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Shanghai's urban layers, Suzhou gardens, Hangzhou tea country and Huangshan trails joined by efficient rail and unhurried stays.
Journey overview
Shanghai's urban layers, Suzhou gardens, Hangzhou tea country and Huangshan trails joined by efficient rail and unhurried stays.
Day by day
This is the structure, not a fixed script. Timing, experiences and open time can all change.
A private welcome and a first evening along the riverfront.
Explore historic lanes, contemporary galleries and neighborhood food with a local specialist.
Take a short rail journey to Suzhou for classical gardens, canals and an evening in the old city.
Enjoy a quiet Suzhou morning before continuing to Hangzhou for a lake-edge walk.
Meet growers outside the city and walk gently through tea fields and village lanes.
Travel to southern Anhui and explore an old village shaped by courtyards, lanes and water.
Choose a mountain route matched to the weather and your preferred walking level.
Transfer to the rail station or airport for your onward journey.