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Slow, soulful journeys through real China

Crafted, guided and cared for, from arrival to departure. Private journeys through the gardens of Shanghai, the poetry of West Lake and the intangible heritage of small Jiangnan towns.

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Licensed China travel agency · L-BJ09866
Shanghai in & out · 4 cities, 2,000 years
Private groups from 2 travelers
No forced shopping stops Only 4 hotel changes across 7 days Hands-on experiences, not photo stops Reply within 24 hours, US time zones covered

Why travel with us

A local team that takes care of everything

We are a licensed inbound tour operator based in China, designing private journeys for travelers who would rather go deep than go fast. One team handles your route, your guides, your hotels and your transfers.

Licensed & accountable

A travel agency licensed by the Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau for inbound and domestic tourism. Your booking sits with a real, verifiable legal entity.

Tailor-made, at your pace

Every journey is built around your interests, dates and budget — private departures from two travelers, not fixed bus groups on a clock.

One team, door to door

Visa guidance, airport meet & transfer, hotels, private coach, local guides and daily support — arranged by the same team you talk to before you book.

Real culture, hands-on

Fold twenty-seven layers of pastry by hand, whisk tea the Song-dynasty way, turn soy-sauce jars in a century-old yard — experiences you participate in, not watch.

Comfortable routing

Fewer hotel changes, sensible driving times and rest built in. Hot springs placed exactly where your legs need them, not as an afterthought.

Built for US travelers

Quotes in US dollars, WhatsApp and email support, English-language documents and no forced shopping stops — with a response inside 24 hours.

What we do

Six ways we can shape your China journey

From fully tailor-made routes to themed journeys and business hosting — designed, booked and managed on the ground by our own team.

Tailor-Made Travel

One-to-one route design around your interests, dates and budget.

Cultural Experiences

Intangible heritage crafts, tea ceremony, cuisine, ancient towns, folk customs and local life.

Themed Journeys

City walks, landscapes, family learning, photography and wellness.

Business & MICE

Company visits, conferences and exhibitions, interpreting, business study tours.

On-the-Ground Services

Visa guidance, hotels and flights, airport transfers, multilingual guides.

Private Small Groups

From 2 travelers, flexible and unhurried — depth over speed.

Signature journey

7-Day In-Depth Jiangnan Cultural Tour

Shanghai · Hangzhou · Shaoxing · Xikou · Ningbo — a cultural experience journey through gardens, lakes, water towns, mountains and one very old county town.

Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Entry & Exit
Shanghai (PVG / SHA)
Intercity
Private coach throughout
Group Size
Private, from 2 travelers
Day 1 The Bund waterfront lit up at night in Shanghai

Arrival

Arrival in Shanghai: First Impressions of the City

Afternoon. Arrive at Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao Airport. Group coach transfer to the hotel for check-in and a short rest.

Evening. Walk along the Bund and enjoy the illuminated skyline and historic international architecture, then continue to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street for an easy first-night stroll.

Dinner. Local specialties such as Nanxiang xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) or classic Shanghainese cuisine.

Overnight: ShanghaiNovotel Shanghai Gubei
Day 2 Yuyuan Garden and the City God Temple bazaar lit up in the evening

Shanghai

Yuyuan Garden · City God Temple · Suzhou Creek

Morning. Visit Yuyuan Garden, a classic Jiangnan-style garden known for its intricate traditional landscaping. Explore the City God Temple area and experience the lively atmosphere of old Shanghai.

Afternoon. Walk along Suzhou Creek to trace the city's century-long urban transformation.

Evening. Take a Huangpu River night cruise and enjoy the illuminated cityscape from the water.

Overnight: ShanghaiNovotel Shanghai Gubei
Day 3 Leifeng Pagoda and West Lake, Hangzhou

Shanghai to Hangzhou

West Lake Poetry & Song Dynasty Elegance

Morning. Travel by coach to Hangzhou (approx. 2.5 hours). Boat ride on West Lake to Xiaoyingzhou Island to see the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon.

