A 6-day private Jiangnan journey from Shanghai through Suzhou to Hangzhou, balancing modern cityscapes, classical gardens, canals and West Lake scenery.

Highlights

What makes this journey special

Key experiences selected for this private itinerary.

  • Shanghai skyline, the Bund and old city
  • Suzhou classical gardens and canal neighborhoods
  • West Lake and Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou
  • One-way Jiangnan route designed to reduce backtracking
Featured attractions

Signature sights along your journey

Selected highlights from this private itinerary.

The Bund

The Bund

Yu Garden & Old City

Yu Garden & Old City

Lujiazui Skyline

Lujiazui Skyline

Former French Concession

Former French Concession

Humble Administrator's Garden

Humble Administrator's Garden

Pingjiang Road

Pingjiang Road

Tiger Hill

Tiger Hill

Shantang Street

Shantang Street

West Lake

West Lake

Lingyin Temple

Lingyin Temple

Longjing Tea Village

Longjing Tea Village

Trip at a Glance

Practical tour details

Core details are pulled directly from this tour’s product data.

  • Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
  • Route: Shanghai → Suzhou → Hangzhou
  • Tour style: Private Tour
  • Guide: English-speaking guide
  • Group size: Private group · custom quote
  • Accommodation: 5 nights total · 2 Shanghai + 1 Suzhou + 2 Hangzhou · selected comfortable hotels with breakfast
  • Vehicle: Private vehicle and driver; vehicle size matched to the final group size
  • Meals: Hotel breakfast included; other meals only if specifically listed in the confirmed quotation.
  • Meeting point: Shanghai airport, railway station or confirmed hotel
  • Operating season: Year-round · subject to availability
  • Departure: Private departure · subject to availability
Day by day

Your private itinerary

The itinerary below is maintained through the product’s itinerary metafield.

  1. Day 1 · Arrival in Shanghai · Private pickup · Hotel check-in
  2. Day 2 · The Bund · Yu Garden & Old City · Former French Concession · Lujiazui
  3. Day 3 · Shanghai → Suzhou · Humble Administrator's Garden · Suzhou Museum · Pingjiang Road
  4. Day 4 · Tiger Hill · Lingering Garden · Shantang Street · Transfer to Hangzhou
  5. Day 5 · West Lake · Lingyin Temple · Longjing Tea Village · Hefang Street
  6. Day 6 · Private departure transfer from Hangzhou
Included

What’s included

  • Private transportation according to the confirmed itinerary
  • English-speaking guide service where specified
  • Selected accommodation according to the confirmed package
  • Main attraction admissions included in the confirmed itinerary
  • Intercity transportation and transfers where specified
  • Other services specifically listed in your final quotation
Not included

What’s not included

  • International and domestic flights or trains unless specifically included
  • Meals not specifically listed
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities and upgrades
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any services not specified in the confirmed quotation
Before you book

Important information

Transfers

Private arrival transfer in Shanghai, intercity transfers according to the confirmed itinerary, and departure transfer in Hangzhou.

Booking confirmation

Final inclusions, accommodation, transportation and pricing are confirmed in your personalized quotation before booking.

Cancellation

Final booking, amendment and cancellation terms will be provided with the confirmed quotation before payment.

Booking terms

Final booking, amendment and cancellation terms will be provided with the confirmed quotation before payment.

Weather policy

Sightseeing order may be adjusted for weather, traffic, attraction opening hours, transport schedules and other operational conditions while keeping the confirmed route as close as possible.

Important notes

  • Reference price is indicative and subject to final quotation.
  • Vehicle size is matched to the final group size.
  • Final quotation depends on travel dates, group size, hotel availability and confirmed transport arrangements.
More tour details

Travel from Shanghai through Suzhou to Hangzhou on a 6-day private Jiangnan journey combining modern cityscapes, classical gardens, canal neighborhoods and West Lake scenery.

The route is designed as a one-way journey from Shanghai to Hangzhou to reduce backtracking, with private local services and intercity transfers arranged according to the confirmed itinerary.

Best forFirst-time Jiangnan visitors who want Shanghai, classical gardens, canals and West Lake in one route
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