4-Day Hangzhou Highlights Tour from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Tour Highlights
• Cruise West Lake, so beautiful that it was recreated as Beijing's Summer Palace by Qing Emperor Qian Long
• Admire Six Harmonies Pagoda, an iconic building of Hangzhou for a commanding view of Qiantang River
• Visit Linying Temple, one of the largest Buddhist temples in China with numerous pagodas and Buddhist grottoes
• Stroll along Qinghefang Ancient Street, the only well persevered antique historic street in Hangzhou
• Walk along Shanghai People's Square, once part of a British horse racing course
• Visit Shanghai Museum, one of China's first world-class modern museums
• Enjoy a stunning bird's eye view of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl TV Tower
• Stroll alongside the Huangpu River on the Bund, taking in Shanghai's iconic skyline
• Explore the tree-lined avenues of the French Concession & modern art studios in the trendy area of Tianzifang

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Hangzhou, Hangzhou Airport or Train Station Transfer
• Day 2 Cruise on West Lake, Six Harmonies Pagoda, Lingyin Temple, Qinghefang Ancient Street, Bullet Train to Shanghai
• Day 3 People's Square, Shanghai Museum, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the Bund, Nanjing Road, the French Concession & Tianzifang
• Day 4 Departure from Shanghai, Transfer to Shanghai Airports or Train Stations

Hotels & Meals
• 1 night of accommodation at 4-star West Lake Golden Plaza Hotel Hangzhou or similar
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Ambassador Hotel Shanghai or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).
• Prices are based on double/twin/triple occupancy at the suggested hotels.
• A single supplement is charged for single room occupancy.

Price Inclusions
• Second class bullet train tickets.
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• All government taxes.

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for departure transfer.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Information
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that all travellers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more before departure will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made 22-30 days before departure will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made 15-21 days before departure will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made 8-14 days before departure will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made 0-7 days before departure are non-refundable.
• Once the tour commences, there are no refunds for unused services or missed days.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Tailor This Transfer to Meet Your Needs
• If you've booked your own hotel, prefer a different stay, or wish to modify this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), and we'll craft a personalized tour just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Tour guide's name and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will greet you in the airport/train station arrival hall with a GGC pickup sign displaying your name.

Day 1 Arrival in Hangzhou, Hangzhou Airport or Train Station Pickup
Meet your guide at Hangzhou airport or train stations and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore Hangzhou on your own. Admired by Marco Polo as “the finest and most splendid city in the world", Hangzhou grew to prominence as the southern terminus of the Grand Canal and has been one of the most renowned and prosperous cities in China for much of the last millennium. 

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star West Lake Golden Plaza Hotel Hangzhou or similar

Day 2 Cruise on West Lake, Six Harmonies Pagoda, Lingyin Temple, Qinghefang Ancient Street, Bullet Train to Shanghai
Hangzhou is held on three sides in the embrace of West Lake. Its vistas, leisure activities on its waters, lakeside teahouses, landscaped gardens and tree-shaded walks on the banks of West Lake combine to give Hangzhou its reputation as one of the most attractive spots in China. Enjoy a boat ride across the West Lake. Next, visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda for a beautiful view of Hangzhou with buildings and bridges lining the landscape on one side with the Qiantang River, and green verdant trees lining the other side of the pagoda. Then, wander the calming grounds of Lingyin Buddhist Temple. Originally built in AD 326, Lingyin Temple contains numerous pagodas and Buddhist grottoes. Continue with a walk on Qinghefang Ancient Street, one of the oldest streets and is the only well persevered antique historic street in Hangzhou.Take bullet train to Shanghai (approximately 1 hour) late in the afternoon.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Ambassador Hotel Shanghai or similar

Day 3 People's Square, Shanghai Museum, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the Bund, Nanjing Road, the French Concession & Tianzifang
Morning visit to the People's Square and Shanghai Museum. The People’s Square was once the finest racecourse in Asia before 1949; it is now a large open space in which locals hang out all day, every day, practicing Tai Chi and flying kites. Shanghai Museum is specially celebrated in the world for its rich and high-quality collection of 120,000 precious works of art including ancient Chinese bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy. Later, get to the second sphere of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower at a height of 263 meters to enjoy a bird's-eye view of Shanghai. Stroll along the Bund and nearby Nanjing Road. The Bund refers to Shanghai's famous waterfront stretching for 1.6km along the west shore of the Huangpu River. Nanjing Road is the main shopping street of Shanghai and one of the busiest shopping streets in the world. Afterwards, explore the tree-lined avenues of the French Concession where many fine old houses in the area still retain an air of the "Paris of the East". Explore the arts and crafts enclave in the trendy area of Tianzifang that has constructed from a refurbished domestic location in the French Concession area of Shanghai.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Ambassador Hotel Shanghai or similar

Day 4 Departure from Shanghai, Transfer to Shanghai Airports or Train Stations
Private transfer (without guide) to Shanghai airports or train stations for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel