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Tour Style:
This two-day tour from Shanghai makes Suzhou on day one and Hangzhou on day two, each as a round trip by high-speed bullet train with private transfers and a guide, returning to your Shanghai hotel each evening. Day one covers Lingering Garden, the Master of the Nets Garden, a Suzhou lunch and the Silk Museum. Day two covers West Lake, Lingyin Temple, a Hangzhou lunch and Hefang Street. The tour is private, so the two days can be swapped and the sights reordered, and first-class train seats can be requested.
Duration: 2 Days, 1 Night
Attractions(Cities):
The Lingering Garden, Panmen Gate, Hanshan Temple, Pingjiang Historic Street, Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill, West Lake,Guo Garden,Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Bamboo Lined Path at Yunqi, Hangzhou Qianjiang CBD
Pick-up point:
Your hotel in Shanghai (based on your requirement)
Finishing point:
Your hotel in Shanghai (based on your requirement)
Tour Customizable:
Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry)
Payment Types:
Cash,Wire,Paypal,WesternUnion, Wechat, Alipay
Available: Daily
Your guide meets you at your hotel in Shanghai in the morning and takes you to the station for the bullet train to Suzhou. The day stays in Suzhou, and in the evening we return by train and bring you back to your hotel in Shanghai. First-class train seats can be arranged on request.
Begin with Lingering Garden, one of the great classical gardens of Suzhou and part of the UNESCO listing. It was first made in the Ming dynasty and is noted for the way buildings, rocks and water are crowded into a small area without feeling crowded. Your guide walks the main courts and explains how the garden was planned to be seen a corner at a time.
Then the Master of the Nets Garden, a smaller classical garden and also part of the UNESCO group. Its whole design turns on one pond, with low halls and covered walks set close to the water so the space reads larger than it is. It is the best place in the city to see the trick Suzhou garden-makers used: a lot of effect from a little ground.
Stop for lunch on Suzhou cooking. Two local plates are Suzhou-style noodles and biluo shrimp, river shrimp cooked with the young leaves of Biluochun green tea. Your guide explains the dishes as they arrive, and the meal sets you up for the afternoon.
Finish at the Suzhou Silk Museum, where the old craft of silk is shown from cocoon to finished cloth, with working looms and demonstrations. It belongs with the other Suzhou stops because silk made the city its fortune. You can watch the weaving and see how the cloth has been made for centuries. Then your guide takes you to the station for the evening train back to Shanghai, where a driver brings you to your hotel.
On the second day your guide again meets you at your hotel in Shanghai and takes you to the station for the bullet train to Hangzhou. The day stays in Hangzhou, and in the evening we return by train and bring you back to your hotel in Shanghai. First-class train seats can be arranged on request.
Hangzhou is built around West Lake, a UNESCO-listed lake of causeways, bridges and hills. Take a boat across it and the best views of the water come from the deck. Your guide walks the causeway past the Broken Bridge and points out the pagodas and islands that painters have returned to for centuries.
Then Lingyin Temple, an old Buddhist monastery set in a wooded valley west of the lake. Its halls and the carved figures in the rock at the gate are the main things to see, and it has been a working temple for more than a thousand years. Your guide explains what the carvings show and how the temple grew.
Stop for lunch on Hangzhou cooking. Two dishes to ask for are vinegar fish, a river fish in a sweet-and-sour sauce, and Dongpo pork, a slow-braised pork belly named for the poet Su Dongpo. Your guide talks through the dishes and where they come from.
End the day on Hefang Street, an old shopping lane in Hangzhou with tea houses, herbal-medicine shops and craft stalls in restored buildings. It is a pleasant place to walk, sit for tea or pick up something to take home. When you are ready, your guide takes you to the station for the train back to Shanghai and a driver to your hotel.
It is a two-day tour based in Shanghai: you travel to Suzhou on day one and to Hangzhou on day two, and both days end back at your hotel in Shanghai. If you would rather stay overnight in Suzhou or Hangzhou, tell us and we can rearrange the plan.
By high-speed bullet train. Your driver takes you to and from the Shanghai station each day, and the train to Suzhou or Hangzhou is a short ride.
Yes. We arrange the train seats as part of the tour, with first class available on request and standard class as the default.
No. Entries on the plan are arranged for you. Tell us about reduced-mobility needs or a slower pace and the stops can be adjusted.
Yes. Because the tour is private, the two days can be swapped and the order of sights within each day changed to suit you.
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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.
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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：10 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Master of Nets Garden, Shantang Street, Tongli Water Town
Tour Style：This one-day tour from Shanghai reaches Suzhou and Tongli by first-class high-speed train, with private car transfers to and from the Shanghai station and a local guide meeting you in Suzhou. The morning takes in the Master of the Nets Garden and Shantang Street in Suzhou, with lunch on local cooking. The afternoon moves to the water town of Tongli, for Tuisi Garden, the old merchant houses and a walk across the canals and stone bridges. In the evening you return by train and are driven back to your hotel in Shanghai. The tour is private, and the order and pace of the stops can be changed to suit you.
Duration： 9 - 10 hours
Attractions(Cities)：The hangzhou Westlake(including hand-rowed boat ride), Lingyin Temple, Amanfayun Village, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Longjing Village, Hefang Street
Tour Style：A premium take on the Hangzhou day trip from Shanghai. Your guide collects you at your Shanghai hotel and you ride the high-speed train to Hangzhou in business class, with round-trip tickets arranged and the station transfers included. Once there everything stays private: a car, a licensed English-speaking guide, a hand-rowed boat on West Lake instead of a crowded ferry, and the temples and tea villages at an unhurried pace. You see Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak, wander the quiet lanes of Amanfayun, pick and pan-fry Longjing tea with a local tea master at Longjing Village, and finish on Hefang Street. We reserve a lunch table for you (the meal is on you) and have you back at your hotel by evening.
