{"title":"Jiangnan Aesthetics | Suzhou \u0026 Hangzhou Private Tours","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiscover the poetic landscapes of Jiangnan. Centered around Suzhou and Hangzhou, this region is the birthplace of classical Chinese gardens, West Lake tea culture, and refined literati lifestyles. \u003cbr\u003ePer Orient curates bespoke journeys that bypass crowded tourist traps. Experience the \"Blank-Space\" philosophy through private canal boat rides, exclusive Kunqu opera performances, and intimate tea ceremonies, revealing the elegant tranquility of Eastern aesthetics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jiangnan-silk-tea-culture-tour-shanghai-suzhou-hangzhou-perorient","title":"Jiangnan Silk \u0026 Tea Culture Tour – 7 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChu–Han Heritage \u0026amp; Refined Jiangnan Living | 7 Days 6 Nights – Suzhou · Hangzhou · Yangzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStroll through the classic water towns of Jiangnan and feel the elegance and refinement of southern Chinese culture. From Suzhou’s classical gardens to Hangzhou’s West Lake and Yangzhou’s Grand Canal heritage, this journey links three iconic cities into one graceful cultural experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"tour-highlights\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eWander through\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzhou’s Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden, and Tiger Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e, masterpieces of classical Chinese garden art.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eCruise on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake in Hangzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e, visit Broken Bridge and Leifeng Pagoda, and experience why the city is called “heaven on earth.”\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eExplore\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYangzhou’s Grand Canal culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, including He Garden and historic temple areas, and learn how waterways shaped Jiangnan prosperity.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTaste refined Jiangnan cuisine, known for its delicate flavors, seasonal ingredients, and elegant presentation.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTravel with a professional bilingual (Chinese–English) guide for explanations and cultural insight throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"basic-trip-information\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Trip Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7 days \/ 6 nights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDestinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSuzhou · Hangzhou · Yangzhou\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrom\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUS$1,780 per person\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAccommodation, daily breakfast, private transfers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-1--arrival-in-suzhou-first-encounter-with-jian\"\u003eDay 1 – Arrival in Suzhou: First Encounter with Jiangnan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eArrive in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as the “City of Gardens” and one of the most beautiful representations of Jiangnan culture.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eMeet your guide and driver and transfer to your hotel in the historic area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIf time allows, take a gentle walk along nearby canals or old streets to feel the quiet, refined atmosphere that has inspired poets and painters for centuries.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shangri-la.com\/suzhou\/jinjilakeshangrila\/about\/local-guide\/explore-suzhou\/attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Suzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-2--suzhou-humble-administrators-garden--classi\"\u003eDay 2 – Suzhou: Humble Administrator’s Garden \u0026amp; Classical Charm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eAfter breakfast, visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumble Administrator’s Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, the largest and most famous of Suzhou’s classical gardens, featuring ponds, pavilions, bridges, and carefully composed views.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eLearn from your guide how Jiangnan gardens recreate mountains and rivers in miniature, expressing harmony between nature and human life.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/govt.chinadaily.com.cn\/s\/201812\/17\/WS5c1767d8498ee2f0291e3f23\/classical-gardens-suzhou-humble-administrators-garden-huqiu-mountain-lingering-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eContinue with a walk through a historic neighborhood or canal-side street to see traditional houses and small shops that reflect Suzhou’s literati culture.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shangri-la.com\/suzhou\/jinjilakeshangrila\/about\/local-guide\/explore-suzhou\/attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eFree time in the late afternoon for tea, shopping, or an optional canal boat ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Suzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-3--suzhou-lingering-garden--tiger-hill\"\u003eDay 3 – Suzhou: Lingering Garden \u0026amp; Tiger Hill\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn the morning, explore the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLingering Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, a UNESCO-listed classical garden famed for its elegant halls, rockeries, and courtyards, divided into four themed sections.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eAfterwards, head to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiger Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e, a scenic historic hill with ancient temples, stone paths, and the leaning Yunyan Pagoda overlooking Suzhou’s landscape.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eYour guide will connect these sites to Jiangnan’s history of scholars, merchants, and families who built such spaces as expressions of taste and status.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/govt.chinadaily.com.cn\/s\/201812\/17\/WS5c1767d8498ee2f0291e3f23\/classical-gardens-suzhou-humble-administrators-garden-huqiu-mountain-lingering-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eEvening free to enjoy Suzhou at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Suzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-4--suzhou-to-hangzhou-toward-the-heavenly-west\"\u003eDay 4 – Suzhou to Hangzhou: Toward the “Heavenly” West Lake\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eDepart Suzhou and travel to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHangzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e, long praised as “heaven on earth” for its scenery and culture.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/bridgetolocals.com\/blogs\/hangzhou\/west-lake-boat-tour-discovering-hangzhou-s-floating-sanctuary-of-serenity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eAfter check-in, begin your visit around\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose shores are lined with temples, gardens, and willow trees.