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Overview
After the exhibition ends, depart from Shanghai for a three-day itinerary that includes visiting art spaces, Hangzhou's technology experience center, and an old traditional Chinese medicine shop, before returning to the streets and banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai. On the second day, take a high-speed rail to and from Hangzhou, staying in Shanghai for both nights. On the final day, travel from Shanghai to the airport. The on-site events at the matchmaking corner in People's Park will be subject to the actual travel date.
— Travel Designer Lü Ruìkè
Every LyrikTrip journey begins with a conversation. Please share your preferred dates and return flight, and we will design your three-day itinerary accordingly. You will receive a first response within four hours, and we guarantee a clear quote within one business day. Since the second day involves two scheduled train rides, we will lock in your outbound and latest return train options before any fees are charged.
Why you'll love this trip
- Journey starts and ends in Shanghai, with a round trip to Hangzhou on Day 2. Highlights include Wukang Road, the Huangpu River ferry, the Wensan Future Tech Experience Center, and Hu Qing Yu Tang, with an English-speaking guide throughout.
- From Shanghai's park matchmaking corners to AI-assisted consultations, I visited both cities in just three days.
- After the exhibition, visit a contemporary art show at a Shanghai art space, allowing for about two hours.
- On day two, take high-speed rail to Hangzhou for a day trip, visiting the Wensan Future Technology Experience Center and Hu Qing Yu Tang, then return to Shanghai that evening.
- Both nights are spent in Shanghai, with Hangzhou visited on a day trip, so there’s no need to move luggage between cities.
- Cross the Huangpu River on the same ferries locals use daily, and enjoy the cityscape from the deck.
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Arrivals
Shanghai · Day 1
· As the trade show wraps up, explore Shanghai
Depart from the venue or hotel in the afternoon to visit the art spaces and People's Park, then enjoy the evening on your own.
Chartered Vehicle
Hangzhou · Day 2
· One-Day Round Trip to Hangzhou
Take a high-speed train to Hangzhou to visit the Wensan Future Tech Experience Center and Hu Qing Yu Tang, then return to Shanghai in the evening.
High-speed rail
Shanghai · Day 3
· Alleys & the Huangpu River
In the morning, walk around Wukang Road, take the Huangpu River ferry, and head to the airport after lunch.
Departures
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Hotels
These are sample stays typically included in the itinerary. Final pricing depends on the hotel level selected.
Shanghai
Royal Garden Hotel Shanghai (Shanghai International Resort Area)
Royal Garden Hotel Shanghai: A luxurious garden hotel near Pudong Airport and Disneyland, offering complimentary shuttle service to both destinations.
Shanghai
Mercure Shanghai Yu Garden on the Bund
The Mercure Shanghai Yu Garden, located in Huangpu District, is adjacent to the Yu Garden and the Bund, and just a short walk from Metro Lines 8 and 10.
Shanghai
Pullman Shanghai Zhonggang Hui Hotel
Pullman Shanghai Zhonggang, located in the South Huangpi Bridge area near the French Concession, is just steps from Metro Line 9 and the Expo site.
Shanghai
Atour S Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao Center Aegean Sea
Inside the Aegean Sea Shopping Park at the intersection of Wuzhong Road and Hongjing Road in the golden commercial district of Hongqiao Town, directly connected to Longbai Xincun Station on Metro Line 10.
Shanghai
The Rising Hotel Lujiazui Shanghai
Located on Nanyangjing Road in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, approximately 2.5 km from the New International Expo Center; take Metro Line 9 and exit at Station Fangdian Road, Exit 3.
Shanghai
The Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai and Spa
Located on Beijing East Road, The Park Hotel & Spa Shanghai offers a boutique experience in the historic Shikumen style, capturing the charm of the northern Bund with a refined spa setting.
Shanghai
Royal Garden Hotel Shanghai (Shanghai International Resort Area)
Royal Garden Hotel Shanghai: A luxurious garden hotel near Pudong Airport and Disneyland, offering complimentary shuttle service to both destinations.
