5 DAYS Modern Skylines & Ancient Charm A Classic Journey Through East China
Vibrant Shanghai · Elegant Suzhou · Poetic Hangzhou
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🌟 Tour Highlights
- Cruise on Huangpu River to see Shanghai's modern vibes and its iconic skyline.
- Appreciate Ming-era aesthetics at the classical Humble Administrator's Garden
- Boat on the immense West Lake and spot breathtaking sceneries.
- Visit Lingyin Temple and hundreds of Buddha statues carved in mossy rocks.
Hereunder please find a sample itinerary. Our travel experts will be happy to customize a tour to meet your interests and needs.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Shanghai
Welcome to the magical metropolis, Shanghai! Upon your arrival today, your guide will meet you outside the customs of the airport and then transfer you to the hotel in downtown. The rest of the day is free for you. You can either rest in the hotel to recover from jet lag or venture out to explore the neighborhood.
Overnight: Shanghai
Day 2 Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai Museum to admire ancient bronzeware, jade, paintings, and Ming–Qing artifacts. Then explore the elegant Yu Garden, a classic Jiangnan-style garden, and stroll through the lively Yuyuan Bazaar.
In the afternoon, take a one-hour Huangpu River cruise for views of colonial buildings on the Bund and modern skyscrapers like the Shanghai Tower. Afterward, enjoy a walk along the Bund and visit Tianzifang, a creative hub of boutiques and cafes in old Shikumen alleys.
► Recommended Dinner:
Try local noodles at Fu He Mian Guan · Fu He You near Kunshan Huyuan Road. Known for rich flavors and generous toppings.
Overnight: Shanghai
Day 3 Shanghai to Suzhou by High Speed Train
Take a one-hour high-speed train to Suzhou, where you'll be transferred to your hotel for a short rest. Then head to Tongli Water Town, a picturesque village of ancient buildings, stone bridges, sampans, and peaceful canals dating back to the Song Dynasty.
Continue to the Humble Administrator's Garden, Suzhou’s most renowned classical garden and twice the size of Shanghai’s Yu Garden. Centered around water, its pavilions, halls, and corridors reflect original Ming-era architecture and evolving styles over centuries.
End the day with a rickshaw ride through Suzhou Old Town, admiring traditional white-walled, grey-tiled houses nestled among lush greenery.
Overnight: Suzhou
Day 4 Suzhou to Hangzhou by High Speed Train
Take a high-speed train to Hangzhou and meet your guide at the station for a hotel transfer. After a short rest, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on West Lake, followed by a visit to the scenic Red Carp Pond. In the afternoon, explore Lingyin Temple and the nearby Feilai Peak, where over 400 Buddha carvings are hidden among mossy rocks.
► Recommended Dinner:
Try Hangzhou cuisine at Zhao Fu Si Chu on Hefang Street. Don’t miss the famous Braised Dongpo Pork paired with Peach Blossom Wine. Afterwards, take a leisurely stroll along the historic street.
Overnight: Hangzhou
Day 5 Departure from Hangzhou
The tour will end as the guide and driver transfer you to the airport or railway station according to your following plan. Bon Voyage! If you want to see more of China, just feel free to contact us to extend your tour.
Pro Tips
Included Services
🎟️ Admission Tickets: All entrance fees covered (Xingping Li River, Silver Cave, Yulong River Bamboo Rafting for two, Shangri-La Park, Longji Terraces, Eternal Love Show, Yangtze River Cableway, Ferry, Dujiangyan, Mount Emei, Cable Cars, Electric Carts)
🚐 Transportation: Buick GL8 7-seater business van with driver
🏨 Accommodation: 5-star hotels (Chinese standard)
🗣️ Guide Services: Full-time English-speaking guide throughout the trip
🍳 Meals: All included🥢 🍽️
🚄 High-Speed Rail: All high-speed train tickets for the itinerary
✈️ Transfer Services: Hong Kong airport pickup, China entry assistance 🛂, post-customs transfer in China 🇨🇳, and departure drop-off 👋
🛡️ Insurance: Travel accident insurance coverage of no less than RMB 1 million (including death, injury, illness, and property loss)
📞 Customer Service: 24/7 online concierge service (monitoring all staff service quality, handling requests, etc.)
🎁 Gifts: Traditional Chinese souvenirs
Excluded Services
💰 Personal Expenses: Any personal spending outside the itinerary;
⭐ Premium Services: Upgrades or additional services beyond the basic package;
🙏 Tipping: Tipping is not customary in China, but voluntary tips for exceptional service are at your discretion.
Important Notice Before Booking（WARNING!）
🛂 Passport: Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your travel dates.
🛂 Visa:🌏 I. Visa and Visa-Free Entry Policies (as of June 2025)
✈️ Visa-Free Entry & Transit in China (as of June 2025)
✅ Visa-Free Entry for up to 30 Days
Since late 2023, China has granted visa-free entry (for up to 30 days) to ordinary passport holders from the following countries and regions:
Europe:
France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Czech Republic, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Cyprus
Americas & Oceania:
New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay
Asia:
Japan, Korea,Singapore, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Uzbekistan
Middle East:
United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain
🛂 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit (for selected countries only)
Ordinary passport holders from the following countries and regions are eligible for visa-free transit in select Chinese cities (e.g., Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou) for up to 240 hours (10 days), provided they are transiting to a third country:
Countries & Regions:
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Mexico, Russia, Israel, South Africa, Serbia
✈️ Flights: Round-trip tickets to China must be pre-booked.E.G :Entry Port: Hong Kong (flight must land before 15:00 local time; late arrivals require self-paid overnight stay in Hong Kong). Exit Port: Chengdu (departure flight must be scheduled between 12:00–24:00; no flights past midnight).
🚫 Visa: Denial/Entry Ban: DO NOT BOOK if you have ever been: Denied a Chinese visa by immigration authorities. Deported from China. Overstayed illegally or have a criminal record in China.
Travel Advisory Notes
💴 Currency: China's official currency is RMB (CNY). Download Alipay before arrival for mobile payments. Do not carry cash exceeding ¥20,000 RMB (or equivalent) when entering China.
🌐 Internet: Set up a VPN service in advance to access global websites.
🔌 Voltage: China uses Type A/C two-pin plugs with 220V voltage. We provide universal adapters—no need to bring your own.
🌡️ Climate (May–June): Guilin: 18–29°C (summer clothing recommended). Sichuan: 12–18°C (pack a jacket). Wear sports shoes/outdoor attire. Forgot something? No worries—China has affordable malls everywhere.
⏰ Time Zone: China follows GMT+8. The first half of the itinerary is leisurely paced for easy adjustment.
⚕️ Healthcare: 24/7 emergency care and pharmacies are widely available. Bring personal medications (e.g., heart/cold/asthma/gastro pills).
🚫 Prohibited Items: Drugs are STRICTLY banned (including marijuana/psychedelics). Firearms/weapons are illegal (China is gun-free). Max 200 cigarettes allowed per person.
🙏 Tipping: Not customary in China. Tipping is optional for exceptional service only.
⚠️ Liability Waiver: No refunds for itinerary changes/cancellations due to force majeure (natural disasters, strikes, weather, etc.).
📞 Emergency Contacts: Police: Dial 110; Medical Emergency: Dial 120; Tourism Complaints: Dial 12301.