Replied:21 April 2026

Dear Simon,

Thank you for your inquiry! I’m happy to hear that you’re considering our Shanghai and Surrounding Cities Tour for your trip this December.

Regarding the pricing, I will send you the exact details and the number of people in the tour via email shortly. As for the tip for the guide and driver, the usual amount is around 100-200 RMB per person per day, but this can vary depending on the level of service and your satisfaction.

This tour will cover many incredible sights over 9 days, including:
Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai
Day 2: Shanghai sightseeing, including the Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road, The Bund, and a Boat Cruise along the Huangpu River
Day 3: Bullet train to Suzhou, visiting the Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, and Pingjiang Ancient Street
Day 4: Explore Tongli Water Town, the Retreat and Reflection Garden, and Tongli's Ancient Bridges before taking a train to Hangzhou
Day 5: Explore West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Qinghefang Old Street, and the Impression West Lake Show
Day 6: Take the bullet train to Huangshan, with a visit to Tunxi Ancient Street
Day 7: Visit Hongcun Ancient Village and Huangshan Scenic Area
Day 8: Enjoy a Huangshan Sunrise and then take the train back to Shanghai
Day 9: Departure from Shanghai

I’ll send you the full itinerary, including details on accommodation and exact pricing per person, via email soon. Please let me know if you have any special requests or questions about the tour.

Looking forward to hearing from you!