Plan 5 days across Jiaxing, Hangzhou on this ready-to-go Eastern China route — day-by-day timings, inter-city distances and a route map, all tweakable in minutes.
Route at a glance
JiaxingHangzhou
Day-by-day itinerary
DAY
1
1
Jiaxing
Arrival & first look
09:00Arrive in Jiaxing. Your private driver meets you and transfers you to the hotel (about 45–90 min from the airport).
11:00Early check-in, drop your bags and freshen up.
12:30Welcome lunch — a local lunch spot recommended by your guide.
14:30Gentle orientation: a guided stroll through Jiaxing old quarter with short photo stops.
17:00Return to the hotel to rest. Activate your eSIM and set up Alipay / WeChat Pay with your card.
19:00Dinner at a recommended local restaurant — a regional dinner.
20:30Easy evening: a night view or free time. Your guide briefs you for tomorrow.
Overnightin Jiaxing.
Daily reminders · applies every day
- Carry your passport (plus a visa copy) — hotels and sites may check ID.
- Confirm tomorrow’s driver pickup time with your guide.
- Keep both cash and a topped-up mobile-payment app (Alipay / WeChat Pay).
- Charge your phone and power bank before heading out.
- Download the offline map for today’s area.
- Complete hotel check-in registration.
- Activate your eSIM / local SIM and test the data.
- Save the hotel address in Chinese to show taxi drivers.
DAY
2
2
Jiaxing
On the road to Hangzhou
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Free morning for a last stroll or souvenir shopping in Jiaxing.
11:00Check out; private transfer to the station / airport for the intercity leg to Hangzhou.
13:00Arrive Hangzhou; check in or drop your bags at the hotel.
14:30Afternoon orientation of Hangzhou with your guide — A guided visit to a second attraction..
18:30Dinner in Hangzhou — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening. Overnight in Hangzhou.
DAY
3
3
Hangzhou
Settle in & explore
07:30Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30Depart with your guide for this morning’s highlights.
09:15Guided tour of Hangzhou's signature landmark and its museum quarter.
11:15Wander a traditional neighbourhood and its artisan streets.
12:30Lunch — a regional set-menu lunch at a local favourite.
14:00Afternoon at leisure — shopping streets, cafés and people-watching.
16:00A rooftop or riverside viewpoint for the golden hour.
17:30Return to the hotel to freshen up; free time.
19:00Dinner — a celebrated local restaurant (your guide's pick).
20:30A night market or a live cultural performance.
22:00Back to the hotel. Overnight in Hangzhou.
DAY
4
4
Hangzhou
Full-day exploration
07:30Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30Depart with your guide for this morning’s highlights.
09:15Explore Hangzhou's historic core — temples, lanes and covered markets.
11:15Stop for a tea or coffee break at a landmark café.
12:30Lunch — a regional set-menu lunch at a local favourite.
14:00A guided visit to a second major sight or palace complex.
16:00A spa or foot-massage stop to recharge.
17:30Return to the hotel to freshen up; free time.
19:00Dinner — a celebrated local restaurant (your guide's pick).
20:30A rooftop bar with skyline views.
22:00Back to the hotel. Overnight in Hangzhou.
DAY
5
5
Hangzhou
Final morning & departure
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Final stroll or last souvenir shopping near the hotel.
11:00Check out and settle any incidentals.
12:00Private transfer to the airport / station; your guide assists with check-in.
—End of services. Safe travels — thank you for travelling with WingPhoenix!
Getting around
| Leg | Distance | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Jiaxing → Hangzhou | 78 km | Private car / coach |
Practical tips
- April–May & Sept–Oct are the sweet spot for most of China; avoid the Oct 1–7 National Day crowds.
- Set up Alipay / WeChat Pay and install a China eSIM before you land.
- Pre-book timed-entry tickets for major sights (Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Panda Base).
- Emergencies: Police 110 · Ambulance 120 · Tourism hotline 12301 · WingPhoenix 24/7 WhatsApp +86 180 3801 6100.
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