Your journey at a glance
The experience
A 6-day private journey through Shanghai → Hangzhou → Suzhou. Discover The Bund & Shanghai lanes, Tea culture, leaf to cup, Silk & embroidery traditions.
Moments to look forward to
- The Bund & Shanghai lanes
- Tea culture, leaf to cup
- Silk & embroidery traditions
- Paper-cutting & painted fans
- Suzhou classical gardens
Route & places
- 01Shanghai
- 02Hangzhou
- 03Suzhou
A glimpse of the journey
Day by day
This is a customisable itinerary outline. The written booking confirmation determines the final programme and inclusions.
Day 1Shanghai
The Bund & Shanghai lanes
Meet your arranged transfer and settle into your accommodation. Review the coming days with your host and leave room to recover from the journey. Compare the Bund’s historic facades with the Pudong skyline, then slow down among the city’s leafy streets and old neighborhoods.
Day 2Shanghai → Hangzhou
Tea culture, leaf to cup · Silk & embroidery traditions
Meet a tea host, learn about preparation and taste different infusions. Tea picking depends on the season and the farm’s arrangements. Discover how silk is made and how detailed embroidery develops stitch by stitch. Museum or studio visits depend on the local programme.
Day 3Hangzhou
Paper-cutting & painted fans
Work with paper, brush and simple traditional motifs to create a small personal keepsake in a guided craft session.
Day 4Hangzhou → Suzhou
Suzhou classical gardens
Read a garden through its framed views, scholar rocks and waterside pavilions. Continue into traditional lanes to appreciate Jiangnan’s quieter side.
Day 5Suzhou
Silk & embroidery traditions
Discover how silk is made and how detailed embroidery develops stitch by stitch. Museum or studio visits depend on the local programme.
Day 6Suzhou
Departure arrangements
Enjoy any available free time before your arranged airport or station transfer. Departure timing is coordinated with your confirmed ticket.
Services & arrangements
Arrange in your proposal
Private local transfers, guide language, accommodation, listed admissions and any intercity transport are itemised in your final proposal. Meals and workshops are included only where expressly listed.
Confirm separately
International flights, visas, travel insurance, personal purchases, single-room supplements and optional activities are not assumed included. Cancellation terms, accessibility and any specialist-service fees must be agreed before payment.
Before you travel
Workshops and performances depend on hosts and local calendars. Temple participation follows community rules; festivals and private ceremonies are not guaranteed. Ceramics firing and shipping may take extra time.
