China Regional Guide

Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou & Water Towns — Best in Mar–May & Sep–Nov · Gateway: Shanghai Pudong (PVG — 300 km/h Maglev in 8m!) & Hongqiao Integrated Air/Rail Hub (SHA)

Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou & Water Towns (上海、苏州、杭州与江南水乡) is famed for The Bund & Lujiazui Skyline, Yu Garden, French Concession, Zhujiajiao / Tongli Water Towns, Suzhou Classical Gardens & Hangzhou West Lake. Signature regional specialties include Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings), Shengjianbao (Pan-Fried Pork Buns), Dongpo Pork, West Lake Vinegar Fish & Longjing Tea. Primary transit hub: Shanghai Pudong (PVG — 300 km/h Maglev in 8m!) & Hongqiao Integrated Air/Rail Hub (SHA).

Regional Highlights

• The Bund
• Lujiazui Skyline
• Yu Garden
• French Concession
• Zhujiajiao / Tongli Water Towns
• Suzhou Classical Gardens
• Hangzhou West Lake

Getting Around Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou & Water Towns

Connected via China Railway (12306) Fuxing 350 km/h High-Speed G-Trains (Your Physical Passport IS Your E-Ticket at the Manual/Passport Lane!) and regional express corridors; local transit accepts Alipay & WeChat Pay Foreign Card Setup.