven Days Across Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou
This private seven-day route follows the classic Jiangnan triangle, combining Shanghai's skyline with Suzhou's gardens and canal streets and Hangzhou's West Lake, temples and tea hills.
Travel at a comfortable private pace with an English-speaking guide and driver while experiencing the region's strongest contrasts: modern city views, UNESCO-listed gardens, ancient towns, Buddhist heritage, tea culture and lakeside scenery.
- See Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower and cruise the Huangpu River.
- Explore Yu Garden, the Bund, Tianzifang and Shanghai Museum East.
- Visit Suzhou's Humble Administrator's Garden and historic canal streets.
- Discover Six Arts Museum and Lili Ancient Town.
- Visit Lingyin Temple and cruise Hangzhou's West Lake.
- Experience Meijiawu Tea Village and Songcheng.
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Your 7-day Jiangnan journey
Detailed Itinerary
The sequence may be adjusted to suit attraction availability and local conditions.
- Day 1
Shanghai Skyline, Nanjing Road, Huangpu Cruise & The Bund
Begin with the Oriental Pearl Tower for panoramic city views. After time for lunch on Nanjing Road at your own expense, walk Shanghai's best-known shopping street, cruise the Huangpu River and finish along the historic Bund.
- Day 2
Shanghai Museum East, Yu Garden & Tianzifang
Explore ancient Chinese art and relics at Shanghai Museum East, then continue to Yu Garden and the City God Temple Bazaar. Finish in Tianzifang's maze of Shikumen lanes, boutiques, studios and cafes.
- Day 3
Shanghai to Suzhou: Classical Gardens & Canal Streets
Travel privately to Suzhou and visit the UNESCO-listed Humble Administrator's Garden. Continue to Pingjiang Road and historic Qili Shantang Street for classic canal-side Jiangnan scenery.
- Day 4
Six Arts Museum & Lili Ancient Town
See an extensive collection of Chinese folk art and traditional craftsmanship at Six Arts Museum, then explore Lili Ancient Town's covered corridors, old lanes, stone bridges and slower local atmosphere.
- Day 5
Suzhou to Hangzhou: Lingyin Temple & West Lake
Travel to Hangzhou and visit Lingyin Temple, known for its Buddhist heritage and mountain setting. Later, take a leisurely cruise on West Lake and enjoy the city's signature lakeside scenery.
- Day 6
Meijiawu Tea Village & Songcheng
Walk through the tea hills of Meijiawu, taste West Lake Longjing tea and learn about local tea culture. Continue to Songcheng for a Song-Dynasty-themed cultural experience.
- Day 7
Departure Transfer
After breakfast and hotel check-out, your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport according to your flight schedule.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Your local guide: July
Your warm, trusted local guide in China — travel like a local, travel with a friend.
With over 10 years of experience guiding international travelers, July creates private, personalized tours built around your interests and travel style. She speaks excellent English and Spanish, making every journey easy, comfortable and genuinely personal.
Expect local stories, hidden corners, authentic experiences and the freedom to explore at your own pace — with someone who knows China and loves sharing it.
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Tour details
What's Included
Not Included
- Lunch and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guide and driver
- Travel insurance
Price note: the displayed rate of $1025 USD per person is available for groups of 4 or more.
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