Arrive in Shanghai
Meet your driver and settle into a carefully selected hotel. Your first evening is free.
8 DAYS · PRIVATE & TAILOR-MADE
8-Day Shanghai
& Jiangnan Private Tour
Stay within eastern China: explore Shanghai’s Bund and neighbourhoods, Suzhou’s classical gardens, and Hangzhou’s West Lake and tea-growing landscape.
IDEAL FORCouples, returning visitors & design lovers
DURATION8 days / 7 nights
PACEUnhurried, with longer pauses
DEPARTURESYour dates, your private group
ROUTE OVERVIEW
Why this route?
Stay within eastern China: explore Shanghai’s Bund and neighbourhoods, Suzhou’s classical gardens, and Hangzhou’s West Lake and tea-growing landscape.
Shanghai→Suzhou→Hangzhou
Schematic route · not to scale. Transport and timings are confirmed in your proposal.
Key sights and experiences
- See Shanghai beyond its skyline, through its neighbourhoods.
- Explore the composition and quiet beauty of Suzhou’s gardens.
- Take time for West Lake and Hangzhou’s tea country.
Planning this journey
Transport on this route
Travel between cities by high-speed rail or private vehicle, as agreed in your proposal. Departure can be arranged from Hangzhou or via Shanghai.
Adapted to your group
Fewer cities and a free day in Hangzhou allow a gentler pace. Garden steps and walking distances can be reviewed before selecting visits.
DAY BY DAY
Your day-by-day itinerary
This sample itinerary is a starting point. We adjust the order, pace and experiences to suit your dates and preferences.
Shanghai in detail
Walk the Bund and explore leafy neighbourhoods, with time for coffee, independent shops or a gallery.
Shanghai to Suzhou
Travel by rail or private vehicle, depending on your final arrangements. Take a gentle canal-side walk.
Gardens and craftsmanship
Explore a classical garden with your guide. A craft-focused visit can be discussed, subject to host availability.
On to Hangzhou
Transfer to Hangzhou and enjoy an easy introduction to West Lake.
Tea country
Visit the surrounding tea-growing landscape. A tasting can be arranged subject to host availability; harvesting is seasonal.
A day with no hurry
Enjoy a free day by the lake, or add an experience around your interests.
Departure
Transfer to Hangzhou or return to Shanghai for your flight, with sufficient time built into the final plan.
Hotels, transport and private guides
Hotel options and room arrangements
Tell us whether you prefer four-star, five-star or boutique hotels. Your proposal names the properties, room categories, bed arrangements and included breakfasts; no hotel category is assumed in this sample itinerary.
Transfers and intercity travel
Private airport and station transfers, with rail or domestic flights between cities where appropriate. Seat classes and luggage arrangements are specified in your proposal.
English-speaking private guides
English-speaking local guides for the agreed sightseeing days. Dedicated guiding throughout, other languages and specialist hosts can be discussed.
Pace and special requirements
Tell us about children’s ages, walking limits, step-free access, dietary needs and room preferences. We check suitable arrangements with providers before confirmation and build in breaks or free days.
What your proposal covers
Every journey is quoted individually for your travel dates, group size, accommodation and selected experiences.
Your proposal can include
Accommodation, agreed breakfasts and meals, private transfers, local guides, listed entrance tickets and specified domestic transport.
Budget separately for
International flights, visa costs where applicable, personal travel insurance, gratuities, personal spending and anything not listed as included.
No services are reserved by sending an enquiry. Availability, the final price, payment schedule and cancellation terms are confirmed in writing before booking.
How Booking WorksHOW TO PLAN YOUR TRIP
Plan your private China tour.
Send your dates, group size and interests. We will discuss a suitable route and prepare a personalised proposal.
Send your requirements.
Your interests, your pace, your wish list. There is no need to have it all worked out.
Review your itinerary.
We refine your route, stays and experiences into a personal itinerary and a clear proposal.
Confirm and prepare.
Arrive with the arrangements in place and a dedicated team to coordinate your journey.