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Shanghai, Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Hangzhou & Watertowns: 6-Day Jiangnan Cultural Journey jiangsu tour

Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai - Gateway to Jiangnan

Begin your adventure with our complimentary 24-hour airport/station transfer service (Pudong/Hongqiao airports, Shanghai Station). Check into comfortable accommodations like Venus International Hotel or Greentree Li Pa Shanghai Hotel. Enjoy free time exploring Shanghai's charming alleyways:

Wukang Road: Architectural time capsule with 37 historical buildings
Tianzifang: Artsy labyrinth of galleries and craft shops in converted Shikumen houses

Day 2: Nanjing Imperial Heritage

After hotel breakfast, explore China's former capital:
Confucius Temple & Qinhuai River: Ming-era academic complex with lantern-decked waterways
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum: 392-step ascent to the Father of Modern China's azure-tiled tomb

Dining recommendations:
Yongheyuan Restaurant: Century-old Jiangsu cuisine institution
Nanjing Impressions: Theatrical dining with local opera performances

Day 3: Spiritual Wuxi & Classical Suzhou

Morning at Lingshan Buddhist Sanctuary featuring:
• 88m bronze Buddha statue
• Nine Dragons Bathing Shakyamuni fountain show

Suzhou highlights:
Humble Administrator's Garden: UNESCO World Heritage water garden
• Evening Grand Canal Cruise upgrade (CNY150) with live Pingtan opera

Must-try Wuxi specialties:
Wuxi Spareribs: Caramelized pork in sweet soy glaze
Xiaolongbao: Soup dumplings with crab roe filling (seasonal)

Day 4: Watertown Charm & Hangzhou Elegance

Morning in Wuzhen East Sector:
• Traditional dye workshops
• Woodcarving museum
• Ancient postal museum

Afternoon at Xixi National Wetland:
• Water village ecological reserve
• Optional Song Dynasty Town upgrade (CNY320-350) featuring:
- Immersive historical performances
- Ancient market street experiences

Day 5: West Lake Poetry & Canal Towns

Morning at West Lake UNESCO Site:
• Su Causeway morning stroll
• Fish Viewing at Flower Harbor

Afternoon in Xitang Water Town:
• Complimentary Hanfu dress-up experience
• Nightfall canal views under red lanterns

Day 6: Shanghai Finale

Morning highlights:
The Bund: Colonial architecture gallery
Nanjing Road: China's first commercial street

Evening upgrades available:
Jinmao Tower Observatory (88th floor)
Huangpu River Cruise (CNY320)

Practical Information

Transport: Free transfers between 11:00-12:00 to PVG/SHA airports
Lodging: 4-star hotels with Western breakfast options
Green Policy: Bring toiletries - Shanghai hotels don't provide disposables
Weather Prep: Light layers + umbrella for Jiangnan's microclimates

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