Bund to Gardens: Shanghai-Yangzhou Journey

Be our guest on a 10-day journey from Shanghai to Yangzhou, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Moganshan, Huangshan, and beyond.

Day 1-2:

Shanghai Old Town, Bund morning stroll, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road. Evening river cruise on the Huangpu for skyline views. Dinner in a historic courtyard.

Day 3:

Suzhou Gardens of Humble Administrator and Liu Guild, classical lanes, silk shop visit, canal cruise. Tea ceremony and sunset at a traditional teahouse.

Day 4:

Yangzhou Slender West Lake stroll, Ge Garden, ancient architectures, confectionery tasting. Riverside promenade dinner with local snacks.

Day 5:

Hangzhou West Lake boat ride, Leifeng Pagoda, tea plantation visit, Longjing tea tasting. Evening Huagang Park serenity.

Day 6-7:

Moganshan Forest retreat, bamboo grooves, scenic drives, rustic villas. Hike misty trails, café culture, farm-to-table meals.

Day 8:

Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) Cable car to peaks, awe-inspiring granite pines, hot springs. Sunrise viewpoint and cloud sea vistas.

Day 9:

Ancient villages & return Visit Hongcun or Xidi Ancient Villages, preserved architecture, local crafts. Return toward Shanghai with a celebratory dinner.

Day 10:

Shanghai farewell Leisure morning, last shopping, depart with memories of culture, nature, and warm hospitality.

Included services:

Hotel overnights per itinerary in double room with bath/shower and toilet, daily breakfast included
All meals per itinerary
All transfers and sightseeing per itinerary with German-speaking local guide and English-speaking local guide in Huangshan and Yangzhou
Train travel in modern high-speed trains as described.

Recommended travel period:

Mar-May and Sep-Nov

Excluded services:

International flights China visa Tips for porters, drivers, tour guides, etc
Any services not listed in the program

Image source: LCC Shanghai CITS
Image source: LCC Shanghai CITS
Image source: LCC Shanghai CITS
Image source: LCC Shanghai CITS
Image source: LCC Shanghai CITS
Image source: LCC Shanghai CITS
Image source: LCC Shanghai CITS