DAY 01
Arrive in Shanghai
After arrival at Pudong or Hongqiao Airport or Hongqiao high-speed rail station, take the agreed transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free; explore the Bund and Nanjing Road independently if you wish.
China · selected journey
2027 Jiangnan 8 Days
A+ Tour
Add water towns, historic cities, and Shanghai's Bund to your trip to China.
Shanghai → Hangzhou → Nanjing → Wuxi → Suzhou → Wuzhen → ShanghaiBackground: the InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland featured in the itinerary materials. A+ is an optional upgrade; actual hotels follow the confirmation.
China stopover tours
Shanghai Return · Jiangnan Water Towns and Technology, 8 Days
Starting and ending in Shanghai, this tour covers West Lake, Nanjing, Taihu Lake and Wuzhen. It includes one night at the Shanghai Peace Hotel; the A+ version adds a night at InterContinental Wonderland. Visits also include robotics and electric vehicle exhibits.
8 days, 7 nights · Shanghai round-tripJiangnan Water Towns & Ancient CitiesA+ includes one night each at the Peace Hotel and InterContinental WonderlandHanfu travel photography experience
Check costs and itinerary firstFor 2027, A+ registration starts at USD 199 per person, plus the mandatory USD 100 guide and driver fee, for a starting total of USD 299. A registration starts at USD 99, or USD 199 including the fee. Flights, insurance and other exclusions are extra. The itinerary includes visits to display centres and may vary by date. Contact us to confirm eligibility, departure, room type, full cost and arrangements before booking.
2027 departures:Arrive on designated Tuesdays, Thursdays or Sundays. The first listed dates are March 2, 4, 7 and 9, 2027; dates continue to December 30, with some dates in January and February 2028. See the Pacific Express itinerary PDF for the full list. Confirm current availability.
Day by day
Jiangnan in Eight Days: Day-by-Day Destinations
Summarized from the 2027 itinerary materials. Hotels are as listed for reference; the final tour confirmation governs.
DAY 02
Shanghai → Hangzhou
Drive to Hangzhou and cruise West Lake. Visit a robotics facility for an interactive experience combining Jiangnan scenery and new technology.
DAY 03
Hangzhou → Nanjing
After the Meiwu tea area, travel to Nanjing to visit Niushoushan's Buddha Palace and other attractions. The original June–September itinerary substitutes Dongshuiguan and Laomendong; verify for your departure.
DAY 04
Nanjing → Wuxi
Visit an art exhibition and the Grand Bao'en Temple Heritage Park in Nanjing, then travel to Nianhua Bay in Wuxi. From April to October, Lingshan may be substituted depending on circumstances.
DAY 05
Wuxi → Suzhou → Puyuan
Visit Changguangxi Wetland, a pearl farm and a purple-clay pottery exhibition hall. Travel through Suzhou Industrial Park and the Jinji Lake area, reaching Puyuan in the evening.
DAY 06
Puyuan → Wuzhen → Puyuan
Visit a silk exhibition, then Wuzhen water town for a Hanfu photo experience. Return to Puyuan and enjoy the ancient town's evening lights as scheduled.
DAY 07
Puyuan → Shanghai
Visit a culture and art exhibit and either an electric vehicle centre or car museum before returning to Shanghai. The A+ tour stays at InterContinental Wonderland that night, subject to the final confirmation.
DAY 08
Tour ends in Shanghai
After breakfast, transfer to the airport or high-speed rail station at the confirmed time, ending the eight-day Jiangnan tour.
Understanding Prices
For 2027, the A tour registration fee starts at USD 99 per person and the A+ tour at USD 199 per person. A mandatory guide and driver service fee of USD 100 per person applies. The tour description lists the designated activities as included in the tour price, so the respective starting totals are USD 199 and USD 299 per person. Confirm the price for your date before booking.
Inclusions and exclusions
The original itinerary lists designated attraction admission, hotels, itinerary meals, a Chinese-speaking guide and tour coach. Round-trip flights to China, visas, insurance, personal expenses and some additional transfers are excluded. Ask separately about single rooms and child prices.
Before you book
The itinerary lists visits to a pearl farm, a purple clay teapot museum and a silk museum; it is not a no-shopping tour. Discounted rates have residency and language conditions. Confirm complimentary transfer times and conditions. An extra airport pickup or drop-off costs USD 30 per person per trip for at least two travellers. Confirm cancellation terms, dates and availability before booking.
This concise itinerary has been reorganized from the tour materials to introduce the route. The sequence, hotels, and seasonal arrangements may change. Obtain complete confirmation documents from Pacific Express Travel when booking.