Afternoon. Stroll along Su Causeway and visit Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor, with an optional session at the China National Tea Museum to prepare tea the Song-dynasty diancha way.

Evening. The Songcheng performance, "The Romance of the Song Dynasty."

Overnight: HangzhouAtwell Suites Hangzhou Wulin (IHG)
Day 4 Wupeng boats on the canal in Anchang Ancient Town, Shaoxing

Hangzhou to Shaoxing to Xikou

Traditional Flavors & Intangible Heritage

Morning. Coach to Shaoxing (approx. 1.5 hours). Visit Anchang Ancient Town and the century-old Renchang Sauce Garden, where soy sauce is still made in open yards.

Lunch. Soy-marinated duck, cured sausage and river-fresh dishes.

Afternoon. Coach to Xikou, Fenghua (approx. 1 hour) for the Jiangjia Longmen mille-layer pastry workshop — kneading, filling, folding 27 layers by hand and baking in clay jars, then tasting the freshly made "China cookie."

Overnight: XikouHoward Johnson Maitreya Plaza Xikou
Day 5 The open-air Maitreya Buddha at Xuedou Mountain, Fenghua

Xikou to Cicheng & Hot Spring

Mountains, Ancient Town & Relaxation

Morning. Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area — Qianzhangyan Waterfall and the open-air Maitreya Buddha.

Afternoon. Cicheng Ancient County Town, one of the best-preserved historic county towns in Jiangnan, with its Confucian Temple and former county government compound.

Evening. Hot spring relaxation at Muye Hot Spring, set among gardens.

Overnight: Hangzhou BayCourtyard by Marriott Hangzhou BayMuye Hot Spring
Day 6 Lantern-lit lanes of Tianzifang, Shanghai

Return to Shanghai

Return to Shanghai & Free Exploration

Morning. Relaxed start, then coach back to Shanghai (approx. 2 hours) and hotel check-in.

Afternoon. Free time in Tianzifang or Xintiandi — historic lane-house neighborhoods meeting modern urban life.

Overnight: ShanghaiNovotel Shanghai Gubei
Day 7 Wukang Mansion, the landmark corner building on Wukang Road, Shanghai

Departure

Flexible Morning & Airport Transfer

Morning. Free time depending on your flight — a short return to Yuyuan Garden or a city walk along Wukang Road.

Afternoon. Group coach transfer to Pudong or Hongqiao Airport. The journey concludes.

No hotel this night

What's included

All accommodation as listed (four hotels, six nights), private coach with driver throughout, all guided visits and experiences shown in the itinerary — including the mille-layer pastry workshop, the Song-style tea session, the Songcheng performance and the Muye hot spring — plus airport meet and transfer on arrival and departure.

Final inclusions, exclusions and pricing are confirmed in your personal quote before booking.

Good to know

Fewer hotel changes. Three nights in Shanghai, one in Hangzhou, one in Xikou and one by Hangzhou Bay — no daily packing.

Comfortable driving. The longest transfer is around 2.5 hours, and the hot spring is placed after the mountain day, not before it.

Price on request. Tell us your dates and group size and we will send a detailed quote in US dollars.

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Where you stay

Four hotels, carefully placed along the route

International-brand comfort in Shanghai, a design-led IHG hotel in Hangzhou, a mountain-town stay near the Xuedou scenic area and a Marriott by Hangzhou Bay — ending with an evening at Muye Hot Spring.

Nights 1, 2 & 6 Novotel Shanghai Gubei exterior at dusk

Novotel Shanghai Gubei

上海古北诺富特

Your base in Shanghai's Gubei international neighborhood — convenient for both airports and an easy start to the Bund and the old city.

