9-Day Shanghai + Surrounding Area Tours - Luxury Classic East China Tour

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$1,079.00  - $1,819.00
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9-Day Shanghai + Surrounding Area Tours - Luxury Classic East China Tour

Tour Prices/per person
Group Sizes Total Price (USD)/per person
10-15 guests 1079
4 guests 1819

*If your group size is different from the options listed, please reach out to us for an updated quote.

9-Day Itinerary

+ Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai

Route: Hometown – Shanghai
Arrive in Shanghai, airport/train station pick-up, transfer to hotel for rest.
Accommodation: Shanghai
Meals: Not included

+ Day 2: Shanghai → Suzhou

Route: Shanghai – Suzhou
Visit Zhouzhuang Ancient Town (water town with bridges and flowing canals)
Visit Hanshan Temple (famous ancient Buddhist temple, Moli Puming Pagoda)
Stroll along Shantang Street (the epitome of old Suzhou)
Take a boat ride on Suzhou Grand Canal (includes storytelling performance and guide commentary)
Accommodation: Suzhou
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

+ Day 3: Suzhou Full Day Tour

Route: Suzhou
Visit Humble Administrator’s Garden (top of China’s four great gardens)
Visit Tiger Hill (“To not visit Tiger Hill in Suzhou is a lifelong regret”)
Stroll through Jinji Lake Scenic Area (Gate of the Orient, Moonlight Wharf, etc.)
Accommodation: Suzhou
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

+ Day 4: Suzhou → Yangzhou

Route: Suzhou – Yangzhou
Visit Ge Garden (private garden of a salt merchant, rockeries representing the four seasons)
Stroll along Dongguan Street (the most iconic historic street in Yangzhou)
Accommodation: Yangzhou
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

+ Day 5: Yangzhou Full Day Tour

Route: Yangzhou
Visit Slender West Lake (optional boating available at own expense)
Visit Daming Temple (departure point of Master Jianzhen’s voyage to Japan, key to Sino-Japanese Buddhist exchanges)
Stroll through Sanwan Canal Scenic Area (ancient Han Canal, remains of the North–South Grand Canal)
Accommodation: Yangzhou
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

+Day 6: Yangzhou → Hangzhou

Route: Yangzhou – Hangzhou
Stroll along Hefang Street (historic old town of Hangzhou)
Visit Song Dynasty Town Scenic Area + watch the “Romance of the Song Dynasty” performance (tickets included)
Accommodation: Hangzhou
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

+ Day 7: Hangzhou → Shanghai

Route: Hangzhou – Shanghai
Visit West Lake Scenic Area (including boat ride)
Visit Xixi Wetland (National AAAA Scenic Area)
Visit Yue Fei Temple (memorial site for General Yue Fei)
Accommodation: Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

+ Day 8: Shanghai Full Day Tour (including Wuzhen)

Route: Shanghai – Wuzhen – Shanghai
Visit Wuzhen East Scenic Area (Mao Dun’s Former Residence, Wupeng boat ride)
Return to Shanghai, ascend Jin Mao Tower 88th Floor Observatory
Take a luxury Huangpu River night cruise
Accommodation: Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast

+ Day 9: Chengdu Culture & Departure

Route: Shanghai – Hometown
Visit The Bund (waterfront sightseeing area)
Stroll along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (free shopping time)
Airport/train station drop-off, return home.
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast

    Tour 'Wow' Points

    West Lake (Hangzhou)

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site, West Lake is famous for its poetic landscapes and cultural legacy. Surrounded by weeping willows, pagodas, and arched bridges, the lake has inspired poets and artists for centuries. Highlights include Su Causeway, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, and Leifeng Pagoda.

    Wuzhen Water Town

    Often referred to as the “Venice of the East,” Wuzhen is a charming ancient water town with stone bridges, wooden houses, and tranquil canals. Both the West and East Scenic Areas offer a glimpse into China’s past, with museums, craft workshops, and glowing night scenes that feel like a living painting.

    The Bund (Shanghai)

    The Bund is where old Shanghai meets the future. Stroll along this iconic waterfront and admire a stunning row of historic buildings showcasing European architectural styles from the early 20th century. Across the Huangpu River, the futuristic skyline of Lujiazui—including the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower—creates a breathtaking contrast. Day or night, The Bund offers one of the most unforgettable views in all of China.

    Price Includes & Price Excludes

    Price Includes Price Excludes

    ✅ First entrance tickets to attractions (including boat rides and performances listed in itinerary)

    ❌ Flights/train tickets (round trip between hometown and Shanghai)

    ✅ 8 nights accommodation

    ❌ Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, shopping, etc.)

    ✅ Transportation: Air-conditioned tour bus, one seat per person
    ✅ Airport/train station pick-up & drop-off

    ❌ Single room supplement (for solo travelers requiring their own room)

    ✅ English-speaking tour guide service

    ❌ Lunches not included if group size is fewer than 10 people

    ✅ Meals: 8 breakfasts + designated lunches

    ❌ Any items not listed under “Inclusions”

    Avoid Travel During Chinese Public Holidays:

    • New Year's Day: January 1

    • Spring Festival (Chinese New Year): January 28 – February 4

    • Valentine’s Day: February 14

    • Qingming Festival: April 4 – April 6

    • Labor Day: May 1 – May 5

    • Dragon Boat Festival: May 31 – June 2

    • Mid-Autumn Festival: October 6

    • National Day Holiday: October 1 – October 8

    Change & Cancellation Policies

    • If a cancellation request is submitted before 00:00 on the day 7 day(s) before departure, no fee will be charged for cancellation.
    • If a cancellation request is submitted before 00:00 on the day 5 day(s) before departure, a fee of 30% will be charged.
    • If a cancellation request is submitted before 00:00 on the day 3 day before departure, a fee of 100% will be charged.
    • If a discount is applied, the fee will be calculated as a proportion of the pre-discount price. It will not exceed the amount actually paid.
    • *Partial refund not available
    • *If you need to change the date, please cancel the booking and then rebook.

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