Fully Inclusive
Touring with guides and entrance fees
7-Day Cinematic Tour
7-Day Cinematic Tour
Embark on an unforgettable 7-day cinematic journey through Eastern China — where modern skylines meet ancient waterways and cinematic wonderlands come alive. From Shanghai’s futuristic skyline to Suzhou’s timeless canals, Hangzhou’s poetic West Lake, and Hengdian’s world-renowned film studios, this tour is a perfect balance of history, art, and film-inspired adventure.
Included Meals
Breakfasts: 6, Lunches: 5, Dinners: 5
Accommodation
6 nights in 3/4 star accommodation
Cruise
Huangpu River Cruise
Group Tour
Max Group Size: 10
Tour Guide
Professional local guide service
Tour highlights
Shanghai Tower & The Bund
Yu Garden & Tianzifang
West Lake & Lingyin Temple
Master‑of‑Nets Garden & Tongli Water Town
Southern Song‑Style Snack Banquet
Longjing Tea Immersion at Meijiawu Tea Plantation
Intangible‑cultural‑heritage Hand‑craft Workshop
Characteristic Rides & Cruises
Day by Day Itinerary
Arrival in Shanghai
Arrival & transfer day, no detailed sightseeing listed
Shanghai
Begin exploration at Yu Garden (Ming-era garden with pavilions & koi ponds)- Visit City God Temple (lively Taoist site rich in local culture)- Walk down Nanjing Road (China's most famous shopping street), see The Louis (ship-shaped Louis Vuitton landmark)- Evening: Huangpu River Cruise to view the glittering Bund and Pudong skyline
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Suzhou
Travel to Suzhou ("Venice of the East")- Visit the Master-of-Nets Garden (UNESCO-listed elegant garden)- Stroll/rickshaw ride along Pingjiang Road (canals & bridges reflect ancient Suzhou)- Afternoon: Explore Tongli Water Town (living museum of stone bridges & Ming-style homes)- Option: Stay overnight in Suzhou or take high-speed train to Hangzhou
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hangzhou
Serene cruise across West Lake (iconic scenic spot adored by poets & painters)- Visit Lingyin Temple (one of China's oldest Buddhist temples)- At Meijiawu Tea Village: Learn to pick & brew Dragon Well Tea with a local family- End day at Hu Qingyu Tang (19th-century Traditional Chinese Medicine museum on Hefang Street)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hengdian
Drive 2.5 hours to Hengdian World Studios (world's largest film base)- Explore grand sets: Qin Palace, Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival (featured in famous movies)- Watch live performances, martial arts shows, cinematic reenactments (guide ensures you capture every highlight)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hengdian
Continue exploring the Palace of Ming and Qing Dynasties (replica of Beijing's Forbidden City)- Visit Guangzhou & Hong Kong Streets to see 19th-century colonial architecture- Dress up in ancient costumes for photos, witness film crews at work (immersive experience)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Return to Shanghai
Return to Shanghai and prepare for departure
Breakfast
When to go
Enquire about this journey
Contact Panorma to shape this journey around you.