Edison China Journeys
West Lake and Leifeng Pagoda under a blue sky

Shanghai & Hangzhou by Train

Connect Shanghai’s old streets with Hangzhou’s lakeshore and tea hills, with private local transfers around your rail journey.

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DurationThree days
PickupShanghai hotel
Final drop-offHangzhou hotel or station
PaceCity walks & tea-village paths

Your itinerary

Day 1

Wukang Road, the old city and the Bund

Morning
Meet at your Shanghai hotel and head to the streets around Wukang Road. Walk a section that suits your group, pausing for the architecture, a coffee or a look down a quieter side street.
Afternoon
Have a Shanghainese lunch, then explore the streets around Yu Garden. A visit inside the garden can be arranged for your date. Finish with a walk along the Bund and views across the Huangpu River to Pudong.
End of the day
Overnight in Shanghai. If you arrive that day, I can shorten the first walk to fit your arrival.
The Oriental Pearl Tower and the Pudong skyline across the Huangpu River
The view across the river from the Bund.
A pan of round shengjian buns cooking at a food stall
Shengjian, Shanghai’s pan-fried buns.

Day 2

By high-speed rail to West Lake

Morning
After breakfast, travel to the Shanghai station on your ticket. Take the high-speed train to Hangzhou and meet your local driver at the actual arrival station.
Afternoon
Arrange luggage with your hotel or keep it with the vehicle as agreed. Spend the afternoon walking a section of West Lake and pause when a view catches your eye.
End of the day
Check in and stay overnight in Hangzhou.

Day 3

A morning in the tea country

Morning
Drive from your Hangzhou hotel to Longjing Village or Meijiawu. Explore a short section of the village and sit down for a cup of tea.
Afternoon
Have lunch in the village and leave at a time that suits the next leg of your trip. An earlier train may call for a shorter visit.
End of the day
Finish at your Hangzhou hotel or railway station. Ask for further transfers or train booking help when requesting your quote.

Who joins you?

I’m Edison, the guide who runs this travel agency. I started in Yunnan. Each tour is yours alone, and I arrange vehicles for solo travelers, families and private parties of eight, twelve or more.

Private driver + my online support

Your local driver handles pickups and transfers. Explore on your own, with me available in English for the planning and coordination we agree on.

Private driver + local English-speaking guide

Your driver takes care of transport. A local guide joins you for walks, visits and conversations. You can choose guided service for selected days.

Discuss your group

Plan your private trip with Edison

Send your dates, group size and the route you have in mind. I usually reply personally within 24 hours. Your written quote specifies the vehicle, support, included costs and any extras before you decide.

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English and Mandarin welcome. A rough plan is enough to start.

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