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/bridgetolocals.com\/blogs\/hangzhou\/west-lake-boat-tour-discovering-hangzhou-s-floating-sanctuary-of-serenity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eEnjoy a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake boat ride\u003c\/strong\u003e, gliding past small islands and causeways as your guide introduces classic stories and poems linked to the lake.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/bridgetolocals.com\/blogs\/hangzhou\/west-lake-boat-tour-discovering-hangzhou-s-floating-sanctuary-of-serenity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroken Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand view\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeifeng Pagoda\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erising above the trees on the lakeside, learning the legends associated with these famous spots.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Hangzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-5--hangzhou-refined-leisure--tea-culture\"\u003eDay 5 – Hangzhou: Refined Leisure \u0026amp; Tea Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eContinue exploring the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand nearby scenic spots, such as lakeside parks or pavilions that showcase Hangzhou’s leisurely lifestyle.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/bridgetolocals.com\/blogs\/hangzhou\/west-lake-boat-tour-discovering-hangzhou-s-floating-sanctuary-of-serenity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eExperience local tea culture, for example by visiting a tea village or tasting famous Longjing (Dragon Well) tea, while hearing how tea and literati life are intertwined in Jiangnan.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/bridgetolocals.com\/blogs\/hangzhou\/west-lake-boat-tour-discovering-hangzhou-s-floating-sanctuary-of-serenity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn your free time, you can stroll pedestrian streets, visit a local market, or enjoy Hangzhou cuisine, known for light, fresh flavors and beautiful presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Hangzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-6--hangzhou-to-yangzhou-grand-canal-heritage\"\u003eDay 6 – Hangzhou to Yangzhou: Grand Canal Heritage \u0026amp; He Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTravel to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYangzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e, a city shaped by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Canal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand centuries of merchant prosperity.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DMkUx3VRzIm\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eVisit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Canal cultural area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor museum to understand how this engineering marvel connected north and south China and supported Yangzhou’s golden ages.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DMkUx3VRzIm\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eExplore\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe Garden (He Yuan)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a late Qing private garden famous for its covered corridors, rockeries, and blend of traditional and Western-influenced architecture.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitourchina.com\/yangzhou\/attraction\/he-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eStroll through old streets and along canal banks, feeling the poetic and slightly nostalgic charm that Yangzhou is known for.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOvernight in Yangzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"day-7--yangzhou-temple-visit--departure\"\u003eDay 7 – Yangzhou: Temple Visit \u0026amp; Departure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn the morning, visit a historic temple area or another classic Yangzhou site connected to canal culture and literati life (for example, a well-known temple or garden district).\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DMkUx3VRzIm\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eEnjoy some final free time for a slow walk, a Jiangnan-style brunch, or last-minute souvenirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eTransfer to the nearest railway station or airport for your onward journey, concluding your 7‑day Jiangnan cultural experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48249460785366,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-020","price":1780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/Suzhou_sHumbleAdministrator_sGarden.jpg?v=1780884600"},{"product_id":"private-shanghai-suzhou-hangzhou-water-towns-tour","title":"Private Jiangnan Gardens, Silk \u0026 Water Towns Tour – 7 Days ｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFeel the contrast between\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efuturistic Pudong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand old Shanghai on the Bund, Nanjing Road, and in the Old Town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTake in Shanghai from above at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOriental Pearl Tower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, then step back in time at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanghai History Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eWander classical\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYu Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, quiet temple courtyards at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJade Buddha Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e, and stylish lanes in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXintiandi\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eGlide through canals in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhouzhuang Water Town\u003c\/strong\u003e, visit historic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhang Family Mansions\u003c\/strong\u003e, and try traditional paper‑cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDiscover\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzhou’s Lingering Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePan Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecity wall, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiger Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e, then head on to the lakeside charm of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHangzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake cruise\u003c\/strong\u003e, visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLingyin Temple \u0026amp; Flying Peak\u003c\/strong\u003e, and step into the tea fields of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeijiawu Tea Village\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a hands-on experience of picking and pan‑firing Longjing (Dragon Well) tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"detailed-itinerary\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-1--arrival-in-shanghai\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 1 – Arrival in Shanghai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eArrive in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShanghai, where a private driver will meet you at the airport or train station holding a welcome sign.