{"id":36018,"date":"2025-07-11T06:37:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T06:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hellochinatrip.com\/?post_type=product&p=36018"},"modified":"2025-09-15T06:39:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T06:39:01","slug":"9-days-shanghai-suzhou-hangzhou-huangshan-eastern-china-tour-3","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hellochinatrip.com\/product\/9-days-shanghai-suzhou-hangzhou-huangshan-eastern-china-tour-3\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Days Shanghai Suzhou Hangzhou Huangshan Eastern China Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Highlight 1<\/span>: A visit to China\u2019s finical capital and explore the Magic City through Yu Garden, the Bund, Shanghai Tower, Nanjing Road, Jade Buddha Temple\u2026<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Highlight 2<\/span>: Explore Suzhou, the City of Silk, through its Classic Chinese Garden (world heritage), Tiger Hill, Silk Factory, and Zhouzhuang Water Town.<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Highlight 3<\/span>: Unveil the beauty of West Lake and discover why Hangzhou is often referred to as the “Heaven on Earth.” Hike around West Lake which allows you to fully appreciate the natural splendor of the area.<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Highlight 4<\/span>: A visit to 1300-year-old Wuzhen Water Town, capture the beauty of Jiangnan with a glimpse of the Chinese Painting-like Jiangnan Water Town.<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Highlight 5<\/span>: Stroll through the picturesque Hongcun Village, one of the typical ancient Huizhou-style villages. The South Lake becomes a mirror-like surface, perfectly reflecting the surrounding ancient architecture and green hills, resembling a living ink painting in motion.<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Highlight 6<\/span>: Explore Xidi Village, an ancient gem that epitomizes the grandeur of China’s bygone eras. As you walk its historic pathways, be transported back in time, witnessing architectural marvels and immersing yourself in tales of the illustrious Hu clan, merchants, and scholars that once thrived here.<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Itinerary Quick Look\uff1a<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Nihao! Welcome to Shanghai<\/strong>, China\u2019s most internationalized and vibrant city! Shanghai’s long-term fusion of Eastern and Western cultures has contributed to Shanghai’s unique culture. Upon your arrival at the airport\/train station in Shanghai, the tour guide and driver will meet and greet you at the exit, and then escort you to the well-selected hotel in downtown Shanghai. The rest of the day is free on your own so you can have a good rest for the jet lag or explore by yourself around your hotel.<\/p>

Arrival Ideas:\u00a0<\/strong>Travelers can go to Shanghai easily by air or high speed train. There are two airports – Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport operating numerous international and domestic airlines. Travelers can go to Shanghai by air from most cities in\u00a0China, like Beijing, Xian, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Guilin, Kunming, Lijiang, Lhasa,\u00a0and more. In addition, travelers can take\u00a0high speed train to Shanghai from Beijing (4.5-6 hours), Xian (6-7.5 hours), Huangshan (2.5-3 hours), Guangzhou (7-8.5 hours), Suzhou (0.5 hour), Hangzhou (about 45 mins), Wuhan (3.5-4.5 hours), etc.<\/p>

Free Time Ideas:\u00a0<\/strong>You are welcome to ask your tour guide for some useful tips to spend your free time based on your time and interest.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Today you will spend the whole day feeling the perfect blend of the West and East in this \u201cParis of the East\u201d by visiting brilliant museums, traditional Chinese-style gardens, modern skyscrapers,\u00a0and exotic architecture.\u00a0<\/p>

First, head to\u00a0Shanghai Museum<\/strong>\u00a0for an awe-inspiring visit to view the finest collection of art and learn about profound Chinese history. Built in the shape of an ancient bronze cooking vessel called a ding, Shanghai Museum has a round top and a square base, symbolizing\u00a0\u201cround sky, square earth\u201d. It contains 120,000 cultural relics which showcase incredible artifacts of Chinese\u00a0art\u00a0throughout 5000 years\u2019\u00a0history. Immerse yourselves in the Exhibition Hall of Bronze and Ceramic to appreciate the elaborate bronzes and exquisite artifacts.\u00a0You won\u2019t miss the chance to enjoy the top treasures – Da Ke Ding (bronze food vessel over 3000 years ago), and Bianzhong of Marquis Su of Jin (ancient musical instruments). Next, move to\u00a0Yu Garden<\/strong>, the most celebrated classical\u00a0Chinese garden hidden in the bustling Shanghai downtown area. Enjoy a leisure walk and visit the Chinese architecture, and feast your years with\u00a0exquisite sculptures and carvings.\u00a0Yuyuan Bazaar\u00a0outside the garden is a fun place to taste some local snacks as well as buy some traditional Chinese handicrafts and artworks.<\/p>

