9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS

Water Town Romance

Tour Code: 9D-05
上有天堂，下有苏杭
"In heaven paradise, on earth Suzhou & Hangzhou"

📍 Tour Route

Shanghai → Suzhou → Hangzhou → Tongli

📅 Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Shanghai
Arrive at Shanghai airport. Private transfer to hotel. Evening orientation and welcome dinner.
🍜 Meals: Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), Shengjianbao, Hongshao rou (braised pork), Hairy crab
🏨 Hotel: Fairmont Peace Hotel - Former Sassoon House, Jazz Age glamour, famous Old Jazz Bar
🍽️ Restaurant: Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet - Only 10 seats, 20-course multi-sensory experience
🎨 Handicrafts: Silk products, Qipao (cheongsam), Paper cutting, Shanghai-style embroidery

Attractions for Day 1:

📍 The Bund (Waterfront)
Visit this waterfront in Shanghai
📍 Yu Garden (Garden)
Visit this garden in Shanghai
📍 Shanghai Tower (Modern)
Visit this modern in Shanghai
📍 Oriental Pearl Tower (Tower)
Visit this tower in Shanghai
📍 Jade Buddha Temple (Temple)
Visit this temple in Shanghai
Day 2
Shanghai Exploration
Full day exploring Shanghai: visit Oriental Pearl Tower, Jade Buddha Temple, local markets, cultural experiences.
🍜 Meals: Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), Shengjianbao, Hongshao rou (braised pork), Hairy crab
🏨 Hotel: Fairmont Peace Hotel - Former Sassoon House, Jazz Age glamour, famous Old Jazz Bar
🍽️ Restaurant: Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet - Only 10 seats, 20-course multi-sensory experience
🎨 Handicrafts: Silk products, Qipao (cheongsam), Paper cutting, Shanghai-style embroidery

Attractions for Day 2:

📍 Oriental Pearl Tower (Tower)
Visit this tower in Shanghai
📍 Jade Buddha Temple (Temple)
Visit this temple in Shanghai
Day 3
Shanghai Exploration
Full day exploring Shanghai attractions: visit UNESCO sites, local markets, cultural experiences.
🍜 Meals: Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), Shengjianbao, Hongshao rou (braised pork), Hairy crab
🏨 Hotel: Fairmont Peace Hotel - Former Sassoon House, Jazz Age glamour, famous Old Jazz Bar
🍽️ Restaurant: Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet - Only 10 seats, 20-course multi-sensory experience
🎨 Handicrafts: Silk products, Qipao (cheongsam), Paper cutting, Shanghai-style embroidery
Day 4
Suzhou Exploration
Full day exploring Suzhou: visit Suzhou Old Town, Suzhou Museum, Suzhou Temple, local markets, cultural experiences.
🍜 Meals: Sweet Sour Mandarin Fish, Squirrel Fish, Biluochun tea, Suzhou-style noodles
🏨 Hotel: Dongshan Huilaotang Hotel - Restored Ming merchant mansion, traditional courtyards
🍽️ Restaurant: Song He Lou - Emperor Qianlong's favorite, Sweet Sour Mandarin Fish
🎨 Handicrafts: Suzhou silk, Embroidery (Su embroidery - one of Four Famous), Fans, Jade carving

Attractions for Day 4:

📍 Suzhou Old Town (Historical)
Visit this historical in Suzhou
📍 Suzhou Museum (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Suzhou
📍 Suzhou Temple (Religious)
Visit this religious in Suzhou
📍 Suzhou Park (Nature)
Visit this nature in Suzhou
📍 Suzhou Market (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Suzhou
Day 5
Suzhou Exploration
Full day exploring Suzhou: visit Suzhou Park, Suzhou Market, local markets, cultural experiences.
🍜 Meals: Sweet Sour Mandarin Fish, Squirrel Fish, Biluochun tea, Suzhou-style noodles
🏨 Hotel: Dongshan Huilaotang Hotel - Restored Ming merchant mansion, traditional courtyards
🍽️ Restaurant: Song He Lou - Emperor Qianlong's favorite, Sweet Sour Mandarin Fish
🎨 Handicrafts: Suzhou silk, Embroidery (Su embroidery - one of Four Famous), Fans, Jade carving

Attractions for Day 5:

📍 Suzhou Park (Nature)
Visit this nature in Suzhou
📍 Suzhou Market (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Suzhou
Day 6
Hangzhou Exploration
Full day exploring Hangzhou: visit Hangzhou Old Town, Hangzhou Museum, Hangzhou Temple, local markets, cultural experiences.
🍜 Meals: West Lake Fish, Dongpo Pork, Longjing Shrimp, Beggar's Chicken
🏨 Hotel: Amanfayun - Restored tea village near Lingyin Temple
🍽️ Restaurant: Lou Wai Lou - West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy, lakeside dining
🎨 Handicrafts: Longjing tea, Silk, West Lake lotus root powder, Hangzhou fans, Bamboo weaving

Attractions for Day 6:

📍 Hangzhou Old Town (Historical)
Visit this historical in Hangzhou
📍 Hangzhou Museum (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Hangzhou
📍 Hangzhou Temple (Religious)
Visit this religious in Hangzhou
📍 Hangzhou Park (Nature)
Visit this nature in Hangzhou
📍 Hangzhou Market (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Hangzhou
Day 7
Hangzhou Exploration
Full day exploring Hangzhou: visit Hangzhou Park, Hangzhou Market, local markets, cultural experiences.
🍜 Meals: West Lake Fish, Dongpo Pork, Longjing Shrimp, Beggar's Chicken
🏨 Hotel: Amanfayun - Restored tea village near Lingyin Temple
🍽️ Restaurant: Lou Wai Lou - West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy, lakeside dining
🎨 Handicrafts: Longjing tea, Silk, West Lake lotus root powder, Hangzhou fans, Bamboo weaving

Attractions for Day 7:

📍 Hangzhou Park (Nature)
Visit this nature in Hangzhou
📍 Hangzhou Market (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Hangzhou
Day 8
Tongli Exploration
Full day exploring Tongli: visit Tongli Old Town, Tongli Museum, Tongli Temple, local markets, cultural experiences.
🍜 Meals: local specialties
🏨 Hotel: Heritage Hotel Tongli
🍽️ Restaurant: Local restaurant
🎨 Handicrafts: local crafts

Attractions for Day 8:

📍 Tongli Old Town (Historical)
Visit this historical in Tongli
📍 Tongli Museum (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Tongli
📍 Tongli Temple (Religious)
Visit this religious in Tongli
📍 Tongli Park (Nature)
Visit this nature in Tongli
📍 Tongli Market (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Tongli
Day 9
Departure
Morning free for shopping or relaxation. Transfer to airport for departure.
🍜 Meals: local specialties
🏨 Hotel: Heritage Hotel Tongli
🍽️ Restaurant: Local restaurant
🎨 Handicrafts: local crafts

Attractions for Day 9:

📍 Tongli Park (Nature)
Visit this nature in Tongli
📍 Tongli Market (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Tongli