7-Day Huangshan, Shanghai & Hangzhou Tour
Nature’s Majesty, Cultural Treasures, and Artistic Inspiration
Embark on a week-long adventure through three of Eastern China’s most captivating destinations. Begin in Shanghai, where glittering skyscrapers rise alongside Art Deco landmarks, creating a cityscape that bridges past and future. Journey onward to Huangshan, the legendary Yellow Mountains, famed for their jagged granite peaks, ancient pines, and ethereal seas of clouds. Conclude in Hangzhou, a poetic retreat of tranquil waters, verdant tea fields, and time-honored traditions. This tour combines natural grandeur, artistic heritage, and cultural depth, offering an odyssey that appeals to both explorers and dreamers.
Tour ‘Wow’ Points
Watch the Sunrise Over the Yellow Mountains
Huangshan’s dawn is unforgettable — golden light breaking through mist and clouds, revealing dramatic ridgelines and ancient pine trees clinging to rocky cliffs. A true photographer’s dream.
Discover Shanghai’s Golden Age Through Art Deco Architecture
Learn how László Hudec and other visionary architects shaped Shanghai’s skyline in the early 20th century, leaving behind intricate masterpieces that still grace the city today.
Stay in Bishan Village, Where Art Breathes Life Into History
This creative retreat blends historic buildings with modern design. Once-abandoned structures like oil workshops and ancestral halls now pulse with art, literature, and community.
Create a Handmade Herbal Fragrance Plaque
Try a centuries-old Chinese craft by pressing fragrant herbs into ornate molds. The finished plaque is both a cultural keepsake and a sensory experience.
Harvest and Taste Dragon Well Tea
Join farmers in Meijiawu Tea Village to pick fresh leaves and taste Dragon Well tea at its source, learning the delicate stir-fry method that preserves its flavor.
Glide Across West Lake on a Private Boat
See willow-lined shores, ancient pagodas, and stone causeways from the water, enjoying the serene beauty of Hangzhou’s most celebrated landmark.
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Shanghai | First Impressions of a Global Metropolis
Your private guide will greet you at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel, where your guide will assist with check-in and share insider tips for your first evening in Shanghai.
Day 2 – Shanghai | Art Deco City Walk & Modern Skyline
Begin at Yu Garden, a classical Chinese garden with pavilions, rockeries, and lotus ponds. Explore the Bund, lined with colonial-era landmarks, and ascend the Shanghai Tower for panoramic views. The highlight is a guided walk exploring the city’s Art Deco gems, many designed by famed architect László Hudec. Discover hidden details in buildings that defined Shanghai’s cosmopolitan golden age, before ending with a nostalgic coffee break in a historic news building.
Day 3 – Shanghai to Huangshan | Traditional Crafts & Ancient Streets
Board a high-speed train to Huangshan, gliding past lush countryside landscapes. After lunch, take part in a hands-on workshop creating herbal fragrance plaques, blending cultural heritage with creativity. Continue to Tunxi Old Street, a living museum of Ming and Qing architecture, where local delicacies and traditional shops offer an authentic glimpse into old China.
Day 4 – Huangshan | The Mountain of Mystical Beauty
Ride the Yungu cable car into the Yellow Mountains, entering a world of fantastical peaks, twisted pines, and swirling seas of clouds. With an expert local guide, explore the iconic “Four Wonders” of Huangshan and learn the legends behind this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 5 – Huangshan | Sunrise & Bishan Village Retreat
Rise before dawn to witness Huangshan’s famed sunrise, a breathtaking play of light and shadow. Descend by cable car and travel to Bishan Village, where tradition and creativity intertwine. Discover how visionary artists and designers have transformed this rural hamlet into a cultural haven, complete with repurposed guesthouses, bookstores, and temples.
Day 6 – Huangshan to Hangzhou | Tea, Temples, and Tradition
Take a high-speed train to Hangzhou, once praised by Marco Polo as “the finest city in the world.” Cruise across West Lake, passing willow trees and pagodas that seem lifted from a Chinese painting. Visit Qinghefang Old Street, where the Hu Xueyan Mansion and Hu Qingyu Hall reveal merchant legacies and Traditional Chinese Medicine practices. Watch artisans prepare herbal remedies using age-old tools and methods.
Day 7 – Hangzhou to Shanghai | Dragon Well Tea & Departure
Before returning to Shanghai, visit Meijiawu Tea Village, the birthplace of Dragon Well tea. Join local farmers in harvesting fresh leaves, watch the hand-firing process, and taste tea surrounded by lush plantations. Savor a countryside lunch featuring tea-inspired dishes before boarding a high-speed train back to Shanghai for your onward journey.
Price Information
Includes:
- Private air-conditioned car with ample space
- Professional English-speaking local guides
- Activities, accommodations, and meals as listed
- 24/7 travel assistance during your journey
From US$1,679 per person
(Based on a private tour for 2 people with 4-star hotels. Prices vary by season, hotel category, and group size.)
The more people, the bigger the discount — up to 40% off.
