Six day tour of five cities in Jiangnan and East China

From all over the country, take a plane/high-speed train to Shanghai. Upon arrival, our pick-up guide or driver will greet you at the designated location. Free activities throughout the day, please pay attention to safety.
Kind Reminder:Please wait for the pick-up at the station for no more than 60 minutes. The tour guide will confirm the meeting time and location with you one day in advance. Please make sure to arrive on time.

In the morning:Car to Nanjing (departing early in the morning, hotel may be arranged to pack breakfast);
Tour: Qinhuai River Confucius Temple Scenic Area(Free activities) Watch the scenery on both sides of the Qinhuai River, feel the momentum of the old "Jiangnan Beauty Land, Jinling Emperor Island", and enjoy special snacks (such as duck blood vermicelli) at your own expense;
Tour: Zhongshan Mausoleum(The tour time is not less than 1 hour, free admission, and is closed on Mondays above the Mausoleum Gate. Only attractions below the Mausoleum Gate can be visited. Please understand.) Zhongshan Scenic Area, located in the eastern suburbs of NanjingInternally, adjacent to Linggu Temple to the eastTo the west is the Ming Xiaoling MausoleumThe entire architectural complex is built according to the mountain terrain, including the Boai Fang, tomb passage, tomb gate, stele pavilion, sacrificial hall, and tomb chamber, arranged on a central axis from south to north, reflecting the style of traditional Chinese architecture. The cemetery is designed in a "alarm bell" shape and is known as the "first tomb in the history of modern Chinese architecture";

Car to:Wuxi, known as the "city full of warmth and water" beside the Taihu Lake Lake (about 180 kilometers);
Tour: Nianhua Bay Town(The tour time is not less than 1.5 hours) The most Zen town in China, located on the shore of the Taihu Lake Lake surrounded by mountains and rivers, is the site of the World Buddhist Forum. Every brick, stone, flower and grass shows a touch of Zen, bringing people natural peace and tranquility. The first phase includes boutique projects such as "Zen Heart Valley," "Fragrant Moon Flower Street," "Luming Valley," and "Youyou Fish Port;
Amazing: Zen Walking Light ShowNight viewing, experience the light and shadow feast created by the original team of the G20 cultural evening party. As night falls, the Nianhua Pagoda lights up layer by layer, like a large glass tower sparkling and translucent. The graceful Nianhua goddess Tiannu scatters flowers, and at a glance, it's like a fleeting glimpse, floating like a dream. At night, the moon lights up in the Brahma Flower Sea, like a fairyland in the Moon Palace; The water curtain light show of "Buddha's Hand Embracing Flowers" makes people unable to help but marvel at the beautiful Zen scene of "Embracing Flowers with a Smile"; The Smile Square in Phase III is meticulously crafted by top global artists combined with Chinese culture. It is the ultimate highlight of the "Zen Walk" light show, allowing every visitor to experience a peaceful and joyful journey to Nianhua Bay. The performance is subject to weather conditions and may be cancelled in adverse weather conditions. If unable to watch, no fees will be refunded;

Morning: Lingshan Giant BuddhaThe tour time is not less than 2.5 hours, excluding small transportation within the scenic area. The scenic area has a large park area, and guests in need can pay 40 yuan to take an electric scooter to visit the scenic area. The world's tallest bronze statue of Buddha is one of the Five Great Buddhas in China. When it is lit, many masters come to hold a grand ceremony, and it is said that praying and worshiping the Buddha is very effective. Watch the auspicious signs of 'Kowloon Bathing ● Mountain Prayers' and receive blessings and welcome good fortune. And take you into the multi billion dollar and visually stunning Brahma Palace;
Experience: [Three Steps of Prayer for Lingshan]Touching the Buddha's hand: Longing blessings and longevity; Touching Buddha's feet: Abundant wealth; Brahma Palace Flower Offering: Peace and tranquility, everything is perfect
Chinese cuisine: [Wuxi reference menu](There are some adjustments in different dishes in the season) Steamed the Taihu Lake Lake white fish, three silk silver fish soup, black pepper vegetable diced diced willow, fish pickled Chinese cabbage tofu, sixi gluten, Wuxi sauce ribs, Xiangxi stir fried meat, western style chicken rice flower, garden vegetables, green vegetables and mushrooms, three fresh Meat ball soup, Lingshan vegetarian bread, Lingshan vegetarian noodles;

