Tour Highlights
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Classic Jiangnan Route: Cover Hangzhou West Lake, cultural Shaoxing, plus 3 iconic water towns — Wuzhen, Nanxun and Xitang. Enjoy lake scenery, ancient culture and water town vibes in one trip.
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Full Private Transport: Dedicated 5-seat sedan for arrival pick-up, all inter-city transfers and departure drop-off.
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Pre-included Tickets: Entry passes for Leifeng Pagoda, combined Wuzhen East & West zones and Xitang Ancient Town are all covered.
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Leisure Pace: Day 1 reserved purely for arrival rest; no rushed transfers, relaxed daily sightseeing rhythm.
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Diverse Cultural Experiences: West Lake views, rice wine culture, celebrity former residences and ancient alley strolls to feel authentic Jiangnan charm.
Detailed Daily Schedule
Day 1 | Hangzhou – Arrival & Relaxation
Meals: No meals included
Accommodation: Standard downtown Hangzhou hotel
Schedule
Our professional driver will greet you at Hangzhou Airport or train station, then transfer you to your hotel via private 5-seat car for check-in.
The whole day is free for your own arrangements. You may rest after travel fatigue, wander nearby streets or taste local snacks at your leisure, with no arranged sightseeing plans.
Trip Notes
- Private car only provides arrival pick-up service on this day.
- Full free time with no mandatory schedules.
Day 2 | Hangzhou – West Lake & City Landmarks
Meals: Daily hotel breakfast
Accommodation: Same standard Hangzhou hotel for a second night
Schedule
After hotel breakfast, explore Hangzhou’s most representative scenic spots:
- Visit Leifeng Pagoda, the iconic West Lake landmark. Climb upstairs for full panoramic lake and city views.
- Stroll West Lake and Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor, one of Ten West Lake Scenes, and enjoy quiet poetic lakeside scenery.
Trip Notes
- Leifeng Pagoda entrance ticket is covered in the package.
- West Lake and Flower Harbor are free public scenic zones.
- Private car stays on standby for your whole-day travel.
Day 3 | Hangzhou → Shaoxing – Cultural Heritage Tour
Meals: Daily hotel breakfast
Accommodation: Standard Shaoxing hotel
Schedule
After breakfast, depart Hangzhou for Shaoxing, hometown of Lu Xun, with a 1.5-hour drive.
- Tour Shaoxing Rice Wine Town to learn about thousand-year-old yellow rice wine brewing culture.
- Visit Lu Xun’s Former Residence to learn about the great writer’s life and classic literary stories.
- Walk along Cangqiao Straight Street, a well-preserved ancient water street with traditional houses, stone bridges and local shops.
Check into your Shaoxing hotel after sightseeing; you can wander old streets to experience local night atmosphere in the evening.
Trip Notes
- All above Shaoxing cultural sites offer free entry.
Day 4 | Shaoxing → Wuzhen – Classic Water Town Trip
Meals: Daily hotel breakfast
Accommodation: Standard Wuzhen hotel
Schedule
After breakfast, drive 2 hours to Wuzhen, the most famous Jiangnan water town.
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Wuzhen East Scenic Area: Retain original folk customs and authentic daily life of local villagers.
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Wuzhen West Scenic Area: Delicate ancient architecture, stone bridges, canals, craft workshops and stunning night lighting views.
Roam ancient lanes and stone bridges to immerse in water town atmosphere, then stay overnight in Wuzhen.
Trip Notes
- Combined ticket for Wuzhen East & West zones is fully included in the package.
Day 5 | Wuzhen → Nanxun → Xitang – Twin Ancient Towns Tour
Meals: Daily hotel breakfast
Accommodation: Standard hotel in Xitang / Jiaxing
Schedule
After breakfast, set off to visit two quiet ancient towns:
- 40-minute drive to Nanxun Ancient Town, famous for tranquil gardens and well-preserved merchant mansions, with quiet alleys and profound history.
- 1-hour drive to Xitang Ancient Town, known for unique covered corridors and riverside dwellings, explore ancient streets and waterside views at relaxed pace.
Check into hotel in Xitang or Jiaxing after full-day sightseeing.
Trip Notes
- Xitang Ancient Town entrance ticket is included.
- Core paid scenic spots inside Nanxun require self-purchased tickets; we provide booking assistance on request.
Day 6 | Departure – End of Jiangnan Tour
Meals: Daily hotel breakfast
Accommodation: No hotel stay
Schedule
After final hotel breakfast, our driver will transfer you to the nearest airport or train station according to your travel plan via private car.
This 6-day Jiangnan private tour comes to a perfect end, wish you a safe trip back home.
Trip Notes
- Private car drop-off service for departure is provided.
Tour Inclusions
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Transport: Exclusive 5-seat private car for arrival pick-up, all inter-city transfers and departure drop-off, full-time professional driver service.
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Accommodation: 5 nights standard hotel lodging (2 nights Hangzhou, 1 night Shaoxing, 1 night Wuzhen, 1 night Xitang/Jiaxing).
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Meals: Daily hotel breakfast during the whole itinerary.
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Scenic Tickets: First entry tickets for Leifeng Pagoda, Wuzhen East & West Scenic Areas and Xitang Ancient Town.
Tour Exclusions
- All lunches, dinners and personal drinks throughout the trip.
- Tickets for paid core scenic spots inside Nanxun Ancient Town.
- Optional on-site services: river boat rides, sightseeing carts, performances and handmade craft experiences.
- All personal expenses: shopping, laundry, communication fees, snacks and other private consumption.
- Travel & accident insurance (we recommend guests purchase insurance separately).
- Extra charges caused by personal schedule changes, temporary leave or delayed travel plans.