After that, you will take a stroll along\u00a0Nanjing Road\u00a0Pedestrian Street<\/strong>, where lots of well-known brands, restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops, and towering buildings stand\u00a0on both sides.\u00a0Continue your walk to\u00a0the Bund<\/strong>, the top 1 place to visit on the\u00a0Shanghai bucket list.\u00a0Reputed as\u00a0\u201cAn Exhibition of International Buildings\u201d, the Bund is a collection of 52 buildings in various international architectural styles.\u00a0Overlook the amazing skyline and skyscrapers of the\u00a0Pudong Area from the Bund. The last stop today is the\u00a0Shanghai Tower<\/strong>, the tallest building in China and the second in the world, at a height of 362 meters. Ascents up to 546 meters over the 118th floor for a breathtaking panoramic view of modern Shanghai.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This morning, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and escort you to the train station for the\u00a0bullet train to Suzhou (about 30 mins)<\/strong>. Welcome to Suzhou, the Venice of the East! After the train station pick-up, your will head to\u00a0Lingering Garden<\/strong>\u00a0(Liu Garden), one of China’s four exquisite gardens dating back to 1593 (the other three gardens are Summer Palace in Beijing, Mountain Resort in Chengde, and Humble Administrator\u2019s Garden also in Suzhou). As a world cultural heritage and a renowned classical Chinese garden, you will marvel at its beautiful architecture and various natural landscapes that symbolizes the Qing Dynasty style and consummate art of buildings.<\/p>

Then transfer to\u00a0Pingjiang Ancient Street<\/strong>\u00a0(Pingjiang Road) for a stroll. It is a well-preserved historical street of about 1,606 meters which was regarded as the main route in the Song Dynasty (about 800 years ago). Later on, visit\u00a0Tiger Hill<\/strong>\u00a0(Hu Qiu), an ancient hill park for you to see the precious cultural relics, tombs of ancient kings, pagodas, temples, and scenic spots with beautiful landscapes. It is said that “it would be a pity if you had been to Suzhou but didn’t go to visit Tiger Hill”. And don\u2019t forget to visit the Tiger Hill Pagoda (Leaning Tower of China, over 1,000 years old) there which is a landmark of Suzhou City. Suzhou is the city of silk in China, so today you will have the chance to learn more about silk through a visit to the 100-year-old state-owned\u00a0Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This morning, drive to visit the\u00a0Suzhou Museum<\/strong>, a museum of ancient Chinese art, paintings, calligraphy, and handmade crafts in Suzhou. Designed by the famous architect Ieoh Ming Pei, Suzhou Museum is rare among the world’s museums because of the building itself.<\/p>

After that, transfer to the famous\u00a0Zhouzhuang Water Town<\/strong>\u00a0(\u5468\u5e84), located about an hour away from Suzhou (approximately 47km away). As the premier water town in the Jiangnan region and selected as one of CNN’s\u00a0“Top Ten Most Beautiful Towns in the World”<\/strong>, Zhouzhuang is renowned for its well-preserved Ming and Qing architectural ensembles that showcase the traditional charm of a water town. With a history spanning 900 years, over 60% of the buildings in Zhouzhuang proudly retain their original style. The picturesque scenery of bridges, canals, and traditional homes gained worldwide fame through the renowned painting “Double Bridges” by artist Chen Yifei (\u9648\u9038\u98de) in 1983.<\/p>

As you step into Zhouzhuang, take a leisurely stroll on the\u00a0Fu’an Bridge<\/strong>, where you can admire the scenic beauty of the Jiangnan landscape with the Double Bridges as a backdrop. Along the river, visit\u00a0Shen Hall<\/strong>, known as the “Seven Entries and Five Gate Towers,” featuring a typical architectural layout of a “front hall and rear hall.” Make sure to also visit\u00a0Zhang Hall<\/strong>, which bears witness to the saying “Entering by sedan chair through the front gate and departing by boat from the backyard.” Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Zhouzhuang by visiting the\u00a0Zhouzhuang Museum<\/strong>, where you can explore the traditions and heritage of this thousand-year-old water town. Time will stand still as you savor the moments and conclude your day at a leisurely pace.<\/p>

