8D7N Hangzhou, Suzhou & Shanghai Itinerary: Our Jiangnan China Travel Vlog Under RM3,2xx Per Person
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Planning a trip to China but not sure where to start? For this journey, we travelled through Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai in one 8D7N free-and-easy trip, covering some of the most beautiful parts of Jiangnan — from peaceful lakes and old streets to city walks, cafés, shopping areas and iconic Shanghai landmarks.
This trip was done as a 6-person group trip, and the total cost came up to around RM3,2xx per person, making it a very practical reference for Malaysians planning a China trip with family or friends.
Watch the full travel vlog here:
About This 8D7N Jiangnan Trip
This route covers three popular destinations in eastern China:
Hangzhou — known for West Lake, nature, tea culture and slower scenic travel.
Suzhou — known for classical gardens, canals, old streets and traditional Jiangnan atmosphere.
Shanghai — known for city walks, shopping streets, cafés, architecture and modern city energy.
Together, these three cities make a very balanced China itinerary because you get a mix of nature, culture, food, shopping and city views without needing to travel too far between cities.
Quick Trip Summary
Detail | Info |
Trip duration | 8D7N |
Countries/cities | China — Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shanghai |
Travel style | Free and easy |
Group size | 6 people |
Estimated cost | Around RM3,2xx per person |
Best for | Families, couples, friends, first-time China travelers |
Main theme | Jiangnan city hopping, food, streets, scenery and travel vlog |
Why We Chose Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai
This route works well because the cities connect naturally.
Hangzhou gives you the softer, scenic side of China. Suzhou gives you the traditional old-town Jiangnan feeling. Shanghai gives you the international city energy, modern cafés, shopping and beautiful architecture.
For first-time travelers who want something more relaxed than rushing across too many cities, this route is a good balance. You can still experience different sides of China without making the trip feel too exhausting.
Our 8D7N Route
Here’s the simple version of the route:
Hangzhou → Suzhou → Shanghai
This makes sense because you can start with a slower scenic city, move into a traditional cultural city, then end the trip with Shanghai’s shopping, food and city walks.
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