Free and Easy Trip to Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou
#discoverchina Went on a 7 days trip to Shanghai with day trips via railway to Hangzhou and Suzhou.
itinerary as follows:
Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai (March 8, 2025)
Airport to Radisson Blu Hotel:
Option 1 (Fastest): Take the Shanghai Maglev Train from Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Station (8 minutes, 50 RMB). Transfer to Metro Line 2 and ride to People’s Square Station (exit 19). The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the station.
Option 2 (Convenient): Take a taxi directly to the hotel (approx. 45 minutes, 150-200 RMB).
Evening: Walk to Nanjing Road (10 minutes) and The Bund (20 minutes).
Day 2: Explore Central Shanghai (March 9, 2025)
Hotel to Yu Garden:
Take Metro Line 10 from People’s Square Station to Yuyuan Garden Station (exit 1, 10 minutes).
Yu Garden to Tianzifang:
Take Metro Line 10 from Yuyuan Garden Station to South Shaanxi Road Station, then transfer to Metro Line 9 to Dapuqiao Station (exit 1, 20 minutes total).
Tianzifang to Dinner:
Take a taxi to Fu 1088 (approx. 10 minutes, 20 RMB).
Day 3: Cultural and Historical Shanghai (March 10, 2025)
Hotel to Shanghai Museum:
Walk to the Shanghai Museum (5 minutes from the hotel).
Shanghai Museum to Xintiandi:
Take Metro Line 1 from People’s Square Station to South Huangpi Road Station (5 minutes), then walk to Xintiandi (10 minutes).
Xintiandi to Dinner:
Take a taxi to Lost Heaven (approx. 10 minutes, 20 RMB).
Day 4: Day Trip to Suzhou (March 11, 2025)
Hotel to Shanghai Railway Station:
Take Metro Line 1 from People’s Square Station to Shanghai Railway Station (10 minutes).
Shanghai to Suzhou:
Take a high-speed train (G or D series) to Suzhou Railway Station (30-40 minutes, 40-60 RMB).
Suzhou Attractions:
Use taxis or local buses to visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Tiger Hill, and Pingjiang Road.
Suzhou to Shanghai:
Return by high-speed train to Shanghai Railway Station, then take Metro Line 1 back to People’s Square Station.
Day 5: Modern Shanghai (March 12, 2025)
Hotel to Shanghai Tower:
Take Metro Line 2 from People’s Square Station to Lujiazui Station (exit 4, 15 minutes).
Lujiazui to Lunch:
Walk or take a short taxi to Xiaolongkan Hotpot (10 minutes).
Afternoon:
Walk between attractions in Lujiazui (Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center).
Evening:
Take Metro Line 2 back to People’s Square Station.
Day 6: Day Trip to Hangzhou (March 13, 2025)
Hotel to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station:
Take Metro Line 2 from People’s Square Station to Hongqiao Railway Station (30 minutes).
Shanghai to Hangzhou:
Take a high-speed train (G or D series) to Hangzhou East Railway Station (1 hour, 70-100 RMB).
Hangzhou Attractions:
Use taxis or local buses to visit West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda, and Hefang Street.
Hangzhou to Shanghai:
Return by high-speed train to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, then take Metro Line 2 back to People’s Square Station.
Day 7: Relax and Shop (March 14, 2025)
Hotel to Zhujiajiao Water Town:
Take Metro Line 1 from People’s Square Station to Xujiahui Station, then transfer to Metro Line 11 to Jiashan Road Station, and finally transfer to Metro Line 17 to Zhujiajiao Station (approx. 1.5 hours, 10 RMB).
Zhujiajiao to Shopping Malls:
Return to Shanghai via Metro Line 17, then transfer to Metro Line 2 or 10 to reach IAPM Mall or Plaza 66.
Evening:
Take a taxi to Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet (reservation required).
Day 8: Departure (March 15, 2025)
Hotel to Pudong Airport:
Option 1: Take Metro Line 2 from People’s Square Station to Pudong International Airport (approx. 1 hour, 7 RMB).
Option 2: Take a taxi (approx. 45 minutes, 150-200 RMB).