After your\u00a0Zhouzhuang Water Town tour<\/strong>, you will head\u00a0to Hangzhou<\/strong>\u00a0(140km, about 2 hour). Welcome to Hangzhou, the Paradise on Earth.<\/p>

After arriving Hangzhou, you can move to stroll through\u00a0Qinghefang Street<\/strong>\u00a0(Hefang Street\u6e05\u6cb3\u574a), located in the old Hangzhou city, which will bring you back to the scenes of prosperity at the foot of the old imperial city. As the markets at the back of the imperial court of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), Hefang Street (\u6cb3\u574a\u8857) has not only witnessed the thousand years of changes in Hangzhou but also retained the cultural memories of the old generations. If you are interested in Chinese Herbal Medicine Culture you can visit the landmark of the Hefang Street –\u00a0Hu Qing Yu Tang<\/strong>\u00a0(\u80e1\u5e86\u4f59\u5802 intangible cultural heritage), a over 100-year-old traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy and\u00a0Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum<\/strong>\u00a0(self-pay\u80e1\u5e86\u4f59\u5802\u4e2d\u836f\u535a\u7269\u9986). Founded by Hu Xueyan (\u80e1\u96ea\u5ca9) in 1874, the wealthiest merchant in the late Qing Dynasty and the Medicine King of Jiangnan, the museum is an excellent spot to appreciate the Qing Dynasty architectural style with a front shop and rear workshop, watch pharmacists make a prescription, try a cup of healthy herbal tea. Today, the\u00a0“Golden Shovel and Silver Pot”<\/strong>\u00a0(\u91d1\u94f2\u94f6\u9505) displayed in the museum have become national-level cultural relics and are acclaimed as “Chinese National Treasures”. Wandering along the street you can try to find a unique architecture made of bronze (\u6c5f\u5357\u94dc\u5c4b) while passing all kinds of shops and sampling all kinds of local snacks. Also, if time permits you can also visit the\u00a0Former Residence of Hu Xueyan<\/strong>\u00a0(\u80e1\u96ea\u5ca9\u6545\u5c45) to learn more about Hu Xueyan and his brand of Hu Qing Yu Tang. Overnight in Hangzhou.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This morning, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and escort you to\u00a0explore Hangzhou<\/strong>. Enjoy your time in Hangzhou, the \u201cHeaven on Earth\u201d and a cultural city with a history of over 5,000 years.<\/p>

You will first visit\u00a0China National Tea Museum<\/strong>\u00a0(China Tea Museum), the only national-level thematic museum in China dedicated to tea and tea culture. It houses a collection of 3,865 items, including 156 precious artifacts, 170 specimens of tea leaves from ancient to modern times, and 349 sets of foreign tea utensils. The museum is divided into\u00a0two distinct branches:<\/strong>\u00a0Shuangfeng Branch and Longjing Branch (located 3km apart).\u00a0Shuangfeng Branch<\/strong>\u00a0is closer to West Lake and is a beautiful Jiangnan-style garden. Besides a statue of\u00a0Lu Yu<\/strong>\u00a0(\u8336\u5723\u9646\u7fbd), the Sage of Tea, and a special exhibition on\u00a0West Lake Longjing Tea<\/strong>, here, you can learn about\u00a0Chinese Tea Culture<\/strong>\u00a0and the life cycle of tea plants, appreciate various exquisite tea utensils, gain insights into ancient tea-drinking and tea-making methods.\u00a0Longjing Branch<\/strong>\u00a0is built on a hillside, with tea trees, tea pavilions, and ponds interspersed in between. From the tea altar at the mountaintop, you can enjoy\u00a0panoramic views of West Lake<\/strong>\u00a0and the surrounding tea mountains. In Longjing Branch, you can learn about\u00a0Global Tea Culture<\/strong>, how tea spread from China to the world, and China’s intangible cultural heritage of traditional tea-making techniques, China’s historic tea ceremonies, and related customs, such as the Tang Dynasty’s Tea Boiling and the\u00a0Song Dynasty’s Dian Cha<\/strong>\u00a0(\u70b9\u8336foam art on the tea cup). (Note:<\/strong>\u00a0You can choose the branch you would like to visit based on your interests and available time.)<\/p>

