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Tour Style:
Span nine days across Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Huangshan, this private tour moves from river cities to mountain villages while a guide and driver handle hotels, local meals and every transfer. In Suzhou you take a boat along the ancient Grand Canal, walk the courtyards of the Garden of the Humble Administrator, and stroll the lanes of a centuries-old water town. In Hangzhou you follow West Lake by its causeway and arched bridges, visit a Longjing tea plantation in the hills west of the lake, and drink the green tea where it is grown. The last days head to Huangshan, the range the Ming-era traveler Xu Xiake rated above every mountain he had climbed, where you hike granite ridges above the cloud line and finish at Hongcun Village, a UNESCO site of Ming and Qing houses reflected in its old canals.
Duration: 9 Days, 8 Nights
Attractions(Cities):
Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Huangshan
Pick-up point:
Shanghai International Airport (based on your requirement)
Finishing point:
Shanghai International Airport (based on your requirement)
Tour Customizable:
Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry)
Payment Types:
Cash, Wire, Paypal, WesternUnion, Wechat, Alipay, Bank Transfer
Available: Daily
Day 1 Shanghai Arrival
Day 2 Shanghai: Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden & Bazaar, Nanjing Road, The Bund, Boat Cruise Along the Huangpu River
Day 3 Shanghai-Suzhou: Take bullet train to Suzhou, Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, Pingjiang Ancient Street
Day 4 Suzhou-Hangzhou: Tongli Water Town, Retreat and Reflection Garden, Tongli's Ancient Bridges, Take train to Hangzhou
Day 5 Hangzhou: Boat cruise around West Lake, Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond, Lingyin Temple, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Qinghefang Old Street, Impression West Lake Show
Day 6 Hangzhou-Huangshan: Hangzhou to Huangshan by Bullet train, Tunxi Ancient Street
Day 7 Huangshan: Hongcun Ancient Village, Huangshan Scenic Area
Day 8 Huangshan-Shanghai: Enjoy Huangshan Sunrise, Take train to Shanghai
Day 9 Shanghai Departure
Your guide waits at the arrivals exit with a marked Your Way Holiday sign, helps with your luggage, and drives you to your downtown hotel in a private air-conditioned car, roughly 30 minutes from Hongqiao or about an hour from Pudong. Along the way your guide runs through the practicals for your first day, such as where to change money, how to get a local SIM, and where to find a proper bowl of noodles near the hotel. Your guide stays until you are checked in, and the rest of the afternoon is open for you to rest or to take an easy walk.
The day starts at the Shanghai Museum in the city centre, whose collection runs to more than 120,000 relics and is strongest in bronze, ceramics, and jade. In the bronze hall your guide stops you at a large cast ding vessel made for a Zhou court ritual, its inscription still readable, and explains why these tripods stood for power. A Han-dynasty jade burial suit and Ming blue-and-white porcelain sit close by, so several thousand years pack into one floor. Your guide narrows the visit to the few pieces worth real time so you leave knowing them well.
Then to Yuyuan Garden, a classical scholar garden laid out in 1559 during the Ming dynasty by a local official for his parents. Your guide reads the design with you, the zigzag bridge that spirits were said to travel in straight lines, the lotus pond, and the Exquisite Jade Rock, a pierced taihu stone prized for the way light passes through it. Straight outside, the old bazaar turns into a warren of tea houses, pastry stalls, and craft shops around the City God Temple, and your guide points to the stalls worth stopping at and the ones best walked past.
In the late afternoon your guide walks you along the Bund, the riverfront where about 50 banks and trading houses built between the 1890s and the 1930s stand in Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles, the reason Shanghai was once called the Paris of the East. Facing them across the Huangpu is Pudong, where the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jinmao Tower, and the World Financial Center rise over what were tidal flats a generation ago. Your guide picks the best stretch for the view and tells you which facades to look up at rather than simply walk past.
Nanjing Road is the shopping spine the city has walked for over a century, and the traffic-free eastern section runs past old stores such as the No.1 Department Store, open since 1936, alongside newer malls. By day it is busy with shoppers and street vendors; after dark the shopfronts light up. Your guide uses it as a timeline of how the city bought and sold, points out the old facades set back above the crowd, and shows you a lane or two where the snacks cost less than on the main drag.
The day ends with a boat cruise on the Huangpu, an easy way to take in the skyline after dark. You drift downstream between the lit Bund facades on one bank and the towers of Pudong on the other, with the cable-stayed Nanpu and Yangpu bridges ahead. Your guide fills in what the lights sit on top of, the trading history on the near shore and the offices on the far one, so the view means more than a photo. The round trip runs about an hour and you stay seated while the crew handles the current.
After the cruise your driver returns you to your Shanghai hotel, where your guide confirms the plan for tomorrow morning. The evening is yours to rest, or to stay a little longer at the riverfront if the lit skyline is too good to leave.
An early transfer takes you from your hotel to the Shanghai station, and your reserved high-speed seat reaches Suzhou in a little over half an hour at speeds above 300 km per hour, the canal towns and farmland of the Jiangnan plain sliding past the window. Your local guide meets you on the platform with a Your Way Holiday sign and leads you to the waiting car, so the bags and the change of city are handled while you sit back. The old town is compact, and today covers its gardens, a famous leaning pagoda, and a canal-side lane.
