About This Trip

Landing in and departing from Shanghai, the 6-day tour allows you to take advantage of China's 240-hour-visa-free policy and explore the three most well-known cities in Eastern China. Starting in Suzhou, discover its classical gardens, intricate silk embroidery, and peaceful water town. Traveling to Hangzhou, cruise on the iconic West Lake and relish in the aroma of famous Longjing tea. Return to Shanghai, stroll along the Bund, take in stunning views from Shanghai Towers, and wrap up your adventure with a perfect fusion of the old and new.

Itinerary Summary

DAY	PLACE	HIGHLIGHTS
1	Shanghai - Suzhou	Arrival in Shanghai & Private Transfer to Suzhou
2	Suzhou	Lingering Garden, Tongli Water Town, Suzhou Museum, Suzhou Embroidery Research
3	Suzhou - Hangzhou	West Lake, Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak
4	Hangzhou - Shanghai	Tea Plantation and Experience, High-Speed Train to Shanghai
5	Shanghai	The Bund, Dim Sum Lunch, Former French Concession, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Shanghai Tower
6	Shanghai	Private Transfer to the Airport, Departure

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Day 1: Arrival and Private Transfer to Suzhou

Landing in Shanghai, meet your guide outside the arrival hall after customs clearance. Then, continue with a 1.5-hour private to Suzhou, a city rich in history and renowned for its silk and textile production.

Suzhou

Day 2: Suzhou Gardens and Watertown

Get a general understanding of the city by visiting the Suzhou Museum, marveling at the modern architectural gem designed by I.M Pei and countless artistic treasures dating back thousands of years. Following that, visit the Lingering Garden and the Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute. The former is one of the outstanding representatives of China's classical gardens, while the latter displays Suzhou's most exquisite craftsmanship - both are what the city has always been famed for.

China's classical gardens, while the latter displays Suzhou's most exquisite craftsmanship - both are what the city has always been famed for. For the rest of the day, explore Tongli Water Town with a peaceful boat ride through its crisscross canals and immerse yourself in its timeless beauty.

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Suzhou

Day 3: Hangzhou and the West Lake

Bid farewell to Suzhou and board a bullet train to Hangzhou. Meet your local guide after around two hours and begin your tour at the West Lake. Take a boat gliding over its serene water, passing by iconic sites, and taking in its surrounding beauties, reminiscent of a classical Chinese painting.

Continue to Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak, nestled among forested hills, where you can experience its peaceful ambiance, observe locals' religious practices, and discover Buddhist statues carved into the limestone cliffs.

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Hangzhou

Day 4: Tea Experience & Bullet Train to Shanghai

In China, when thinking of Hangzhou, Longjing Tea (Dragon Well Tea) often comes to mind alongside West Lake. This morning, you can take the chance to visit a nearby tea plantation, try your hand at tea plucking and processing, and learn how to appreciate the West Lake Longjing tea, from its delicate fragrance to its refreshing taste.

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Shanghai

Day 5: Old and New Shanghai

Spend the day experiencing both the historic charm and modern vibrance of Shanghai. Begin with a walk along the Bund, where grand colonial-era buildings line the waterfront and across the river, futuristic skyscrapers dominate the skyline. After exploring the city's development at the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, taste authentic dim sum for lunch.

In the afternoon, stroll through the tree-lined streets of the former French Concession, where cafÃ©s invite you for a break. Conclude at Lujiazui Financial District and ascend the Shanghai Tower for panoramic views of this vibrant city.

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Shanghai

Day 6: Shanghai - Departure

Your vibrant journey through Eastern China comes to an end today. At the appointed time, meet your driver for a worry-free transfer to the airport, where you will embark on your next journey.

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Richee Family Adventures

05 Aug 2025

Second Honeymoon My wife and I celebrated our 20th anniversary by spending a few weeks touring around Asia. We loved how Odynovo worked with us to craft a tour of what we wanted to see and how we wanted to see it. This was our first time traveling with a private tour guide, and it was truly amazing. they took care of all transportation, tickets, and everywhere we went we had someone who not only spoke our language, but was also very well-versed in the places we were visiting. We saw Beijing and then took a bullet train to Xi'an. In both cities we had tour guides who had done this "a thousand times," and as a result knew all the tricks on where to take the best pictures, what lines to stand in, where to eat, and what not to waste your time seeing. At one point our guide pulled out ponchos from her backpack when it started to rain, while another helped us haggle for a good price on a new suitcase. We were surprised by how much we loved China, and it is safe to say that is because of the quality of service we got from Odynovo. Oh, and the hotels were great, too! In our first hotel my wife fell in love with her breakfast soup that she had to have every morning, while in Xi'an we were right around the corner from the Muslim Night Market and were able to get to it in less than 5 minutes of walking.We are already looking to see what tours we will be doing next through Odynovo, as the service was amazing, the quality was remarkable, and the cost was very worth it for what we received.

Shannon V

05 Aug 2025

Fabulous! We had a fabulous experience with our guide and Odynovo walking the Great Wall of China, and all other sites in Beijing. We loved our Peking duck dinner. It was fabulous. Thank you, Sammie/Jing for a great experience.

domotic d

05 Aug 2025

Beijing Beauty It started off with a friendly face at the airport, with Roy, our tour guide.The week has been such a pleasure and a treat. From adventures to The Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, to local markets, delicious Beijing food and roof top tea houses.Roy and our driver, Mr. Zhou, were prompt in picking us up and driving us around safely.The knowledge and fact about history and Beijing that Roy knows and explains is amazing and the fact he could answer my weird and inquisitive history questionsnwoth ease was a treat.He made it so easy to enjoy ourselves and absorb all that was around us, he even takes great photos too! 😊Polite, kind and thoughtful and ever patient in letting us take our time with things that interested us.I would highly recommend this tour and Roy again and again.

Zarah B

05 Aug 2025

Amazing travel experience My name is Zarah M. Babangida a Nigerian and i visited Beijing with my colleagues from the office. During our 5 day stay in Beijing, Ms. Eva Ma, was our Tour guide and from the minute we came through the Arrival Gate of the Airport, we were embraced by her alluring smile and warm welcome. She remained consistent with her warmth, a kind and intelligent professional who exuded unique passion not just for her job as a tour guide but, even more so as a proud Chinese woman. Her outstanding insight and knowledge of the sweet Chinese history and heritage left us in awe. I couldn't be more proud and thankful that she was assigned to our group and she made our stay exciting, fun-filled effortless and knowledge packed. I absolutely commend her dedication to work which she depicted throughout our stay. I recommend her to every visiting tourist because to know Eva, is to love her. If it were up to me, i will increase her bonuses or upgrade her salary as i am sure most tourists would want or revisit for her sake first and then perhaps other reasons.Thank you Eva and keep the passion up🙌.