Shanghai
Mercure Shanghai Yu Garden on the Bund
The Mercure Shanghai Yu Garden, located in Huangpu District, is adjacent to the Yu Garden and the Bund, and just a short walk from Metro Lines 8 and 10.
Shanghai
Pullman Shanghai Zhonggang Hui Hotel
Pullman Shanghai Zhonggang, located in the South Huangpi Bridge area near the French Concession, is just steps from Metro Line 9 and the Expo site.
Shanghai
Atour S Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao Center Aegean Sea
Inside the Aegean Sea Shopping Park at the intersection of Wuzhong Road and Hongjing Road in the golden commercial district of Hongqiao Town, directly connected to Longbai Xincun Station on Metro Line 10.
Shanghai
The Rising Hotel Lujiazui Shanghai
Located on Nanyangjing Road in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, approximately 2.5 km from the New International Expo Center; take Metro Line 9 and exit at Station Fangdian Road, Exit 3.
Shanghai
The Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai and Spa
Located on Beijing East Road, The Park Hotel & Spa Shanghai offers a boutique experience in the historic Shikumen style, capturing the charm of the northern Bund with a refined spa setting.
Shanghai
Royal Garden Hotel Shanghai (Shanghai International Resort Area)
Royal Garden Hotel Shanghai: A luxurious garden hotel near Pudong Airport and Disneyland, offering complimentary shuttle service to both destinations.
Shanghai
Mercure Shanghai Yu Garden on the Bund
The Mercure Shanghai Yu Garden, located in Huangpu District, is adjacent to the Yu Garden and the Bund, and just a short walk from Metro Lines 8 and 10.
Shanghai
Pullman Shanghai Zhonggang Hui Hotel
Pullman Shanghai Zhonggang, located in the South Huangpi Bridge area near the French Concession, is just steps from Metro Line 9 and the Expo site.
Shanghai
Atour S Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao Center Aegean Sea
Inside the Aegean Sea Shopping Park at the intersection of Wuzhong Road and Hongjing Road in the golden commercial district of Hongqiao Town, directly connected to Longbai Xincun Station on Metro Line 10.
Shanghai
The Rising Hotel Lujiazui Shanghai
Located on Nanyangjing Road in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, approximately 2.5 km from the New International Expo Center; take Metro Line 9 and exit at Station Fangdian Road, Exit 3.
Shanghai
The Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai and Spa
Located on Beijing East Road, The Park Hotel & Spa Shanghai offers a boutique experience in the historic Shikumen style, capturing the charm of the northern Bund with a refined spa setting.
Included / Excluded
What's Included
- Private vehicleAir-conditioned private vehicle for all listed touring on all three days: pickup at your venue or hotel on day one, station transfers in both cities and the local car in Hangzhou on day two, airport drop-off on day three
- Inter-city railBoth high-speed rail legs on day two, Shanghai to Hangzhou in the morning and back the same evening; your quote states the class booked for your order
- GuideLicensed English-speaking guide on all three days, the Hangzhou day included
- Day one, ShanghaiShanghai art spaces, approx. 120 minutes; specific venues subject to written confirmation. The area of People’s Park where the ‘Matchmaking Corner’ is located, approx. 60 minutes; on-site activities subject to date.
- Day two, HangzhouWensan Future Tech Experience Center, approximately 120 minutes; Huqingyutang AI-assisted consultation, approximately 20 minutes, both included in the quote
- Day three, ShanghaiFormer French Concession and Wukang Road walk, about 120 minutes; Huangpu River ferry crossing, about 30 minutes
- InsuranceTravel accident insurance
Not Included
- FlightsThe return flight, as well as accommodation, transfers, and itinerary arrangements prior to Day 1
- HotelThe two-night accommodation during the itinerary is not included in the quoted price; if you would like us to book it on your behalf, we can provide a separate quote.
- MealsNo meals are included over the three days; lunch and dinner can be recommended and booked on your behalf by the tour guide, at your own expense. Hotel accommodation and breakfast are not included in this quote.
- Optional add-onsQuoted separately when you choose them; nothing optional is added by default
- PersonalVisas, gratuities and personal spending
Special Notes
A few things on this route follow your fair calendar rather than ours. Here they are, told straight.