The first stop is Lingering Garden, one of the four great classical gardens of Suzhou and part of the UNESCO-listed group. It took shape in the Ming era, and your guide walks the sequence of courtyards so each turns into a new framed view, the Celestial Hall of Five Peaks used for receiving guests, the winding corridors, and the Cloud-capped Peak, a single tall taihu rock the garden was partly built to show off. The idea your guide returns to is borrowed scenery, framing a distant pagoda or a neighbor tree so a small garden reads much larger than it is.
In the afternoon, Tiger Hill packs a long stretch of Suzhou history into a low rise at the northwest corner of the old city. The Yunyan Pagoda on top is a brick tower first raised in 961 during the Song era that now leans a few degrees, which is why locals call it the leaning tower of Suzhou. Your guide traces the story of King Helu of Wu, buried here around 514 BC with his swords, and points out the Sword Pond, a dark cut in the rock said to hide those grave goods, and the split Sword Testing Stone from the same tales. Steps and slopes are involved, so your guide keeps a careful pace.
The day ends on Pingjiang Road, a lane laid out on the old Song-dynasty street grid, with a canal on one side and whitewashed, black-tiled houses on the other. It is where everyday Suzhou is easiest to see, tea houses pouring jasmine, workshops stitching silk embroidery and pasting hand fans, and residents still living behind the shopfronts. Your guide explains the city map carved in stone during the Song years, over 700 old, that traces this same grid, and it is a good last stretch for a piece of embroidery or a small souvenir.
Your driver takes you back to your Suzhou hotel, and your guide confirms the morning start and which city comes next on the route. The lane and canals are within easy reach if you want a quieter look after dinner, and your guide can point you to a teahouse worth the short walk.
Your guide drives you about 40 minutes from Suzhou to Tongli, a water town whose layout has barely changed since the Ming and Qing, when silk and grain moved along these canals. The old houses face the water with steps running down to it, and your guide reads the carved wooden windows, the guild-hall stages, and the family compounds instead of letting you walk past them. The town is best before the day groups arrive, and the towpaths are flat, so you set your own pace between the lanes and the bridges.
In Tongli stands Tuisi Yuan, the Retreat and Reflection Garden, built between 1885 and 1887 for an official who took the name from the idea of retiring to reflect. It is a UNESCO-listed garden and unusual for running low and east to west along its pond, so the study, boat quay, and pavilions sit at the water edge and seem to float. Your guide walks the compact circuit and shows how each lattice window and rockery is angled to frame the next view, the whole place small on the ground and far larger on the eye.
The bridges are how the town works and how you read its age. Locals still walk a blessing round of three of them, Taiping, Jili, and Changqing, for peace, luck, and long life, and your guide explains the custom. The oldest span here, Siben Bridge, is a Southern Song arch worn smooth in the middle by centuries of feet and boat poles, while a few narrow crossings take one person at a time over canals lined with willow. They are quick stops rather than a long climb, and from the top of any one you get the line of whitewashed walls and dark roofs over the water.
Your guide then drives you to the Suzhou station, where a reserved high-speed seat carries you on to Hangzhou in about an hour and a quarter. A Hangzhou guide waits on the platform with a Your Way Holiday sign and takes you to the car and your hotel, so bags and the transfer are handled and the rest of the evening is free. Tomorrow is given over to West Lake and the tea hills around the city.
West Lake is why Hangzhou has been sung about for a thousand years, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage site because its mix of water, causeways, and hills shaped Chinese garden taste across East Asia. You take a boat out past the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, the stone pagodas printed on the back of the one-yuan note, and along the Su Causeway, a tree-lined bank piled up by the poet-official Su Shi around 1090 to manage the water. Your guide handles the tickets and timing and gives you the legends behind the Broken Bridge without turning the hour into a lecture.
One of the classic Ten Scenes of West Lake, this garden sits where a hill stream enters the lake, which is why its name means Flower Harbor. Your guide explains the scene was picked among the Ten by the Qing court in 1699 and points out the pond of fat red and gold koi under the camellia and, in spring, masses of peony. It is an easy shaded half-hour on flat paths, a place to slow down between the lake and the temples and a good spot for a photo when the light cooperates.
In a wooded valley west of the lake stands Lingyin Temple, whose name suggests a spirit at rest, founded in 326 AD and still an active monastery. Your guide takes you past the Hall of the Heavenly Kings into the main hall, where a tall gilded figure of Sakyamuni carved in the 1950s holds the room. Outside, Feilai Peak, the Flying Peak, is honeycombed with hundreds of Buddhist figures cut into the rock, some over a thousand years old, and your guide says which to read up close. The temple survived the turbulent 1960s in part because Premier Zhou Enlai had it guarded, a story your guide tells at the gate.
In the tea hills southwest of the lake, Meijiawu is one of the core villages of the Longjing belt, terraced up the slope. Your guide takes you into a working tea house to watch the leaves pressed and fired by hand in a hot wok, the step that gives Longjing its flat pale-green leaf and nutty taste, then you sit to a proper brew of the current crop. You can ask about grades and fair prices before buying, there is no pressure to purchase, and the view down the rows is worth the drive on its own.
The afternoon ends in the old trading quarter around Qinghefang, a street that ran through the Southern Song capital and has been rebuilt in Ming and Qing style, with carved wooden shopfronts, hanging lanterns, and stone lanes. It is the place to taste the city in short bites, hand-pulled noodles, pastry, and herbal tea from old pharmacies such as Huqingyutang, opened in 1874. Your guide knows which front stalls are for the camera and which back lanes locals still shop in, and can add a stop for silk or fans if you want one.