\u003cbr\u003eTransfer by private vehicle to your hotel in the city. The rest of the day is free to relax, adjust to the time zone, or take a short walk nearby to get your first feel for this modern metropolis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Shanghai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-2--skyscrapers-the-bund--river-views\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 2 – Skyscrapers, the Bund \u0026amp; River Views\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby and head to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriental Pearl TV Tower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Pudong. Ride up to the viewing levels, including the glass‑floored\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etransparent sightseeing corridor\u003c\/strong\u003e, for sweeping views over the Huangpu River and Shanghai’s skyline at your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the same complex, visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanghai History Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e, which uses artifacts, models, and displays to trace the city’s story—from prehistoric cultures through treaty‑port days to the mid‑20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eLater, board a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edaytime Huangpu River cruise\u003c\/strong\u003e. As the boat glides along, admire the historic facades of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBund\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon one bank and the striking towers of Pudong on the other, seeing “old and new Shanghai” in one panorama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter disembarking, stroll along the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBund\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eitself, lined with grand European‑style buildings that were once banks, trading houses, and consulates. Continue to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNanjing Road Pedestrian Street\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of China’s busiest shopping streets, buzzing with lights, shops, and street life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eReturn to your hotel at the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Shanghai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-3--classical-gardens--living-neighborhoods\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 3 – Classical Gardens \u0026amp; Living Neighborhoods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis morning, explore\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYu Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, a classic Jiangnan private garden with pavilions, ponds, rockeries, and winding corridors carefully arranged to create changing views at every turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStep outside into\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanghai Old Town\u003c\/strong\u003e, where traditional lanes, temples, and shopfronts hint at how the city looked before skyscrapers arrived. Your guide will point out local snacks, small shrines, and daily‑life details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the afternoon, continue to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXintiandi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the former French Concession, a stylish district where renovated shikumen lane houses now host cafés, boutiques, and restaurants. It’s an ideal place to see how old architecture has been woven into modern city life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnd the sightseeing at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJade Buddha Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e, a calm temple complex known for its beautiful jade Buddha statues brought from Myanmar in the late Qing dynasty. Incense, chanting, and the rhythm of monastic life offer a peaceful contrast to busy streets outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTransfer back to your hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Shanghai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-4--shanghai-to-zhouzhuang-water-town-to-suzhou\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 4 – Shanghai to Zhouzhuang Water Town to Suzhou\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDepart Shanghai for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhouzhuang\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of China’s best‑known canal towns, often praised as the “number one water town”. Stone bridges, narrow waterways, and white‑walled, black‑tiled houses create a postcard Jiangnan scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eSee the famous\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnected Bridges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Shide and Yong’an), two adjacent arches that together look like an old‑style key and were immortalized in painter Chen Yifei’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShen’s Residence\u003c\/strong\u003e, once home to the legendary Ming‑dynasty merchant Shen Wansan, to learn about wealthy family life and traditional house layouts. Then step into\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhang’s Family Mansion\u003c\/strong\u003e, a large compound with halls, courtyards, and its own small garden that preserves Ming‑Qing residential architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTake part in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epaper‑cutting experience\u003c\/strong\u003e, where a local artisan shows you how to fold and cut red paper into intricate patterns, and try making a simple design yourself to keep as a souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the late afternoon, drive on to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand check into your hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Suzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-5--suzhou-gardens--historic-gate-then-on-to-ha\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 5 – Suzhou Gardens \u0026amp; Historic Gate, Then on to Hangzhou\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the morning, visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLingering Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Suzhou’s most celebrated classical gardens and part of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Suzhou garden group. Rockeries, ponds, covered walkways, and carefully framed views demonstrate the refined taste of Jiangnan literati.