Shanghai & Jiangnan - 7 Days
Classic Water Towns, Gardens & Historic Cities
Discover the Classic Charm of Jiangnan
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This is a special-value shopping tour with a fixed group itinerary that includes scheduled visits to selected shopping and product-experience venues. These visits form part of the tour program, although purchases are entirely voluntary. This format allows the tour to be offered at a particularly competitive price.
7 DAYS
CHINESE-SPEAKING TOUR GUIDE
Experience the classic landscapes and cities of Jiangnan on this 7-day journey through Shanghai, Wuzhen, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi and Suzhou.
From the canals and historic streets of Wuzhen to the beauty of West Lake, the traditional gardens of Wuxi and the modern skyline of Shanghai, this itinerary brings together some of eastern China’s most recognisable cultural and scenic highlights.
Top Trip Features
Classic Jiangnan Highlights
Travel through some of eastern China’s most famous destinations, including Shanghai, Wuzhen, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi and Suzhou.
Experience a mix of historic cities, traditional water towns and scenic lakeside landscapes.
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Discover the picturesque canals of Wuzhen, stroll beside Hangzhou’s famous West Lake, and experience the traditional garden landscapes of Wuxi and Suzhou.
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Water Towns, Gardens & Lakes
Heritage Meets Modern China
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Explore centuries of history in Nanjing and Suzhou before returning to Shanghai, where historic architecture along The Bund stands opposite the modern Pudong skyline.
Day by Day Itinerary
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Welcome to Shanghai!
Upon arrival at Shanghai Pudong Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao Airport or Hongqiao High-Speed Rail Station, meet the local transfer service and travel to your hotel.
Guests arriving on flights or trains within approximately two hours of each other may be transferred together, so some waiting time may be required.
Hotel check-in is available after 2:00 PM.
Meeting Points
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Terminal 1: Inside Gate 10 on the arrivals level
Terminal 2: In front of Starbucks on the arrivals level
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
Terminal 2: In front of KFC on the arrivals level
Guests arriving at Terminal 1 should take the terminal shuttle to Terminal 2
Hongqiao High-Speed Rail Station
Follow the connecting walkway to the meeting point at Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2
Accommodation: Shanghai Sanjiagang Greenland Hotel or similar
Meals: None -
After breakfast, travel to Wuzhen, a picturesque historic water town often described as one of China’s last traditional waterside communities.
Explore its atmospheric waterways and historic streets before visiting a health and home experience centre.
Continue to Hangzhou, traditionally celebrated as a “paradise on earth.”
Visit the modern City Balcony, overlooking the Qiantang River and Hangzhou’s Asian Games landmarks, before continuing to the famous West Lake Scenic Area.
Stroll beside the lake and enjoy views associated with some of West Lake’s celebrated sights, including Three Pools Mirroring the Moon and Leifeng Pagoda.
Accommodation: Hangzhou Pujing Garden Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch -
Begin the day with a visit to Longjing Tea Village, where you can experience Hangzhou’s traditional tea culture and sample Longjing tea.
Continue to Nanjing, one of China’s historic ancient capitals.
Visit Dongshuiguan Heritage Park, where historic city walls, waterways, bridges and gates come together in one fascinating heritage precinct.
Later, explore the lively Confucius Temple area beside the Qinhuai River. Filled with restaurants, tea houses and shops, this historic district remains one of Nanjing’s most popular cultural areas.
Accommodation: Nanjing Wanghai International Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch -
After breakfast, visit the historic Grand Bao’en Temple, one of Nanjing’s important Buddhist heritage sites.
View a crystal inner-painting exhibition before continuing to a jade exhibition centre.
After lunch, travel to Wuxi and discover the famous “Two Gardens and One Ancient Town”:
Xihui Park
Jichang Garden
Huishan Ancient Town
Enjoy the traditional architecture and garden landscapes of Jiangnan before visiting a Yixing purple clay teapot museum.
Accommodation: Wuxi Huayi Mingdu Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch -
Begin the day at picturesque Lihu Park, where landscaped gardens meet the waters of Lake Tai.
The park uses seasonal plants and waterfront scenery to showcase the changing character of Jiangnan throughout the year.
Visit a Taihu Pearl Centre before travelling to Suzhou.
Upon arrival, view historic Panmen Gate, one of Suzhou’s ancient city gates. Together with the surrounding waterways, bridges and canals, the area reflects more than 2,500 years of Suzhou history.
Accommodation: Vienna International Hotel Suzhou or similar
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch -
After breakfast, visit a silk factory before continuing to Jinji Lake Scenic Area, representing the modern side of Suzhou.
Admire views of contemporary landmarks including the Gate of the Orient and Suzhou’s distinctive modern architecture.
After lunch, return towards Shanghai and visit a gemstone centre and traditional Chinese wellness centre.
Later, explore The Bund, where Shanghai’s historic waterfront architecture faces the modern Pudong skyline across the Huangpu River.
Accommodation: Shanghai Sanjiagang Greenland Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch -
At the designated time, transfer to:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Hongqiao High-Speed Rail Station
Meals: Breakfast
Important Information
September: 1, 4, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 22
October: 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30
November: 2, 3, 6, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 30
December: 4, 8, 11, 12, 16, 18, 20, 25
2026 Departure Dates
2027 Departure Dates
January: 8, 22
February: 19, 26
Important Tips
Deposit & Payment: Full payment is required at booking.
Changes: After payment, no changes allowed.
What’s Included
Everything you need for a seamless and memorable journey.
Airport / station pick-up and drop-off as specified
Hotel accommodation throughout the itinerary
Mandarin-speaking tour guide
Group transportation / coach travel
Meals specifically marked in the itinerary
The sightseeing program described as part of the standard itinerary
What’s Not Included
Please note the following items are not included in the tour price.
Additional transfers outside scheduled group arrangements
International or domestic airfare
China visa fees
Travel and medical insurance
Personal expenses
Extra costs caused by delays, cancellations, severe weather, force majeure, etc
Optional Experiences
Optional and payable separately.
Single Supplement: AUD $300/person
Recommended attractions
Jiangnan Experience Package – USD $120/person
Acrobatics Show or Huangpu River Cruise – USD $60/person