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A 5-Day Jiangnan Cultural Journey: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou & Nanjing jiangsu tour

Day 1: Shanghai → Hangzhou → Suzhou

Your adventure begins at 6:30 AM at Shanghai International Hotel (Huangpu District). After a 3-hour scenic drive through the Yangtze River Delta, arrive at West Lake - China's poetic landmark. Enjoy a 90-minute cruise past Leifeng Pagoda and Su Causeway, followed by an optional visit to Song Dynasty Town (CNY 260 for theme park + theatrical show). Conclude the day with an evening transfer to Suzhou for hotel check-in.

Day 2: Suzhou Exploration

Discover Suzhou's classical gardens starting with the Lion Grove Garden - a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring labyrinthine rockeries. After lunch, visit the iconic Hanshan Temple where the famous "Midnight Bells" poem originated. Stroll through Fengqiao Scenic Area before experiencing the Shantang Street night market, a preserved Ming Dynasty waterside quarter.

Day 3: Suzhou → Wuxi → Nanjing

Morning departure to Wuxi's Three Kingdoms & Water Margin Film Base, China's largest historical drama filming complex. Afternoon highlights include Turtle Head Isle (Yuantouzhu) - the "Number One Scenic Spot in Taihu Lake", accessible via included ferry to fairy-tale-like Taihu Immortal Island. Evening transfer to Nanjing by high-speed train (2.5 hrs).

Day 4: Nanjing → Yangzhou → Nanjing

Day trip to Yangzhou features:
• Daming Temple's 1,500-year-old pagoda
• Slender West Lake's willow-lined waterways (boat ride optional)
• He Garden's unique "double-story corridor" architecture
• Dongguan Street's snack-filled Qing Dynasty alleyways
Return to Nanjing for final night accommodation.

Day 5: Nanjing Highlights

Final day covers:
• Presidential Palace - witness to China's modern history
• Yuhuatai Memorial Park's revolutionary heritage
• Confucius Temple Quarter - vibrant nightscape along Qinhuai River
• Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum's majestic 392-step ascent
Tour concludes at 6 PM at Nanjing South Station (Rainflower Terrace District).

Essential Tips

1. Comfortable walking shoes are mandatory
2. Carry small change for street snacks (CNY 10-30/item)
3. Hotel locations may vary within same-star category
4. High-speed train tickets to Shanghai available at station
5. Spring/Autumn recommended for optimal weather

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