SAMPLE ITINERARY8 daysTFJ-CH-005 / Customisable sample itinerary
Slow Jiangnan: Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou
A 7-day sample itinerary connecting Shanghai / Suzhou / Hangzhou. Discuss dates, pace, accommodation and transport arrangements.
Is this route right for you?
Use this combination of places and experiences as a starting point. We can discuss what to keep or adapt around your available time, travel party and budget.
Spring and autumn are popular; check local conditions. This is a planning brief, not a confirmed departure, space allocation or service contract.
Day-by-day planning outline
DAY 01Arrive in Shanghai
Settle into your hotel after arrival, with an easy neighbourhood walk if your flight time allows. Transfer arrangements and the meeting point will be confirmed in writing.
DAY 02The Bund and historic neighbourhoods
Take time in lived-in neighbourhoods, with local shops, markets or an optional craft session where available. Leave space to stop and explore; specific experiences and guiding language are confirmed before travel.
DAY 03Suzhou’s classical gardens
Focus on Suzhou’s classical gardens, rather than a long checklist. Leave time for meals, breaks and independent discoveries; guided visits and local experiences can be discussed and confirmed in your itinerary.
DAY 04Canals and a slower day in Suzhou
Focus on Canals and a slower day in Suzhou, rather than a long checklist. Leave time for meals, breaks and independent discoveries; guided visits and local experiences can be discussed and confirmed in your itinerary.
DAY 05Hangzhou and West Lake
Build the day around the landscape and a suitable amount of walking, adapting to weather, transport and your party’s mobility. Confirm activity costs, walking demands and alternatives for poor conditions.
DAY 06Tea villages and time at leisure
Focus on Tea villages and time at leisure, rather than a long checklist. Leave time for meals, breaks and independent discoveries; guided visits and local experiences can be discussed and confirmed in your itinerary.
DAY 07Depart Hangzhou or Shanghai
Check out around your onward connection, leaving time for breakfast or a short walk nearby when practical. Any departure transfer will be specified in your quote.
What to confirm in your quote
Services to specify
- Hotel locations, standard and room types
- Intercity transport and luggage needs
- Guiding language, days and scope
- Admissions, meals and transfer coverage
Costs not to overlook
- International travel and personal spending
- Single-room needs and optional activities
- Seasonal changes, extra services and currency
- Payment, cancellation and change conditions
This is a quote checklist, not a statement that all listed services are included. Use the final confirmation to establish costs and services.
Before you enquire
Can I change dates, hotels or stops?
Include your preferences in the enquiry. What can be changed depends on trip format, dates and availability; confirm the agreed changes in writing.
Does downloading the PDF make a booking?
Downloads are for comparison and discussion. A booking requires the agreed written confirmation and booking steps.
What should I include?
Tell us destinations, dates or month, party size, budget and hotel preferences. If undecided, start with the time you have available.
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