Shanghai Jiangnan Wuyuan Wangxian Valley 9 Days

Featuring Wuyuan Landscapes, Optional Wangxian Valley Experiences & InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland

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Jiangnan Heritage, Wuyuan Landscapes & Shanghai Highlights

  • 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.

DURATIONS: 9 DAYS

TOUR LANGUAGE: CHINESE-SPEAKING TOUR GUIDE

Journey through the cultural landscapes of eastern China on this 9-day tour through Shanghai, Wuzhen, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi, Suzhou and Wuyuan.
Discover traditional Jiangnan water towns, historic gardens and temples, the famous West Lake, and the cultural landscapes of Wuyuan before returning to Shanghai for a memorable evening along The Bund.
Two days in Wuyuan provide a more flexible touring experience, with the option to join recommended excursions to Wuyuan Huangling and the dramatic mountain village scenery of Wangxian Valley.

Top Trip Features

Classic Jiangnan Highlights

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Explore some of eastern China’s best-known destinations including Wuzhen Water Town, Hangzhou West Lake, Nanjing, Wuxi, Suzhou and Shanghai.

From Historic Jiangnan to Scenic Wuyuan

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Experience a varied journey combining historic towns, classical gardens, lakeside scenery and traditional Jiangnan culture before travelling by high-speed rail to Wuyuan, one of the historic centres of Huizhou culture.

A Balance of Guided Touring & Free Time

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Enjoy two days in Wuyuan with time to explore at your own pace, or enhance your journey with optional excursions to Wuyuan Huangling and Wangxian Valley.

Day by Day Itinerary

  • 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, board a high-speed train to Wuyuan in Jiangxi Province.

    • Wuyuan is one of the historic centres of Huizhou culture and is traditionally known for its literary and tea heritage.

    Accommodation: Wuyuan Qinghua Wu Hotel or similar
    Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

    • Enjoy a free day in Wuyuan and explore at your own pace.

    • Alternatively, join the recommended optional excursion:

      • Optional Wuyuan Huangling Excursion – USD $120/person

      • The excursion includes:

        • Return cable car

        • Huangling village

        • Water Street

        • Traditional Shaiqiu village scenery and displays

        • Lunch

    Accommodation: Wuyuan Qinghua Wu Hotel or similar
    Meals: Breakfast

    • Enjoy the morning at leisure in Wuyuan.

    • Alternatively, join the recommended excursion to Wangxian Valley.

      • Optional Wangxian Valley Excursion – USD $150/person

      • Visit highlights including:

        • Yanpu Square

        • Workshop Street

        • Zuixian Tower

        • Lanyue Bridge

        • Other scenic areas within Wangxian Valley

        • Lunch

    • In the afternoon, regroup and board the high-speed train to Shanghai.

    • Upon arrival:

      • Visit The Bund, where Shanghai’s historic waterfront architecture stands opposite the modern Pudong skyline.

      • Enjoy views of landmarks including the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower.

      • Stroll along the Huangpu River waterfront and experience the atmosphere of historic Shanghai.

    • Tonight, enjoy a special stay at InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland, popularly known as the “Deep Pit Hotel.”

    Accommodation: InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland
    Meals: Breakfast

  • At the designated time, transfer to:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    • Hongqiao High-Speed Rail Station

    Continue your journey home or to your next destination

    Meals: Breakfast

Important Information

2026 Departure Dates

September: 1, 4, 8, 11,15, 18, 22

October: 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 25, 26, 27, 30

November: 6, 13, 20, 27

December: 4, 11, 25

2027 Departure Dates

January: 8, 22

February: 19, 26

Important Tour Information

Deposit & Payment: Full payment is required at booking.

Changes: After payment, no changes allowed.

Shopping Visits: Scheduled shopping/product-experience stops form part of this special-value itinerary. Purchases are entirely voluntary; however, guests are required to attend the scheduled visits.

If a guest leaves the group during the tour, a USD $150 per person, per day fee applies.

Tour Price:

  • Adult: AU$189 per person

  • Child under 18 – without bed: AU$639 per child (Breakfast is not included)

  • Child under 18 – with bed: AU$1,139 per child (Breakfast is included)

  • Single Room Supplement: AU$600 per person

  • Pre/Post-Tour Hotel: AU$118 per room, per night

    • Twin-share room

    • Breakfast included

    • Subject to availability

  • Extra Airport Transfer: AU$45 per person

    • Minimum 2 passengers

    • Applies to additional airport transfers outside the standard group transfer arrangements