afternoon:Driving to Suzhou, a land of fish and rice, a national historical and cultural city, known as the "Venice of the East" and the city of Chinese gardens (about 68 kilometers away);
Tour:China's Four Famous Gardens[Lingering Garden](Travel time not less than 1 hour), renowned for its exquisite architectural art that is unique and natural. The garden is a large classical private garden in China, famous for its exquisite architectural art. The hall is magnificent and the courtyard is full of changes. The the Taihu Lake Lake Stone is honored by the Guanyun Peak, and has the "interest of getting mountains without leaving the city". Its architectural space treatment is exquisite, and gardeners use various artistic techniques to form a rhythmic and rhythmic garden space system, becoming a world-renowned example of architectural space art treatment;
Car to: Wuzhen Xizha(The journey is about 80 kilometers and the tour time is not less than 3 hours), the last water town in China, enjoying the beautiful ancient town heritage, feeling the simple Jiangnan water town atmosphere, experiencing the beautiful scenery of "small bridges, flowing water, and homes" in the water town. The famous historical sites, handicraft workshops, classic exhibition halls, religious buildings, folk customs, and leisure places in the block are unforgettable, and the natural scenery is breathtaking;
Dinner: [Wuzhen Customized Menu] (The menu is based on the standard of 10 people per table, with some adjustments depending on the season)Deep sea shrimp in soy sauce, stir fried shredded beef, signature fish fillet pot, Jiangnan chicken with scallion oil, stir fried shredded pork with bamboo shoots, farm fried meat, wild vegetable Oily bean curd, shredded jellyfish in oil, steamed egg with silver fish, stir fried hairy vegetables, traditional onion and oil noodles, seasonal fruit plate, rice;

Evening: [Carrying lanterns and walking across the bridge]Appreciating the night view, if the daytime in Wuzhen gives you an authentic experience of the Jiangnan water town, then the nighttime in Wuzhen will bring you a completely different style. People often say 'stay in Wuzhen, sleep on the Jiangnan water', which interprets the beauty of Wuzhen's night scenery from one aspect. At nightfall, the floodlights of time and space gradually light up, outlining the entire Wuzhen crystal clear. Under ancient trees, in bridge arches, in water pavilions, stone pillars, and on river steps, various warm and cool colored dots, blocks, and linear lights shine on each other;
Kind Reminder:During holidays or special events in Wuzhen Scenic Area that are fully booked, in order to ensure the trip, we will adjust to stay at a hotel of the same level outside the scenic area without any refund or subsidy.

In the morning:Enjoy the hotel buffet breakfast and enjoy the peaceful morning time in the Jiangnan water town;
Kind Reminder:The tour period for Wuzhen Xizha is one night and one morning. Guests staying in Wuzhen are advised to wake up early. The Xizha in the morning is quiet and peaceful, without any unnecessary noise. On the bluestone road, cars, horses, and mail are all slow, and the water mist on the canal is swirling, just as Liu Ruoying felt, "I love Wuzhen the most in the morning because it has the essence of life here." (Staying at hotels outside the scenic area during holidays cannot satisfy morning tours, please enjoy the West Gate the day before.)

afternoon:Drive to Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, the Silk Capital, and the leisure capital (approximately 95 kilometers);Tour: West Lake Scenic AreaHangzhou is defined as a leisure city, with a large part originally originating from West Lake. A brief stop cannot fully capture the beauty of West Lake. Therefore, we do not follow the conventional route and allow everyone to deeply explore the lake, such as boating on the lake, strolling by the lake, or cycling around the lake, without being restricted by group tours;Kind Reminder:There will be traffic control in the West Lake Scenic Area on weekends and holidays. Except for buses, other vehicles are prohibited from entering the West Lake Scenic Area and need to transfer to buses to enter the scenic area(Bus fare already included)We apologize for any inconvenience caused!

