Top Shanghai Day Trips - page 7

This journey takes you from Shanghai to Wuzhen, Zhejiang, accompanied by an English-speaking guide for an in-depth exploration of both the East and West Scenic Areas of Wuzhen. Detailed itinerary: 10:00 Depart from Shanghai People's Square 12:00-15:00 Arrive in Wuzhen, enjoy lunch and local snacks at East Scenic Area 15:00-18:00 Explore the enchanting West Scenic Area 18:00 Return to Shanghai 20:00 Arrive Shanghai （The specific time is subject to the actual circumstances of the day.）

Cruise or walk around the UNESCO-listed West Lake, famous for willow-lined causeways, pagodas, and poetic landscapes. Visit Lingyin Temple, one of China’s oldest Buddhist temples, and admire ancient stone carvings at Feilai Peak. Explore Longjing Tea Village, learn about traditional tea-making, and enjoy fresh local green tea.

Suzhou East Mountain: also known as East Dongting Mountain, commonly known as East Mountain, is located in Wuzhong, Suzhou. East Mountain is a peninsula that extends in Taihu Lake, surrounded by water on three sides, the lake is full of light, the shadow of fishing sails and gulls is dotted, and 72 peaks such as Dongting West Mountain, Guangfu Deng Wei and so on converge to form a beautiful and broad Taihu Lake Scenic Area. According to legend, General Moli of Sui lived here, so 1 is called Moli Mountain. Moli Peak is located on the shore of Taihu Lake, with an altitude of 293.5 meters, and you can overlook the panoramic view of Taihu Lake from standing on Moli Peak. Hike about 12km, climb a total of 530m, and the highest altitude is 300m.

This one-day classic tour from Shanghai covers Hangzhou’s most popular attractions for international visitors: a relaxing West Lake cruise, the historic Lingyin Temple with Feilai Peak, and a peaceful visit to Longjing Tea Village. All transportation, entrance tickets, lunch, tea tasting and English guide service are fully included. Everything is well-arranged for you to enjoy a worry-free and memorable experience.

Escape the bustle of modern Shanghai on this private guided day trip to Suzhou, a picturesque riverside city famed for its centuries-old heritage. Your package includes round-trip bullet train tickets, transfers in both Shanghai and Suzhou, and a local lunch. Upgrade to the all-inclusive package which offers a scenic boat ride along the Grand Canal, a rickshaw ride through history-packed Pingjiang Road, and entrance to one of Suzhou’s famous gardens. Private guided day trip to Suzhou from Shanghai, with all-inclusive option Discover a heritage city with UNESCO World Heritage–listed gardens Travel in your own private vehicle, with bullet trains between cities Sit down to an authentic lunch in a local restaurant

Your private one-day tour will begin in Shanghai, where you'll take a high-speed train to Suzhou, the "Paradise on the Earth". Throughout the day, your guide will lead you on an immersive journey through the classical gardens and water towns of Jiangnan: you can admire the pinnacle of garden design with its beautiful scenery at the Humble Administrator's Garden, experience the echoes of history of the ancient city walls at Panmen Gate, pray for wealth and good luck in the Xiyuan Temple, and finally stroll along Shantang Street, taking a hand-pulled boat through its picturesque waterways. Besides the recommended itinerary, you can also discuss with us in advance to replace these attractions with sites like Hanshan Temple customizing your own itinerary. Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle English tour guide Downtown Shanghai hotel pick up and drop off A train journey from Shanghai to Suzhou Hand-pulled boat tour Street food (if you choose 'Tour with food provided')

Enjoy a relaxing Suzhou highlights tour, to get a great experience of the“Ancient Oriental Venice”-Shantang street with canal cruise and“Garden City”-Lingering garden (UNESCO), discover the art of silk at Suzhou silk art gallery. Visit thousand years old Hanshan Temple. The most easy way to explore Suzhou, one of China`s oldest cities from Shanghai, is taking a private car/van from your hotel to Suzhou, meet and led by a local expert guide in Suzhou.