The day closes with an open-air song and dance show staged on the water of West Lake, using lanterns, boats, and dancers set against the dark hills, a spectacle built on the lake itself rather than in a hall. Your guide gets you to the right landing on time and then drives you back to your Hangzhou hotel afterward, confirming the plan for tomorrow. It is an easy way to end the city leg before the trip turns toward the mountains.
After breakfast your guide drives you to Hangzhou East station, and a high-speed train reaches Huangshan North in roughly two hours through tunnel-and-bridge country. Your guide waits outside with a Your Way Holiday sign and takes you to a local kitchen for lunch, where the point is to eat like Anhui, with bamboo shoots, wild mountain mushrooms, and cured duck, and, if you are game, two regional classics, stinky mandarin fish and hairy tofu, both acquired tastes that locals adore. The meal is unhurried, and your guide translates and steers the order to whatever suits the table.
After lunch your guide walks you along Tunxi Old Street, the old market lane of Huangshan city, paved in stone and lined with Ming and Qing timber shopfronts that keep their carved brackets and deep-plan interiors. It is the place to see Hui craft up close, ink sticks ground for calligraphy, flat She inkstones, bundles of dried medicinal herbs in the old apothecaries, and Keemun and Maofeng teas. Your guide tells you what is genuinely handmade and what is tourist stock, and you can duck into a tea house to watch it poured rather than buy anything.
The day ends with your guide checking you into your Huangshan hotel, most often in Tunxi or the village at the mountain gate depending on where tomorrow starts. You move from the busy old street to a quiet room and an early night, because the next day is the climb. Your guide confirms the pickup time and what to bring, and points you somewhere nearby for dinner if you want to keep eating through the region.
After checkout your guide drives you into southern Anhui to Hongcun, a Hui-style village founded in the Song era and now a UNESCO site, laid out like an ox, with a shallow Moon Pond as the center and house gutters feeding a stream that runs through every lane. That water network was built centuries ago for irrigation and fire control. The tall stepped gables you see are horse-head walls, raised between houses to stop fire jumping from roof to roof. Your guide walks the carved doorways and courtyards and there is time at South Lake for the bridge-and-reflection view the village is known for.
In the afternoon your guide takes you to the Yungu cableway and lifts you above the valley in a few minutes, sparing the long climb up through the forest. On the ridge you follow the paved flagstone paths past the twisted cliff pines, including the famous Welcoming Guest Pine, and out to peaks with their own reputations, Shixin Peak, where the view finally makes you believe the postcards, the lion-shaped Shizi Peak, and the upright Maobi, or Writing-Brush Peak. When cloud rolls in the granite spires break through a moving sea of it, the scene painters have chased here for a thousand years. Your guide keeps to the easier lookouts so the walking stays manageable.
Late in the day your guide times the walk to a ridge lookout such as the Cloud Dispelling Terrace for sunset over the peaks, when the rock faces turn red and the valleys fill with cloud. The night is spent in a simple lodge on the mountain rather than back down, so that sunrise is a short walk from your bed tomorrow. Dinner is served there, your guide confirms the morning plan and what to bring for the sunrise, and at this height most people turn in early.
Your guide wakes you early and walks a short way from the mountain lodge to a viewpoint such as the Refreshing Terrace, weather and cloud depending, since the peak gives no guarantees. In half light the granite spires and the flat-topped pines along the ridge turn gold as the sun clears the horizon, and the sea of cloud below shifts as it warms. Your guide fills the wait with how the granite was pushed up and weathered into these pillars and the legends tied to each rock, and places you where the light comes from rather than where the crowd bunches.
After breakfast your guide takes you to two short-hop landmarks, the Dawn Pavilion for the first light back over the ridge, and nearby the Stone Monkey Watching the Sea, a balanced granite boulder that in cloud looks like a macaque peering over an ocean of mist, with the path between them paved and easy. The walk stays unhurried and your guide steps off the route only where the footing is safe. Then the Yungu cableway lowers you back down through the pines to the valley floor, one last broad view of the walls behind you.
Your guide drives you to Huangshan North station, and the reserved high-speed seats and a simple lunch are already sorted, the run back to Shanghai taking around two and a half hours. Once you are home for the night a driver has the evening settled, with a Shanghai dinner arranged at a local kitchen and a drop-off at your hotel. It is a long day, from the peak at first light to the city after dark, so the evening is kept easy ahead of the last morning of the trip.
Your last day moves at your own pace. Sleep in, take a slow walk along the Bund, or do some final shopping for tea, silk, and snacks to carry home. When it is time to leave, your guide and driver meet you in the hotel lobby, help with bags and check-out, and drive you to Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao International Airport for your departure flight. The transfer is private, so if you want an early start for a duty-free stop or a direct run to the terminal, tell your guide and the plan changes to fit.
The route links four of the busiest places in eastern China: Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Huangshan, the mountain country in southern Anhui. You arrive in Shanghai and finish in Shanghai, so the transfers bookend the whole trip in one city.
Yes. A private guide and driver meet you at Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao International Airport when you land and take you to your hotel, then bring you back to the airport on your last day. Airport transfers at both ends of the trip are part of the price.
Most legs are by private car with your guide: Shanghai to Suzhou is about 90 km, under two hours, and Suzhou to Hangzhou is roughly 160 km, about two hours. The Huangshan leg and the return to Shanghai use high-speed rail. Huangshan North to Shanghai Hongqiao runs around two and a half to three hours, quicker and steadier than the four-hour road drive.
