Design · Culture · Nature · Slow travel
Jiangnan Gardens to Huangshan
Shanghai's urban layers, Suzhou gardens, Hangzhou tea country and Huangshan trails joined by efficient rail and unhurried stays.
8 daysShanghai · Suzhou · Hangzhou · Mount Huangshan & HuizhouPrivate, tailor-made
Journey overview
The essential places, without the rush.
Shanghai's urban layers, Suzhou gardens, Hangzhou tea country and Huangshan trails joined by efficient rail and unhurried stays.
- Private transfers and in-country support
- Carefully matched local guides and experiences
- Flexible hotels, pacing and daily plans
Day by day
8 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
A private welcome and a first evening along the riverfront.
- 02Day 2
Shanghai in layers
Explore historic lanes, contemporary galleries and neighborhood food with a local specialist.
- 03Day 3
Suzhou gardens
Take a short rail journey to Suzhou for classical gardens, canals and an evening in the old city.
- 04Day 4
Canals to West Lake
Enjoy a quiet Suzhou morning before continuing to Hangzhou for a lake-edge walk.
- 05Day 5
Tea country
Meet growers outside the city and walk gently through tea fields and village lanes.
- 06Day 6
On to Huangshan
Travel to southern Anhui and explore an old village shaped by courtyards, lanes and water.
- 07Day 7
Huangshan trails
Choose a mountain route matched to the weather and your preferred walking level.
- 08Day 8
Departure
Transfer to the rail station or airport for your onward journey.