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Unhurried Urban and Lake Pacing
Walk The Bund and leafy Wukang Road, then take a tranquil private wooden boat cruise across West Lake with tea tasting.
Low Strain Huangshan Cableway Loop
Follow a shortened 2.5 km route on the Eastern plateau while avoiding the steepest ridge stairs.
UNESCO Hongcun and Kaolin Clay Origins
Study Hongcun’s Moon Pond water architecture and trace porcelain geology around the Gaoling kaolin mine.
Beginner Ceramic Studio and Sanbao
Join an intimate clay-throwing and underglaze-painting workshop in Sanbao valley for first-time creators.
MORNING
Receive a VIP greeting at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (浦东国际机场) or Hongqiao Hub (虹桥枢纽). Transfer by private executive van to your downtown boutique hotel for priority check-in or luggage storage.
AFTERNOON
Take a guided architecture walk along The Bund (外滩), examining 1920s Art Deco and neoclassical banking houses. Cross the Huangpu River by historic public ferry for Pudong skyline views, followed by a welcome dinner.
Meals: L (Local), D (Welcome) | Stay: Shanghai Hotel | Walking: ~3.5 km | Pace: Relaxed and Welcoming
MORNING
Explore the Ming dynasty pavilions and dragon walls of Yu Garden (豫园) before crowds peak. Walk through Old City God Temple (城隍庙) market lanes and sample Nanxiang soup dumplings.
AFTERNOON
Explore the Hengshan-Fuxing Historical Block along tree-lined Wukang Road (武康路). Study Wukang Mansion (武康大楼) and walk through open Shikumen lanes to understand urban renewal.
Meals: B, L (Concession Bistro) | Stay: Shanghai Hotel | Walking: ~5 km | Pace: Balanced and Cultural
MORNING
Take a comfortable high-speed train of approximately 45 minutes to Hangzhou. Meet your guide and chauffeur at Hangzhou East Railway Station (杭州东站) and transfer to your hotel near West Lake.
AFTERNOON
Board a private painted wooden boat across West Lake towards Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (三潭印月). Walk Su Causeway (苏堤) beneath weeping willows and learn about imperial landscape design, followed by dinner.
Meals: B, L (Lakeside), D (Hangzhou) | Stay: Hangzhou Hotel | Walking: ~3.5 km | Pace: Scenic and Immersive
MORNING
Enter Feilai Peak (飞来峰) early to view its Buddhist stone grottos before the main tour groups arrive, then visit the incense-filled courtyards of Lingyin Temple (灵隐寺).
AFTERNOON
Travel into the terraced hills of Meijiawu (梅家坞). Walk with a tea grower, observe tea-bush terroir, and join a seated master tea tasting. Finish with an evening stroll along Qinghefang.
Meals: B, L (Farm to Table), D (Local) | Stay: Hangzhou Hotel | Walking: ~4 km | Pace: Active and Engaging
MORNING
Travel approximately three hours by private vehicle from Hangzhou into Southern Anhui. Walk the Song dynasty flagstones of Tunxi Ancient Street (屯溪老街).
AFTERNOON
Continue to Tangkou (汤口) and check into the base hotel for two consecutive nights. The mountain guide inspects footwear, warm layers, and rain gear before the ascent.
Meals: B, L (Huizhou Fare), D (Local) | Stay: Tangkou Base Hotel | Walking: ~2.5 km | Pace: Preparatory and Relaxed
MORNING
Board Yungu Cableway (云谷索道) to the Eastern Sea area. Hike around Shixin Peak (始信峰), admiring Huangshan pines and granite pillars.
AFTERNOON
Traverse Cloud Dispelling Pavilion and Bright Summit (光明顶, 1,860 m). Descend by Yuping Cableway (玉屏索道) past Welcoming Pine (迎客松), then return to Tangkou for a foot soak and dinner.
Meals: B, L (Summit Restaurant), D (Huizhou) | Stay: Tangkou Base Hotel | Walking: 6-8 km (~2,500 steps) | Pace: Active Alpine Day
MORNING
Travel approximately two hours by private vehicle from Huangshan to Jingdezhen (景德镇), then check into your boutique hotel.
AFTERNOON
Explore Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue (陶溪川), examining the adaptive reuse of twentieth-century state porcelain factories and the contemporary ceramics community.
Meals: B, L (Local Bistro), D (Jiangxi) | Stay: Jingdezhen Hotel | Walking: ~3.5 km | Pace: Cultural Transition
MORNING
Take a curated visit to Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum (景德镇御窑博物馆) and the Ming and Qing archaeological excavation trenches.
AFTERNOON
Join a hands-on ceramic masterclass. Try clay wheel-throwing and cobalt underglaze blue-and-white painting, followed by a celebration dinner.
Meals: B, L (Porcelain Feast), D (Celebration) | Stay: Jingdezhen Hotel | Walking: ~4 km | Pace: Hands-on and Engaging
MORNING
Browse local artisan galleries for authentic ceramic keepsakes and complete any collection or shipping arrangements.
AFTERNOON
Enjoy a farewell lunch, then transfer by private vehicle to Jingdezhen North Railway Station (景德镇北站) or Jingdezhen Luojia Airport for onward travel.
Meals: B, L (Farewell Lunch) | Stay: Onward Transit | Walking: ~2 km | Pace: Smooth Departure
Yes! This tour is specifically engineered for travelers who wish to experience East China’s cultural and natural landmarks without punishing physical exhaustion. The mountain portion utilizes round-trip cableways and restricts summit walking to a flat, shaded 2.5 km loop. In Hongcun and Jingdezhen, walking is level along paved flagstones.
Absolutely. This is a core design feature of Product 03. Because we base ourselves in Tangkou for 2 nights, any traveler who prefers not to ascend the mountain on Day 6 can substitute the day with a relaxing valley cultural program: visiting Huizhou woodcarving workshops, exploring local tea plantations, or relaxing in hot springs.
No prior experience is required. The ceramic studio experience is designed specifically for beginners and curious travelers. A patient artisan instructor guides you through clay centering, wheel throwing, and basic underglaze brush painting with complete English translation.
None whatsoever. Our tour operates under a strict contractual 100% No-Shopping guarantee. Studio visits in Jingdezhen and tea sessions in Meijiawu are cultural education sessions led by master craftsmen and historians. There are zero commissioned shopping detours, kickback stores, or high-pressure buying pitches.
Most streets in Hongcun (宏村) and the Imperial Kiln Museum in Jingdezhen feature flat stone paving. However, historic clan halls feature traditional raised wooden door thresholds (*Menkan*, ~15-20 cm high). While not 100% barrier-free, our guide provides bypass routing and assistance for travelers with collapsible strollers or light wheelchairs.
In rain, ancient villages and tea valleys take on the ethereal look of classical water-and-ink paintings (*Shuimo*); umbrellas and shoe covers are provided. If severe mountain winds close cableways on Day 6, the mountain segment is effortlessly converted to an immersive valley culinary and craft day.
Zhejiang, Huizhou, and Jiangxi cuisines offer abundant fresh seasonal mountain vegetables, fresh bamboo shoots, wild mushrooms, and tofu. We pre-screen dining partners to ensure strict vegetarian, vegan, and celiac (gluten-free) dishes prepared with pure vegetable oil and no MSG or wheat-based soy sauces.
Full 5G cellular coverage is maintained across all destinations. Every adult guest receives a high-speed China 4G/5G data SIM/eSIM upon arrival in Shanghai. Your guide will assist you on Day 1 in linking your foreign Visa or Mastercard to Alipay (支付宝) or WeChat Pay for seamless digital payments.