It is private, just your party, your guide, and your vehicle. Start times, meal stops, and how long you spend at each garden, lake, or village can be changed on the ground. If you want more time on West Lake or an extra hour in a Suzhou garden, your guide adjusts the day.
Comfortable walking shoes and layers. The summit area sits above 1,600 m, so mornings stay cool even when the lowland cities are warm, and the cable car ride still leaves stone steps to climb. A light rain shell is worth carrying in spring and summer.
Yes. Because it is private, days can be added in Hangzhou or Suzhou, or trimmed from the front. Tell your travel planner the cities you want and the pace you prefer, and the same guide-and-driver format carries over to the revised plan.
At Your Way Holiday, we strive to enhance the depth and flexibility of your travel experience by offering a range of optional additions to our core tour itineraries. Our itineraries are designed to provide exceptional flexibility, allowing you to tailor your journey according to your preferences. Select from a variety of activities and experiences to enrich your itinerary, ensuring a personalized adventure that perfectly aligns with your interests. With Your Way Holiday, you have the freedom to create a memorable travel experience that is uniquely yours.
Shanghai:
Visit the BIGGEST STARBUCKS FLAGSHIP STORE in the world
The Starbucks flagship store on Nanjing West Road isn’t in Seattle—it’s the world’s largest Starbucks, right in the heart of downtown Shanghai. This flagship store offers a wide selection of coffee blends and artisanal snacks that will delight any coffee lover. Beyond the menu, you’ll find an exclusive range of limited-edition Starbucks merchandise and collectibles—so the store works almost like a Coffee Museum. From beautifully crafted brewing equipment to unique Shanghai-themed souvenirs, every corner offers something special. Before concluding your Shanghai adventure, be sure to explore this flagship store and see how far coffee culture reaches in Shanghai.
Jewish Culture in Shanghai-Jewish Refugees Museum
The Jewish Refugees Museum documents Shanghai’s complex history and the resilience of the Jewish community during World War II. Located in the former Ohel Moshe Synagogue, this intimate museum takes about half an hour to explore. As you walk through its thoughtfully preserved exhibits, you’ll hear personal stories of hope, hardship, and survival from Jewish refugees who found sanctuary in Shanghai during a turbulent era. The museum traces the cultural exchange and enduring bonds forged between the city and its Jewish residents, revealing a lesser-known chapter of Shanghai’s past. Through powerful narratives and authentic artifacts, visitors you leave with a clearer picture of both Shanghai’s historic transformations and Jewish life in the city.
Afternoon tea experience in Moller Villa Mansion
There’s a less obvious choice in Shanghai for afternoon tea—Moller Villa Mansion. The estate mixes Tudor and Gothic architecture, its brown and multicolored tiled steeples look like a European castle set down among the city blocks. Originally built in the early 20th century by a prominent shipping magnate, the villa is steeped in history and elegance. Today, it now works as a refined restaurant that serves authentic afternoon tea amidst an ambiance reminiscent of old Shanghai. If you’re feeling tired from sightseeing, your guide can bring you to this garden terrace, where you can sit among tidy hedges, sip on expertly brewed teas, and savor delicate pastries—under the old roof of the villa.
Suzhou:
Traditional Suzhou Morning Tea
Start your day with a traditional Suzhou morning tea experience at one of the city's historic tea houses tucked along ancient canals. Sip on the renowned Bi Luo Chun green tea, celebrated for its delicate aroma and smooth flavor, while savoring freshly steamed buns, sesame cakes, and other local pastries. Surrounded by wooden lattice windows and the soft hum of conversation, you'll share in the authentic daily rhythm of Suzhou residents. This cherished ritual offers not only a taste of the region’s refined tea culture but also a peaceful moment of connection with the city’s elegant lifestyle and heritage.
Kunqu Opera Performance & Workshop
Kunqu Opera, one of China’s oldest and most refined operatic traditions, originated in Suzhou over 600 years ago and is recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Step into the world of this elegant art form with a live performance at the Suzhou Kunqu Museum or a historic local theater, where measured gestures, sung lyrics, and fine costumes come together in the performance. For a hands-on experience, join an interactive workshop led by seasoned performers—learn the basics of singing, stylized movement, and even dress in traditional opera attire. This hands-on session gives you a rare chance to connect with Suzhou’s artistic past.
Suzhou Pastry Making Class
Join a lively and hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to make beloved traditional Suzhou pastries like fragrant Osmanthus Cake and delicate Suzhou-style Mooncakes—famous for their flaky crusts and sweet, aromatic fillings. Guided by an experienced local pastry chef in a local kitchen, you’ll dive into the ingredients, techniques, and cultural stories behind each treat. From kneading dough to crafting intricate shapes, every step offers a deeper appreciation of Suzhou’s local food tradition. At the end, you’ll package your handmade pastries to take home—a sweet souvenir to share with family and friends.
Hangzhou:
Local Family Visiting
If you're interested in local culture and lifestyle, we can arrange a special Hangzhou family visit that offers an authentic glimpse into daily life. You'll be warmly welcomed by local residents into their traditional home, where you’ll sip freshly brewed Longjing tea right where it's grown, learn about its harvesting and brewing process, and enjoy heartfelt conversations. You’ll also have the chance to join a hands-on cooking session, where your host will guide you in preparing classic Hangzhou dishes using seasonal ingredients. From folding dumplings to mastering local stir-fry techniques, it's a fun and delicious way to connect with the culture. This intimate experience offers not only great food, but also a meaningful exchange with locals who are eager to share the rhythm and warmth of Hang-style living.
