Private journey
The Water Towns of Jiangnan
A refined journey through the gardens, waterways, tea hills, and literary traditions of China’s lower Yangtze region.
Why this journey
Jiangnan is less a list of landmarks than a way of moving: water at the edge of a garden, tea on a hillside, silk in the hand, and evening light on a canal.
Journey at a glance
Route: Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuzhen
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
From: USD 5,800 per person
Preferred stays
Preferred stays: Amanfayun or Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake; a characterful luxury stay in Suzhou; a refined water-town property in Wuzhen.
Indicative shoulder-season starting price for two adults sharing, excluding international flights, visas and personal expenses. Final price depends on dates, room category, availability and confirmed inclusions.
Daily itinerary
- Days 1–3 — Hangzhou: West Lake, Longjing tea, and Song-era cultural interpretation.
- Days 4–6 — Suzhou: Humble Administrator’s Garden, Kunqu introduction, and an authentic silk workshop.
- Days 7–8 — Wuzhen after the day visitors leave: water-town walking and evening boat ride.
- Day 9 — Departure or onward connection.
Signature moments
Tea with a grower, a garden conversation, Kunqu interpretation, and Wuzhen at dusk.
Included service
Private transfers, luxury or characterful accommodation, English-speaking host, tea and craft experiences, selected meals, and flexible pacing.
Frequently asked questions
Ideal for couples and design lovers; easy to combine with Shanghai; strongest in spring or autumn; photography remains optional.
This is a private journey designed around your dates, pace, accommodation preferences and interests. Your travel designer will confirm availability and create the final itinerary before booking.
Prefer a tailored itinerary? Enquire first and we will prepare a confirmed proposal and secure payment link.
The journey
A journey shaped around meaning, not mileage.
A refined journey through the gardens, waterways, tea hills, and literary traditions of China’s lower Yangtze region.
Why this journey
Jiangnan is less a list of landmarks than a way of moving: water at the edge of a garden, tea on a hillside, silk in the hand, and evening light on a canal.
Journey at a glance
Route: Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuzhen
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
From: USD 5,800 per person
Preferred stays
Preferred stays: Amanfayun or Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake; a characterful luxury stay in Suzhou; a refined water-town property in Wuzhen.
Indicative shoulder-season starting price for two adults sharing, excluding international flights, visas and personal expenses. Final price depends on dates, room category, availability and confirmed inclusions.
Daily itinerary
- Days 1–3 — Hangzhou: West Lake, Longjing tea, and Song-era cultural interpretation.
- Days 4–6 — Suzhou: Humble Administrator’s Garden, Kunqu introduction, and an authentic silk workshop.
- Days 7–8 — Wuzhen after the day visitors leave: water-town walking and evening boat ride.
- Day 9 — Departure or onward connection.
Signature moments
Tea with a grower, a garden conversation, Kunqu interpretation, and Wuzhen at dusk.
Included service
Private transfers, luxury or characterful accommodation, English-speaking host, tea and craft experiences, selected meals, and flexible pacing.
Frequently asked questions
Ideal for couples and design lovers; easy to combine with Shanghai; strongest in spring or autumn; photography remains optional.
This is a private journey designed around your dates, pace, accommodation preferences and interests. Your travel designer will confirm availability and create the final itinerary before booking.
Why this journey
The details that stay with you.
The rhythm of the journey
Each day has its own point of view.
Included with care
The service behind the experience.
Every journey is supported by considered planning and clear communication.
From the journey
Travelers remember the details.
Before you travel
Questions, answered with care.
A clear first step makes a considered journey feel effortless.
The East Is Waiting for You
Every great journey begins with a single step. Let ours be the first.