Next, move to\u00a0Meijiawu Tea Culture Village<\/strong>, the biggest Longjing Tea producing spot. It is said that a trip to Hangzhou won\u2019t be complete without visiting Meijiawu Tea Village. It has hosted many national leaders, government heads, and friendly visitors worldwide since the 1950s. During the Qingming Festival (early spring), tea-picking women are busy harvesting tea leaves, creating the scenic of “MeiJiawu Early Spring<\/strong>“, one of the 10 New Views of West Lake. It is said that more than\u00a030,000 hand-picked fresh tea buds<\/strong>\u00a0are needed to produce\u00a01 kg of high-quality Longjing Tea (Dragon Well Tea)<\/strong>. Meijiawu has a history of\u00a0tea cultivation for over 600 years<\/strong>. As you stroll along its ancient streets lined with Ming and Qing dynasty buildings, you will encounter numerous tea workshops, hear the soothing sounds of gurgling streams, and be enveloped by the delightful fragrance of tea. You can also visit\u00a0Lu Zhenghao Tea Plantation<\/strong>\u00a0(\u5362\u6b63\u6d69\u8336\u5e84) to see the old tea roasting process and learn traditional tea-making techniques, experiencing the charm of intangible cultural heritage.\u00a0Lu Zhenghao<\/strong>\u00a0(\u5362\u6b63\u6d69) is well-known in the Hangzhou tea industry.\u00a0Premier Zhou Enlai<\/strong>\u00a0visited Meijiawu 5 times (1957-1963), meeting Lu Zhenghao each time, showing great concern and guidance for tea production and development. Meijiawu’s West Lake Longjing tea gained fame thanks to Lu Zhenghao and became a national gift tea, renowned worldwide. You can also visit the\u00a0Premier Zhou Memorial Hall<\/strong>\u00a0(\u5468\u603b\u7406\u7eaa\u5ff5\u5ba4, Closed on Mondays) to learn more. Mejiawu is also a great place for lunch with authentic\u00a0Hangzhou cuisine<\/strong>\u00a0and to enjoy a cup of Longjing Tea (Green Tea), one of the Top 10 Famous Teas in China.<\/p>

After lunch, head to\u00a0Lingyin Temple<\/strong>\u00a0(\u7075\u9690\u5bfa), situated at the west end of West Lake and inside the\u00a0Feilai Peak Scenic Area<\/strong>\u00a0(\u98de\u6765\u5cf0\u666f\u533a). As one of the “Top 10\u00a0Zen Buddhist Temples<\/strong>\u00a0in China”, Lingyin Temple is considered a sanctuary for the soul and attracts countless pilgrims. Founded in 328 AD by\u00a0an Indian monk named Hui Li<\/strong>\u00a0(\u6167\u7406), it is the oldest and most famous temple in Hangzhou, with a history of over 1,700 years. Directly facing Lingyin Temple is a hill with a peculiar name,\u00a0Peak Flying from Afar<\/strong>\u00a0(\u98de\u6765\u5cf0, Feilai Peak). Composed of limestone, it stands out distinctively from the surrounding mountains. Legend has it that when\u00a0Hui Li<\/strong>\u00a0saw this peak, he exclaimed, “It’s a part of\u00a0Holy Mount Grahrakuta<\/strong>. Why has it flown here?” Hence, it acquired the name “Peak Flying from Afar.” He also believed that Feilai Peak was a hidden dwelling of immortals. That is why he built a temple facing the peak and named it “Lingyin”, which means “a hidden dwelling of immortals”. While exploring inside Lingyin Temple, you will come across\u00a0two stone pagodas<\/strong>\u00a0(built in 960 AD) located on the east and west sides in front of the Great Hall of the Mahavira. These pagodas are\u00a0the oldest relics of the temple<\/strong>. As you hike through the temple, you will hear stories and learn about the history behind the towering trees and numerous Buddhist grottoes. Amidst the impressive landscape and Buddhist culture, you will encounter\u00a0the largest statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni in the lotus position<\/strong>, and believers lighting incense as they offer their prayers. It is believed that the most effective prayer at Lingyin Temple is for\u00a0seeking romantic relationships<\/strong>. Also, for Chinese people, Lingyin Temple is the place where the famous\u00a0Jigong (\u6d4e\u516c)<\/strong>\u00a0became a monk and practiced. Jigong is usually known as a legendary\u00a0mad monk<\/strong>\u00a0who helped people with a magic fan, although he could have been a real person named\u00a0Li Xiuyuan<\/strong>\u00a0(\u674e\u4fee\u7f18, 1130 or 1148-1209) from the Southern Song Dynasty. You can learn more interesting stories about the\u00a0crazy monk<\/strong>\u00a0at the\u00a0Hall of Jigong (\u6d4e\u516c\u6bbf)<\/strong>.<\/p>

