Shanghai & Jiangnan Water Towns

Shanghai opens with the Bund at dawn and the plane trees of the former French Concession. We balance the city’s modern skyline with lane houses, markets and neighborhood breakfasts.

Two day trips head into the Jiangnan region: the classical gardens and canals of Suzhou, and the smaller water town of Zhujiajiao, where boats still move between whitewashed houses.

With a private guide and car throughout, this journey suits travelers who want an easy introduction to eastern China at a comfortable pace.