- Start day — day one is the day after your closing session, and there is no arrival day. If your sessions run a day longer than planned, day one moves with them.
- People's Park — On-site activities at the matchmaking corner are subject to the travel date. Whether the activity will be viewable will be confirmed prior to booking; if adjustments are needed, any alternative arrangements and quotations shall be based on the confirmed written terms.
- Day-two trains — this corridor is busy during the fair. Your outbound service and your latest return service are both locked before your order is taken, and both are written into your confirmation.
- The art space — Specific visit venues will be confirmed in writing prior to your payment.
- Departures — this route is built around the November fair, so departures follow that window. Tell us your fair dates first and we build the three days off the back of them.
- Confirmation and changes — your quote states in writing the confirmation deadline for your order and the change and refund conditions for your dates. No order is taken without them in writing.
Is Three Days Your Length?
Only two days?
Only two days?
Each day stands on its own, so we cut days, not contents: tell us your flight home and we build backward from it.
Good to Know
- Group
- Private, just your party. From 1 guest. No fixed maximum party size.
- Start
- Day one starts at your venue or hotel the day after your closing session; no arrival day
- Departure and arrival cities
- Starts and ends in Shanghai; airport drop-off included on the last day
- Hotels
- Quotation does not include two nights' accommodation; we can arrange it separately with a separate quote if needed.
- Rail
- Day 2 only: round-trip high-speed rail between Shanghai and Hangzhou, approximately one hour each way, included in the quote
- Visas
- This itinerary starts in Shanghai. Before payment, we will confirm that your entry date and exhibition date fall within the permitted stay period for these three days.
- Language
- English-speaking licensed guide throughout
- Payment
- A 10% deposit (minimum $399) locks your dates; the balance is due 14 days before departure
- Flexibility
- Days stand alone and the start day follows your fair; the confirmation deadline and the change and refund terms for your dates are listed in writing with your quote
- Evenings
- Nothing is scheduled after dinner on any of the three days
Your Private Concierge
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Our China team tunes pacing, hotels and local hosts around each route style.
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Step 01
Tell us what excites you
Not your dates and budget — your curiosity. Where have you always wanted to go? What do you want to feel? We start there.
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Step 02
We design it around you
Your specialist builds the itinerary from scratch — routes, hosts, hotels, and experiences you won't find anywhere else.
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Private, never off-the-shelf
Step 03
Lock it in with 30%
When the plan feels right, a 30% deposit holds your trip. Balance due 30 days before departure.
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Deposit to confirm
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Travel. We handle the rest.
Your Trip Pack arrives before you fly. On the road, your concierge is one message away — for the expected and everything you didn't plan for.
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Support throughout your journey
Cancellation terms agreed in writing
English-speaking concierge
Secure payment via Stripe
Guest Reviews
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Emily Carter
🇺🇸 Seattle, USA
Perfect for couples
“My partner and I had an amazing time in China. Everything was arranged for us — transfers, hotels, guides. No stress at all.”
May 2026
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Claire Brooks
🇬🇧 London, UK
Great for families
“Traveled with my two kids and had zero issues. The team made sure the pace wasn't too rushed and included things the kids would enjoy. Communication was easy throughout. Will definitely use them again for our next Asia trip.”
Apr 2026
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Laura Bennett
🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
Alisa made the whole experience easy
“Alisa was our point of contact throughout and she was brilliant — patient, knowledgeable, and always quick to reply. The trip itself was wonderful. Beijing and Guilin were highlights.”
Mar 2026
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Mark Henderson
🇺🇸 Denver, USA
Good service, minor hiccup but sorted quickly
“Really good service. There was a small mix-up with one of our restaurant bookings but it got sorted quickly. The rest of the trip was seamless.”
Feb 2026
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Rebecca Miller
🇺🇸 Boston, USA
Really listened to what we wanted
“Really helpful team. They listened to what we wanted and delivered. Beijing and Xi'an were incredible.”
Jan 2026
China Ready
We've solved the hard parts. Here's everything a first-time Western traveler needs to know before arriving.
