Design · Food · Slow travel
East China by Design
Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou through architecture, gardens, tea and contemporary Chinese culture.
7 daysShanghaiPrivate, tailor-made
Journey overview
The essential places, without the rush.
Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou through architecture, gardens, tea and contemporary Chinese culture.
- Private transfers and in-country support
- Carefully matched local guides and experiences
- Flexible hotels, pacing and daily plans
Day by day
7 days, shaped with room to notice.
This is the structure, not a fixed script. Timing, experiences and open time can all change.
- 01Day 1
Arrive in Shanghai
Private welcome and a relaxed Bund evening.
- 02Day 2
Architecture and lanes
Read the city through concession-era streets and new design.
- 03Day 3
Food and makers
Morning market, studio visits and a chef-led dinner.
- 04Day 4
Gardens of Suzhou
High-speed rail to classical gardens and canal-side neighborhoods.
- 05Day 5
On to Hangzhou
A lake-edge walk and an evening in a converted heritage stay.
- 06Day 6
Tea country
Meet growers and hike gently through the hills.
- 07Day 7
Departure
Private transfer to the airport or onward rail connection.