Meet your driver and settle into your hotel. If you arrive early, enjoy a short Bund walk at your own pace. The first day has no fixed museum reservation, allowing for different flight and train arrival times.
6-Day Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou Tour
Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou
Private planning around your dates and interestsGardens, canals and lakes across Jiangnan
A compact Jiangnan route that moves west from Shanghai instead of commuting back to the same city every night. Two Shanghai nights introduce the city, Suzhou adds classical gardens and canal streets, and two nights in Hangzhou make room for both West Lake and tea-country scenery. Intercity travel is kept to manageable daytime rail stages. Compare this itinerary with our wider collection of China tours.
6 days / 5 nights Itinerary at a Glance
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Route
- Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou
- Long-distance travel
- Confirmed daytime rail connections and private transfers
- Tour format
- Customizable private tour
Trip Highlights Code: CN-14-06
- Compare Shanghai’s historic waterfront with its modern skyline.
- Visit a selected Suzhou classical garden and canal neighborhood.
- Stay two nights in Hangzhou for West Lake and tea scenery.
- Use daytime rail travel with local station transfers.
Plan with Confidence: Clear inclusions, confirmed travel arrangements and a personalized itinerary before booking.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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6-Day Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou Tour
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Explore Yu Garden when open, nearby historic lanes and the Bund with your guide. Add a neighborhood walk or a museum with a confirmed reservation according to your interests. Leave time for lunch rather than rushing between too many districts.
Take a daytime train to Suzhou, then visit a classical garden such as the Humble Administrator’s Garden when admission is available. Explore Pingjiang Road’s canal lanes and stay overnight in Suzhou. The route keeps station transfers and luggage arrangements straightforward.
Enjoy a final Suzhou neighborhood visit before a confirmed train connection to Hangzhou. After checking in, take an easy walk beside West Lake. The first lakeside outing stays flexible around the rail journey.
Explore selected West Lake paths or a boat route when operating. Continue toward a tea-growing area such as Meijiawu for a landscape walk and optional tasting. Return to Hangzhou with time for Qinghefang or a relaxed evening.
Transfer to Hangzhou airport or railway station. A return to Shanghai can be quoted if it suits your onward journey, but should be planned with enough connection time. No cross-city airport transfer is silently assumed.
Private Tour Reference Prices
Estimated starting prices in USD per adult for the full 6-day / 5-night itinerary, sharing twin or double rooms.
2 adults traveling togetherUSD 1,490from / person
4 adults traveling togetherUSD 1,190from / person
6 adults traveling togetherUSD 1,090from / person
Headline price basis: Four adults traveling together, using two twin or double rooms. City stays use comfortable 4-star hotels; village and remote stays use selected local guesthouses or boutique accommodation. The Accommodation tab shows the overnight bases.
Transport included in the estimate: Shanghai–Suzhou and Suzhou–Hangzhou second-class rail, with private station and sightseeing transfers.
For this route: The selected Suzhou garden and standard city sightseeing are budgeted. The base West Lake visit is on foot; boats, tea tastings and a return to Shanghai are extra.
Single-room supplement: From USD 300 per person for the full itinerary, added to the applicable twin-sharing group price. Solo private tours, odd-numbered groups and children receive a separate quote.
Dates and confirmation: These are planning estimates for standard-season travel, excluding Chinese public holidays, peak summer dates and major local festivals. Hotel and transport availability, room upgrades and itinerary changes can affect the price. Your dated quotation confirms the final total and inclusions before booking.
Get a Quote for My DatesTypical Overnight Bases
Only places used by this itinerary are shown below. The final hotel list follows confirmed transport, season and room availability; upgrades and room preferences can be customized.
Shanghai
2 nights · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quoteSuzhou
1 night · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quoteHangzhou
2 nights · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quote
2 nights · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quoteSuzhou
1 night · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quoteHangzhou
2 nights · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quote
✓ Price Includes
- The reference price budgets for the following services; your dated quotation confirms the final arrangements
- 5 nights in twin or double rooms: comfortable 4-star city hotels and selected local boutique or guesthouse stays; cruise cabin where specified
- Daily hotel breakfast
- Private arrival, departure and sightseeing transfers on the base itinerary
- English-speaking local guides on scheduled sightseeing days; no full-time escort on independent leisure or rail/flight sectors
- Standard admission and mandatory scenic transport for the base sightseeing program, as specified in Prices
- Shanghai–Suzhou and Suzhou–Hangzhou second-class rail, with private station and sightseeing transfers.
⊘ Price Excludes
- International flights and transport to the first city or from the final city; domestic flights except any allowance expressly listed in Prices
- Lunches, dinners and drinks except the meals specifically included above
- Optional activities, alternative excursions and upgrades identified in the route-specific price notes
- Single-room supplements, extra nights, upgraded rooms and changes to the base itinerary
- Personal travel insurance, entry-document costs, personal purchases and discretionary gratuities
Who Is This Tour For?
This route suits travelers interested in jiangnan & coastal journeys who want 6 days to explore Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou.
Hotel standard, walking pace and optional experiences are agreed before confirmation. Share your priorities so the final route remains practical for your group.
Travel Tips for This Itinerary
- Museum and garden visits follow confirmed opening and reservation arrangements.
- Tea picking is seasonal; landscape visits and tastings have different availability.
- Confirm whether your final departure is from Hangzhou or Shanghai.
- Review our China travel tips before confirming any rail sector.
- Check current entry requirements early with the China visa guide.
- Read our practical China travel tips for packing, payments and daily preparation.
- Daily hotel breakfast is included in the estimate. Other meals are included only where specified under Prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we finish in Shanghai?
Yes. A final rail and airport-transfer arrangement can be added, with timing checked against your onward flight.
Does this tour include a water town?
It focuses on Suzhou’s gardens and canals. A separate water town can replace a visit or be added with another day.
How many nights does this itinerary include?
The published 6-day route includes 5 overnight stays. The Accommodation tab lists the actual bases and night counts. Extra arrival or departure nights can be quoted separately.
What does the starting price mean?
The estimated starting price is USD 1,190 per person for four adults traveling together and sharing twin or double rooms in standard season. The Prices tab also shows estimates for two and six adults, the single-room supplement and route-specific inclusions. Send your dates for a confirmed quotation.
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