Qianjiang New City Lighting Show
Spend the evening in Hangzhou watching the Qianjiang New Town Light Show, a display of lights, music, and architecture that brings the city’s modern skyline to life. As night falls, the high-rise buildings along the Qiantang River light up in sync, so the whole riverfront glows—the reflection doubling it on the water. The show is often compared to the night view of The Bund in Shanghai, but with its own unique Hangzhou flair. It’s a perfect way to see the dynamic, contemporary side of the city. (Light show available on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.)
Impression West Lake Show
Delight in the Impression West Lake Show, an outdoor show on West Lake that sets old Chinese legends against modern lighting and sound. Directed by renowned filmmaker Zhang Yimou, the performance unfolds on the actual surface of West Lake, using the surface of the lake as the stage. As night falls, a blend of light, music, mist, and choreography stages old legends, with the lake and hills behind it. The show’s mix of traditional staging and modern effects holds the mood of the lake. It is one evening where the heritage of the lake comes across clearly.
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Experience the best of China with our expert travel consultants by your side. With years of local tourism experience, they are not only professional and knowledgeable but also deeply committed to making your trip unforgettable. Your dedicated consultant will craft a bespoke tour plan tailored to your unique interests, schedule, and budget, offering you the utmost flexibility. From the moment you start planning until the end of your journey, they will be in touch, ensuring every detail is perfect and that your trip runs smoothly.
Exceptional Local Guides
Discover it through the eyes of our exceptional local guides. All certified and experienced, they are passionate about sharing their deep knowledge of attractions, history, and culture. Whether you're interested in hidden gems or popular sites, they know the best places to visit. They can recommend top local restaurants, unique shopping spots, and must-see shows. Beyond just guiding, they provide enriching insights into the history, customs, and authentic daily life, making your experience truly immersive.
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Travel in comfort and style with our premium private transportation. We offer a fleet of air-conditioned, non-smoking, clean, and meticulously maintained vehicles, all less than four years old. Our professional drivers, all locals with over a decade of driving experience, are friendly, courteous, and dedicated to your safety and comfort. Depending on your group's size, we provide a range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, business vans (MPVs), and spacious buses, all with ample luggage space.
Authentic Dining Experiences
We prioritize genuine local culinary experiences over pre-arranged tourist restaurants. Our local guides will recommend the best local restaurants where you can savor authentic flavors. This approach ensures you enjoy the freshest, most authentic meals, tailored to your preferences, and experience the true essence of the local cuisine. Whether your dietary needs are vegetarian, Muslim, Chinese, Western, Jewish, or Indian, we have excellent options to make every meal a delightful part of your journey.
Duration：6-8 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：Yuyuan Garden & Bazaar, Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road), Jade Buddha Temple, Old French Concession
Tour Style：Shanghai Highlights: a flexible one day tour in Shanghai for travelers with just 24 hours to see the city. An expert private Shanghai guide covers the main sights in a well-paced order, with commentary on local history, daily life, and how the city has changed. You can follow a ready-made plan or adjust it to your own interests. This guided city tour runs from the Bund waterfront and the Pudong skyline to the old lanes around Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, and a slice of the Former French Concession, so you leave with a balanced first view of Shanghai. It suits a short stay, a layover day, or anyone who wants the essentials of a Shanghai 1 day tour covered at your own pace.
Duration：10 - 12 hours
Attractions(Cities)：The hangzhou Westlake(includingThree Ponds Mirroring the Moon), Guo Garden, Drangon Well Tea Plantation, Bamboo lined path at Yunqi, Hefang Street.
Tour Style：This day trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou links the two cities at an easy pace. Start with a boat ride on West Lake to see the causeways and the hills across the water. Walk through a classic Hangzhou garden built along the shore, then head to Meijiawu, a tea village where you can watch Longjing leaves picked and roasted and drink a cup at the source. Near Yunqi there is time for a short walk through bamboo groves and shallow streams. The day ends on Hefang Street, the old market lane, for local snacks and handicrafts before the return to Shanghai. It suits a relaxed Hangzhou one day tour from Shanghai with no overnight stays.
Duration：9-10 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Lingering Garden, Panmen Gate, Hanshan Temple, Shantang Street
Tour Style：Book this Shanghai to Suzhou day trip and reach Suzhou by bullet train in under 30 minutes. With a private guide you move through the old canals, stone streets, and classical gardens of the city. Entrance tickets are booked ahead, so you skip the ticket lines and start walking right away. The plan covers the well-known gardens and the narrow lanes beside the canals, and can be adjusted to what you want to see. It suits travelers who want a calm, well-organized look at the canal-and-garden heritage of Suzhou in a single day from Shanghai.
Duration：2 Days, 1 Night
Attractions(Cities)：The Bund, Shanghai Tower, Nanjing Road, Old French Concession, Yuyuan Bazaar & Snack Street, Disneyland Park
Tour Style：This two-day Shanghai family tour is planned for families traveling with children. A private guide who works well with kids keeps the pace easy, builds in breaks, and explains each stop in a way both children and adults follow. The route covers Disneyland Park for rides and shows, the old snack and food street for local flavors, and the city skyline along the Bund and Shanghai Tower, with a walk through the old French Concession. Every stop has a real story behind it, so parents get the history and the children get something to look at. The mix of park time, food, and sightseeing makes it a balanced shanghai 2 day tour with disneyland for the whole family.
