Suzhou & Hangzhou 3 Days Private Tour from Shanghai (With Hotel)

Pick you up from your hotel in Shanghai. Then drive to Zhouzhuang (2hrs driving). It is one of the most famous water townships in China and is situated in Kunshan City which is only 18 miles (30 kilometers) southeast of Suzhou. This ancient town has a history of more than 900 years old with many houses built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.It is famed for its Twin Bridges (Shuang qiao),Fu'an Bridge,Shen House,Zhang House,Milou Tower and Chengxu Taoist Temple.

Then transfer to Suzhou (1hr driving). Visit the Tiger Hill. It is 36 meters high and its other name is Surging Sea Hill. The grounds are quite pretty and meander up to the Leaning Cloud Pagoda built over 1300 years ago. You cannot enter the pagoda, but you can enjoy and watch the pictures.

After that, visit Hanshan Temple. It is located in Maple Bridge Town in the west outskirts of Suzhou, and used to be one of the ten most famous temples in China. Hanshan Temple is forever remembered by generations of Chinese since the Song Dynasty as the inspiration of a beautiful traveler's poem.
Stay overnight in Suzhou.

Visit the Humble Administrator' Garden. There are multiple traditional Suzhou-style Chinese gardens in Suzhou, and 9 of these gardens have been inscribed in World Heritage list. The most famous and notable one is the Humble Administrator's Garden. The Humble Administrator's Garden was originally built in 1509 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It was initially a private garden of a former government servant named Wang Xianchen. It was said that Wang was frustrated in his official career, so he intended to build a garden after retire and just do some gardening work like planting trees and cultivating vegetables there. He thought that was a simple life led by a humble man like him, hence the name of the garden.

Then transfer to Hangzhou (3 hrs driving). Visit the West Lake. There is just so much history and legends surrounding the West Lake of Hangzhou. Of all the legends, the most touching one is the love story between Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian. Exploring the entire place would probably take up a whole day or 2 half days as it is just that big. It has been critically acclaimed by scholars, artists and even emperors throughout history.
Stay overnight in Hangzhou.

Visit Lingyin Temple. It is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in China. The park is also breathtaking. Past the perfectly manicured tea groves of a picturesque country lane is the home of Hangzhou's amazing ancient Feilai Feng scenic area and Lingyin Buddhist Temple. Countless perfectly detailed reliefs, statues, and Buddha statues are carved everywhere into the mountainside amongst tall beautiful trees, caves, pathways, and a quiet stream.

Then visit Six Harmonies Pagoda, first built in 970 AD, is one of the three most famous ancient towers in Hangzhou. From the top of Six Harmonies Pagoda, you can get a view of Qiantang River and the magnificent Qiantangjiang Bridge. Going up the pagoda, each level has wall carvings and paint works on the culture and history.

Continue to visit Meijiawu Tea Plantation, also called Meijiawu Tea Cultural Village about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from downtown Hangzhou. It is an ancient village with a history of more than 600 years and famous as one of the main growing areas of Longjing tea. Amazing place to visit, lots of tea houses which can seat for a cup of tea.

After the tour, transfer you back to your hotel in Shanghai.