SHR002-4: Shanghai & Suzhou & Hangzhou 4 Days Tour

Introduction

Shanghai is a coastal city (the name itself means "on the sea"), but one which also lies at the mouth of a sizeable river: the Huangpu. The Yangtze River itself empties into the sea just north of Shanghai. Indeed, the entire region of Shanghai - Hangzhou is characterized by water, with several larger and smaller rivers as well as ponds and lakes, of which West Lake is the most renowned. Though not the capital, Shanghai is China's most populous city, with over 20 million inhabitants, which also puts Shanghai on the world map as one of the world's largest cities in terms of population.

Shanghai & Suzhou & Hangzhou 4 Days Tour

Like a pearl set in the west coast of the Pacific Ocean, Shanghai is the showcase of China's fast growth and a bonanza of tourist attractions, and cultural activities. Hangzhou and Suzhou are rivals for the position of "Heaven on Earth" and it truly is hard to separate them. This tour is an excellent combination of the three amazing cities.

Day1: Shanghai

Pick up at your hotel, in the morning, visit the Jade Buddha Temple, This is the most important Buddhist temple in Shanghai. It was built between 1911 and 1918. The centrepiece is a 2m-high, white jade, seated Buddha. There is also a reclining Buddha. And then to Yu Garden, is one of the most famous gardens in China and is national heritage listed. And visit Shanghai Old Town. Have a Chinese lunch and then visit the Shanghai Museum. After that, visit the Oriental Pearl Tower and then make a free tour around the Nanjing Road.

Day2: Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou

Pick you up at your hotel, and then transfer to Suzhou. Today’s tour begins by visiting the Humble Administrator’s Garden. Then make a tour to the Grand Canal by boat. The Grand Canal ranks alongside the Great Wall of China as the country's greatest engineering achievement and it is the longest man-made waterway in world. Cruising the Canal in Suzhou you can see the local life of the people living on the both sides of the canal as well. Have a Chinese lunch and then make a tricycle tour around the Suzhou Old Town to explore the local people’s life. After that, pay a visit the No.1 Silk Factory. In late afternoon, you will be driven to Hangzhou. Upon arrival check in hotel.

Day3: Hangzhou-Wuzhen-Hangzhou

The guide will meet you after your breakfast at hotel. Drive to Wuzhen and make a tour to the Wuzhen Old Town. After that, transfer back to Hangzhou by 2-hour drive. Free for the rest of the day.
Suggested activities for this evening: You may go to Song Dynasty City to attend a dancing & singing performace. It is many travellers' choice for evening activity in Hangzhou.

Day4: Hangzhou-Shanghai

This morning you will visit the highlight of Hangzhou, the West Lake. Take a boat cruising on the picturesque lake. Then you will go to Linyin Temple and the Peak Flying Afar.
Moreover, you have the chance to visit the famous Tea Village of Meijiawu to enjoy high-class Drong Well Tea.
After the trip, the driver will drive you back to Shanghai.