China 6-Day Tour: Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou

Morning

• After breakfast, meet your private English-speaking guide and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Yu Garden area.
• Visit Yu Garden, a classical Chinese garden featuring traditional pavilions, landscaped courtyards, rockeries and tranquil water features. Allow time to explore the surrounding historic area and take photographs.
• Yu Garden | Opening Hours: Generally 09:00–16:30, with last admission around 16:00. The garden is usually closed on Mondays, except on certain public holidays.
• Confirm the opening schedule and ticket availability for the travel date before departure.

Afternoon

• Continue to The Bund, Shanghai’s iconic waterfront promenade along the Huangpu River.
• Enjoy time for sightseeing, photography and commentary from your guide.

Evening

• After the Shanghai sightseeing programme, depart for Suzhou by the confirmed transportation arrangement.
• Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel, complete check-in and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
• Stay in Suzhou.

Morning

• After breakfast, meet your private English-speaking guide and visit Humble Administrator’s Garden, one of Suzhou’s renowned classical Chinese gardens.
• Humble Administrator’s Garden | Opening Hours: Generally 07:30–17:30 from March to October and 07:30–17:00 from November to February. Last admission is usually 30 minutes before closing.

Afternoon

• Travel from Suzhou to Hangzhou by the confirmed transportation arrangement. The journey time will depend on the selected vehicle or rail service and local traffic conditions.
• Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and complete check-in.

Evening

• Enjoy the evening at leisure after the transfer.
• Guests may have dinner independently or rest at the hotel in preparation for the following day’s sightseeing programme.
• Stay night in Hangzhou.

Morning

• After breakfast, meet your private English-speaking guide and explore West Lake, enjoy a leisurely walk along the lakeside and allow time for photography.
• If included in the confirmed programme, take a sightseeing boat ride to appreciate the lake from the water. Boat services operate on scheduled routes, with departure times varying by season and service; confirm the latest timetable before travel.

Afternoon

• Continue exploring the cultural landscapes around West Lake with your guide.
• Allow time to explore at a comfortable pace before returning to the hotel.
• Any optional attraction visits should be arranged according to opening hours, ticket availability and the group’s schedule.

Evening

• Enjoy the evening at leisure.
• Guests may relax at the hotel or explore nearby dining options independently.
• Overnight in Hangzhou.

Morning

• After breakfast, check out of the hotel and travel back to Shanghai by private air-conditioned vehicle with your private English-speaking tour guide.
• The journey connects Hangzhou’s lakeside landscapes with Shanghai’s dynamic urban setting.

Afternoon

• Explore a selected section of Shanghai’s Former French Concession, known for its tree-lined streets, historic residences and distinctive urban atmosphere. Your guide will introduce the area’s architectural influences and explain how its historic character coexists with contemporary cafés, galleries and local businesses.
• The walking route will be selected according to access, traffic conditions and the group’s interests.
• Continue to Xintiandi, where traditional shikumen-style buildings and lanes have been adapted for contemporary use.

Evening

• Enjoy the evening at leisure after the day’s transfer and sightseeing.
• Guests may relax at the hotel or explore nearby dining options independently.
• Stay in Shanghai.

Morning

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport or railway station for the onward journey.
• The exact pick-up time will be reconfirmed according to the confirmed flight or train schedule.

Afternoon

Evening