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15-Day Jiangnan & Ancient China Luxury Tour | Suzhou, Hangzhou, Wuzhen, Jiuhuashan | Private Small Group (Max 6 Guests

15-Day Jiangnan & Ancient China Luxury Tour | Suzhou, Hangzhou, Wuzhen, Jiuhuashan | Private Small Group (Max 6 Guests

$15,999.00 USD
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Limited launch offer | All-inclusive private tour

Why This Private Journey

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100% Private Group
1–6 guests only
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VIP Fast-Track Access
Skip all lines & crowds
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No Shopping Stops
No hidden fees
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24/7 Concierge
Support throughout your day

Advance booking required for temple & cruise arrangements. Hotel pick-up & drop-off included for central Shanghai stays.

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Overview


A 15-day fully immersive journey into the heart of Jiangnan’s elegant oriental aesthetics. Explore classical gardens, ancient water towns, sacred Chan mountains, scholarly culture, and imperial refinement. Every moment is curated for discerning travelers seeking artistry, tranquility, and ultra-luxury privacy. Limited to 6 guests, zero shopping, fully private.

Journey Highlights


✦Private luxury MPV (Maybach / Alphard / V-Class) throughout
✦Ultra-luxury stays: Amanyangyun, Bulgari, Amanfayun, garden villas, waterfront inns
✦VIP private access to gardens, temples, mountains & heritage sites
✦Classical art experiences: Kunqu, Su embroidery, Guqin, calligraphy, tea ceremony
✦Intangible cultural heritage: ink art, incense making, paper crafting, shadow puppetry
✦Michelin 3-Michelin, Black Pearl, private banquets & lake & mountain dining
✦Domestic business class flights + 24/7 bilingual butler service
✦Zero shopping, zero hidden fees, zero rushed schedules

15-Day Itinerary


Day 1 | Arrive in Shanghai · Elegant Welcome

VIP pickup • Amanyangyun/Bulgari check-in • Michelin welcome dinner • private tea ceremony

15-day Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou cultural tour featuring a luxury hotel suite with panoramic views of Shanghai's Pudong skyline, blending modern comfort with traditional Chinese design elements
15-day Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou cultural tour featuring the illuminated Guangfuliang Ruins Park museum building at night, with its reflection in the water under a full moon
Day 2 | Shanghai · Cultural Roots

VIP Guangfulin • temple meditation • vegetarian lunch • Tang Dynasty imperial banquet

Day 3 | Suzhou · Classical Garden Elegance

Luxury transfer • VIP garden tour • scholarly tea banquet • garden villa stay

15-day Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou cultural tour featuring an aerial night view of a classical Suzhou garden, with lotus ponds, pavilions and illuminated pathways
15-day Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou cultural tour featuring the delicate craft of Suzhou embroidery, a UNESCO-listed intangible heritage in Jiangnan
Day 4 | Suzhou · Kunqu & Embroidery

Kunqu opera • Su embroidery masterclass • Taihu lake private boat banquet

Day 5 | Suzhou · Calligraphy & Scholars’ Street

Brush calligraphy • Pingjiang Road private tour • Black Pearl Jiangnan dinner

15-day Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou cultural tour featuring traditional Chinese fan painting, a hands-on experience of classical art in Jiangnan
15-day Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou cultural tour featuring a tea farmer picking Longjing tea leaves in Hangzhou's West Lake tea plantation, a traditional experience of China's famous green tea culture
Day 6 | Hangzhou · Tea & Zen

Private tea garden picking • Hupao spring ceremony • medicinal food dinner

Day 7 | Hangzhou · Lingyin & West Lake

VIP Lingyin Temple • West Lake private boat • lakeside Michelin dinner

15-day Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou cultural tour featuring the entrance plaque of Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, a renowned ancient Buddhist temple nestled in the forest
15-day Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou cultural tour featuring the misty West Lake view with Leifeng Pagoda and the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, a iconic scene of Hangzhou
Day 8 | Hangzhou · Incense & Aesthetics

Traditional incense making • West Lake cruise • Black Pearl Hangzhou dinner

Day 9 | Wuzhen · Water Town Serenity

Luxury transfer • waterfront check-in • indigo dye craft • water town boat dinner

15-day Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou cultural tour featuring traditional indigo-dyed fabrics drying in Wuzhen water town, showcasing the blue calico craft of Jiangnan
15-day Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou cultural tour featuring a traditional wooden boat cruising the misty waterways of Wuzhen water town on a rainy day, showcasing Jiangnan's poetic charm
Day 10 | Wuzhen · Slow Living

Morning mist photography • Jiangnan pastry making • private water town stroll

Day 11 | Return to Shanghai · Modern Elegance

Luxury transfer • SPA relaxation • Michelin fusion dinner • city leisure

15-day Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou cultural tour featuring the iconic Pudong skyline at dusk, including Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower and Huangpu River view
15-day Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou cultural tour featuring the misty mountain temples of Jiuhua Mountain, one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains in Anhui
Day 12 | Jiuhua Mountain · Sacred Zen

Business class flight • VIP temple tour • evening chanting • zen vegetarian dinner

Day 13 | Jiuhua Mountain · Deep Zen Practice

Morning meditation • mountain walking • dharma talk • one-on-one guidance

15-day Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou cultural tour featuring a young monk reading in the misty forest, a peaceful scene inspired by Lingyin Temple's Buddhist culture
15-day Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou cultural tour featuring the misty morning view of Hongcun Ancient Village, a UNESCO-listed Huizhou water town in Anhui
Day 14 | Huangshan · Mountain & Hui Art

VIP Huangshan tour • Hui ink & ink stone experience • flight back to Shanghai

Day 15 | Departure · Grand Completion

Michelin lunch • art experience • luxury gifts • VIP airport transfer

15-day Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou cultural tour featuring a luxury private yacht cruise, offering exclusive views of Shanghai's skyline and the Huangpu River

What’s Included


✓Private luxury MPV + professional driver
✓14 nights ultra-luxury & boutique accommodation
✓All meals: Michelin, Black Pearl, private, temple, water town dining
✓Domestic business class flights
✓All VIP entrance fees & private guided activities
✓Art & craft materials + handmade souvenirs
✓Bilingual cultural guide + 24/7 butler service
✗No shopping • No hidden fees • No crowds • No rush

Who This Journey Is For


  • Discerning high-net-worth families & travelers
  • Oriental aesthetics, art & culture lovers
  • Scholarly travelers & slow living seekers
  • Travelers who value privacy, depth & refinement

Important Notes


  • Min 1 pax | Max 6 guests (100% private)
  • Fully customizable itinerary & travel dates
  • Advance booking required for all VIP arrangements
  • Deposit required to confirm reservation