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eContinue to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePan Gate Ancient City Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e, part of Suzhou’s old fortifications. Pan Gate is unique as a combined land‑and‑water gate, reflecting Suzhou’s role as a canal city. Walk along the walls and imagine how the city once controlled both road and river traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThen explore\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiger Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e, famous for its leaning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYunyan Pagoda\u003c\/strong\u003e—sometimes called “China’s second leaning tower”—and for legends surrounding the burial of King Helu of Wu. Paths, pines, gardens, and ancient stones make this hill a compact but rich historical site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the afternoon, travel by road to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHangzhou\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(around 2–3 hours) and settle into your hotel near West Lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Hangzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-6--hangzhou-west-lake-temples--meijiawu-tea-vi\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 6 – Hangzhou: West Lake, Temples \u0026amp; Meijiawu Tea Village, Return to Shanghai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStart the day with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake cruise\u003c\/strong\u003e, gliding past willow‑lined banks, stone bridges, and small islands that have inspired poets and painters for centuries. From the boat, you can enjoy classic views of “lakes and mountains” that appear in Chinese art and even on modern banknotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eContinue to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLingyin Temple \u0026amp; Flying Peak (Feilai Feng)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Walk among ancient grotto carvings at Flying Peak, then step into Lingyin’s main halls and courtyards, where incense, chanting, and traditional architecture create a powerful sense of living Buddhist culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the afternoon, drive out to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeijiawu Tea Village\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Hangzhou’s most famous Longjing (Dragon Well) tea‑growing areas. Stroll through the terraced tea fields and meet local tea farmers who will show you the basics of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epicking fresh tea leaves by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under their guidance, you can also try simple steps of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epan‑firing (hand‑roasting) the leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, gaining a feel for the skill and patience behind top‑grade Longjing tea. After the workshop, sit down to taste the tea you’ve helped to make, along with a freshly brewed pot prepared by the hosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eLater in the day, drive back to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanghai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 3 hours) and return to your hotel for the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Shanghai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-7--shanghai-departure\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 7 – Shanghai Departure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAt the suitable time, your driver will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eYour 7‑day Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou exploration of modern skylines, classical gardens, canals, temples, and tea culture comes to an end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48373103329494,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-019","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/shanghai_the_bund.jpg?v=1781769874"},{"product_id":"private-hangzhou-west-lake-meijiawu-tea-tour","title":"Private West Lake \u0026 Meijiawu Tea Tour – 2 Days in Hangzhou｜ Per Orient","description":"\u003ch3 id=\"tour-highlights\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy a classic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evisit with lakeside walks and postcard‑worthy views of bridges, pagodas, and willow trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStay overnight in or near\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeijiawu Tea Village\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by terraced tea fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTake part in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehands-on tea experience\u003c\/strong\u003e: picking fresh leaves, learning basic pan‑frying (hand‑roasting) skills, and taking your own tea home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"detailed-itinerary\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-1--hangzhou-west-lake--meijiawu-arrival\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 1 – Hangzhou West Lake \u0026amp; Meijiawu Arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the morning, explore the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake scenic area\u003c\/strong\u003e. Depending on time and your pace, you might stroll along Su Causeway or Bai Causeway, stop at lakeside pavilions, and enjoy classic views of water, distant hills, and ancient-style bridges. Your guide can introduce the legends and poems that have made West Lake famous for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter lunch in Hangzhou city, drive to \u003cstrong\u003eMeijiawu Tea Village\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the best-known Longjing (Dragon Well) tea villages in the West Lake hills. Spend the afternoon walking through the village lanes and nearby tea fields, visiting a local tea house to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etaste different grades of Longjing tea and learn how locals judge aroma, color, and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAs the sun goes down, enjoy a quiet evening in or near Meijiawu, with the surrounding hills and tea terraces creating a peaceful, countryside atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOvernight in Meijiawu area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-2--tea-picking-panfrying-experience--return-to\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 2 – Tea Picking, Pan‑Frying Experience \u0026amp; Return to Hangzhou\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAfter breakfast, meet a local tea farmer or instructor for a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etea experience session\u003c\/strong\u003e. Start with a walk into the tea fields to learn how and when to pick fresh shoots, then try\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehand‑picking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esome leaves yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eReturn to a small workshop to see how the fresh leaves are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epan‑fried (hand‑roasted)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein traditional woks. Under guidance, you can try simple steps of roasting and shaping the leaves, gaining a feel for the temperature control and movements required. The tea you help to process can be packed for you to take home as a unique souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEnjoy a simple countryside lunch in the village. 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