What’s Included

  • 8 nights' accommodation at the hotels listed in the itinerary or similar

  • Daily hotel breakfast as indicated in the itinerary

  • Lunches and other meals marked as included

  • Scheduled airport/railway station transfers on arrival and departure days

  • Transportation by tour coach during the itinerary

  • Mandarin-speaking local tour guide

  • Driver services

  • Admission to attractions specifically included in the itinerary

  • Sightseeing listed as included in the main itinerary

  • High-speed rail transportation to/from Wuyuan as specified in the itinerary

  • One night at the designated InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland / “Deep Pit” hotel

What’s Not Included

  • International airfares

  • Domestic airfares unless specifically stated

  • China visa fees, where applicable

  • Travel and medical insurance

  • Optional tours

  • Meals not listed as included

  • Personal expenses

  • Shopping purchases

  • Single room supplement

  • Extra hotel nights

  • Additional airport transfers outside the scheduled arrangements

  • Additional expenses caused by flight delays, cancellations, severe weather, natural disasters, government restrictions or other circumstances outside the operator's reasonable control

  • Any service not specifically listed under “What’s Included”

Terms and Conditions

  • Scheduled shopping and product experience visits form part of the tour itinerary. These may include visits relating to tea, jade, pearls, silk, traditional Chinese medicine, gemstones and other local products.

    Purchasing products is voluntary and there is no requirement to make a purchase. However, travellers are required to accompany the group during scheduled shopping visits and may not decline attendance at these stops.

    Any purchase is made directly between the traveller and the relevant retailer. Questions regarding product quality, pricing, warranties, refunds or after-sales service should be addressed directly with the retailer.

  • Travellers are required to remain with the group throughout the scheduled itinerary.

    This value tour is priced on the basis of full participation in the group program, including scheduled sightseeing and shopping visits.

    Travellers who choose to leave the group during the tour may be required by the local operator to pay a USD $150 per person, per day tour-separation fee.

    Please contact EC Travel before booking if you expect to require independent arrangements during any part of the tour.

  • This promotional fare is subject to specific supplier eligibility requirements and is intended primarily for Mandarin-speaking travellers from eligible markets, including Australia.

    Different pricing may apply depending on nationality, residency status or other supplier conditions.

    Please contact EC Travel before booking if you are unsure whether the promotional fare applies to you.

  • Scheduled arrival transfers are available on Day 1 from:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

    • Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

    Guests arriving on flights or trains within approximately two hours of each other may be grouped into the same transfer.

    As a result, some waiting time may be required at the airport or railway station.

    Scheduled departure transfers are provided on Day 9 at designated times.

    Transfers requested outside the scheduled arrangements may incur an additional charge.

    Travellers must provide accurate arrival and departure details when booking.

  • Hotels listed in the itinerary represent the planned accommodation.

    Where a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation of a similar standard may be substituted.

    Standard hotel check-in is generally after 2:00 pm. Early check-in is subject to availability and may involve an additional charge.

    Guests arranging their own arrival at the first hotel should contact the local representative approximately 24 hours before the tour begins to reconfirm the hotel address and joining arrangements.

  • Optional tours are not included in the standard tour price.

    Guests wishing to participate may register and make payment to the local guide.

    Optional programs generally combine attraction admission, transportation, guide service and other related operating costs.

    Operation of an optional excursion may depend on minimum participation numbers, local conditions and availability.

  • Full payment of the applicable tour fee is required at the time of booking.

    A booking is considered confirmed only after payment has been received and availability has been confirmed.

    Valid travel document details may be required when making the reservation.

  • Once full payment has been made, booking changes may not be permitted.

    A requested change may be treated as a cancellation and new booking and could therefore be subject to cancellation charges.

    Please check all passenger names, travel dates and travel document details carefully before confirming your booking.

  • The published itinerary represents the planned arrangements at the time of publication.

    The operator may adjust the sequence of sightseeing, shopping visits, transportation, hotels, restaurants or other activities where reasonably necessary because of:

    • Local operating conditions

    • Traffic

    • Weather

    • Attraction opening schedules

    • Flight or rail changes

    • Government restrictions

    • Safety considerations

    • Other circumstances outside the operator's reasonable control

    Reasonable efforts will be made to maintain the principal attractions and overall standard of the tour.

  • Travellers are responsible for ensuring that they hold all documents required for travel, including:

    • A valid passport

    • Chinese visa or other valid entry permission where required

    • Airline or transportation documentation

    • Any documents required to demonstrate eligibility for the applicable tour fare

    Entry requirements vary depending on nationality and personal circumstances.

    Guests should carry their valid travel documentation during the tour.

  • Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.

    Travellers should consider insurance covering:

    • Overseas medical expenses

    • Trip cancellation

    • Travel delays

    • Personal belongings

    • Lost luggage

    • Emergency assistance

    • Other unexpected travel disruption

    Travel insurance is not included in the tour price.

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