Day Trips & Excursions in Eastern China

Travel from Shanghai to Nanjing round-trip by train for a full-day tour of the formal capital city. Your experienced guide meets you at the train station in Nanjing and takes you to Chaotian Gong (Heaven Palace), which contains an excellent museum. Then visit the Zhonghua Gate, a defensive and hulking architectural wonder. After lunch, stop into Nanjing's Confucius Temple, then take a sightseeing cruise on the Qinhuai River, followed by a walk around the impressive Sun Yatsen Mausoleum before returning to Nanjing.

This full-day sightseeing tour will both take you to explore Suzhou gardens and one of the most impressive Water Towns--Tongli water town in Suzhou. Wander through the trails and portals of Lingering garden that carefully combines traditional Chinese architecture with natural beauty, visit Suzhou museum to learn the profound history of Suzhou, learn silk culture and how the silk was made into fabric in Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill, walk around the Tongli water town to experience the old lifestyle of ancient China and the tranquil beauty.

Discover amazing Suzhou and the number 1 famous water village Zhouzhuang in this private day trip from Shanghai. Accompanied by your profession private guide, and visit the top attractions based on your interests in Suzhou such as Master Net Garden, historical Pingjiang Road and etc.. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride in Zhouzhuang water village.

Visit the water town of Zhouzhuang - known as the 'Venice of the East' - and admire its Ming and Qing dynasty architecture on visits to two grand historic residences and a scenic gondola cruise along its waterways. On this 5-hour tour, your guide takes you through the vast old Zhang House and Shen House. Admire the picturesque courtyards, arcades and rooms in the stately homes. The town combines other-worldly landscapes and stunning architecture, making it one of China's top destinations and an easy trip from Shanghai.

Explore the many sides of Shanghai on this 8-hour private tour that includes a trip to Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town on the outskirts of the city. In Shanghai, see sights around downtown, and learn about the city's culture, history, architecture, and local life from a private guide. Lunch is included.

Explore the water town of Zhujiajiao and Shanghai highlights on this private 8-hour tour. Travel to Zhujiajiao, an ancient town of canals and Ming- and Qing-dynasty buildings, and enjoy a gondola ride. After a classic Shanghai lunch or dinner (optional), experience your favorite city attractions or activities based on your time frame, such as The Bund, Yu Garden Bazaar, Jade Buddha Temple, Huangpu river cruise and etc.. Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Shanghai included.

Explore the picturesque perimeter of Shanghai during a cultural full-day tour to rural Chinese villages. Explore the architectural jewels of Seven Treasure Town, a traditional town famed for its rich textiles; travel back in time amid the historical landmarks and ancient bridges of Zhuilaiiao, renowned for its Ming monuments; and enjoy an idyllic boat ride to visit an archaic Silk Mill. Convenient round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel is included in this tour.  

Discover the dramatic natural beauty of Mount Huashan on a private full-day tour from Xi'an. Take a cable car up to North Peak, also known as the Cloud Terrace Peak - one of the most popular parts of the mountain. See Buddhist and Taoist temples perched in the cliffs and craggy peaks sprinkled with cypress and pine trees. Have time to explore the mountain's many scenic spots before returning by cable car to the base of the mountain, and driving back to Xi'an.

From the canals of Tongli Water Village to the pagodas of the Lingering Garden, discover the beauty of Shanghai's outlying areas on this private tour from downtown. This tour also includes a visit to a silk factory, the 1,000-year-old village of Shantang, and a traditional Chinese lunch. Your private guide will provide insightful narration throughout the tour and ensure a comfortable and convenient excursion from the city.

Spare yourself the challenge of negotiating with boatmen and rickshaw drivers, and let your private guide do the heavy lifting on this classic Suzhou tour. Check off not one but two UNESCO World Heritage sites as you tour the Lingering Garden and enjoy a private cruise down the Grand Canal. After a rickshaw ride, explore Shantang Street and Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill before your private driver drops you back.

