Gift 1 · Wuzhen
Hanfu dress-up
Slip into traditional Hanfu and wander the canals like a scene from an ink painting.
7-day group tour
Hu Shang Jiangnan: Shanghai & the Water Towns
Dreamy Jiangnan meets the Magic City: Suzhou gardens, the Three Kingdoms on Taihu Lake, a lantern-lit night in Puyuan, West Lake tea and Shanghai from the 58th floor — with five free experiences along the way.
✈ Arrive in Shanghai7 daysShanghai → Suzhou → Wuxi → Wuzhen → Puyuan → Hangzhoufrom US$299 pp
All our tours start in Shanghai
Fly into Shanghai Pudong (PVG) or Hongqiao (SHA) airport — we meet you at arrivals and the adventure begins.
Tour highlights
- Land in Shanghai — airport pick-up by dedicated car
- Lingering Garden and Hanshan Temple in Suzhou
- Three Kingdoms City show and an ancient-warship cruise on Taihu Lake
- Golden-autumn hairy crab feast and Wuzhen East Scenic Zone
- A night in Puyuan old town at the upgraded 5-diamond Pujin Grand Hotel
- Longjing tea and a stroll around West Lake in Hangzhou
- Sunset over Shanghai from the 58th-floor Xintiandi observation deck, then the Bund by night
- Optional day at Shanghai Disneyland
5 free experiences included
Gift 2 · Puyuan
Grand show "Meng Hua Lu"
An immersive light-and-dance show that brings Song-dynasty splendour back to life.
Gift 3 · Puyuan
River lantern wishes
Float a glowing lantern down the canal and make a wish.
Gift 4 · Puyuan
Song-dynasty market
Earn "jiaozi" paper money and play along with costumed characters in an interactive old market.
Gift 5 · Puyuan
Fushan evening bell
Ring the old bell as dusk settles over the water town.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
Arrive in Shanghai
Fly into Shanghai. We meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel by dedicated car. Check in and rest.
Meals: — · Overnight: Shanghai
- Day 2
Shanghai → Suzhou → Wuxi
After breakfast, head to Suzhou for the Lingering Garden and Hanshan Temple. In the afternoon, visit Wuxi’s Three Kingdoms City for the live show "Three Heroes Fight Lü Bu", then cruise Taihu Lake on an ancient warship.
Meals: B · Overnight: Wuxi
- Day 3
Wuxi → Wuzhen → Puyuan
Visit a Wuxi purple-clay (zisha) museum or pearl museum. Continue to Wuzhen for a golden-autumn crab feast and the East Scenic Zone. In the evening, explore Puyuan, a stylish old town used as a set for costume dramas, and enjoy its glittering night views.
Meals: B, L · Overnight: Upgraded 5-diamond Pujin Grand Hotel, Puyuan
- Day 4
Puyuan → Hangzhou
Visit a silk factory, then drive to Hangzhou. Taste Longjing tea in the hills and stroll the shores of West Lake.
Meals: B · Overnight: Hangzhou
- Day 5
Hangzhou → Shanghai
Visit the Jiangnan Fine Arts & Crafts Expo, then return to Shanghai. Watch the sunset from the 58th-floor Four Seasons observation deck at Xintiandi, walk the old streets around City God Temple and see the Bund lit up at night. Local treats to try (own expense): Nanxiang xiaolongbao, five-spice beans and pear-syrup candy.
Meals: B · Overnight: Shanghai
- Day 6
Shanghai Disneyland (optional)
A day at Shanghai Disneyland — optional and at your own expense, ticket at the current price. Guests not joining Disneyland finish the tour today and make their own way home.
Meals: B
- Day 7
Tour ends
Disneyland guests finish the tour and make their own way home. Have a safe trip!
Meals: B
B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. The itinerary is a suggestion — every element can be changed.
Included
- Airport pick-up by dedicated car on arrival in Shanghai (PVG or SHA)
- Air-conditioned tour coach throughout, sized to the group — a guaranteed seat for everyone
- Quality local hotels in twin rooms, incl. an upgraded 5-diamond night at Pujin Grand Hotel
- Daily hotel breakfast and 4 main meals (hairy crab served 15 Sep – 31 Oct)
- Professional tour guide
- First entrance ticket to each sight listed (discount cards not accepted)
- Five free experiences: Hanfu, "Meng Hua Lu" show, river lantern, Song-dynasty market, evening bell
- Travel agency liability insurance
Not included
- International flights to and from Shanghai
- Meals, transport and guide during free time
- Single-room supplement (single rooms, triples and extra beds not guaranteed)
- Extras not listed: special tickets, boats, cable cars, scenic-area shuttles, high-speed train tickets
- Shanghai Disneyland ticket (optional, at the current price)
- Children’s hotel breakfast and costs beyond the child price
- Personal expenses: laundry, phone, drinks, shopping, etc.
- Costs caused by delays, cancellations or force majeure
- Personal travel insurance and visa fees
Frequently asked questions
Where does the tour start and end?
In Shanghai. Fly into Pudong (PVG) or Hongqiao (SHA) — we pick you up at the airport and take you to the hotel. The tour also ends in Shanghai.
Is this a private tour?
No — Hu Shang Jiangnan is a join-in group tour, which keeps the price low. Coaches are sized to the group and everyone has a guaranteed seat. Prefer a private version? Ask us for a tailor-made quote.
Do I have to go to Disneyland?
No. Day 6 at Shanghai Disneyland is optional and at your own expense. If you skip it, your tour ends on Day 6.
When is the crab feast served?
Hairy crab is a seasonal delicacy, served from 15 September to 31 October. Ask us about the menu for your travel dates.
Can I have a single room?
Rooms are twin-share. Single rooms are not guaranteed — if you need one, a single supplement applies. Triple rooms and extra beds cannot be guaranteed.
What is the price based on?
Prices start from US$299 per person for two travellers sharing, in the low season. Final prices depend on dates, group size and hotel choice — your free quote will show every detail.
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