Duration：5 Days, 4 Nights
Attractions(Cities)：Hangzhou: Westlake, Lingyin Temple, Leifeng Pagoda, Longjing Tea Village... Suzhou:Lingering Garden, Hanshan Temple, Tongli Water Town
Tour Style：Above there is heaven, below are Suzhou and Hangzhou is an old saying, and this 5-day tour covers all three cities on one private itinerary. A guide and a private vehicle handle the transfers between Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou, so language and logistics are not your problem. The route gives you time on West Lake, a slow look inside a classical Suzhou garden with its rockeries and covered walkways, and a view of how people live and work in each city. You also visit a tea village south of Hangzhou and walk old streets that predate the modern skyline. It is a full introduction to the Yangtze delta for travelers who want the three cities covered together, at a steady pace, without arranging trains and tickets on their own.
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From the modern skyline of shanghai to the misty peaks of huangshan this trip covered an incredible range of landscapes and cultures. Each guide brought their own personality and expertise. In hangzhou we did a sunrise boat on west lake that was almost spiritual. In suzhou we got lost in the garden of the humble administrator and loved every minute. Huangshan was the physical challenge but the sunrise from the summit made it all worthwhile. Well organized throughout.
This trip exceeded all expectations, from start to finish! Your Way Holiday truly knows how to plan an itinerary that blends culture, history, and breathtaking views. We started in Shanghai, with its perfect mix of modern city vibes and rich history, then ventured to the peaceful gardens of Suzhou and the serene beauty of Hangzhou’s West Lake. Each destination had its own charm, with surprises waiting around every corner, from ancient temples to tranquil tea plantations.
The real highlight was Huangshan, where the sunrise over the mountains left me speechless. The trip was carefully curated, with just the right balance of sightseeing and relaxation. I was constantly amazed by the stunning landscapes and the cultural richness of every place we visited. This was an unforgettable journey that I’d recommend to anyone looking for an immersive experience in China.
Replied:28 October 2026
Hi Niall, nine days across three cities is a big planning job, so hearing it exceeded expectations really means a lot. Thank you for trusting us with it.
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Big shoutout to Bonnie for organizing this whole trip so perfectly! Every guide was fantastic—Andy in Shanghai was super knowledgeable, Autumn made Suzhou feel like a hidden treasure, and Darcy gave us an amazing insight into Hangzhou’s tea culture. Hanah in Huangshan made sure we saw the sunrise in the most magical way possible. Highly recommend Your Way Holiday for a flawless, no-stress vacation!
Replied:28 October 2026
Hi Farrah, thanks for naming everyone - Bonnie on the plan, Andy in Shanghai, Autumn in Suzhou. That handoff working well is the whole goal. Appreciate it!
Your Way Holiday - Your trusted partner for private tours in China!
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www.chinahangzhoutour.com --- Hangzhou, Fujian, Xiamen, Jiangxi and Nearbywww.tripstoshanghai.com --- Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Nearbywww.suzhouprivatetour.com --- Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi, Yangzhou and Nearbywww.xianprivatetour.com --- Xi'an, Gansu, Xinjiang, Silk Road and Nearbywww.chinabeijingprivatetour.com --- Beijing, Harbin, Snow Town, Inner mongolia, Luoyang and Nearbywww.chengduprivatetour.com --- Chengdu, Tibet, Guilin, Chongqing, Guizhou, Yunnan, Zhangjiajie and Nearby
What an incredible adventure! I just returned from a 9-day trip through Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Huangshan with Your Way Holiday, and it exceeded all my expectations. Bonnie made the entire booking process so easy—she listened to my travel preferences and created an itinerary that was a perfect mix of culture, history, nature, and a bit of adventure. She was always quick to respond to my questions, which made the planning phase stress-free and enjoyable.
Shanghai was an absolute blast—the sheer energy of the city, with its stunning skyline and rich history, was captivating. The Yuyuan Garden felt like a peaceful retreat in the middle of the hustle and bustle, and the boat cruise along the Huangpu River gave us a fantastic view of the city. After Shanghai, we went to Suzhou, where Darcy made our time there unforgettable. His storytelling and expertise on the classical gardens were fascinating, and I left with a much deeper appreciation for the intricate designs of Lingering Garden. Hangzhou was another highlight—the calm, serene beauty of West Lake was everything I hoped for, and Autumn’s passion for the area made it even more special. The Meijiawu Tea Plantation was a beautiful escape into nature, and I learned so much about the region’s tea culture. Then came Huangshan, and wow, it was the cherry on top of an already amazing trip. The sunrise views were absolutely stunning, and the sheer beauty of the mountains was something I’ll never forget. The whole experience was expertly planned by Your Way Holiday, with everything running smoothly and professionally. I felt completely taken care of, and I’m already thinking about my next trip with them!
Replied:28 October 2026
Hi Jackson, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Huangshan in 9 days is a packed but gorgeous loop, and Bonnie keeping the booking easy sets the tone. Exceeding expectations - thank you!
Your Way Holiday - Your trusted partner for private tours in China!
