Two days of tailored history and landscape: a private day in Shanghai’s old and new quarters, then a bullet-train transfer to Hangzhou’s UNESCO-listed West Lake and Longjing tea terraces. This customizable tour pairs urban architecture with lakeside calm.
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You step out onto the Bund as early light washes the Huangpu River, skyscrapers watching like silent hosts while sampans bob underfoot. The first day threads through Shanghai’s contrasts—colonial facades along the Bund, the leafy lanes of the Former French Concession and the winding alleys of Old Town with its zigzag bridges and Ming–Qing garden courtyards.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness for several hours of walking each day; able to manage stairs and short slopes
Wildlife
History
West Lake’s landscape has been shaped and celebrated since imperial times and is listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site; Shanghai’s Bund reflects its role as a treaty-port crossroads of the 19th–20th centuries.
Conservation
High visitor volumes at West Lake and Lingyin mean stick to marked paths, avoid picking tea leaves outside designated areas, and follow local guidance to reduce erosion and cultural wear.
Reserve your spot on the 2-Day Shanghai and Hangzhou Private Flexible Tour with Bullet Train Ride today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book Early for Bullet Train Seats
Reserve 2nd-class bullet-train tickets included in the tour as soon as you confirm to secure preferred departure times.
Carry Your Passport
Mobile tickets often require passport details for pickup and entrance—keep it accessible during transfers and station checks.
Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes
Expect city pavements, garden steps and light trails; supportive shoes make long walking days easier.
Hydration and Pace
Carry a reusable water bottle and schedule breaks—tea tastings are perfect pauses between sites.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support for city streets, garden paths and temple steps across both cities.
Light rain jacket
Spring showers are common—pack a breathable waterproof layer.
spring
Sun protection (hat & sunscreen)
Summer in eastern China can be hot and sunny—protect skin during outdoor stretches at West Lake and tea fields.
summer
Portable charger / power bank
Keeps phone charged for mobile tickets, navigation and photos during long touring days.