Get a one-day tour from Shanghai to the Yiwu International Trade Market with an English-speaking guide in a private car with the driver, or choose the bullet train; you can explore the world's largest small-commodities market and experience the unique vibrancy of Yiwu. As the world's leading small-commodity distribution center, it has more than 75,000 shops, offering 26 major categories and over 2.1 million product types, truly a “sea of small commodities and a shopper's paradise”. Every year, it attracts over 560,000 overseas buyers, with more than 15,000 foreign merchants from over 100 countries and regions permanently residing in Yiwu, and its products reach 233 countries and regions. The market is divided by zones: four major areas based on product categories, covering toys, accessories, hardware, daily necessities, and 35 other major industries. Yiwu International Trade Market has five zones, mainly focused on wholesale, but also provides retail for tourists.

This experience goes beyond simply wearing Hanfu. Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou by high-speed train, enjoy professional styling, and spend time exploring one of China's most beautiful historic districts with a local host. It's a unique opportunity to experience both modern and traditional China in a single day.

Stroll along the kilometer-long Misty Rain Corridor, admire the unique charm of the Songzi Laifeng Bridge, experience the hustle and bustle of the ancient town, and it was once a filming location for "Mission: Impossible 3". Explore the Jiangnan Eaves Tile Museum and the Woodcarving Museum. Witness how the eaves tiles carry stories and admire the exquisite skills of woodcarvings that vividly display folk customs. Visit Xiyuan Garden to appreciate the delicacy of the garden, and walk through Shipi Alley to experience its profound tranquility and feel the unique serene beauty of the ancient town.

Watch the printing and dyeing demonstration at the Natural Dye Workshop, experience the production process and feel the charm of tie-dyeing. At Zhaoming Academy, appreciate the inheritance of thousands of years of culture. Explore folk customs at the Jiangnan Folk Custom Museum, and at the Three-inch Golden Lotus Museum, learn about the history of foot-binding and the old aesthetic concepts. Climb up the White Lotus Pagoda to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the water town. Walk along the Needlework Street to admire the works and experience the exquisiteness of traditional handicrafts.

Say goodbye to language hassles and hello to two of eastern China’s most beautiful ancient water towns on this door-to-door private full-day tour from Shanghai. Stroll cobbled paths and ancient bridges in 1,300-year-old Wuzhen, enjoy a leisurely cruise, and feast on a local lunch. Then transfer to historic Xitang for a spectacular sunset, a riverside dinner, and a walk through timeless streets. Explore Wuzhen and Xitang water towns with a private guide and vehicle Savor lunch in Wuzhen and a riverside dinner in Xitang Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise in Wuzhen and the sunset in Xitang Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip private transfers

Walk along Wukang Road to meet historical buildings like Wukang Building and the art center showing old house charm. Explore artistic spots in Wukang Garden and around Romeo's Balcony for a romantic touch. Relax at a street café, enjoy coffee and the street view in laid-back time. Visit Columbia Circle for trendy shops and historical traces. Go to Taikang Road to experience the lively city life and local surprises.

Enter the Humble Administrator's Garden to admire the beauty of the classical garden. Then take a tricycle to the Twin Pagodas Market, enjoy the cultural and creative products and taste the snacks, experiencing the charm of the interweaving of tradition and fashion. Stroll along Pingjiang Road, appreciate the ancient charm of this thousand-year-old street, encounter the former residences of celebrities and intangible cultural heritages. Take pictures in front of the internet-famous graffiti walls and freeze the moment of the collision between the past and the present. Sit in the Pingtan Hall, drink tea and listen to the Suzhou Pingtan, savoring the charm of the folk art in the Jiangnan region. Then go to the Suzhou-style noodle restaurant to taste the delicious noodles or choose some delicate snacks.

Conquer the iconic alpine cart and sail into a magical underground river. Enjoy hassle-free, private round-trip transport from your Hangzhou hotel. A perfect mix of thrills and wonder, tailored for all adventure levels. Must-Play: Heavenly River Boat Boat through a 4.5km underground river, admiring spectacular stalactites. A perfect summer retreat with a constant 18°C temperature. Cloud-High Glass Bridge A 150-meter fully transparent glass bridge overlooking the valley. Those feeling nervous can hold the side rails and walk slowly. Mountain Drift (Alpine Cart) Experience a 3km mountain track drive—like a real-life racing game! Enjoy drifting on S-curves. Speed is controllable for beginners, and children can ride with an adult. Sky Drift (Glass Water Slide) A 1350-meter glass water slide. Race down the mountain in pairs. Equestrian Escalator (Carousel Lift) Ride a rotating carousel uphill for a fairytale-like experience. Perfect for stunning photos at sunset.