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www.chinahangzhoutour.com --- Hangzhou, Fujian, Xiamen, Jiangxi and Nearbywww.tripstoshanghai.com --- Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Nearbywww.suzhouprivatetour.com --- Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi, Yangzhou and Nearbywww.xianprivatetour.com --- Xi'an, Gansu, Xinjiang, Silk Road and Nearbywww.chinabeijingprivatetour.com --- Beijing, Harbin, Snow Town, Inner mongolia, Luoyang and Nearbywww.chengduprivatetour.com --- Chengdu, Tibet, Guilin, Chongqing, Guizhou, Yunnan, Zhangjiajie and Nearby
A huge thank you to Your Way Holiday for an amazing trip! The guides were fantastic, especially Autumn in Hangzhou, who shared her knowledge with such enthusiasm. We felt completely taken care of from start to finish, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Replied:28 October 2026
Hi Logan, Autumn's enthusiasm on the Hangzhou stretch is the kind of thing guests still talk about weeks later - the whole Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou-Huangshan loop really came together. Glad you felt looked after. Thank you!
Your Way Holiday - Your trusted partner for private tours in China!
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www.chinahangzhoutour.com --- Hangzhou, Fujian, Xiamen, Jiangxi and Nearbywww.tripstoshanghai.com --- Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Nearbywww.suzhouprivatetour.com --- Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi, Yangzhou and Nearbywww.xianprivatetour.com --- Xi'an, Gansu, Xinjiang, Silk Road and Nearbywww.chinabeijingprivatetour.com --- Beijing, Harbin, Snow Town, Inner mongolia, Luoyang and Nearbywww.chengduprivatetour.com --- Chengdu, Tibet, Guilin, Chongqing, Guizhou, Yunnan, Zhangjiajie and Nearby
What a trip! A 9-day adventure with Your Way Holiday was just what I needed to explore China’s rich history, culture, and natural beauty. The whole process felt incredibly personalized, thanks to Bonnie. She was quick to respond to all my questions and crafted the perfect itinerary that balanced sightseeing with relaxation. Every city had its unique charm, and I got to experience them in a way that felt tailored to me. Shanghai was the perfect mix of energy and elegance. The Yuyuan Garden was a beautiful escape from the city hustle, and the boat cruise along the Huangpu River was stunning. In Suzhou, Darcy was an absolute delight—his sense of humor and knowledge of the gardens made the day so enjoyable. Hangzhou felt like a quiet retreat. Autumn was an expert guide, and her passion for West Lake and tea culture made it even more special. Huangshan was beyond breathtaking—the views from the top were surreal. This trip was everything I hoped for and more, and I can’t recommend Your Way Holiday enough!
Replied:28 October 2026
Hi Jacob, Bonnie loves a trip that feels personal rather than off-the-rack, so hearing she was quick to respond means a lot. 9 days through China's history and scenery is a great spread. Thanks for the recap!
Your Way Holiday - Your trusted partner for private tours in China!
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www.chinahangzhoutour.com --- Hangzhou, Fujian, Xiamen, Jiangxi and Nearbywww.tripstoshanghai.com --- Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Nearbywww.suzhouprivatetour.com --- Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi, Yangzhou and Nearbywww.xianprivatetour.com --- Xi'an, Gansu, Xinjiang, Silk Road and Nearbywww.chinabeijingprivatetour.com --- Beijing, Harbin, Snow Town, Inner mongolia, Luoyang and Nearbywww.chengduprivatetour.com --- Chengdu, Tibet, Guilin, Chongqing, Guizhou, Yunnan, Zhangjiajie and Nearby
I’m so glad I went with Your Way Holiday for my 9-day trip through China! From the moment I booked, everything was taken care of. Bonnie really listened to what I wanted out of the trip and created an itinerary that hit all the highlights while also introducing me to some quieter, more peaceful locations.
The best part? Every guide was fantastic—each one brought something unique to the table. Hanah made Shanghai come alive with her knowledge and energy, and Suzhou’s classical gardens were made even better by Darcy’s expert insights and jokes. Hangzhou was where I truly relaxed—the boat ride on West Lake was stunning, and Autumn’s deep knowledge of tea culture made it unforgettable. The final stop at Huangshan was breathtaking—the sunrise there was something I’ll never forget. The trip was perfectly organized, and I felt like I had the perfect balance of city exploration and nature. Can’t recommend this tour enough!
Replied:28 October 2026
Hi Daniel, when Bonnie really listens and it shows in the itinerary, that's the whole job done right. Glad everything from booking onward was handled on your 9-day trip. Appreciate it!
Your Way Holiday - Your trusted partner for private tours in China!
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www.chinahangzhoutour.com --- Hangzhou, Fujian, Xiamen, Jiangxi and Nearbywww.tripstoshanghai.com --- Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Nearbywww.suzhouprivatetour.com --- Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi, Yangzhou and Nearbywww.xianprivatetour.com --- Xi'an, Gansu, Xinjiang, Silk Road and Nearbywww.chinabeijingprivatetour.com --- Beijing, Harbin, Snow Town, Inner mongolia, Luoyang and Nearbywww.chengduprivatetour.com --- Chengdu, Tibet, Guilin, Chongqing, Guizhou, Yunnan, Zhangjiajie and Nearby
Our 9-day journey across Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Huangshan was an incredible experience, thanks to our knowledgeable guides. In Shanghai, Andy made sure we hit all the major attractions like the Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden, and the Bund, providing fascinating insights into the city’s blend of tradition and modernity. The boat cruise along the Huangpu River gave us stunning views of the skyline, and Nanjing Road was perfect for a vibrant city experience.
