4-Day Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Water Town Culture Tour
4-Day Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Water Town Culture Tour
Overview of This Trip
This 4-day Shanghai, Hangzhou and water town tour will be a good chance to explore the cultural and modern Shanghai, as well as visit the beautiful West Lake in Hangzhou and discover the culture of Nanxun Water Town.
DEPARTURE
Available All Year Round
THEME
Culture, History, Nature
SUITABLE
Families, Couples, Solo Adventurers, and Seniors
TOUR TYPE
Private Tour
CATEGORY
China Tours, Shanghai Tours
DESTINATION
Shanghai - Hangzhou
Signature Experiences
- Catch a panoramic view of the whole Shanghai city on Shanghai Tower.

- Appreciate Chinese traditional architecture art in Yu Yuan Garden.

- Have a boat ride to experience the Hangzhou local life.

Outline Schedule
| Day | PLACE | HIGHLIGHTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Shanghai | Shanghai Tower, Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Yuan Garden |
| 2-4 | Hangzhou/Departure | tea village, West Lake, Nanxun Water Town |
Itinerary
Your private guide will pick you up at airports or railway stations and transfer you to downtown Shanghai.
First to The Bund. You will walk with your guide to discover the historical buildings along the road and get a close look at those clues that indicate the past and modern Shanghai. As a historical district that sits on the banks of the Huangpu River, it says hi to everyone who comes to Shanghai.
Next, let's get to take the fastest elevator in the world up Shanghai Tower. It is a 128-story, 632-meter-tall glass-and-steel skyscraper in Lujiazui. There you will get to the top of Shanghai and get a definitely panoramic view of Shanghai. Back to your hotel in Shanghai.
Accommodation: Hotel in Shanghai
Meals: /
Pick up from your hotel in Shanghai and escort you to visit Jade Buddha Temple first. As a Buddhist temple situated in bustling Shanghai, it was first built in 1882 famous for the two pieces of Jade Buddha. You can also take a look at the precious Buddha sutra and relics in the Jade Buddha Chamber.
Let's move to Shanghai Yu Yuan Garden to witness the crown jewel of Shanghai's Old City. It is designed during the Ming Dynasty, stretching out over 5 acres in the center of Shanghai. You will find peace inside the garden because of the lush greenery and ponds.
After lunch, take the bullet train to Hangzhou. Your guide in Hangzhou will be ready to pick you up.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hangzhou
Meals: Hotel Breakfast, Lunch
It is a meaningful activity to pick tea leaves in China. Your guide will pick you up in your hotel in Hangzhou and transfer you to a tea village where you can follow the farmers and learn how to pick tea leaves in the morning. If you are interested in it, you can also learn how to make tea there.
You will have lunch in a tea-themed restaurant where the cooks can make use of tea in dishes.
After lunch, visit West Lake. Walk along the bank of the breathtaking West Lake and experience how local people enjoy their lives. Then take a rowing boat on the water to appreciate the beautiful views.
Later, a visit to a hundred-year-old traditional chinese medicine pharmacy is arranged for you to see a variety of Chinese medicines and learn how they can use to treat patients and help keep the body healthy. Back to your hotel in Hangzhou.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hangzhou
Meals: Hotel Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast in your hotel, you will be transferred to Nanxun Water Town. It is one of those waters towns that are only famous to some, which means that it has successfully kept its original features and traditional culture. There you will take a rowing boat to visit Zhangshiming's Former Residence, known as the top private residence of Jiangnan.
Then, you will have lunch in a restaurant inside the water town.
After a short break walking along the Nanxun Water Town, drive back to Shanghai and transfer to airports or railway stations.
Accommodation: /
Meals: Hotel Breakfast, Lunch
Important Notes:
1. Flexibility: Itineraries and schedules may be adjusted based on local conditions to ensure the best possible experience. We appreciate your understanding. In the event of force majeure or sudden policy adjustments—such as ticket unavailability at certain attractions—our agency will either issue a full refund for the admission tickets or arrange an alternative attraction of equal value.
2. Special Dietary Needs: Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian, vegan) or food allergies. We will coordinate with our restaurants and guides to cater to your needs.
3. Hotel Hours: Standard check-in is after 14:00, and check-out is before 12:00. Early check-in or late check-out can be arranged upon request, subject to availability and an additional surcharge.
4. Price Inclusions: Our comprehensive tour package includes hand-picked hotel stays as specified in the itinerary, alongside private transfers in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle with a dedicated professional driver. Throughout your journey, expert, English-speaking local guides will provide insightful commentary, and all admission tickets for scheduled sightseeing spots and activities are fully covered. Additionally, the price encompasses daily breakfasts at your hotels, specially arranged lunches on all guided touring days, and all applicable local governmental taxes and service charges.
5. Price Exclusions: Please note that the tour price excludes international airfare, unmentioned domestic flights, visa processing fees, stamping fees, and related embassy charges. It also does not cover personal travel insurance, laundry, telephone calls, or other expenses of a personal nature, as well as any meals, snacks, beverages, activities, or services not explicitly stated in the tour program. Gratuities for local guides, drivers, hotel porters, and restaurant staff are left to your discretion. Furthermore, tour prices are based on twin-sharing occupancy; if you are traveling solo, we will arrange for you to share a twin room with another traveler of the same sex in most cases, but should you prefer a private room, a Single Room Supplement will apply based on your specific travel dates.
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Booking Policy:
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation by Customer
- Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
- Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 20% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 40% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 70% of total rate
- Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults.
- For infant (<04 years old): Free of Charge
- 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
- Above 11 years old with extra bed: 100% adult rate
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