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Shanghai
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Private tours · Shanghai · Suzhou · Hangzhou
The Magic City.
The Soul of Jiangnan.
Discover East China with the people who live here — from Shanghai's neon skyline to misty canals, classical gardens and tea-covered hills.
Two faces of East China
One trip. Two worlds an hour apart.
Shanghai and the Jiangnan region are joined by 300 km/h trains — so you can sip cocktails above the clouds one evening and drift through a thousand-year-old canal town the next morning.
Where we go
Destinations in East China
杭州
Hangzhou
West Lake, Longjing tea terraces and temples hidden in the hills.
苏州
Suzhou
UNESCO-listed gardens, silk workshops and canal lanes just 30 minutes from Shanghai.
无锡
Wuxi
Taihu Lake, a living Three Kingdoms film set and the home of purple-clay teapots.
南京
Nanjing
Six dynasties of history, the world's longest city wall and a river of lanterns.
Signature journeys
Private tours, ready to tailor
Best value
7 days
✈ Arrive in Shanghai
Hu Shang Jiangnan: Shanghai & the Water Towns
Dreamy Jiangnan meets the Magic City: Suzhou gardens, the Three Kingdoms on Taihu Lake, a lantern-lit night in Puyuan, West Lake tea and Shanghai from the 58th floor — with five free experiences along the way.
from US$299 pp
3 days
✈ Arrive in Shanghai
Shanghai Highlights
Three days that cover the Magic City from every angle — colonial Bund, Ming-dynasty garden, art-deco lanes, street food and a canal town on the edge of the city.
from US$590 pp
5 days
✈ Arrive in Shanghai
Jiangnan Water Towns Slow Journey
For travellers who want the China of ink paintings: overnight in a canal town, wander misty bridges at dawn and taste the food of the rice-and-fish country.
from US$1,090 pp
Why travel with us
Local know-how, international standards
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Private & group tours
Tailor-made private trips, or great-value join-in group tours — your choice.
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Local English-speaking guides
Licensed guides who grew up in Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou.
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Visa-free entry help
We check your eligibility and prepare every document you need.
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24/7 WhatsApp support
A real person on call from airport arrival to departure.
How it works
From first message to first dumpling
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Tell us your plans
Share your dates, interests and travel style through our form or WhatsApp.
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Get a free itinerary
A local trip designer sends a tailor-made plan and quote within 24 hours.
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Refine & book
Adjust until it is perfect, then secure your trip with a small deposit.
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Land and enjoy
Your guide meets you at arrivals. We look after everything else.
Travel guide
Know before you go
China Visa-Free Entry: 30-Day Visa Exemption & 240-Hour Transit Explained
Who can visit China without a visa, how the 240-hour transit works, and what to prepare before you fly into Shanghai.
How to Pay in China as a Foreigner: Alipay, WeChat Pay & Cash
Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with your foreign card before you fly — plus when cash and credit cards still work.
Best Time to Visit Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou (Month by Month)
Spring blossoms, summer plum rains, golden autumn and quiet winters — when to go to East China and when to avoid the crowds.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Shanghai?
Many travellers from Europe, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand can enter visa-free for up to 30 days, and citizens of 50+ countries (including the US) can use the 240-hour visa-free transit. See our visa-free entry guide.
Are your tours private?
Both options are available. Private trips give you your own guide and car, tailored to your route and pace. Our join-in group tours, such as Hu Shang Jiangnan, offer great value. Every tour starts with arrival in Shanghai.
How do I pay, and is a deposit required?
Planning and quotes are free. Once you are happy with the itinerary, a deposit secures your booking and the balance is due before arrival. We accept international cards and bank transfer.
Can you arrange halal or vegetarian food?
Of course. We regularly host guests from Malaysia, Indonesia and the Middle East, and plan halal or vegetarian meals for the whole trip.
Your East China trip, designed by locals
Tell us your dates and interests. A Shanghai-based trip designer will send you a free, tailor-made itinerary within 24 hours.