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6-Day Enchanting Jiangnan Tour: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing & Beyond jiangsu tour

Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai - Urban Wonders

Your journey begins with complimentary airport/station transfers (08:00-11:00) from major Shanghai hubs. After settling in, explore the vibrant Yuyuan Garden area where Ming-Qing architecture meets bustling markets. At 14:00, witness the iconic Bund waterfront showcasing colonial-era buildings against the futuristic Pudong skyline.

Ascend the Oriental Pearl Tower (263m observation deck included) at 15:00 for panoramic views, followed by the immersive Shanghai History Museum showcasing lifelike wax dioramas. Evening brings a magical Huangpu River cruise (19:00) to admire the light spectacle. Overnight at 3-star hotels like Home Inn Neo or similar.

Day 2: West Lake Poetry & Buddhist Serenity

Morning transfer to Hangzhou (2hrs). Glide across UNESCO-listed West Lake by boat (included), passing legendary sites like Leifeng Pagoda. Climb the reconstructed Leifeng Pagoda for lake vistas, then explore the spiritual heart at Lingyin Temple complex, marveling at Feilai Peak's ancient Buddhist carvings. Evening transfer to Suzhou (2hrs).

Day3: Zhouzhuang - Venice of the East

Discover China's premier water town via Zhouzhuang boat cruise (included). Wander stone bridges like Twin Bridges and visit merchant mansions like Shen House, experiencing Ming Dynasty canal life. Afternoon explores traditional craft streets and Zhang House's "boat-passing-through" architecture. Return to Suzhou for leisure evening.

Day4: Spiritual Wuxi & Lake Tai Majesty

Morning visit to Wuxi's Grand Buddha at Lingshan - behold the 88m bronze Buddha statue and marvel at the opulent Brahma Palace. Afternoon reveals Lake Tai's Turtle Head Isle (Yuantouzhu) with its cherry-blossom lined paths and fairy-tale Three Immortals Island via included ferry. Evening transfer to Nanjing.

Day5: Yangzhou's Water Town Grace

Morning in Yangzhou features the slender Slender West Lake (optional boat ride) and Tang Dynasty Daming Temple. Stroll Dongguan Street's Qing-era shops before choosing between the exquisite He Garden or the modern Grand Canal Museum. Return to Nanjing for final night.

Day6: Nanjing's Historical Tapestry

Final day explores:
Presidential Palace - China's modern history crucible
Memorial Hall of Nanjing Massacre Victims (or Yuhuatai Park)
• Scholar's paradise at Confucius Temple Riverside
• Sun Yat-sen's monumental Zhongshan Mausoleum

Tour concludes with transfers to Nanjing stations (17:00-18:30). Note: Monday closures may affect some sites - alternative arrangements apply.

Essential Tips

1. Carry passport/ID for hotel check-ins
2. Comfortable walking shoes recommended
3. Meal budgets: ¥50-80/person daily
4. Free transfers require flight/train arrivals before 10:30
5. Museum entries may require advance booking
6. Evening river cruises subject to daylight timing

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