Dining room at Novotel Shanghai Gubei Guest room at Novotel Shanghai Gubei The Bund at night
Night 3 Entrance of Atwell Suites Hangzhou Wulin at night

Atwell Suites Hangzhou Wulin (IHG)

杭州武林筑格酒店

A design-led "local home" in the Wulin district, where the ancient Grand Canal meets contemporary Hangzhou. 167 rooms, deep-sleep bedding, a gym and social laundry space, steps from Wulin Square.

Guest room at Atwell Suites Hangzhou Wulin Fitness room at Atwell Suites Hangzhou Wulin West Lake, Hangzhou
Night 4 Howard Johnson Maitreya Plaza Xikou seen from the air

Howard Johnson Maitreya Plaza Xikou

溪口曼特丽豪生酒店

An international-brand hotel in the town of Xikou, close to the Xuedou Mountain scenic area and the pastry workshops of Fenghua.

Guest room at Howard Johnson Maitreya Plaza Xikou Indoor pool at Howard Johnson Maitreya Plaza Xikou Maitreya Buddha at Xuedou Mountain
Night 5 Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Bay exterior at dusk

Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Bay

杭州湾万怡酒店

A Marriott property for the final night on the road, paired with an evening at Muye Hot Spring to close out the mountain day.

Restaurant at Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Bay Guest room at Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Bay Garden hot spring pools at Muye Hot Spring
Day 5 evening Muye Hot Spring resort lit up at night

Muye Hot Spring

沐野之泉

The relaxation point of the journey — garden pools, warm water and quiet, placed exactly after your day on Xuedou Mountain.

Entrance of Muye Hot Spring Garden pools at Muye Hot Spring Forest stream near Xuedou Mountain

Hotel notes

Hotel names are shown as officially branded. Where a listed property is unavailable on your dates we will substitute a hotel of equivalent standard and tell you before confirming — never quietly.

Room types, connecting rooms and early check-in can be requested when we prepare your quote.

Moments along the route

What the journey looks like

Photographs from our own product materials across Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shaoxing, Xikou and Ningbo.

Aerial view of Shanghai's old city Red lanterns along a Jiangnan canal Traditional shopfront on the old street of Xikou Willow branches over West Lake Performers in a Song-dynasty stage show Mountains and reservoir near Fenghua Huangpu River skyline at night Hands shaping dough for mille-layer pastry Traditional tea preparation Lakeside terrace at Tingxia Lake Xiaolongbao soup dumplings in a bamboo steamer Steaming outdoor hot spring pool Interior of a heritage museum Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

Good to know

Questions travelers ask us

Do US citizens need a visa to visit China?

Yes — US passport holders need a visa for a tourism trip to China. China also offers visa-free transit in certain cases, and the rules change from time to time.

We prepare a document checklist for your application, provide the hotel confirmations and itinerary paperwork you will need, and confirm the current entry requirements with you before you book.

Can the itinerary be customized?

Yes. The 7-day Jiangnan journey is a starting point. We regularly adjust the number of days, add cities, swap hotels, slow down the pace or build something entirely new around your interests — food, photography, family learning, wellness or business.

How big are the groups?

Your departure is private. Groups start from two travelers and stay small, so you set the pace and the guide is working for you, not for a bus.

How does payment work?

You receive a written quote in US dollars with a clear inclusion and exclusion list. Payment is normally made by international bank transfer, and we can discuss card or other arrangements when preparing your quote.

Is tipping expected?

Tipping is not customary or mandatory in China. If you would like to thank your guide or driver for a job well done, it is welcome but always entirely optional.

Is travel insurance required?

We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering medical care, trip interruption and cancellation. We can point you to the coverage points worth checking before you depart.

Will there be forced shopping stops?

No. We do not run forced shopping stops and there are no commission-driven detours on our itineraries. If you want to shop, we will happily point you to places worth your time.

Do I need to speak Chinese?

No. Your guide accompanies the guided portions of the journey and handles communication on the ground, so you can travel without any Chinese.

Plan your journey

Tell us about your trip and we'll send a tailored quote

Share your dates, group size and what you would like to see. We reply within 24 hours and cover US time zones — no obligation, no pressure.

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