Upon arrival in Shanghai, enjoy a private transfer to your centrally located hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to rest or explore the city at your own pace.

Accommodation: Overnight stay in Shanghai
Meals: No

Start the day at the classical Yu Garden (Yuyuan), renowned for its elegant pavilions, ponds, and rockeries. Stroll through the bustling City God Temple of Shanghai and Yuyuan Old Street. Continue to The Bund (Waitan), the famous waterfront promenade lined with colonial-era buildings and offering panoramic views of the modern skyline. Walk along Nanjing Lu Street (Nanjing Road), Shanghai’s premier shopping street, before ascending Shanghai Tower’s observation deck for breathtaking city views.

Accommodation: Overnight stay in Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast & a welcome dinner

Travel to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town in Qingpu District, Shanghai, a national intangible cultural heritage site known for its centuries-old waterways, stone bridges, and Ming–Qing era architecture. Enjoy a traditional boat ride along the peaceful canals and explore local workshops showcasing handicrafts passed down through generations. Return to Shanghai in the afternoon and spend the evening at leisure.

Accommodation: Overnight stay in Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast

Take a high-speed train to Hangzhou, renowned for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. Visit the UNESCO-listed West Lake (Xi Hu), also recognized on China’s intangible cultural heritage list for its influence on poetry, art, and garden design. Enjoy a boat ride past the scenic Su Causeway and the Broken Bridge (Duanqiao), then stroll along Hefang Street, famous for traditional crafts, Hangzhou silk, tea processing, local snacks, and souvenirs.

Accommodation: Overnight stay in Hangzhou
Meals: Breakfast

Begin the morning at the Longjing Tea Plantation, where the art of West Lake Longjing tea processing is recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. Take part in tea picking and enjoy an authentic tea-tasting experience. Continue with a nature walk along the Bamboo-Lined Path at Yunxi or Nine Creeks in Misty Forest, then conclude the day at Liuhe Pagoda, offering panoramic views of the Qiantang River.

Accommodation: Overnight stay in Hangzhou
Meals: Breakfast

Board a bullet train to Huangshan and transfer to Tunxi Old Street in Tunxi District, Huangshan City, known for its Hui-style architecture and traditional Anhui handicrafts. After checking in at a boutique hotel, enjoy free time to explore the local shops, tea houses, and historic courtyards.

Accommodation: Overnight stay in Huangshan
Meals: Breakfast

Spend the day exploring Mount Huangshan (in Huangshan District, Huangshan City), a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its dramatic granite peaks, twisted pine trees, and seas of clouds. Ascend by cable car to begin your visit, with optional hikes to scenic viewpoints. The mountain’s landscapes have inspired countless traditional Chinese ink paintings, recognized as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. Descend by cable car in the afternoon and return to Tunxi District.

Accommodation: Overnight stay in Huangshan
Meals: Breakfast

Take a bullet train back to Shanghai and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure for last-minute shopping or self-guided exploration.

Accommodation: Overnight stay in Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy some free time before your driver transfers you to the airport for your international flight, taking with you cherished memories of the natural beauty and cultural treasures of Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Huangshan.

Accommodation: No
Meals: Breakfast