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Shanghai Concessions & The Bund Skyline:
Neoclassical colonial architecture walk along The Bund paired with Wukang Road plane tree shikumen lanes and Old City God Temple cultural heritage.
Suzhou UNESCO Scholar Garden & Wuzhen Night Canals:
Decoding borrowed views (借景) at Humble Administrator’s Garden, Pingjiang Road canal walk, and overnighting inside Wuzhen West Gate with night lantern rowing boats.
West Lake Painted Boat & Grand Canal Silk Fan:
Private wooden painted boat cruise past Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Chenghuang Pavilion panoramic overlook, and crafting silk fans at Gongchen Bridge.
Wangxiangu Fantasy Cliffs & Jingdezhen Kiln Throwing:
Traversing waterfalls and cliffside plank paths illuminated by thousands of lanterns at dusk, paired with a master potter’s wheel throwing class in Jingdezhen.
MORNING / MID
Private greeting at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Hongqiao Hub (SHA). Dedicated chauffeur transfer to downtown boutique hotel for priority check-in or luggage storage.
AFTERNOON / EVE
Unhurried leisure to recover from international travel. Optional orientation walk along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Promenade to the Huangpu riverfront. Evening welcome briefing by your private guide.
Meals: None (Flexible for Flights) | Stay: Shanghai Selected 4/5-Star Hotel | Walking: ~2.5 km | Pace: Relaxed & Welcoming
MORNING
Stroll beneath London plane trees of Wukang Road (武康路) in the Hengshan-Fuxing Historic Block. Admire the iconic flatiron Wukang Mansion (武康大楼) and open residential Shikumen (石库门) lanes.
AFTERNOON / EVE
Curated Shanghainese lunch. Explore Old City God Temple (城隍庙) commercial quarter and traditional Jiangnan architecture. Guided architectural walk along The Bund (外滩) examining neoclassical colonial facades overlooking the Lujiazui futuristic skyline across the Huangpu River.
Meals: B, L (Shanghainese Cuisine) | Stay: Shanghai Selected 4/5-Star Hotel | Walking: ~5.0 km | Pace: Cultural & Engaging
MORNING
Morning departure from Shanghai with luggage safely loaded inside the private van. Arrive in Suzhou to explore UNESCO Humble Administrator’s Garden (拙政园), decoding borrowed views (借景), waterside pavilions, and stone framing.
AFTERNOON / EVE
Stroll ancient stone towpaths along Pingjiang Road (平江路). Savor an authentic Suzhou Pingtan (评弹) acoustic musical tea session in a traditional waterside tea parlor. Late afternoon transfer (~1 hr) to Wuzhen West Gate (乌镇西栅). Check in at water town resort; embark on a night wooden rowing boat gliding along illuminated canals beneath historic arched stone bridges. Walk the cobblestone lanes holding traditional paper lanterns.
Meals: B, L (Suzhou Fare) | Stay: Wuzhen Selected Boutique Resort | Walking: ~5.5 km | Pace: Immersive Cultural In-Transit
MORNING
Experience the living morning tranquility of Wuzhen before tourist crowds arrive. Visit the historic dye workshop to participate in hands-on Wuzhen Indigo Batik Dyeing (蓝印花布制作), learning ancient wax-resist and botanical indigo dyeing techniques.
AFTERNOON / EVE
Scenic highway transfer (~1.5 hrs) to Hangzhou. Enjoy an authentic Longjing Tea Culinary Feast (龙井茶宴) featuring tea-infused local Jiangnan delicacies. Walk along Su Causeway (苏堤春晓) shaded by weeping willows. Board a traditional painted wooden boat across West Lake (西湖) gazing at Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. Ascend Chenghuang Pavilion (城隍阁) on Wu Hill for panoramic lake and city vistas. Stroll Qinghefang Historic Street (清河坊).
Meals: B, L (Longjing Tea Cuisine) | Stay: Hangzhou Selected 4/5-Star Hotel | Walking: ~5.0 km | Pace: Active & Scenic
MORNING
Early morning access to Feilai Peak (飞来峰) Buddhist stone carvings and Lingyin Temple (灵隐寺). Drive north to Gongchen Bridge (拱宸桥), the southern terminus of the UNESCO Grand Canal. Enter the Living Heritage Museum (手工活态馆) for a private hands-on workshop crafting your own Jiangnan Silk Round Fan (江南团扇 DIY).
AFTERNOON / EVE
Curated Jiangnan lunch. Afternoon guided citywalk connecting historic lakeside promenades with modern Hubin InTime (湖滨银泰). Savor third-wave coffee or craft tea overlooking the shimmering lake waters; evening free at leisure for sunset dining.
Meals: B, L (Curated Regional Lunch) | Stay: Hangzhou Selected 4/5-Star Hotel | Walking: ~5.0 km | Pace: Cultural & Flexible
MORNING
Nutritious breakfast and check out. Board the morning high-speed bullet train (~1.5 hrs) from Hangzhou East to Shangrao Railway Station. Dedicated commercial vehicle transfer into the dramatic granite ravines of Wangxiangu Valley (望仙谷).
AFTERNOON / EVE
Cross ancient stone bridges and wooden walkways tracing tumbling waterfalls and deep gorges. Ascend to cantilevered cliffside plank pathways surveying traditional Jiangxi folk architecture clinging to vertical precipices. At dusk, witness thousands of amber lanterns illuminating the ravines, evoking a real-life Chinese fantasy realm. Valley banquet dinner.
Meals: B, L (Valley Bistro), D (Folk Banquet) | Stay: Wangxiangu Cliffside Resort or Shangrao Luxury Hotel | Walking: ~5.5 km | Pace: Active & Scenic
MORNING
Relaxed morning valley views before a scenic highway transfer (~2 hrs) to Jingdezhen (景德镇), China’s thousand-year porcelain capital. Check in at boutique hotel. Savor porcelain-themed Jiangxi regional lunch.
AFTERNOON / EVE
Masterclass at Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Museum (古窑民俗博览区), exploring wood-fired imperial kilns and participating in a 1-on-1 potter’s wheel throwing workshop (拉坯技艺体验). Evening guided stroll through Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue (陶溪川), exploring converted mid-century factory studios, ceramic galleries, and vibrant artisan night markets.
Meals: B, L (Porcelain Feast) | Stay: Jingdezhen Boutique Hotel | Walking: ~4.5 km | Pace: Hands-On & Inspiring
MORNING
Visit China Ceramics Museum (中国陶瓷博物馆) tracing 2,000 years of ceramic mastery from Tang celadon to Qing imperial porcelain. Explore Imperial Kiln Museum (御窑博物馆) set within award-winning vaulted brick pavilions built over archaeological excavations.
AFTERNOON / EVE
Farewell lunch tasting local specialty dishes. Chauffeur transfer to Jingdezhen North Station. Board the afternoon high-speed bullet train (~3.5 hrs) gliding back across Jiangnan directly to Shanghai Hongqiao Station. Dedicated vehicle transfer to downtown Shanghai hotel for check-in; evening free at leisure for farewell cocktails.
Meals: B, L (Artisanal Lunch) | Stay: Shanghai Selected 4/5-Star Hotel | Walking: ~4.0 km | Pace: Cultural & Restorative
MORNING
Leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Free morning for final packing or last-minute boutique souvenir shopping along the tree-lined avenues of the former French Concession.
AFTERNOON
Priority hotel check-out. Dedicated private vehicle transfer to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Hongqiao Airport (SHA) for onward international flights or domestic travel.
Meals: B | Stay: Onward Journey | Walking: ~1.5 km | Pace: Smooth & Punctual Exit