After that, you will discover the picturesque\u00a0West Lake<\/strong>\u00a0(UNESCO World Heritage Site) like a local. The West Lake (\u897f\u6e56) is large, and you can choose to hike, ride a bike (free for the first hour), board a boat (self-pay), or take a sightseeing bus (self-pay) to explore it. As\u00a0the city symbol of Hangzhou<\/strong>, it is adorned with temples, museums, islands, villas, tea houses, memorial halls, pools, arched bridges, pagodas, monasteries, and casual walkways lined with classic willow trees. The culture-laden West Lake overwhelms every visitor with its beauty. For Chinese people, West Lake is the most romantic place, inspired by poems written by\u00a0Su Dongpo<\/strong>\u00a0(\u82cf\u4e1c\u5761, The Gay Genius), the classic legend of “The White Snake<\/strong>” (\u767d\u86c7\u4f20), and the tragic romance of “The Butterfly Lovers<\/strong>” (\u6881\u795d), whose fame rivals that of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”<\/p>

You can choose to walk along the\u00a0Su Causeway<\/strong>\u00a0(\u82cf\u5824, 2km long; built by Su Dongpo) while enjoying the famous poetry that aptly captures the beauty of West Lake, written by\u00a0Su Dongpo<\/strong>\u00a0(\u82cf\u8f7c): “The shimmering ripples delight the eye on sunny days. The dim hills present a rare view in a rainy haze. West Lake compares to Xi Zi at her best. She is gorgeous, richly clothed or plainly dressed.” Su Dongpo, a Chinese calligrapher, essayist, gastronomer, pharmacologist, poet, politician, romanticist, and travel writer during the Song dynasty, has deep connections with Hangzhou. Having served as\u00a0an official in Hangzhou twice<\/strong>, he governed West Lake, constructed the Su Causeway, and prioritized the well-being of the people. He was affectionately known as the “Old Mayor<\/strong>” and greatly admired by the people. You can learn more by visiting the\u00a0Su Dongpo Memorial Hall<\/strong>\u00a0(\u82cf\u4e1c\u5761\u7eaa\u5ff5\u9986, 550m away from Leifeng Pagoda).<\/p>

If you are interested in “The Butterfly Lovers<\/strong>” (\u6881\u795d\/Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai\/Liang Zhu), an intangible cultural heritage of China with a history of 1,700 years, you can visit the\u00a0Wan Song Ancient Academy<\/strong>\u00a0(\u4e07\u677e\u4e66\u9662, 940m from the Long Bridge), where Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai once studied together for three years. Today, it is a famous spot for blind dates in Hangzhou. You can also visit the\u00a0Long Bridge<\/strong>\u00a0(\u957f\u6865, 900m away from Leifeng Pagoda), where they bid farewell with deep affection. Nowadays, it is a popular location for couples to take photos of\u00a0Leifeng Pagoda in the Sunset<\/strong>\u00a0(\u96f7\u5cf0\u5915\u7167). Speaking of\u00a0Leifeng Pagoda<\/strong>\u00a0(self-pay for the ticket), you can’t miss the touching legend of “The White Snake” (\u767d\u86c7\u4f20) – “After cultivating for 1700 years, the White Snake transformed into the beautiful\u00a0Bai Niangzi<\/strong>\u00a0(\u767d\u5a18\u5b50). She descended to the mortal realm to search for her past-life benefactor,\u00a0Xu Xian<\/strong>\u00a0(\u8bb8\u4ed9). They met on the\u00a0Broken Bridge<\/strong>\u00a0(\u65ad\u6865), parted ways at the Leifeng Pagoda, and thus unfolded the most extraordinary love story in Chinese mythological history.<\/p>