Duration：2 Days, 1 Night
Attractions(Cities)：Westlake(including Westlake Boat Ride), Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond, Guo's Garden, Hefang Street, Chenghuang Pavilion (City God Pavilion), Morning Market, China National Tea Museum, Meijiawu Plantation, Lingyin Temple, Six Harmony Pagoda.
Tour Style：This two-day Hangzhou tour from Shanghai by high-speed train pairs the city's classic sights with its tea culture. Day one covers West Lake by boat, Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond, Guo Garden, Hefang Street and a sunset view from Chenghuang Pavilion. Day two starts with a local breakfast market, then the China National Tea Museum, the tea village of Meijiawu, Lingyin Temple and the Six Harmonies Pagoda before you take the train back to Shanghai. A private car, an English-speaking guide, train tickets and hotel transfers are arranged for both days, and the plan can be adjusted to your pace.
Duration：8-9 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Humble Administrator's Garden, Pingjiang Road, Panmen Scenic Area, Hanshan Temple
Tour Style：A one-day classic Suzhou trip from Shanghai by high-speed train. You meet your guide at Suzhou station - take your own bullet train from Shanghai, about half an hour, and we can help you reserve seats with a first-class option if you prefer - then spend the day with a private car and a licensed guide. The route is Suzhou's essential quartet: the Humble Administrator's Garden, the city's largest and finest classical garden and a UNESCO site; a canal-side walk on old Pingjiang Road; a proper Suzhou lunch; the ancient land-and-water gate at Panmen; and Hanshan (Cold Mountain) Temple, famous from a Tang poem. Garden and temple entrance fees are included; you pay your own train ticket and lunch. Back at Suzhou station for the evening train to Shanghai.
Duration：6-8 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：Beginning-to-Believe Peak, Magical Brushwork, Bright Summit, Flying Over Rock, West Sea Grand Canyon
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We came off the Suzhou and Hangzhou 2-day trip genuinely relaxed, which says a lot. Getting there by bullet train was painless and set the tone. The time on Suzhou’s gardens one day and West Lake the next was the real draw and they worked around a late start without making us feel rushed. We also liked that the pacing left room to actually linger, not just photo-and-go. Felt like a local set it up, not a package.
The Suzhou and Hangzhou 2-day trip fit us well since we were staying in Shanghai. The time on Suzhou’s gardens one day and West Lake the next was the real draw and the route was easy to follow and nobody got lost between sites. We also liked that they worked around a late start without making us feel rushed. One transfer was a touch quick in the morning fog, but nobody was late. Still worth the money.
This two-day tour from Shanghai to Suzhou and Hangzhou was an incredible way to explore both cities. In Suzhou, we visited the Lingering Garden, known for its tranquil beauty and intricate design, before heading to Panmen Gate and Pingjiang Historic Street, where the traditional architecture and canals gave us a real feel of old Suzhou. A stop at the Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill offered a fascinating glimpse into the city’s silk-making history. On the second day, we explored Hangzhou, starting with a boat ride on the stunning West Lake, surrounded by lush scenery and ancient pagodas. We then visited the serene Guo Garden and the Meijiawu Tea Plantation, where we learned about the region’s famous tea culture. The Bamboo Lined Path at Yunqi was a peaceful walk through towering bamboo, while the modern Qianjiang CBD showcased the city's impressive skyline. Our guide was knowledgeable, and the driver ensured everything ran smoothly, making for a well-paced, seamless journey.
Replied:28 October 2026
Hi Sullivan, Suzhou's Lingering Garden then on to Hangzhou makes a two-day classic - 'incredible way to explore both cities' says it all. Appreciate it!
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This two-day trip from Shanghai to Suzhou and Hangzhou was a perfect blend of culture, nature, and history. We began in Suzhou, where we explored the stunning Lingering Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its intricate landscaping and serene atmosphere. Our guide shared detailed insights about the garden’s history and the philosophy behind its design, making the visit even more meaningful. We then wandered through Panmen Gate, an ancient structure that marks the entrance to the city’s historical district. Pingjiang Historic Street offered a taste of old Suzhou with its traditional shops, canals, and peaceful vibes. The Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill gave us a fascinating look at the city’s silk production and its importance to China’s cultural heritage.
After exploring Suzhou, we headed to Hangzhou, where the beauty of West Lake left us in awe. The tranquil boat ride across the lake, surrounded by ancient pagodas and lush greenery, was a highlight. We also visited Guo Garden, a beautifully restored garden showcasing the elegance of traditional Chinese architecture. Meijiawu Tea Plantation gave us the chance to learn about Hangzhou’s famous tea culture, and the Bamboo Lined Path at Yunqi was an unforgettable experience, offering a peaceful walk through towering bamboo groves. Our final stop in Hangzhou was the modern Qianjiang CBD, a sharp contrast to the natural beauty we had just experienced, with its impressive skyline and sleek buildings. Throughout the journey, our guide ensured a smooth and informative experience, while the driver made sure we were always comfortable. This tour is a fantastic way to experience the best of Suzhou and Hangzhou in just two days!
Replied:28 October 2026
Hi Genevieve, opening on the Lingering Garden's UNESCO-listed design before Hangzhou gives your 2-day mix such a strong start. Glad culture and nature balanced well. Thank you!
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