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Shanghai + Hangzhou Classic 5-Day Tour

Best Season: All year round

Route Overview

Shanghai → Hangzhou

Tips

D1

Travel Tips

In the morning, visit one of the most famous attractions in Shanghai, the "City God Temple", and then visit the "Yuyuan" which is connected to the City God Temple. For lunch, it is recommended to try the famous Nanxiang steamed buns in the City God Temple block. In the afternoon, first go to the bustling "Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street", walk and walk to the "Bund", and feel the charm of the World Architecture Expo Group.

Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area (within 1 hour) ->-> Yu Garden (1 hour) ->-> Nanxiang Steamed Bun Store (City God Temple Store) (2 hours) ->-> Nanjing Road Walking Street (2-3 hours) ->-> The Bund (1-2 hours)
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Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area

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Yuyuan Garden

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Nanxiang Steamed Buns (City God Temple Store)

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Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

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The Bund

Transportation Guide

Dining Guide

Accommodation Tips

• Iconic city center with surrounding classic attractions: Nanjing Road Walking Street, City God Temple. There are also several subway lines running through it. • Here you can shop, taste delicious food, and experience the authentic Shanghai culture.

D2

Travel Tips

In the morning, visit the Shikumen architecture cluster near "Xintiandi", where the antique buildings have attracted many internationally renowned brands to settle, blending Chinese and Western elements very cleverly. At noon, go to the most stylish "Huaihai Road" for lunch, singing, and strolling around. In the afternoon, visit "Wukang Road" where many celebrities have lived to reminisce the old Shanghai charm, and then go to "Tianzifang" to experience the alley culture of Shanghai.

Xintiandi (Ma Dang Road) (2 hours) ->-> Huaihai Road Commercial Street (2 hours) ->-> Wu Kang Road Historic and Cultural Street (1 hour) ->-> Tianzifang (2 hours)
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Shanghai Xintiandi (Ma Dang Road)

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Huaihai Road Commercial Street

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Wukang Road Historic and Cultural Street

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Tianzifang

Transportation Guide

Dining Guide

Accommodation Tips

D3

Travel Tips

Today, spend a whole day immersed in Disneyland to awaken your childlike innocence.

Shanghai Disney Resort (over 3 hours)
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Shanghai Disney Resort

Transportation Guide

Dining Guide

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D4

Travel Tips

Today, you can sleep in and wake up late. After getting up in the morning, take the high-speed train to Hangzhou. Have lunch upon arrival and then visit the West Lake scenic area in the afternoon. The beauty of West Lake lies in its poetic and picturesque scenery throughout all four seasons. It is characterized by one mountain, two pagodas, three islands, three causeways, and five lakes, with the ten scenes of West Lake embellishing it, adding a touch of brilliance.

West Lake Scenic Area in Hangzhou (over 3 hours)
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Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area

Transportation Guide

Dining Guide

Accommodation Tips

With Lingyin Temple at the center, there are some comfortable inns and boutique hotels around. Visit Lingyin Temple, taste vegetarian food, and feel the tranquil Buddhist atmosphere. You can go by bus or taxi.

D5

Travel Tips

In the morning, visit Lingyin Temple to experience the ancient charm of Jiangnan, and in the afternoon, take a lung-washing trip at Xixi Wetland.

Lingyin Temple (2 hours) ->-> Xixi National Wetland Park (over 3 hours)
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Lingyin Temple

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. Xixi National Wetland Park

Transportation Guide

Dining Guide

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