If you are a loyal fan of “Dream of the Red Chamber<\/strong>” (\u7ea2\u697c\u68a6), you must visit the filming location of the 1987 TV series “Dream of the Red Chamber”, the\u00a0Curved Yard and Lotus Pool in Summer<\/strong>\u00a0(\u66f2\u9662\u98ce\u8377), to reminisce about the scene of Lin Daiyu and Jia Bao Yu secretly reading “The Romance of West Chamber” (\u897f\u53a2\u8bb0). Renowned Redology researcher Tu Mo Re believes that the original author of “Dream of the Red Chamber” was Hangzhou poet Hong Sheng. You can also take a boat tour (self-pay) to the\u00a0Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon<\/strong>\u00a0(\u4e09\u6f6d\u5370\u6708) to capture the photo seen on the\u00a0Chinese One Yuan Note<\/strong>\u00a0(\u4e00\u5143\u4eba\u6c11\u5e01\u98ce\u666f). There are too many places and stories for you to uncover around the West Lake. Throughout China, no other lake has attracted so many poets, scholars, painters, sculptors, calligraphers, and even emperors for such an extended period. Just enjoy your time there.<\/p>

Options for Hangzhou Evening Tour:<\/strong><\/p>

1.Impression West Lake Show (19:40- 20:35)<\/strong>
The Impression West Lake Show (\u5370\u8c61\u897f\u6e56-\u6700\u5fc6\u662f\u676d\u5dde) is a large-scale outdoor performance directed by renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou (\u5f20\u827a\u8c0b), the one who directed the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. The show takes place on the West Lake, with the lake itself serving as a natural stage. It incorporates elements of dance, music, lights, and stunning visual effects to create a mesmerizing experience for the audience. You will enjoy the performance of “The River, Flowers, and Moon on a Spring Night” (Pipa), “Dance of the Tea Harvest” (Hanfu), “The Butterfly Lovers” (Liang Zhu Violin Concerto), “High Mountains and Running Water” (Guqin), “Swan Lake” (Ballet), “Dream Paradise” (Chorus), “Colored Clouds Chasing the Moon” (Folk Music), “Unforgettable Jasmine”, “Ode to Joy”, and “Enduring Memories of Hangzhou\u6700\u5fc6\u662f\u676d\u5dde”. This show got its name from the famous Tang dynasty poet Bai Juyi\u2019s poem called \u201cMemories of Jiangnan\u201d (\u767d\u5c45\u6613\u300a\u5fc6\u6c5f\u5357\u300b). It has received international acclaim for its artistic presentation and has become a must-see performance for visitors to Hangzhou. (Note: Need to book the ticket in advance. In the event of force majeure (such as severe weather conditions, mechanical failures, etc.) that prevent the performance from proceeding as planned, the show will be canceled and refunded.)<\/p>

2. The Hangzhou Grand Canal Night Cruise (19:00\/19:30\/20:20; about 1 hour)<\/strong>
The Hangzhou Grand Canal Night Cruise (Beijing – Hangzhou Canal Night Cruise\u4eac\u676d\u5927\u8fd0\u6cb3\u591c\u6e38) is a one-hour cruise on the world’s oldest and longest man-made canal, which has a history of over 2,500 years and is listed as a World Heritage site. Stretching 1,794 km long, the canal starts in Beijing and ends in Hangzhou, connecting the Yellow River with the Yangtze River. By taking a night cruise, you can experience the vibrant existence of the Grand Canal while immersing yourself in the enduring prosperity of Hangzhou that has spanned millennia. Along the way, you can get a close-up view of the award-winning night lighting of the canal, and enjoy the cultural squares of West Lake, the Imperial Wharf, Fuyi Warehouse, the Qianlong Fang, Xiahezhijie Street, Qiaoxizhijie Street, finally reach the first ancient bridge in the Jiangnan region of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal – Gongchen Bridge (\u62f1\u5bb8\u6865), before turning back to Wulinmen Wharf (\u6b66\u6797\u95e8\u7801\u5934). The best time for night cruises along the Hangzhou Grand Canal is from April to October each year when the weather is pleasant, allowing you to fully appreciate the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan. (Note: During the low season of December, January, and February, the number of cruises may be reduced by the scenic area.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This morning, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and escort you to the train station for your\u00a0Bullet Train to Huangshan<\/strong>\u00a0(about 1.5-2 hours).<\/p>