In Suzhou, Darcy took over and guided us through the stunning Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, and the picturesque Pingjiang Ancient Street. The transition to Tongli Water Town was seamless, where we explored ancient bridges and the peaceful Retreat and Reflection Garden. Tongli offered a quiet, scenic atmosphere that perfectly contrasted the lively pace of Shanghai and Suzhou.
Hangzhou was a highlight, with Autumn leading us through serene spots like West Lake, the Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond, and Lingyin Temple. The tea-tasting experience at Meijiawu Tea Plantation was fascinating, and the Impression West Lake Show at night was a beautiful finale. The journey to Huangshan, with its magnificent views and historical charm, was expertly handled by our final guide, Hanah. She ensured that we experienced the best of Huangshan, from the stunning sunrise to the ancient Hongcun Village. Overall, this tour was a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, expertly guided and smoothly coordinated.
Replied:28 October 2026
Hi Silas, nine days across Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Huangshan is a big sweep, and Andy on the Shanghai leg sets a strong tone. Glad the guides carried it. Thank you!
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www.chinahangzhoutour.com --- Hangzhou, Fujian, Xiamen, Jiangxi and Nearbywww.tripstoshanghai.com --- Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Nearbywww.suzhouprivatetour.com --- Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi, Yangzhou and Nearbywww.xianprivatetour.com --- Xi'an, Gansu, Xinjiang, Silk Road and Nearbywww.chinabeijingprivatetour.com --- Beijing, Harbin, Snow Town, Inner mongolia, Luoyang and Nearbywww.chengduprivatetour.com --- Chengdu, Tibet, Guilin, Chongqing, Guizhou, Yunnan, Zhangjiajie and Nearby
This 9-day tour was the perfect mix of history, culture, and natural beauty. From the vibrant streets of Shanghai to the stunning landscapes of Huangshan, our guides made every stop memorable. We explored Shanghai’s iconic sites, like Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, and the Huangpu River cruise. Suzhou was a dream, with its beautiful gardens and ancient streets, while Tongli Water Town felt like stepping into a fairy tale.
Hangzhou’s West Lake was the highlight, with its peaceful boat cruise and fascinating temples. Huangshan, with its breathtaking scenery and ancient villages, was the perfect end to our journey. The professionalism of our guides and the seamless coordination made this a flawless trip. Highly recommend it!
Replied:28 October 2026
Hi Ruby, that history-to-Huangshan-scenery arc over 9 days really needs good guides to make every stop land - glad yours did. Appreciate the review!
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www.chinahangzhoutour.com --- Hangzhou, Fujian, Xiamen, Jiangxi and Nearbywww.tripstoshanghai.com --- Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Nearbywww.suzhouprivatetour.com --- Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi, Yangzhou and Nearbywww.xianprivatetour.com --- Xi'an, Gansu, Xinjiang, Silk Road and Nearbywww.chinabeijingprivatetour.com --- Beijing, Harbin, Snow Town, Inner mongolia, Luoyang and Nearbywww.chengduprivatetour.com --- Chengdu, Tibet, Guilin, Chongqing, Guizhou, Yunnan, Zhangjiajie and Nearby
My family and I had the most enchanting evening with our guide Andy on the Huangpu River Night Cruise in Shanghai. The experience was nothing short of spectacular, with the iconic skyline of Shanghai illuminated against the night sky. We boarded the boat from a well-organized pier, and Andy, who was warm and professional, made sure we were comfortable the entire time.
From the very start, Andy's enthusiasm was contagious. He shared fascinating insights about the landmarks along the river, like the Bund and the modern skyscrapers of Lujiazui, while making sure we had the best possible views. His knowledge of the city’s history and development was impressive, and he answered all our questions with ease. His excellent command of English made it easy to engage with him and learn more about Shanghai's transformation into a global city.
The self-service buffet dinner on board was a highlight. There was a wide variety of local and international dishes, all freshly prepared, and the staff were attentive and quick to clear the tables. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the fresh seafood. As we ate, the city’s skyline seemed to transform under the lights, and Andy pointed out key landmarks like the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower, and Shanghai Tower.
The entire atmosphere was just so relaxing. The cool breeze, the glittering lights of the buildings reflecting on the river, and the lively yet peaceful ambiance made the cruise one of the best ways to appreciate Shanghai. Andy even helped us take family photos with the stunning skyline in the background.
We also want to praise the driver who took us from our hotel to the pier. He was punctual, friendly, and ensured that we got to the boat in a timely manner, avoiding the rush hour traffic. Overall, it was a seamless experience, and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience Shanghai from a different perspective.
If you want a blend of great food, mesmerizing views, and a knowledgeable guide like Andy, this Huangpu River Night Cruise is a must-do. It was definitely a highlight of our trip!
Replied:28 October 2026
Four cities and a strong guide in each — glad Andy Shanghai insights stood out, Gabriel! Thanks for the detailed review.
Your Way Holiday - Your trusted partner for private tours in China!
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www.chinahangzhoutour.com --- Hangzhou, Fujian, Xiamen, Jiangxi and Nearbywww.tripstoshanghai.com --- Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Nearbywww.suzhouprivatetour.com --- Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi, Yangzhou and Nearbywww.xianprivatetour.com --- Xi'an, Gansu, Xinjiang, Silk Road and Nearbywww.chinabeijingprivatetour.com --- Beijing, Harbin, Snow Town, Inner mongolia, Luoyang and Nearbywww.chengduprivatetour.com --- Chengdu, Tibet, Guilin, Chongqing, Guizhou, Yunnan, Zhangjiajie and Nearby
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