6 Days Shanghai, Suzhou and Nanjing

• Shanghai Arrival
• 4+stars Hotel
• None

Welcome to Shanghai! Arriving in one of the most prosperous cities in China, you will experience the unique charm of the city.

Our professional tour guide will be waiting at the airport and arrange a comfortable car to transfer you to your hotel. Upon arrival, you can take a short break to recover from jet lag.

If you would like to explore the surroundings in advance, your guide will provide you some advices.

• Yu Garden - Eye of Shanghai - Nanjing Road - the Bund
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will visit Yu Garden for a classic taste, and then visit the "Eye of Shanghai" for a modern urban look.

Then you will stroll along the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street to experience the bustling commercial atmosphere.

Finally arrive at the Bund to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Huangpu River.

• Shanghai - Suzhou - Lingering Garden - Shantang Ancient Street - Tiger Hill - Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, take the high-speed train to Suzhou. First visit the The Lingering Garden(Liu Yuan), one of the Four Great Gardens of China, which incorporates all the classic features of Suzhou gardens.

Afterwards, take a stroll to Shantang Ancient Street to experience the trading and cultural center of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

In the afternoon, you will embark on a journey to explore Suzhou's Tiger Hill, which is a famous scenic spot with a long history of more than 2500 years. As Su Shi, a famous poet of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), said, "to visit Suzhou and not see Tiger Hill would lead to a lifetime of regret"

After the tour, you will proceed to the hotel for check-in.

• Suzhou Museum - Tongli Water Town
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

The morning sun shines in Suzhou with its characteristic warmth. After breakfast, your guide and driver will arrive in front of the hotel and lead you into the temple of Suzhou Museum. This museum is a perfect fusion of the elegance of classical gardens and the spirit of modern architecture. You can see many cultural relics and treasures here.

In the afternoon, you will set foot in Tongli Water Town, as if walking into a Chinese ink painting. The river is long, with small bridges and flowing homes, full of ancient charm. Strolling along the green stone path, you will feel the softness and tranquility of Jiangnan Water Town.

In the evening, you will take the high-speed train and speed towards the ancient capital Nanjing, check into your hotel and prepare for tomorrow's exploration.

• Nanjing Imperial Mausoleum - Qinhuai River
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, your guide and driver will be waiting for you outside the hotel to lead you into the thousand-year history of Nanjing, the ancient capital. Nanjing, the ancient capital known as the "City of Emperors", under the Purple Mountain, sleeps the souls of countless emperors and great men. On this trip, we will unveil the mystery and explore the glorious past!

First, the Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum stands majestically in front of you, the resting place of Mr. Sun Yat-sen, the pioneer of the Chinese Revolution, who put an end to more than 2,000 years of feudal monarchy in China. Afterwards, we moved to the Xiaoling. The Xiaoling, lying on the side of the Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, is the mausoleum of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. After paying homage to the majestic and solemn Xiaoling, we drove to Confucius Temple, a thousand-year-old temple that stood in the Song Dynasty and is one of the holy places where Confucius is honored and Confucian culture is passed on.

As night falls, the lights along the Qinhuai River gradually come on. You will travel to this river that flows with the history of Nanjing. With red lanterns hanging high and stores lined up, you can stroll around and enjoy the night view of the river.


Finally, we will transfer you back to your hotel for rest. During your free time, you can enjoy the night in Nanjing or choose to stay a little longer to savor the unique food and flavor.

Recommend for Free Time

If you like, you can take a beautifully decorated boat ride on the river at night to experience the ancient and charming water town atmosphere.

• Nanjing Departure
• None
• Breakfast

You will say goodbye to Nanjing and take the high-speed train or plane back to Shanghai. On this trip, after enjoying the tenderness of the Jiangnan water towns, feeling the thick of the ancient capital Nanjing, and tasting the broad and profound Chinese civilization, I believe you will set foot on the way home with full memories and sentiments.