Day 1 Hangzhou★ Meeting Day (Meet at Hangzhou East Station/Xiaoshan International Airport + Welcome Dinner)
All day
On the gathering day for the full-day activity, tourists can proceed to Hangzhou, Zhejiang on their own. China-TravelNote has specially arranged pick-up services at Hangzhou East Railway Station and Xiaoshan International Airport.
Please report "China-Travel Note + Name" at the hotel front desk when checking in. Check-in procedures are generally available after 14:00, and tourists who arrive early can also move around freely.
High-speed rail pick-up: The tour leader will pick you up at Hangzhou East Station from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the same day. We recommend arriving in Hangzhou within this timeframe.
Airport pickup: The tour leader will pick you up at Xiaoshan International Airport between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM. We recommend arriving in Hangzhou within this timeframe.
Welcome dinner: At 18:00 that evening, a special welcome dinner will be arranged to welcome the tourists from afar.
After-dinner leisure: Families who want to take a leisurely walk can go to the Grand Canal or the West Lake.
Train station tips: There are 4 train stations in Hangzhou (Hangzhou Station, Hangzhou East Station, Hangzhou West Station, Hangzhou South Station). It is recommended to choose Hangzhou East Station, which has more high-speed trains.
Day 2 Hotel → Feilai Peak Scenic Area → Lingyin Temple → West Lake → Hotel
·morning
---Lingyin Temple Worship and Overlooking West Lake---
Breakfast | Hotel Dining
Feilai Peak丨Lingyin Temple
Enter the Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area. Feilai Peak is the most prominent of the Five Mountains of Jiangnan Zen Buddhism. Its limestone cliffside grottoes house 470 Buddha statues dating from the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period to the Ming Dynasty. Speculation and rumors about their origins have persisted throughout history. We then visited Lingyin Temple, originally an unknown ancient temple deep in the mountains during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. After enduring numerous disasters, it later became a renowned Buddhist monastery. Each of us will receive a complimentary portion of the Lingyin Eighteen Seeds .
Lunch: Savor a vegetarian meal near Lingyin Temple
·afternoon
West Lake South丨Leifeng Sunset
We headed to Leifeng Pagoda. Unlike the distant view of West Lake from Beigao Peak, Leifeng Pagoda offers a close-up view of the lake, with Baochu Pagoda on Baoshishan Hill on the opposite bank of Beishan Street standing in stark contrast. We then continued on to Huagangguanyu, a scenic spot on the south bank of Su Causeway. West Lake is divided into five parts by Su Causeway, including Outer West Lake and Xili Lake. Entering Huagangguanyu, we experienced the beauty of Xili Lake up close.
Lake Heart Island丨Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
We boarded a West Lake cruise from Huagang Guanyu Pier and journeyed to the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, a scenic spot in the heart of West Lake. This scenic spot, one of the ten scenic views of West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, is known as the "most scenic spot in West Lake." With its breathtaking scenery and tranquil views, everyone prepared their one-yuan notes to check out this RMB-denominated attraction.
West Lake North丨Broken Bridge and Baidi Causeway
We took a boat to Gushan, surrounded by emerald waters, where lush flowers and trees crisscross the mountain, and elegant pavilions and towers form a three-dimensional garden that blends natural and artistic beauty. Here, you'll also find "Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake," one of the ten scenic spots of West Lake. We then traveled via Baidi Causeway to "Broken Bridge in the Snow," the scene of the epic encounter between White Snake and Xu Xian.
Dinner: Enjoy Hangzhou specialties at West Lake
Day 3 Hotel → Jiuxi → West Lake Longjing Village → Jiaxing Wuzhen → Suzhou Hotel
·morning
---Taste Longjing · Jiangnan Water Village---
Breakfast | Hotel Dining
West Lake Mountains丨Jiuxi Longjing Village
We drove to Longjing Village, nestled among mountains and renowned for its production of West Lake Longjing tea, earning it the nickname "The First Village in Tea Country." A light mist blanketed the village in the early morning. Tea growers, one bud, one leaf, two leaves, three leaves, were busy and methodical as they prepared the tea leaves, plucking them, spreading them out to dry, withering them, and rolling them. Afterward, we savored the fragrant Longjing tea and spent a relaxing morning amidst the flowing waters of Longjing Village's tea fields. From Longjing, we journeyed to Nine Creeks and Eighteen Streams, nestled among the West Lake mountains. The tea fields stretched layer upon layer, creating a sense of wandering into the exotic, tea-infused Jiangnan region, as if we had stumbled upon a story.
Lunch丨Dining at Jiuxi
·afternoon
Digital Water Town丨Jiaxing Wuzhen
Arrive at Wuzhen Xizha Scenic Area in Jiaxing. Wuzhen, a quintessential Jiangnan water town, is known as the "Land of Fish and Rice, the Home of Silk," and is hailed as "China's Last Waterside Home." Wuzhen actively embraces the internet revolution and digitalization, hosting the annual Internet Conference.
