Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, exploring Nanjing Road, The Bund, and enjoying local food.
not mentioned
Kind of chilly but sunny
morning
1 hour
1
Lei Lao Shanghai Xiao Long Tang Bao
Walk from hotel near Nanjing Road
Lunch featuring Shanghai specialties like soup dumplings and noodles.
not mentioned
Tips: The soup dumplings are hot inside; be careful when eating.
Food Recommendations:
- Xiao Long Bao
- Scallion Oil Noodles
afternoon
2 hours
2
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Located in the city center
Busy shopping street with various stores and exhibitions.
Variable (shopping)
Tips: Very busy area; great for shopping and people watching.
Food Recommendations:
- Bubble Tea
- Chocolate
evening
1.5 hours
3
The Bund
Took a Didi (ride-share)
Iconic waterfront area with views of the Lujiazui skyline.
Free
Tips: Be careful of taxi drivers overcharging; view is better at night.
Food Recommendations:
- Butterfly Pastry
night
1.5 hours
4
Hotpot Dinner
Within walking distance or short ride
Dinner at a hotpot restaurant in a shopping mall.
not mentioned
Tips: Mala soup is very spicy and oily.
Food Recommendations:
- Mala Soup
- Beef and Corn Soup
Day 2: Day trip to Suzhou visiting temples and gardens before heading to Hangzhou.
not mentioned
Very hot and sunny
morning
1.5 hours
1
Xiyuan Temple
Took a Didi from station
Historic temple with yellow walls and peaceful atmosphere.
not mentioned
Tips: Received free calendars for 2026.
afternoon
2 hours
2
Lion Grove Garden
Walkable from nearby areas
Famous classical garden known for its labyrinthine rockeries.
not mentioned
Tips: The rock formations are intricate and easy to get 'stuck' in.
evening
2 hours
3
Travel to Hangzhou
High-speed rail
High-speed train ride from Suzhou to Hangzhou.
not mentioned
Tips: Rest on the train as it can be tiring.
Day 3: Exploring Hangzhou's food streets and scenic hiking spots.
not mentioned
Sunny
morning
2 hours
1
Hefang Street
Took a Didi to the area
Historic street filled with snack vendors and shops.
Low (street food)
Tips: Try the various street snacks available.
Food Recommendations:
- Thumb Dumplings
- Crispy Pork
- Jasmine Milk Tea
afternoon
2 hours
2
Scenic Mountain Hike
Climb stairs to the peak
Hiking up stone steps for a view, passing tea fields.
Free
Tips: Bring your own water; vending machines may require local ID.
evening
1.5 hours
3
Korean BBQ Dinner
Ride to restaurant
Dinner at a popular Korean BBQ restaurant.
Pricey
Tips: Pumpkin puree appetizer is delicious.
Food Recommendations:
- Pork Belly
- Pumpkin Puree
Day 4: Travel to Nanjing, hotel check-in, and dinner by the river.
not mentioned
Sunny
morning
3 hours
1
Train to Nanjing
High-speed rail
Travel from Hangzhou to Nanjing via high-speed train.
not mentioned
Tips: Train food (duck rice and noodles) is surprisingly good.
Food Recommendations:
- Duck Rice
- Noodles
afternoon
3 hours
2
Confucius Temple Area (Fuzimiao)
Walk from hotel
Exploring the historic area and shopping.
not mentioned
Tips: Great area for walking and seeing traditional architecture.
Food Recommendations:
- Bubble Tea
evening
1.5 hours
3
Dinner by Qinhuai River
Located in Fuzimiao area
Traditional Nanjing cuisine with a river view.
not mentioned
Tips: Try the local specialty Saltwater Duck.
Food Recommendations:
- Saltwater Duck
- Braised Pork
- Sweet Potato Mash
Day 5: Morning Dim Sum in Nanjing before returning to Shanghai.
not mentioned
Sunny
morning
1 hour
1
Dim Sum Breakfast
Near hotel
Enjoying a variety of dim sum dishes.
not mentioned
Tips: Ordering a variety of dishes to share is recommended.
Food Recommendations:
- Soup Dumplings
- Noodles
16:30
2 hours
2
Return to Shanghai
High-speed rail
Taking the train back to Shanghai for the final leg of the trip.
not mentioned
Tips: Prepare for the next day at Disneyland.
Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, exploring Nanjing Road, The Bund, and enjoying local food.
not mentioned
Kind of chilly but sunny
morning
1 hour
1
Lei Lao Shanghai Xiao Long Tang Bao
Walk from hotel near Nanjing Road
Lunch featuring Shanghai specialties like soup dumplings and noodles.
not mentioned
Tips: The soup dumplings are hot inside; be careful when eating.
Food Recommendations:
- Xiao Long Bao
- Scallion Oil Noodles
afternoon
2 hours
2
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Located in the city center
Busy shopping street with various stores and exhibitions.
Variable (shopping)
Tips: Very busy area; great for shopping and people watching.
Food Recommendations:
- Bubble Tea
- Chocolate
evening
1.5 hours
3
The Bund
Took a Didi (ride-share)
Iconic waterfront area with views of the Lujiazui skyline.
Free
Tips: Be careful of taxi drivers overcharging; view is better at night.
Food Recommendations:
- Butterfly Pastry
night
1.5 hours
4
Hotpot Dinner
Within walking distance or short ride
Dinner at a hotpot restaurant in a shopping mall.
not mentioned
Tips: Mala soup is very spicy and oily.
Food Recommendations:
- Mala Soup
- Beef and Corn Soup
Day 2: Day trip to Suzhou visiting temples and gardens before heading to Hangzhou.
not mentioned
Very hot and sunny
morning
1.5 hours
1
Xiyuan Temple
Took a Didi from station
Historic temple with yellow walls and peaceful atmosphere.
not mentioned
Tips: Received free calendars for 2026.
afternoon
2 hours
2
Lion Grove Garden
Walkable from nearby areas
Famous classical garden known for its labyrinthine rockeries.
not mentioned
Tips: The rock formations are intricate and easy to get 'stuck' in.
evening
2 hours
3
Travel to Hangzhou
High-speed rail
High-speed train ride from Suzhou to Hangzhou.
not mentioned
Tips: Rest on the train as it can be tiring.
Day 3: Exploring Hangzhou's food streets and scenic hiking spots.
not mentioned
Sunny
morning
2 hours
1
Hefang Street
Took a Didi to the area
Historic street filled with snack vendors and shops.
Low (street food)
Tips: Try the various street snacks available.
Food Recommendations:
- Thumb Dumplings
- Crispy Pork
- Jasmine Milk Tea
afternoon
2 hours
2
Scenic Mountain Hike
Climb stairs to the peak
Hiking up stone steps for a view, passing tea fields.
Free
Tips: Bring your own water; vending machines may require local ID.
evening
1.5 hours
3
Korean BBQ Dinner
Ride to restaurant
Dinner at a popular Korean BBQ restaurant.
Pricey
Tips: Pumpkin puree appetizer is delicious.
Food Recommendations:
- Pork Belly
- Pumpkin Puree
Day 4: Travel to Nanjing, hotel check-in, and dinner by the river.
not mentioned
Sunny
morning
3 hours
1
Train to Nanjing
High-speed rail
Travel from Hangzhou to Nanjing via high-speed train.
not mentioned
Tips: Train food (duck rice and noodles) is surprisingly good.
Food Recommendations:
- Duck Rice
- Noodles
afternoon
3 hours
2
Confucius Temple Area (Fuzimiao)
Walk from hotel
Exploring the historic area and shopping.
not mentioned
Tips: Great area for walking and seeing traditional architecture.
Food Recommendations:
- Bubble Tea
evening
1.5 hours
3
Dinner by Qinhuai River
Located in Fuzimiao area
Traditional Nanjing cuisine with a river view.
not mentioned
Tips: Try the local specialty Saltwater Duck.
Food Recommendations:
- Saltwater Duck
- Braised Pork
- Sweet Potato Mash
Day 5: Morning Dim Sum in Nanjing before returning to Shanghai.
not mentioned
Sunny
morning
1 hour
1
Dim Sum Breakfast
Near hotel
Enjoying a variety of dim sum dishes.
not mentioned
Tips: Ordering a variety of dishes to share is recommended.
Food Recommendations:
- Soup Dumplings
- Noodles
16:30
2 hours
2
Return to Shanghai
High-speed rail
Taking the train back to Shanghai for the final leg of the trip.
not mentioned
Tips: Prepare for the next day at Disneyland.