Do this before you fly
VPN & Internet Access
What's blocked
Google, Gmail, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and most Western news sites are inaccessible in China without a VPN.
Download before you leave
It's nearly impossible to download a VPN once inside China. Install and test at home. Recommended: Astrill (most reliable), Mullvad, ExpressVPN — subscribe to at least two in case one stops working.
Hotel Wi-Fi tip
Some hotels block VPN connections on their Wi-Fi. Use your phone's mobile data as a hotspot if the VPN drops.
Good news
WhatsApp works perfectly through a VPN, so your messaging stays unchanged. Apple iMessage and Signal also work.
Your concierge sets this up on Day 1
Paying in China
China is cashless
Alipay and WeChat Pay are used for almost everything — restaurants, taxis, markets, tickets. Cash is rarely accepted in cities.
International cards now work
Foreign Visa/Mastercard can now link directly to Alipay (set up in minutes, $5,000 single transaction limit). Your concierge walks you through the setup on your first morning.
Carry some cash
We recommend ¥500–800 RMB in cash for the rare vendor that won't accept digital payment, and for small towns.
Booking this trip
Your deposit and balance are charged via Stripe — the same trusted platform used by Airbnb and Booking.com. USD billing, no surprise conversion fees.
We handle the paperwork
Visa & Entry
Do you need a visa?
Most US, UK, EU, Australian, Canadian, and New Zealand passport holders need a tourist (L) visa for stays over 10 days. We provide a visa invitation letter with every booking — it significantly speeds up approval.
240-hour visa-free transit
Citizens of 55+ countries (including USA, UK, most of EU, AUS, NZ, Canada) can enter China visa-free for up to 10 days if transiting through eligible ports. This covers our 12-day itinerary only if you have a confirmed onward flight.
Processing time
Apply 4–6 weeks before departure. Standard processing: 4–7 business days. Express (3 days) and same-day options available at most Chinese consulates.
What we provide
Visa invitation letter, hotel confirmation for all nights, suggested itinerary document — everything the consulate needs, formatted correctly.
Our responsibility, always
Safety & Practical Tips
Is China safe?
China consistently ranks among the safest countries for foreign tourists. Violent crime against visitors is extremely rare. Cities have extensive CCTV coverage and a visible police presence.
Emergency numbers
Police: 110. Ambulance: 120. Your concierge is your first call for any non-emergency situation — she has local contacts for every city on the itinerary.
Health & medications
Bring a full supply of any prescription medication. International pharmacies exist in major cities but may not carry your brand. Travel insurance is required — we can recommend policies that cover China specifically.
Language
English fluency outside hotels and tourist sites is limited. Your guides all speak English. We provide a printed pocket card with essential Chinese phrases and emergency contacts for every traveler.
Before You Book
Everything worth knowing before you book.
Correct, and on purpose. You have spent a week looking at that skyline through office glass and from the car. This plan spends its three days on the parts of the city your week did not show you: a park, a walking neighborhood, a commuter ferry and one hour of rail to Hangzhou.
Really: about an hour of running time each way, with your guide in the seat beside you and a car at both ends. We lock your outbound service and your latest return service before we take your order, so the day has margin built into it rather than added on the platform. Day two has no evening commitment on the other end, so a late train costs you nothing but a later dinner.
No, it is the design. You already have a room at your fair rate, and it is usually better value than anything we would rebook you into for two nights. So the plan never moves you: same bed for three nights, no packing. If you would rather hand the two nights to us, say so and we quote them separately, with the hotel named in writing.
Yes. Every scheduled day ends before dinner, including the Hangzhou day, and your guide books dinner only if you want it. Nothing on this route runs at night.
Usually yes, and we check before you pay. The UK, most of Europe and Canada enter visa-free for days; so do Australia and New Zealand. We confirm that your entry date, your fair days and these three days all fit inside that window. The current policy runs to December 31, 2026. If you hold a Chinese visa, business or tourist, these days simply count within your permitted stay. If you entered visa-free under the 10-day transit policy, your whole stay must fit that window and your onward flight must leave for a third country or region: we verify both from your tickets before we take the order, and if it does not fit we say so instead of selling.
