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Two days of tailored history and landscape: a private day in Shanghai’s old and new quarters, then a bullet-train transfer to Hangzhou’s UNESCO-listed West Lake and Longjing tea terraces. This customizable tour pairs urban architecture with lakeside calm.
Two days of tailored history and landscape: a private day in Shanghai’s old and new quarters, then a bullet-train transfer to Hangzhou’s UNESCO-listed West Lake and Longjing tea terraces. This customizable tour pairs urban architecture with lakeside calm.
You step out onto the Bund as early light washes the Huangpu River, skyscrapers watching like silent hosts while sampans bob underfoot. The first day threads through Shanghai’s contrasts—colonial facades along the Bund, the leafy lanes of the Former French Concession and the winding alleys of Old Town with its zigzag bridges and Ming–Qing garden courtyards.
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Operated by Sunny Private Tours · Shanghai, Shanghai
You step out onto the Bund as early light washes the Huangpu River, skyscrapers watching like silent hosts while sampans bob underfoot. The first day threads through Shanghai’s contrasts—colonial facades along the Bund, the leafy lanes of the Former French Concession and the winding alleys of Old Town with its zigzag bridges and Ming–Qing garden courtyards.
On day two a high-speed train cleaves the distance to Hangzhou, where West Lake spreads like a calm mirror. The lake’s causeways and island pavilions have shaped Chinese garden design for centuries; the surrounding Longjing tea terraces climb the hills and scent the air with fresh, green steam. Nearby, Lingyin’s stone carvings and temple complex reflect layers of Buddhist devotion carved over a millennium.
Geology here is gentle—low hills, river plains and man-made lake shores—so the touring is mainly walking and short drives. Culture arrives in small details: teahouse etiquette, temple offerings, and the cadence of market bargaining on Qinghefang Street.
Practical guide: this private two-day option includes a guide, driver, and 2nd-class bullet-train tickets; choose an "all-inclusive" package for select entrance fees and a West Lake boat cruise. Expect 3–5 miles of walking each day over paved city streets, garden paths and light trails. Bring comfortable shoes, a light rain layer, your passport for ticketing, and a charged phone for mobile tickets. Pace your days—mornings are cooler for walks, and afternoons are best for tea fields and temple visits when light softens for photos.
Some entrance fees and a West Lake boat cruise are included only if you book the "All Inclusive" package; otherwise those items can be added or paid locally.
The high-speed train takes about 45–60 minutes between central Shanghai and Hangzhou, plus transfer time to stations.
Yes—children are welcome but infants must sit on an adult’s lap; strollers are usable in many areas but expect some steps in historic sites.
Yes—this is a private flexible tour; tell your guide which sites you prefer and they will tailor the schedule within the two-day timeframe.
Sunny Private Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step out onto the Bund as early light washes the Huangpu River, skyscrapers watching like silent hosts while sampans bob underfoot. The first day threads through Shanghai’s contrasts—colonial facades along the Bund, the leafy lanes of the Former French Concession and the winding alleys of Old Town with its zigzag bridges and Ming–Qing garden courtyards.
You step out onto the Bund as early light washes the Huangpu River, skyscrapers watching like silent hosts while sampans bob underfoot. The first day threads through Shanghai’s contrasts—colonial facades along the Bund, the leafy lanes of the Former French Concession and the winding alleys of Old Town with its zigzag bridges and Ming–Qing garden courtyards.
On day two a high-speed train cleaves the distance to Hangzhou, where West Lake spreads like a calm mirror. The lake’s causeways and island pavilions have shaped Chinese garden design for centuries; the surrounding Longjing tea terraces climb the hills and scent the air with fresh, green steam. Nearby, Lingyin’s stone carvings and temple complex reflect layers of Buddhist devotion carved over a millennium.
Geology here is gentle—low hills, river plains and man-made lake shores—so the touring is mainly walking and short drives. Culture arrives in small details: teahouse etiquette, temple offerings, and the cadence of market bargaining on Qinghefang Street.
Practical guide: this private two-day option includes a guide, driver, and 2nd-class bullet-train tickets; choose an "all-inclusive" package for select entrance fees and a West Lake boat cruise. Expect 3–5 miles of walking each day over paved city streets, garden paths and light trails. Bring comfortable shoes, a light rain layer, your passport for ticketing, and a charged phone for mobile tickets. Pace your days—mornings are cooler for walks, and afternoons are best for tea fields and temple visits when light softens for photos.