Dinner: [Hangbang Cuisine Reference Menu] (Some dishes may be adjusted according to different seasons)West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce, rice flavored meat sandwich cake, tea flavored baked prawns, beggar's chicken, boiled beef fillet, abalone mushroom and sea ridge, sugar tenderloin, dry pot organic vegetables, eggplant pot, green seasonal vegetables, West Lake water shield soup, fruits, soft drinks;
Evening: "Eternal Love of Song City"Enjoy a large-scale performance in the scenic area - "Eternal Love of Songcheng" (about 120 minutes of watching and free activities), which is the soul of Hangzhou Songcheng Scenic Area. With advanced sound, light, and electricity technology and stage machinery, it unexpectedly presents the hardships of the ancient people in Liangzhu, the glory of the Song Palace, the brutality of the Yue family army, and the eternal masterpiece of the Butterfly Lovers and the White Snake Xu Xian. It vividly portrays silk, tea, and the misty rain of Jiangnan, providing a visual experience and spiritual shock

Tour: [Hefang Street]This was once the "Imperial City Root" during the Southern Song Dynasty and also the cultural and economic center of the Southern Song Dynasty. Filled with a strong Han cultural atmosphere, many new shops have opened after renovation. Although this method of renovating old houses may appear rigid and thin due to the lack of cultural heritage accumulated over time, those old houses still have preservation and are worth visiting (free activity for no less than 1 hour);
Car to:Yanyu Jiangnan, the millennium old town of Xitang (about 58 kilometers away);
Tour:Misty Rain in the SouthXitang 5AXitang is one of the birthplaces of ancient Wu Yue culture, with a travel time of no less than 1.5 hours. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was the border between Wu and Yue, hence it is known as the "Wu Gen Yue Jiao" and "Yue Jiao Family". Subsequently, films such as "Mission: Impossible III," "Who Controls My Youth," "Don't Love Me," and "Like Mist, Like Rain, Like Wind" were filmed here;
Experience: [I am a World Heritage Site Recommendation Officer] - Xitang Intelligent Fun Exploration Season
An immersive exploration of ancient towns in Jiangnan, with 2000 years of history to travel through; An exclusive customized smart and fun experience, no longer lonely during summer vacation;
A parent-child interactive family challenge, working together to overcome infinite familial bonds; A great opportunity to participate in cultural protection, Wu Yue's essence is all in it.
1. 【 Clever and skillful 】Make a small buckle by hand, and discover the secrets of ancient clothing culture from the changes in the surrounding area;
2. [Skilled Craftsman]Hand in hand, hand in hand, let's start together. Build a small wooden bridge on site to unlock ancient bridge skills;
3. A letter of recommendationA letter to UNESCO.

afternoon:Car to Paris East - Shanghai (approximately 160 kilometers);
Tour: [Snack Collection ● Chenghuang Temple Mall](The tour time is not less than 60 minutes) The biggest feature of the temple fair is the Chenghuang Temple snacks. The Chenghuang Temple snacks were made in the Yongli period of the Ming Dynasty. The snacks here are exquisite, small in quantity and inexpensive, which is in line with the style of "eating less, eating more" of Shanghainese;
Tour: 88th Floor, Jinmao Tower, rideHuangpu River CruiseTake a leisurely stroll along the Huangpu River, overlooking the dazzling night view of Shanghai and the unique European style Bund architecture complex on both sides of the Huangpu River, as well as the modern Pudong architecture complex that exudes a strong atmosphere (approximately 2 hours in the tour room)

all day:Enjoy breakfast at the hotel! According to the flight/high-speed rail schedule, deliver to the airport/Taotie Station and end the pleasant journey!