Meet your guide upon pickup from downtown Hangzhou hotels, then you will head 1-hour to the southern shore of Hangzhou Bay, Shaoxing. Upon arrival, experience this canal-lined city aboard on a wupeng (black-awning) boat. As the boat slides forward and passing under densely scattered bridges, observe the come-an-go of the locals and bustling bazaars. Get disembark and relax over a Chinese lunch in a local restaurant.

Walk a short distance to Shen Garden in proximity. This ancient garden was once resided by a wealthy businessman surnamed Shen. It features not only gorgeous scenery and exquisite structure design, but also the tearful love story of Song Dynasty (1127-1279AD) poet Lu You and his wife.

Continue to Orchid Pavilion, a classic garden in honor of the 4th-century calligrapher Wang Xizhi.