Welcome to Huangshan<\/strong>, a city well known for the Yellow Mountain! Upon your arrival in Huangshan, the local guide and driver will greet you at the exit of the train station, and then escort you to visit Tunxi Ancient Street and Chengkan Ancient Village in this afternoon.<\/p>

Tunxi Ancient Street\u00a0<\/strong>is the best preserved old street in China in the style of the Southern Song, Ming and Qing dynasties. Take a stroll on the 1200-meter-long street to appreciate authentic old Huizhou-style architectures, view Four Treasures of the Study and even taste the famous tea and local snacks. Then tour to\u00a0Chengkan Ancient Village<\/strong>\u00a0(Bagua Village, Eight-sided Village). Built about 1,800 years ago, Chengkan Village is planned and designed to reflect the philosophy of the Taiji. There are over 150 ancient residences designed in the traditional Hui style (white walls and gray tiles). The Hui-style houses (Huizhou Architecture) is an also a perfect representative of Anhui architecture, you can enjoy its elegant pavilions, bridges, wells, ancestral temples, and exquisite carvings on stones, bricks, and wood on each house. After the sightseeing tour, check-in at your hotel.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel lobby. You will have a full day to explore Yellow Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous and beautiful mountain in China.\u00a0Yellow Mountain<\/strong>\u00a0is well known for its \u201cFive Natural Wonders\u201d – peculiarly-shaped granite peaks, imaginatively-named pine trees, winter snow, sea of clouds and hot springs.<\/p>

Drive about 80 kilometers (about 1.5 hours) from Huangshan city to the mountain area and then transfer by sightseeing bus from the mountain foot to\u00a0Yungu Temple<\/strong>. From here, take a cable car up to the North Sea Scenic Area where you can appreciate precipitous peaks and stunning scenery. Take a walk to majestic\u00a0Begin-to-Believe Peak<\/strong>\u00a0where has lots of odd-shaped pine trees standing on the peaks and then hike about another 40 minutes to\u00a0Cloud Dispelling Pavilion<\/strong>, an ideal point for enjoying the scenery of West Sea Scenic Area. As the clouds flow through in the wind, tier upon tier of mountains appear and disappear, looking like numerous islands on a boundless sea. Move your steps to visit\u00a0Flying-over Rock<\/strong>, a 12-meter standing stone tilting slightly on a flat rock platform. The rock has got its name for it looks like a rock that has just fallen from the sky. Next, hike to\u00a0Bright Summit<\/strong>\u00a0which is the second highest peak of Yellow Mountain. Last, return to your hotel on the mountain and have a good rest.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This early morning (usually around 5am to 6am), if you are full of energy and interested in viewing sea of clouds, you can try to get up early to\u00a0catch the sunrise<\/strong>, the spot is about half hour walking from your hotel. If weather permits, you can appreciate the golden light of the sun piercing the mists, and the grand rocky peaks rising above the sea of white clouds. The image of sea of clouds from Mt. Huangshan is very famous in China. How amazing nature is. After the sunrise, get back to your hotel for breakfast.<\/p>

Then, continue on your memorable exploration on the Yellow Mountain to appreciate the famous\u00a0Dawn Pavilion<\/strong>,\u00a0Stone Monkey Watching the Sea<\/strong> on the\u00a0Lion Peak\u00a0(1690m). It is time to get down the mountain. You will hike and enjoy along the way and have your camera at ready for more photos. Then walk along the wood path to the cable station to\u00a0take a cable car\u00a0down the mountain. Transfer to Huangshan City and have some relaxing time freely.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to visit the famous\u00a0Hongcun Ancient Village<\/strong>. Regarded as the best example of typical Hui-style architecture, Hongcun is the ancient village in Chinese painting, listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. The overall layout, landscape, architectural form, decoration, the integration of houses with comprehensive water systems…all are unique. This village is a heaven to photograph lovers. Exploring this ancient village, you are recommended to see the South Lake, Crescent-shaped Moon Pond, Chengzhi Hall, South Lake Academy, etc. After the tour, you will be escorted to train station or airport for your next destination.<\/p>

Thank you for choosing HelloChinaTrip<\/strong>\u00a0for your China tour, and we are always here working for you and hope to see you again for your next trip to China\/Asia. Safe journey!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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