West Lake in Hangzhou

Shanghai Hangzhou Tours: A Combo of Skyline & Cultural Landscape

For those looking for a side tour from Shanghai that showcases this China’s rich culture and traditions, a trip to Hangzhou is ideal. The 1-hour high-speed train will take you from China’s most prosperous city, Shanghai, to the “Paradise on Earth” city, Hangzhou, and the strong landscape contrast will bring you an interesting journey. Here you can explore UNESCO-listed West Lake and pristine ancient water towns, and enrich your Shanghai tour to Hangzhou with tea picking and taste at one of the city’s tea farms.

How to Plan your Shanghai Hangzhou Tour? 

5 days is enough to explore the best of both cities. Take two days to discover the highlights of Shanghai, such as the Bund, Huangpu River night cruise, Nanjing Road, the Former French Concession, etc. Then go to Hangzhou to visit West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Longjing Tea Village, Leifeng Pagoda, and other must-see spots. You can also add a day to visit nearby water towns, such as Zhouzhuang, Tongli, and Wuzhen.

Best Shanghai Hangzhou Tours

Every itinerary is well created to based on the needs of different visitors. With expert planning and local expertise, our travel consultant can customize for you a personalized Shanghai trip to Hangzhou.

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