Do you have one day in Shanghai and want to make the most of it? Going out to have a drink? Going to the Bund? Maybe staying in your hotel? Why not explore the beautiful city of Suzhou? This tour is a must if you love walking and experiencing authentic local life. Spend your full-day trip from Shanghai to Suzhou with a professional guide. Enjoy walking in Suzhou old town area and some private gardens. Taste authentic Chinese food with locals as well as see the Venice of the East at Seven Mile Street. This private tour is flexible and can customized for personal service. You can choose either take public transportation or private car service upon booking.

Escape the bustle of modern Shanghai and enjoy a relaxing day in small-town China during this all-inclusive day trip to Suzhou, a picturesque riverside city famed for its centuries-old heritage. The Trip include a round-trip bullet train ticket. Upgrade your tour with all-inclusive package which offers a complimentary traditional Chinese lunch, a scenic boat ride along the Grand Canal, and a private rickshaw ride through history-packed Pingjiang Road.

Get acquainted with the wonders of Suzhou, historic city home to the Grand Canal, on a private full-day tour. Ideal for first-time visitors with limited time, this tour includes a boat ride on the Grand Canal - a manmade landmark reputedly visible from space - and a panoramic tour of highlights such as Panmen Gate and Pingjiang Road. Plus, you'll watch a traditional performance featuring comic opera and storytelling in a teahouse.

Fly round-trip from Bejing to Shanghai for a full-day tour of this influential city. Discover Shanghai's history and culture with an informative guide who shows you around the Jade Buddha temple, Shanghai Confucian temple (Wen Miao), Yu Garden and the bazaars of Old Town. You'll also participate in a traditional Chinese tea ceremony at Shanghai's oldest tea house and have lunch at a local restaurant. Your tour includes airport transfers, plane tickets, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off - especially convenient if you're short on time.

Save time on this combination tour of Shanghai and the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao on the outskirts of the city. In the company of just your party and a private guide, travel to Zhujiajiao for a boat ride and tea tasting, before returning to Shanghai city to explore some off-the-beaten-path places missed by most visitors.

Cover ground you couldn't hope to cover under your own steam on this comprehensive private Shanghai door-to-door day tour. It even includes an afternoon in Zhujiajao water town. Spend the morning checking off downtown's don't-miss attractions: Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Old Town, the Bund, and the Old French Concession. After a Chinese restaurant lunch, explore the canals, bridges, and lanes of Zhujiajiao by boat and on foot.

Follow a local guide through the narrow channels and alleys of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town on a private tour from Shanghai, and see a hidden side of the fascinating water town. You'll ride a gondola for views of Zhujiajiao from the water, and visit a privately-owned garden that's full of Chinese antiques, flowers, and pavilions. By exploring with a private guide, you'll have the flexibility to enjoy Zhujiajiao at your own pace, with plenty of time to pause for lunch at a riverside restaurant, and see the things that interest you most.

Explore the highlights of Shanghai on a full-day tour that includes Yu Gardens and the ancient water village of Zhujiajiao. Start with a stroll through the beautifully landscaped Yu Gardens, which are sprinkled with pavilions and ponds. Browse the shops located in the atmospheric Old Town, then hear how silk is made by a local silk factory. See another aspect of traditional China on your visit to Zhujiajiao, which features ancient streets lined with old buildings, canals and stone bridges. Enjoy a relaxing foot massage to complete your day.

Enjoy two of Shanghai's must-do activities on a Zhujiajiao water town and Huangpu River cruise experience. Visit the ancient canal town of Zhujiajiao for a walking tour of the willow-lined waterways, lanes, and Ming- and Qing-era architecture. Afterward, learn about silk-making at a silk museum, and admire Shanghai's illuminated skyline on a buffet dinner cruise on the Huangpu. Return coach transport, admission fees, cruise buffet, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Enjoy Suzhou on an 8-hour private tour that introduces you to the beauty of one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze basin, known for its gardens, which together form a UNESCO World Heritage site. With a guide, you'll visit Lion Grove Garden (or Lion Forest Garden), Humble Administrator's Garden, and Pingjiang Road, plus take a boat ride. Lunch is included.