Embrace the Serene Beauty of China
Shanghai offers a fascinating blend of old-world charm and futuristic innovation. Stroll along the iconic Bund, where historic buildings stand side-by-side with towering skyscrapers.
Hangzhou, on the other hand, is a city of tranquility and natural beauty. Experience the convenience of AI-powered living while exploring its picturesque landscapes. Discover the hidden gems of a less commercial water town, called Nanxun.
This 4-day itinerary is perfectly designed for travelers taking advantage of China's visa-free transit policy. Send us your inquiry to make the most of your visa-free transit with our expertly crafted tour.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Unravel Shanghai's Rise along the Bund.
Discover the secrets behind Shanghai's remarkable transformation through an in-depth exploration of the iconic Bund.
Enjoy a Tranquil Boat Ride.
Experience the authentic charm of Hangzhou with a tranquil boat ride. Then have an insightful visit to a traditional Chinese medicine museum.
Try Your Hand at the Age-old Art of Woodblock Printing.
Step back in time and rediscover the magic of Chinese woodblock printing. Design your own masterpiece with your name in Chinese calligraphy.
Participate in a Traditional Water Wedding Ceremony.
Witness the magic of a traditional water wedding performance, and if you're up for it, you can even join in as the groom!
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China trip as a solo traveler
An den jeweiligen Orten wurde ich bei Ankunft bereits von ReiseleiterIn / FahrerIn in den Bahnh?fen / Flugh?fen und der Anlegestelle (am Ende der Yangtze-Kreuzfahrt) erwartet und abgeholt. Alles war perfekt organisiert, da auch alle Züge und Flüge (für mich als Deutschem aktuell leider keine Selbstverst?ndlichkeit mehr) auf die Minute pünktlich waren!Besonders hervorheben m?chte ich die spektakul?ren Bergpanoramen in Zhangjiajie und die sehr angenehme Art der dortigen Reiseleiterin Rachel. Sie war es auch, die mich motivierte, leckere kulinarische Spezialit?ten auszuprobieren, was mir im weiteren Verlauf der Reise sehr zugute kam.Auch Tensing E. m?chte ich erw?hnen, der mir Lhasa n?herbrachte und mit dem ich w?hrenddessen interessante buddhistisch-philosophische Diskussionen führte. more
Dec 2024, Otto Mane
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An Enjoyable Trip in Chengdu with Helen
I highly Helen(方方）of Chengdu if you are travelling to Chengdu for your holiday.She is very friendly, jovial, helpful and knowledgeable too. She is also patient and waited for both my husband and I to finish sightseeing a place even if we took a little longer time, making us feel very comfortable to be with her as our guide!Please request for Helen of Chengdu to be your personal tour guide, you will not be disappointed! more
Nov 2024, fong
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A perfect day in Chengdu with a perfect Guide
Helen 方方, the tour guide from China Highlights Chengdu, was excellent in her job, taking good care of our needs and last minutes request to attend face change show. Although we had only a day with her, she is accommodative, helpful and knowledgeable. I'd strongly recommend Helen Chengdu to be your guide if u ever visit Chengdu. Thank you Helen more
Nov 2024, Allan
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Suggested Itinerary
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and schedule.
Your private guide will be ready to meet and greet you at airport arrivals. A comfortable private car (non-smoking) with an experienced driver will transfer you directly to the downtown area.
Start your journey with the iconic Bund. Follow your local guide into historical buildings, touch the old items, and find some clues to Shanghai's colonial past and development history.
You will have a chance to try shengjian (pan-fried buns) in an unassuming Michelin-starred restaurant, which the tourist crowds never find.
Get a unique "ticket" from your guide, board a public ferry with the locals, and cross the Huangpu River to the Pudong area — the financial engine of Shanghai.
Take the fastest elevator in the world up Shanghai Tower. There you will be able to stand at the top of Shanghai.
In the morning, visit Yu Garden, which was built in the 16th century. It is like a peaceful oasis, hidden in the bustling metropolis. When walking in the garden, you will learn the meanings of its design and decoration.
Then, follow Shanghai's timeline to the 19th century for the former French Concession. A good proportion of Shanghai's colonial architecture has been carefully preserved there, and buildings even sport heritage plaques giving details of their history.
After lunch, take the bullet train to Hangzhou. Your Hangzhou local guide will meet you at Hangzhou East Train Station.
When you step off the train in Hangzhou, you will enter a smart city — AI-controlled traffic system, world-leading payment methods, new-era retail stores… Follow your guide to explore a new type of supermarket and find out how it can deliver goods into customers' hands in 30 minutes.
The best time to pick tea leaves is in the morning, so the first visit of the day is a tea village. Go with the tea farmers and learn to pick tea leaves. Have a break at a tea farmer's home, and discover the proper way to make tea.
Have lunch in a tea-themed restaurant and see how tea is a part of Hangzhou's daily dishes.
In the afternoon, walk by the beautiful West Lake, then take to the water on a rowing boat. Listen to the interesting stories behind the sights of the lake.
Later you will visit a hundred-year-old traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy. There you can see various medicinal materials and observe how TCM pharmacists make up a prescription. Try a cup of healthy herbal tea.
In the late afternoon, enjoy an afternoon tea in a roof garden beside West Lake. Appreciate the porcelain, tea, and scenery.
After breakfast at your hotel, prepare to interact with Chinese culture and have a relaxing boat ride in Nanxun Water Town!
Nanxun Water Town is the most original and unique of such towns. It is full of life and culture, and less commercial than other water towns.
Take a rowing boat to visit the former residence of Zhang Shiming, a super-rich man of the late Qing Dynasty (1644–1912).
There will be a wedding performance on the water, showing you how a traditional wedding is conducted in the water town. If you like, you can take part and play the bride/groom!
After the dreamy experiences in Nanxun Water Town, we'll drive you to Shanghai Pudong Airport (or a train station) and wave goodbye.
Tour Price
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