Whirlwind Tour of Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shanghai, and Beijing

Day 1: Cultural Exploration

Hangzhou, China

8:00AM

Breakfast at Grandma's House

Start your day with a traditional Chinese breakfast featuring savoury rice dumplings and steamed buns at Grandma's House, famed for its local cuisine.
Head to West Lake after breakfast, a short 15-minute taxi ride away.
CNY 50, 1 hour

9:30AM

West Lake Sightseeing

Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the serene West Lake, famous for its stunning scenery and historical sites; don’t miss the Broken Bridge.
Walk around the lake to take in the views; allow 2 hours for exploration.
Free, 2 hours

11:30AM

Depart for Suzhou

Board a high-speed train to Suzhou, ensuring you have your tickets ready for a smooth journey.
The train station is 20 minutes by taxi from West Lake.
CNY 100, 1 hour

12:30PM

Lunch at Songhelou Restaurant

Savour some Sweet and Sour Mandarin Fish, a local delicacy, at the renowned Songhelou restaurant in Suzhou.
Easily reachable by a short taxi ride from the train station (15 minutes).
CNY 70, 1 hour

1:30PM

Explore the Classical Gardens

Visit the stunning Humble Administrator's Garden, where you can admire the traditional Chinese landscape architecture.
The garden is a short 10-minute taxi ride from the restaurant.
CNY 40, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Depart for Shanghai

Catch a high-speed train to Shanghai, just a quick 30-minute ride.
Head back to the Suzhou train station, which takes about 15 minutes.
CNY 50, 30 minutes

3:30PM

Arrival in Shanghai and The Bund Visit

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of The Bund, where you can photograph the stunning skyline of modern Shanghai against the historical architecture.
Take a taxi from the train station to The Bund, which will take around 20 minutes.
Free, 1.5 hours

5:00PM

Dinner at Din Tai Fung

Indulge in delicious soup dumplings at Din Tai Fung, renowned for its quality and taste.
Just a quick 10-minute taxi ride from The Bund.
CNY 90, 1 hour

6:00PM

Depart for Beijing

Board a high-speed train bound for Beijing and settle in for the relaxing journey.
Shanghai Hongqiao Station is a 30-minute taxi ride from the restaurant.
CNY 400, 4.5 hours

10:30PM

Arrive in Beijing

Your adventure ends here; check into your hotel and get some rest for tomorrow’s exploration!
Take a taxi from the Beijing train station to your hotel.
CNY 80, 30 minutes
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