Shanghai · Suzhou · Hangzhou
Slow days, water towns
Tea-covered hills, lantern-lit canals and the soul of eastern China.
Private journey
The journey
A thoughtfully paced starting point for your private journey. Explore the day-by-day plan below, then tell us what matters most to you. We’ll confirm your dates, accommodation, transport, guide and final price in a personal proposal.
Planned experiences
Day by day
01Day 1Welcome to Shanghai
Airport pick-up and hotel check-in. Overnight in Shanghai.
02Day 2The gardens of Suzhou
The Lingering Garden, Hanshan Temple and the canals of Shantang Street. Overnight in Suzhou.
03Day 3A slower side of Wuxi
Huishan Ancient Town, Nianhua Bay and Nanchang Street. Overnight in Wuxi.
04Day 4Water-town wandering
Nanxun Ancient Town and Wuzhen West Scenic Zone. Overnight outside Wuzhen or in Tongxiang.
05Day 5Tea hills and West Lake
Longwu tea plantations, a walk around West Lake and distant views of Leifeng Pagoda. Overnight in Hangzhou.
06Day 6Back to the bright lights
Shanghai’s Nanjing Road, the Bund and City God Temple area. See the Oriental Pearl Tower from outside. Overnight in Shanghai.
07Day 7Farewell, for now
Transfer to the airport for departure.
The finer details
A clear, personal proposal
Your personal proposal will itemize accommodation, transfers, guides, admission tickets and meals. Only the services listed as included in the confirmed proposal form part of your booking. Optional activities are quoted separately.
International flights, visas, travel insurance, personal purchases and any service not expressly included in your proposal are not included in the displayed starting price. Domestic flight and rail arrangements must be confirmed in your proposal.
More moments along the way
Good to know
Can I change this itinerary?
Yes. This is a starting point, not a fixed group departure. Tell us your interests, dates and preferred pace, and we will prepare a tailored proposal.
Is this the final price?
The displayed amount is a starting reference in USD. Dates, group size, hotel category, child ages and availability can affect the final quote. No payment is requested until you accept your proposal.
How do deposits and cancellation work?
Your written proposal sets out the deposit, balance deadline and cancellation terms before payment. The booking and cancellation policies remain available in the footer.
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