Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou
Skyscrapers, Gardens and Lakes
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Days 1-4
Shanghai – Modern Glamour & Timeless Elegance
Begin in Shanghai, where skyscrapers pierce the skyline yet historic temples nestle in quiet corners. The Baoshan Temple offers a serene escape with its Tang-style architecture, where cherry blossoms frame golden pagodas in spring and maple leaves cast amber reflections on ponds in autumn. Evenings reveal the Bund’s magic—cruise past illuminated colonial facades aboard a luxury yacht, the Captain 8, where cocktails and canapés accompany panoramic views of the skyline. By day, explore the Shanghai Museum’s treasures, from ancient bronze ritual vessels to intricately carved Ming furniture, or wander the Yuyuan Garden, where carved jade stones and lotus-filled ponds evoke imperial-era craftsmanship.
Delve into Shanghai’s creative soul at the M50 Art District, where contemporary galleries showcase avant-garde installations amid converted factory lofts. Venture to Zhujiajiao, a water town where hand-painted fans and silk scarves adorn boutique shops, and hand-rowed gondolas glide beneath stone bridges. At night, ascend the Shanghai Tower to its 118th-floor observatory, where floor-to-ceiling glass offers vertigo-inducing vistas of the neon-lit metropolis.
Days 5-7
Suzhou – Garden Poetry & Canal Dreams
Suzhou, famed as "Venice of the East," captivates with its UNESCO-listed classical gardens. The Humble Administrator’s Garden enchants with its "borrowed scenery" technique—pavilions, ponds, and wisteria-draped arches harmonize with distant pagodas. At Tiger Hill, the ancient Leaning Pagoda leans precariously yet has stood for a millennium, while the Lion Grove Garden dazzles with labyrinthine limestone caves and bamboo groves.
Stroll the Shantang Street by day, where tea houses serve jasmine-infused brews alongside crispy crab dumplings. By night, board a lantern-lit canal boat to glide past moonlit bridges and traditional residences, the air fragrant with osmanthus blossoms. Artisans at Pingjiang Road demonstrate the art of silk embroidery, while workshops craft delicate blue-and-white porcelain in time-honored kilns.
Days 8-10
Hangzhou – Lakeside Serenity & Tea Mountain Rituals
Hangzhou’s soul lies in West Lake, where mist-shrouded islets and weeping willows frame the water’s edge. Cycle the Su Causeway as lotus blossoms bloom in summer or red maples blaze in autumn. The Leifeng Pagoda offers sweeping views of the lake and surrounding hills, while the Lingyin Temple houses towering carved Buddhas and serene meditation halls.
Ascend Meijiawu Tea Village to witness the art of Longjing tea plucking and roasting. Savor freshly brewed green tea paired with sweet lotus-root pastries in a traditional tea house. Venture to Wuzhen Water Town for a day of serenity, where timber-framed houses line cobblestone lanes and ancient wells still quench the thirst of residents. As dusk falls, enjoy a private performance of Kunqu Opera—a UNESCO-listed art form—accompanied by a flute and lute, the melodies echoing through a moonlit courtyard.
