7-Day Shanghai, Suzhou, Xitang & Hangzhou Private Tour
Overview
The 7-Day Shanghai Suzhou Xitang and Hangzhou Private Tour is a 7-day private tour from Shanghai to Hangzhou via Suzhou and Jiaxing. Its main experiences are Shanghai's Bund and historic districts, Suzhou gardens and Xitang, and West Lake and Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou.
The route starts in Shanghai, continues through Suzhou, Jiaxing, and finishes in Hangzhou.
Built around Shanghai's Bund and historic districts, with Suzhou gardens and Xitang as another main focus, this itinerary is best suited to travelers who prefer a guided route with flexible pacing and private transfers. Private transport supports a measured pace from Shanghai to Hangzhou while preserving the route order below.
Tour Highlights
- Explore Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, the French Concession and the Bund in Shanghai.
- Visit Humble Administrator's Garden, Pingjiang Road, Hanshan Temple and Shantang Street after reaching Suzhou.
- Walk Xitang's canal lanes, then continue through the tea fields of Longjing Village before reaching Hangzhou.
- Spend the final days around West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda, Songcheng and Lingyin Temple.
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Place | Main plan |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Shanghai | Arrival, transfer and hotel check-in |
| Day 2 | Shanghai | Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, the French Concession and the Bund |
| Day 3 | Shanghai to Suzhou | Gardens and Historic Streets |
| Day 4 | Suzhou to Hangzhou | Suzhou to Hangzhou via Xitang and Longjing Village |
| Day 5 | Hangzhou | Hangzhou at Leisure |
| Day 6 | Hangzhou | West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda and Songcheng |
| Day 7 | Hangzhou | Hotel check-out and departure transfer |
Tour at a Glance
| Travel style | private tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 days |
| Route | Shanghai to Suzhou to Jiaxing to Hangzhou |
| Activity level | Balanced |
| Best for | travelers who prefer a guided route with flexible pacing and private transfers |
| When to go | Spring or autumn; other seasons depend on the route |
Good to Know Before You Go
Pace and Physical Demands
Balanced. Most days pair one main sightseeing area with local transfers and enough time to move between hotels without rushing every stop. Use the daily plan to understand the walking required around Shanghai's Bund and historic districts and the travel time between overnight stops.
Season and Reservations
Spring and autumn are usually comfortable. Check public-holiday crowds, summer heat or rain, and seasonal opening hours against the exact travel dates. For the 7-Day Shanghai Suzhou Xitang and Hangzhou Private Tour, confirm current access and any timed entry for Suzhou gardens and Xitang after choosing the dates.
- Before booking the 7-Day Shanghai Suzhou Xitang and Hangzhou Private Tour, check current opening hours and reservation rules, especially around Chinese public holidays.
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Customize This China Tour
Share your dates, group size and hotel preference through Plan My Trip. Tell us if Shanghai's Bund and historic districts is a priority for your group. Hotel level, pace and selected activities can be adjusted while keeping the travel sequence realistic. We will verify availability and return with a trip-specific plan and price.
Daily Itinerary
Meet the driver at Shanghai Airport or railway station and transfer to the hotel. Keep the rest of the day free for check-in, rest or a short independent walk near the hotel.
Begin at Yu Garden and the old-city lanes, then continue to Nanjing Road and a selected section of the former French Concession. Finish on the Bund for views of Shanghai's historic waterfront and the Pudong skyline.
Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou and visit Humble Administrator's Garden before walking along Pingjiang Road. Continue to Hanshan Temple and Shantang Street as time allows, then check in at the Suzhou hotel.
Leave Suzhou for Xitang Ancient Town in Jiaxing, with time for its canal lanes and the booked boat or Hanfu activity. Continue to Hangzhou and visit Longjing Village only if daylight and the travel schedule leave a comfortable window. Check in at the Hangzhou hotel after the through-route.
Spend an independent day in Hangzhou between the water-town journey and the main West Lake sightseeing day. Use the time for rest, local neighborhoods, shopping or a personal activity; no guided visit or admission ticket is included.
Explore West Lake by the selected walking and boat sections, then visit Leifeng Pagoda. Attend the Songcheng performance only when the confirmed show time fits the evening schedule.
Visit Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak when the confirmed departure leaves enough time for the temple complex. Collect the luggage afterward and transfer to Hangzhou Airport or railway station with a reliable terminal buffer.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Guide, driver and local transfers described for this private tour
- Accommodation for the 6 overnight stops shown in the itinerary
- Admission or activity arrangements for Shanghai's Bund and historic districts, plus Suzhou gardens and Xitang, when listed for the departure
- Transport needed to travel from Shanghai through to Hangzhou
The service summary issued for the travel date is the reference for hotels, transport, guides and tickets.
Not Included
- International transport before arrival in Shanghai and after departure from Hangzhou
- Meals not identified as included in the departure details
- Optional experiences outside the planned program around Shanghai's Bund and historic districts or Suzhou gardens and Xitang
- Insurance, visas, gratuities and traveler-requested changes