Alive, youthful, vivid with urban colors, Shanghai will wow you. Rapid modernization and cosmopolitan zest have done wonders to China’s largest city, spilling over with daytime leisure and nightlife activities… Here’s a three-day trip guide to Shanghai and beyond, a confrontation with the wonders of free market. But do not expect modern thrills alone—this guide will also lead you to two or more of Shanghai’s neighboring cities with a well-preserved heritage.

Day 1
Jade, Acrobats, & Dance Hotspots!

See priceless jade statues at the Jade Buddha Temple. Be captivated by magnificent Chinese art at the Shanghai Museum. Let Yu Garden transport you back to the Ming dynasty. Have a taste of the city’s nightlife too! Catch a Chinese acrobatics show. Dance ‘till dawn at one of the many French Concession hotspots. Have your final drink at a pub in Xintiandi.


Chinese Acrobats and Shanghai Evening Tour
Best of Shanghai Day Tour

Day 2
Lost in Hangzhou

Experience the rustic heaven that is Hangzhou. Visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda and the Meijiawu Tea Village. Cruise along West Lake and take photos of the beautiful scenery. Feed fishes on the Red Fish Pond at Su Causeway. Stop by one of the quaint little tea houses around.


Hangzhou, Heaven on Earth Day Tour

Day 3
Water villages

Visit two of China’s famous water townships. See Suzhou and its gardens that hurdled the Cultural Revolution. Appreciate the classic courtways, archways, and residences defining Zhouzhuang and its profound culture.


Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Tour