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Suzhou, Wuzhen, Hangzhou & Shanghai: A 3-Day Cultural Journey jiangsu tour

Day 1: Classical Gardens & Water Town Magic

08:00 – Departure from Suzhou
Meet your guide beneath the iconic red "Suzhou Station" sign at North Square (No.27 Suzhan Road). A 30-minute drive brings you to China's garden masterpiece.

09:30 – Humble Administrator's Garden

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site (90 mins), a 500-year-old Ming Dynasty marvel. Wander through three distinct zones: • Eastern Section: Expansive bamboo groves and lotus ponds • Central Section: Quintessential Jiangnan water architecture • Western Section: Intimate pavilions with carved window frames
Don't miss the adjacent Suzhou Garden Museum for architectural insights.

13:00 – Wuzhen West Scenic Zone

Immerse yourself in China's best-preserved water town (6+ hours): • Day Exploration: Indigo workshops, Zhaoming Academy, historic post office • Night Transformation: 18:30-20:20 brings magical illuminations – glowing bridges, waterside lanterns, and night markets
Local Flavors: Try Wuzhen mutton stew, Ding Sheng cakes, and Sanbai wine at riverside eateries like Tong'an Aqua Pavilion.

Accommodation

Stay at boutique hotels like Wuzhen Maihamu Auto Hotel (or comparable). Note: Weekend bookings may require stays in nearby Tongxiang.

Day 2: West Lake Poetry & Song Dynasty Spectacle

07:00 – West Lake Discovery
Stroll Su Dongpo's causeway (90 mins), capturing the "liquid jade" beauty that inspired centuries of poets. Look for: • Leifeng Pagoda silhouette • Three Pools Mirroring Moon landmarks

14:00 – Song Dynasty Town (Optional)

Choose between: • Premium Experience: CNY280 for Eternal Romance performance – aerial silk dancers and water-screen projections • Self-Guided Option: Explore replica Song-era streets and artisan shops

18:00 – Transfer to Shanghai
Arrive at hotels like Home Inn (Shanghai Huta Road Metro) by 20:30. Evening free for Bund skyline views.

Day 3: Shanghai's Past & Future

09:00 – Oriental Pearl Tower
Conquer three highlights: 1. 263m observation deck – panoramic city vistas 2. Glass Skywalk – walk over transparent floors 3. Urban History Museum – waxworks showcasing 1930s Shanghai

11:30 – Iconic Landmarks

• The Bund: Colonial architecture meets futuristic Pudong (30 mins) • Yuyuan Garden: Ming-era rockeries and goldfish ponds (1 hr) • Nanjing Road: Retail therapy on China's premier shopping street

Practical Tips

  • Comfortable walking shoes essential – cobblestones dominate
  • Evening boat rides: Wuzhen (CNY60) vs. Huangpu River (CNY130)
  • Metro connectivity: Line 2 links all Shanghai highlights

17:00 – Farewell
Tour concludes at Nanjing Road. Return trains to Suzhou depart from Shanghai Station (20-min taxi).

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