The Master-of-Nets Garden is filled with the charm of the Southern Song Dynasty. Its exquisite garden layout is a delight to the eye, and the Peony Pavilion (Dianchunyi) is brimming with classical elegance. The Panmen Ancient City Wall was first built in the Spring and Autumn Period. It is a unique water-and-land combined gate, carrying a history of more than 2,500 years. Entering the Suzhou Silk Museum, one can clearly understand the development context of silk, appreciate ancient weaving techniques and admire the exquisite silk exhibits, fully experiencing the unique charm of silk culture. When visiting the Zhang Hall and Shen Hall in Zhouzhuang, you can feel the delicacy and prosperity of the architecture in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Twin Bridges are connected in a unique and poetic way. Rowing a boat along the water lanes, you can fully enjoy the gentle charm of "the First Water Town in China".

Enjoy amazing Beijing day tour including Mutianyu Great wall and temple of heaven from your Shanghai's hotel, airport transfer and drop off Service, domesitc flight fee from shanghai to Beijing and Beijing back to shanghai, private English guide and van, entrance fees of highlights, Mutianyu cable fee and Chinese lunch are provided.

Lingyin Temple has a history of about 1,700 years. It backs on mountains and faces peaks, with beautiful woods. The buildings inside are magnificent and house precious cultural relics. Here, you can experience Buddhist culture and sincerely pray for good fortune. Meijiawu is located in the west of West Lake. Known as "Ten Miles of Tea Groves", it's the main production area of Longjing tea. You can enjoy tea plantations, taste tea, listen to tea art explanations, and even pick tea in spring to enjoy the tea village charm. Hefang Street is full of the flavor of the marketplace. It seems that you can see the prosperity of the Southern Song Dynasty. There are many shops on this ancient street. You can taste special snacks, buy handicrafts and experience the profound historical culture of Hangzhou.

- Enjoy comfortable round-trip transport from Shanghai, with great private tour guide - Explore The Humble Administrator’s Garden, Suzhou’s largest and most famous classical garden - Stroll along the picturesque Pingjiang Road, lined with canals, teahouses, and heritage architecture - Discover the history and legend of Tiger Hill, home to the iconic leaning Cloud Rock Pagoda - Ideal day trip to experience Suzhou’s essence in one well-paced itinerary

Discover the soul of Hangzhou with a curated private tour that prioritizes authentic experiences and quiet moments, far from the busy tourist trails. Immerse yourself in Lingyin Temple, a 1,600-year-old Buddhist sanctuary in lush mountains, where ancient stone carvings and sacred halls create a serene atmosphere (free entry with advance reservation). After your temple visit, enjoy a relaxed local lunch at a nearby restaurant. Then head to Guozhuang Garden—West Lake's most exquisite classical garden—an oasis of elegant pavilions, winding corridors, and mirror-like lake views. From there, drift through West Lake's hidden waterways (Wuguitan, Yuhuwan, Maojiabu) on a private hand-cranked boat, gliding past reed marshes, stone bridges, and quiet coves that feel like a traditional Chinese ink painting. With a dedicated driver and thoughtfully arranged itinerary, this tour lets you experience the best of Hangzhou without rushing.

Join us for a day that brings Suzhou’s poetic elegance to life, combining history, artistry, and a sense of timeless serenity. Book now to step into a world of classical beauty and tranquility! Timeless Beauty: Witness two iconic sites that showcase the pinnacle of classical Chinese garden design and water town culture. Rich History: Learn the fascinating stories behind Suzhou’s artistic and architectural legacy. Cultural Immersion: Enjoy an authentic experience, from ancient traditions to modern life along Tongli’s canals. Small-Group Setting: A more personal and enriching journey tailored to your interests.