FIXED DEPARTURE GROUP TOUR

Jiangnan Water Towns - 4 Days 3 Nights by Air (Shanghai In, Hangzhou Out)

Shanghai - Suzhou - Xitang - Wuzhen - Hangzhou

◷ Daily departures ⌛ 4 days / 3 nights ♟ 2-15 ✓ 15 seats left ◇ Tour JZ-AIR-4D◉ 0 / 15 travelers

From 1,095.00$ / person

TOUR INTRODUCTION

Tour Overview

Tour characterThe classic Jiangnan arc by air: Shanghai skyline, Suzhou gardens, Xitang canals, the Wuzhen lantern walk and West Lake, with round-trip flights and 5-diamond-standard hotels.

Places & experiencesOriental Pearl Tower, the Bund, Humble Administrator's Garden, Xitang water town, Wuzhen Xizha, Lingyin Temple, Feilai Peak, West Lake, Song Dynasty Town show (optional), Hefang Street, Song-dynasty tea-whisking session.

Shanghai in, Hangzhou out: the Oriental Pearl, a Suzhou classical garden, a Xitang canal boat, the Wuzhen Xizha lantern walk and West Lake, in 5-diamond-standard hotels. Round-trip flights with taxes included. From $995 USD / EUR 915 per person.

⌖ Departure City Xi'an (Shanghai in, Hangzhou out)

◎ Meeting Point Pick-up at Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao airport / station on Day 1 morning

◷ Booking Deadline 30 days before departure

◇ Tour Code JZ-AIR-4D

DAY BY DAY

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Shanghai - Oriental Pearl

Morning arrival in Shanghai and pick-up at the station or airport. Afternoon at the Oriental Pearl TV Tower mid-sphere observation deck, 259 m above the Huangpu riverfront. Evening free on the Bund. Overnight: Shanghai (5-diamond).

Day 2

Suzhou Garden, Xitang, Wuzhen Xizha Night

Morning at the Humble Administrator's Garden, the largest of Suzhou's classical gardens (UNESCO; at seasonal quota the Lingering Garden is substituted with a RMB 30 refund). Afternoon in Xitang: a small-boat glide along the canal and a hanfu photo shoot (boat RMB 40 paid on site). Evening at Wuzhen Xizha: the lantern walk across lit stone bridges, then the Wuzhen specialty banquet. Overnight: Wuzhen side (5-diamond).

Day 3

Lingyin Temple, West Lake, Song Dynasty Show (optional)

Morning at Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak, a 1,700-year-old Chan Buddhist monastery with grotto carvings (at quota, Leifeng Pagoda is substituted with a RMB 40 refund). Lakeside time at West Lake. Optional evening: the Romance of the Song Dynasty mega-show (RMB 280 / 310 per seat, booked with the guide). Hangzhou cuisine banquet. Overnight: Hangzhou (5-diamond).

Day 4

Tea-Whisking Session, Hefang Street, Departure from Hangzhou

Morning Song-dynasty tea-whisking session (diancha, the ancestor of the Japanese tea ceremony), then the Hefang Street heritage quarter. Transfer to Hangzhou East Station or Xiaoshan Airport per your onward plan. Tour ends.

INCLUDED

What’s Included

✓Round-trip economy flights (Xi'an - Shanghai; Hangzhou - Xi'an), taxes included
✓3 nights in 5-diamond-standard hotels (Shanghai 1 + Wuzhen side 1 + Hangzhou 1)
✓English-speaking licensed guide plus dedicated driver
✓First-entry tickets: Oriental Pearl mid-sphere, Humble Administrator's Garden (or Lingering Garden), Xitang, Wuzhen Xizha, Lingyin and Feilai Peak (or Leifeng Pagoda)
✓Experiences: Xitang boat + hanfu photo shoot, Wuzhen lantern walk, tea-whisking session
✓3 breakfasts and 2 meals (Wuzhen specialty banquet + Hangzhou banquet)
✓Travel agency liability insurance

NOT INCLUDED

What’s Not Included

×International airfare (not included; open-jaw Shanghai in / Hangzhou out recommended)
×Single supplement $270 USD / EUR 250 (per confirmation sheet)
×Optional show: Romance of the Song Dynasty RMB 280 / 310 per person
×Optional boats: Xitang RMB 40, West Lake cruise RMB 55, Wuzhen sculled boat RMB 480 per boat
×Meals marked on your own
×Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, souvenirs)
×Travel insurance (personal accident, medical and cancellation cover strongly recommended)
×Gratuities for guide and driver (customary in this market; see Good to Know)
×Extra costs from weather, site quotas or transport disruption

GOOD TO KNOW

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa for this tour? ＋

Shanghai and Hangzhou are fully within mainland China: a standard L tourist visa or applicable visa-free scheme entry is required. If you qualify for the 240-hour transit-visa-free scheme, this route is compatible - enter at Shanghai, exit at Hangzhou. We verify eligibility at booking.

How do I pay for the tour? ＋

PayPal only: after booking confirmation we send a PayPal payment request, and both deposit and balance are payable through that link with guest checkout supported.

Are the domestic flights changeable? ＋

Discounted domestic tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable; please ensure your international connection allows ample margin.

What if the gardens are fully booked? ＋

The Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingyin enforce daily quotas; the published substitutes apply with refunds (Lingering Garden RMB 30, Leifeng Pagoda RMB 40), processed by your guide in cash or to your PayPal within 7 days.

Is tipping required? ＋

Not obligatory in China, but customary on international tours: $8-12 USD per person per day for the guide and $4-6 USD for the driver. European guests may treat tipping as entirely voluntary.

I am travelling alone. Will I share a room? ＋

No. We never pair strangers; solo travellers pay the single supplement of $270 USD / EUR 250.

BOOK THIS DEPARTURE