Itinerary
- Day 1
Shanghai to Suzhou
Your hotel pickup happens around 8 a.m., then you'll catch a 40-minute train ride to Suzhou. Once you arrive, there's a silk embroidery factory to check out before heading to the classical gardens. You'll walk through the Garden of Lingering and the Garden of the Master of the Nets, crossing those small zigzag bridges and seeing how traditional Chinese gardens are designed. You're staying 2 nights in Suzhou after settling into your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel, Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit silk embroidery factory
- Guided tour of Garden of Lingering
- Guided tour of Garden of the Master of the Nets
- Stroll through gardens and explore winding alleyways
Landmarks Garden of Lingering Garden of the Master of the Nets 
- Day 2
Suzhou
This morning starts with breakfast included. After that, you'll head to Tiger Hill and the Yipu Garden in Suzhou. Later, an excursion takes you to Tongli, a water village with canals, small rivers, gardens, temples, and old houses that have been well-preserved. You'll return to Suzhou by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tiger Hill
- Visit Yipu Garden
- Excursion to Tongli water village
- Explore canals, gardens, temples, and historic houses in Tongli
Landmarks Tiger Hill Tongli - Day 3
Suzhou to Hangzhou
You have the morning free to explore Suzhou on your own. Breakfast is included. In the afternoon, it's time to catch a 2.5-hour train to Hangzhou. After you arrive, a transfer gets you to your hotel to settle in. You're staying 2 nights here, and Hangzhou is known for West Lake and the historic Imperial Canal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel, Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Transfer from train station to hotel in Hangzhou
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Suzhou on your own
Landmarks West Lake Imperial Canal 
- Day 4
Hangzhou
Breakfast is included this morning. You'll spend the day exploring West Lake and seeing the three pagodas that rise from the shallow water. There's also the residence of merchant Hu Xueyan to visit, plus the Longjing tea plantation and the old town. You'll wander through these different areas and get a sense of what inspired Chinese emperors throughout history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- West Lake scenic experience
- View three pagodas in West Lake
- Visit residence of merchant Hu Xueyan
- Tour Longjing tea plantation
- Explore old town
Landmarks West Lake Hu Xueyan Residence Longjing Tea Plantation - Day 5
Hangzhou to Shanghai
After breakfast, you'll visit Lingyin Monastery and the Pagoda of the Six Harmonies, which is a 60-meter-high wooden and brick structure. At noon, you'll take the 1.5-hour train back to Shanghai. A transfer from the station gets you to your separately booked city hotel, where you should arrive around 5 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lingyin Monastery
- Visit Pagoda of the Six Harmonies
- Transfer from train station to city hotel in Shanghai
Landmarks Lingyin Monastery Pagoda of the Six Harmonies 
