Underneath Shanghai’s cosmopolitan veneer and reputation as the Paris of East is a city steeped in tradition and historical relics. Walk along the Huangpu River, where the historic Bund district and the futuristic Pudong’s skyscrapers meet.
Located to the north is the city of Suzhou and the city of Hangzhou is to the south. T his complex of cities presents the future of China. This tour links all three cities with the serene water towns of south China.
Arrive Shanghai : Attend a welcome party with an introduction of the tour and local culture. The rest of the day is at your leisure
Shanghai Wu Zhen : Begin your morning by strolling through the old streets in downtown Shanghai on your way to admire the beauty of Yuyuan Garden, and taste various local delicacies in the Old Town district. In the evening, you will arrive in Wu Zhen, a beautiful and quiet water town near Hangzhou. After dinner, take a boat ride through the water city and immerse yourself in the calm river town while decompressing from the hustle of the big city.
Wu Zhen Hangzhou : When you wake up in Wu Zhen, you will be greeted by elderly women washing clothes in the river, as old men do their morning exercises in the alleys throughout the city. Enjoy a simple breakfast and relax in the peace and quiet of a small water town before being transported to Hangzhou. Hangzhou is the birthplace of the Legend of White Snake, a beautiful love story of a snake fairy and a young scholar. In the afternoon, you will visit a Longjing Tea garden and have the chance to bake tea leaves and drink tea with local artisans.
Suzhou Shanghai : Start the day in Suzhou’s Chinese gardens and silk factories. In the past, it was the national silk center. Many silk masterpieces for the royal family were produced here. You ll have the chance to see the whole process of making silk at the Suzhou First Silk Mill, which has been in operation for than 80 years. Visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden, one of the finest Chinese gardens in the country. You will return to Shanghai in the evening and enjoy the flickering lights on the Bund and the winding Huangpu River.
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