Day 1: Shanghai to Hangzhou – West Lake Legacy Departure: Gather at 6:30 AM at Shanghai International Hotel (170 West Nanjing Road). Free pickup available at 7:00 AM from Huimin Road/Liuzhou Road intersection. After a 3-hour drive through the Yangtze River Delta, arrive at Hangzhou's UNESCO-listed West Lake (Free entry). Embark on an included boat cruise to admire poetic landscapes: Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (exterior view), Su Causeway, and Leifeng Pagoda. Tip: Prepare CNY 10/person for potential shuttle transfers during peak seasons. Visit the reconstructed Leifeng Pagoda (included) offering panoramic lake views, followed by an afternoon at Lingyin Temple (CNY 45 included; optional CNY 30 incense ticket). Evening transfer to hotels like Jitai Boutique Hotel near Hangzhou East Station. Day 2: Wetland Wonders & Song Dynasty Spectacle Explore Xixi National Wetland Park (included), a serene network of waterways and traditional villages. Afternoon brings you to So...
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