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17-Day Eastern China Cultural & Scenic Exploration: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Huangshan, Suzhou & More jiangsu tour

Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai

Highlights: Complimentary airport/station transfers (Pudong/Hongqiao airports, Shanghai Railway Stations). Check into centrally located hotels like GreenTree Inn or Hanting near metro stations.

Free Time Recommendations:
• Pudong Country Park: Seasonal flower exhibitions
• Shanghai Ocean Aquarium: Walkthrough underwater tunnel

Pro Tip: Hotel check-in after 12pm. Use luggage storage services at reception.

Day 2: Shanghai Icons Discovery

Itinerary:
• Oriental Pearl Tower (263m observation deck)
• The Bund architectural showcase
• Yu Garden & Chenghuangmiao snack street
• Nanjing Road shopping experience

Dining: Try local xiaolongbao at Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant near Yu Garden.

Days 3-5: Hangzhou & Putuoshan Pilgrimage

Essential Experiences:
• West Lake cruise with Leifeng Pagoda ascent
• Lingyin Temple's ancient Buddhist carvings
• Putuoshan Island spiritual sites:
- Puji Temple's golden Guanyin statue
- 33m South Sea Goddess of Mercy statue
- Purple Bamboo Grove's coastal walkways

Travel Note: 4-hour transfer to Putuoshan includes crossing Zhoushan Sea Bridge.

Days 6-9: Huangshan Adventure

Must-See:
• Huangshan Mountain's iconic peaks: Begin Trusting Peak, Lion Peak
• Hongcun Village's Moon Pond reflection
• Wuyuan Huangling's cliffside terraces
• Qiandao Lake's 1,078 island panorama

Hiking Tips: Cable cars available at Yungu/Jade Screen stations (CNY80-90). Pack layered clothing for changeable mountain weather.

Days 10-12: Water Town Charms

Featured Destinations:
• Wuzhen's dual districts:
- East Zone: Traditional dye workshops
- West Zone: Night-lit canal cruises
• Suzhou's classical gardens:
- Humble Administrator's Garden rockeries
- Tiger Hill's leaning pagoda

Culinary Highlight: Sample Suzhou's sweet mooncakes at Shantang Street.

Days 13-17: Nanjing & Yangzhou Finale

Cultural Immersion:
• Nanjing Memorial Hall historical reflection
• Presidential Palace's modern Chinese history
• Yangzhou's Slender West Lake classical gardens
• Dongguan Street's preserved Qing Dynasty architecture

Practical Information:
• Free departure transfers to NKG airport/Nanjing stations
• Recommended last-day activities:
- Xuanwu Lake morning walk
- Niushou Mountain's Buddhist relics

Travel Essentials

Accommodation: 3-star equivalent hotels with metro access. Budget CNY200-300/night for independent meals.

Transport Tips:
• High-speed trains between cities (2nd class included)
• Cross-city coach journeys average 2-4 hours
• Shanghai/Hangzhou/Nanjing metro systems accessible via Alipay

Cultural Notes:
• Temple etiquette: Dress modestly, avoid pointing at statues
• Bargaining: Appropriate at street markets, not in shops

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