Dinner | Dining in Wuzhen
Suzhou丨Accommodation
Go to Suzhou city for accommodation
Day 4 Hotel → / → Humble Administrator's Garden → Lion Grove Garden → Pingjiang Road → Ancient Grand Canal Cruise → Shantang Street → Hotel
·morning
---Jiangnan Gardens·Suzhou Ancient City---
Breakfast | Hotel Dining
The Mother of Chinese Gardens丨Humble Administrator's Garden
We visited the Humble Administrator's Garden, one of China's Four Great Gardens. Its waterscapes and architectural style are key features. The garden is centered around a water feature, with a pond occupying one-third of the garden's surface. The vast pond, lush trees, and natural scenery create a natural landscape. The elegant and refined architecture complements the natural landscape. The garden's ingenious spatial layout creates a rich tapestry of spatial layers and variations through the use of borrowed and contrasting scenery.
Lunch | Taste the special Suzhou noodles at a nearby Suzhou noodle restaurant
·afternoon
Suzhou's Four Famous Gardens: Lion Grove
In the afternoon, we visited the Lion Grove, another major Suzhou garden not far from the Humble Administrator's Garden. The Lion Grove's rockery is its most distinctive feature. Made of stacked Taihu stones, its features are characterized by transparency, porousness, thinness, and wrinkles, forming a vast complex known as the "Rockery Kingdom." These rockeries are not only uniquely shaped but also intricately interwoven, forming a vast maze.
Ancient City Old Street丨Ancient Canal Cruise
Pingjiang Road is a historic street in Suzhou, a narrow path along the Pingjiang River. The Pingjiang Road Historic District is a well-preserved section of Suzhou's ancient city, a true microcosm of the city. We arrived at Midu Bridge Pier, where we took a boat trip through millennia, enjoyed the soft Wu dialect and Pingtan performances, and experienced the beauty of Suzhou at dusk on the ancient Grand Canal outside the city walls.
Suzhou Water Lane | Qilishantang
Walking into Shantang Street feels like stepping into a flowing Jiangnan ink painting. Ancient bridges, flowing water, and whitewashed and black-tiled dwellings illuminated by lights exude a unique charm. The swaying street lanterns, reflecting the shimmering water, seem to tell one ancient story after another.
Dinner: Savor Suzhou Huaiyang Cuisine
Day 5 Hotel → Lingering Garden → Hanshan Temple → Xuhui District CW → Nanjing East Road → Hotel
·morning
---Travel through the ancient and modern times · Iron Magic City---
Breakfast | Hotel Dining
Four Famous Gardens丨Lingering Garden
This morning, we headed to the Lingering Garden, one of China's Four Great Gardens. The garden is renowned for its "Crown Cloud Peak" and "Curved Corridor." The 6.5-meter-tall, Taihu rock rock formation boasts flowing lines and smooth stone, earning it the nickname "The First Peak Under Heaven." The Curved Corridor is one of the three most famous corridors in Suzhou gardens. The garden's winding paths offer a new perspective with every step, while the rockery, caves, and corridor bridges create a labyrinthine experience.
Night mooring at Maple Bridge | Hanshan Temple
The moon sets, the crows cry, and the sky is filled with frost.
The maples by the river and the fishing fires make me sleep in sorrow.
Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City,
The midnight bell reaches the passenger ship.
Lunch丨Simple Meal in Suzhou
·afternoon
Garden House丨Xuhui CITYWALK
In the afternoon, we journeyed from Suzhou to Shanghai. Along Wukang Road, lined with swaying plane trees, we began at the Wukang Building, Shanghai's first veranda-style apartment building designed by Hudec. From a distance, it resembled a giant ship sailing on the sea. We passed Huang Xing's former residence, Wukang Court, and Hunan Villa, and turned onto Yongfu Road. The street suddenly became quiet after just one turn. We passed Tang Shaoyi's former residence, Ba Jin's former residence, Midan Apartment, Zhou Zuomin's former residence, Huang Xing's former residence, and Zhou Xuan's former residence, among others. This single road has witnessed the ups and downs of countless business tycoons and Shanghai celebrities.
Dinner: Savor Shanghainese Cuisine on Nanjing East Road
·night
Wanguo Architecture丨Nanjing East Road
Enjoy the bustling nightscape of Pudong from the Bund. [Nanjing East Road] Walk along the Bund, one of Shanghai's most prosperous commercial centers, where countless financial miracles of New China were born...
Day 6 Hotel → Shanghai Center → The Bund → Yu Garden → Shanghai Hongqiao Station + Hongqiao Airport transfer ★ Dismissal Day
·morning
---Shanghai Life·Longtang House---
Breakfast | Hotel Dining
Steel Forest | Lujiazui
Experience the cyber-city of reinforced concrete at Lujiazui Center and gaze up at the Lujiazui trifecta: the 492-meter-tall Shanghai World Financial Center, the 420.5-meter-tall Jin Mao Tower, the 632-meter-tall Shanghai Tower, and the Oriental Pearl Tower. Climb to the Shanghai Tower's 118th-floor Summit Observation Deck and experience the magic of this international metropolis.
Huangpu River丨Yu Garden
We'll take the Huangpu River Ferry from Lujiazui to the Bund on the other side, where we'll continue enjoying the daytime scenery. We'll then visit Yu Garden, a renowned classical garden in Shanghai's Old Town, boasting over 400 years of history.
Lunch: Dining near Yu Garden
·afternoon
After the meal, we will arrange for everyone to be sent to the station or airport.
Arrives at [Shanghai Hongqiao Station] and [Shanghai Hongqiao Airport] around 15:00 (delivered to airport security checkpoint). It is recommended to book trains after 16:00 and flights after 17:00.
