Route: Shanghai → Hangzhou → Suzhou (incl. Zhujiajiao) → Shanghai
Supplier: Wander to China | 4★ / 5★ Hotels | English-speaking Guide | Private Vehicle by Group Size
Welcome to Shanghai — China’s boldest blend of East and West.
Your private guide and driver will greet you at the airport for a smooth transfer to your downtown hotel.
Take time to settle in or stroll through [Nanjing Road], where boutique stores mix with century-old buildings.
In the evening, consider an optional [Huangpu River Night Cruise], gliding past the glowing skyline of [The Bund] and futuristic [Lujiazui].
Meals: – | Hotel: 4★ / 5★ Shanghai
Morning – Step into old Shanghai at [Yu Garden], a Ming-style private residence of rockeries, ponds, and pavilions.
Wander through [Chenghuangmiao Old Street], where teahouses and snack stalls still hum with life.
Midday – Lunch near [Xintiandi District], a pedestrian zone of restored stone-arched shikumen lanes blending modern cafés and galleries.
Afternoon – Drive to Hangzhou (≈ 2.5 hrs) via the modern expressway, arriving before sunset.
Enjoy a quiet evening walk by [West Lake], watching the city lights shimmer on still water.
Meals: Breakfast | Hotel: 4★ / 5★ Hangzhou
Start the day with a serene [West Lake Boat Ride], passing willow-lined causeways and floating lotus blossoms.
Visit [Flower Harbor Park], home to red carps and landscaped bridges — a favorite painting motif for centuries.
Continue to [Lingyin Temple], one of China’s oldest Buddhist monasteries nestled in a green valley; listen to temple bells echoing through misty pines.
In the afternoon, stroll along [Hefang Street], lined with local crafts, silk boutiques, and teahouses.
Optional: stop at a Dragon Well Tea plantation for a short tasting session (seasonal).
Meals: Breakfast | Hotel: 4★ / 5★ Hangzhou
Depart Hangzhou after breakfast and drive north to [Zhujiajiao Ancient Town], known as the “Venice of Shanghai.”
Take a small hand-rowed boat ride through its narrow canals, passing stone bridges and flower-draped balconies.
Enjoy leisure time in the old town — browse local handicrafts, visit traditional courtyards, or sip tea by the water.
Continue to Suzhou in the afternoon (≈ 1.5 hrs).
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel, then enjoy an easy evening walk along [Pingjiang Road], the city’s most picturesque lane, lined with bookstores, cafés, and canalside lights.
Meals: Breakfast | Hotel: 4★ / 5★ Suzhou
After breakfast, explore [Lingering Garden], one of China’s most exquisite UNESCO gardens, famed for its corridors, miniature hills, and poetic ponds.
Stop at [Suzhou Museum], designed by architect I.M. Pei, where ancient art meets clean modern design.
Free time for last-minute shopping at [Guanqian Street] before your private transfer back to Shanghai (≈ 1.5 hrs) for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast | Hotel: –
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Group Size: Private (2 – 12 guests)
Language: English
Accommodation: 4★ or 5★ centrally located hotels (twin share)
Transfers: Airport pick-up & drop-off
Pace: Leisurely (2 – 3 key visits per day)
| Price Matrix (USD per person) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Size | 4★ Without Meals | 4★ With Meals | 5★ Without Meals | 5★ With Meals | Vehicle Type |
| 2 Guests (Private Tour) | ≈ $690 / person | ≈ $800 / person | ≈ $770 / person | ≈ $880 / person | Business Van (Buick GL8) |
| 4 Guests | ≈ $660 / person | ≈ $770 / person | ≈ $740 / person | ≈ $850 / person | Business Van (GL8 / HiAce) |
| 6 Guests | ≈ $630 / person | ≈ $710 / person | ≈ $710 / person | ≈ $790 / person | 9-seater Van (Joylong / Jinbei) |
| 10 + Guests | ≈ $590 / person | ≈ $700 / person | ≈ $670 / person | ≈ $780 / person | Mini Coach (17 – 22 seats) |
Exchange Rate Reference: 1 USD ≈ 7.25 RMB — subject to daily fluctuation.
Upgrade from 4★ to 5★ adds ≈ USD $80 per person (≈ ¥600).
✅Private English-speaking guide & licensed driver
✅Air-conditioned vehicle (type per group size)
✅4 nights 4★ or 5★ accommodation with daily breakfast
✅Entrance tickets to all listed attractions
✅Airport pick-up & drop-off within designated hours
✅24-hour local support & travel insurance
❌International flights & China visa
❌Personal expenses / optional activities
❌Single-room supplement
❌Tips for guide & driver
Recommended Dining (when meals not included)
Shanghai: Old Jesse · Nanxiang Steamed Bun · Lv Bo Lang
Hangzhou: Grandma’s Home · Lou Wai Lou · Hubin 28
Suzhou: Songhe Tower · De Yue Lou · Pingjiang Alley Snacks