Day 1: Shanghai to Hangzhou – West Lake Legacy
Departure: Gather at 6:30 AM at Shanghai International Hotel (170 West Nanjing Road). Free pickup available at 7:00 AM from Huimin Road/Liuzhou Road intersection. After a 3-hour drive through the Yangtze River Delta, arrive at Hangzhou's UNESCO-listed West Lake (Free entry). Embark on an included boat cruise to admire poetic landscapes: Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (exterior view), Su Causeway, and Leifeng Pagoda. Tip: Prepare CNY 10/person for potential shuttle transfers during peak seasons.
Visit the reconstructed Leifeng Pagoda (included) offering panoramic lake views, followed by an afternoon at Lingyin Temple (CNY 45 included; optional CNY 30 incense ticket). Evening transfer to hotels like Jitai Boutique Hotel near Hangzhou East Station.
Day 2: Wetland Wonders & Song Dynasty Spectacle
Explore Xixi National Wetland Park (included), a serene network of waterways and traditional villages. Afternoon brings you to Song Dynasty Town (optional): Upgrade to CNY 260 for the "Romance of the Song Dynasty" show – an aerial ballet of Chinese history. Evening transfer to Suzhou hotels like Vienna International Hotel.
Day 3: Suzhou to Wuxi – Cinematic Landscapes
Discover Wuxi's Three Kingdoms City and Water Margin City (both included), filming locations for historical epics. Optional ancient warship ride (CNY 30). Afternoon highlights Taihu Lake's Turtle Head Isle (included), followed by a sunset cruise to Taihu Fairy Island. Return to Suzhou accommodations.
Day 4: Classical Suzhou & Nightfall in Nanjing
Morning unveils Lion Grove Garden (included), a Ming Dynasty rockery masterpiece. At Hanshan Temple (included), hear bells immortalized in Tang poetry. Stroll Shantang Street (free), where canal-side teahouses meet silk shops. Evening concludes in Nanjing at hotels like Hanting Nanjing Shangyuanmen.
Day 5: Nanjing's Historical Echoes
Visit the sobering Nanjing Massacre Memorial (free) or autumn-hued Yuhuatai Park. Explore Presidential Palace (included), witnessing China's revolutionary past. Final stops: Confucius Temple (free) for Ming-style architecture and Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (free). Tour concludes with 6:00 PM drop-off at Nanjing Station.
Essential Tips
1. Footwear: Prioritize walking shoes for temple steps and garden paths.
2. Weather: Pack layers – misty mornings transition to warm afternoons.
3. Currency: Carry small CNY bills for incidentals; major attractions accept cards.
4. Show Bookings: Reserve Song Dynasty Town performance 3 days ahead during peak seasons.
5. Transport: Download MetroMan app for Shanghai/Suzhou subway navigation.
This journey weaves through China's "land of fish and rice," blending UNESCO sites with living traditions. From Hangzhou's lyrical waterscapes to Suzhou's scholar gardens and Nanjing's historical weight, each day unfolds like a classical scroll painting – timeless and transformative.
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