Simplified itinerary
D1 Tianjin Nanjing Confucius Temple Zhongshan Mausoleum Wuxi Nianhua Bay
D2 Suzhou Fengqiao Liuyuan Tongxiang Wuzhen Xizha
D3 Tongxiang - Xitang+Cruise - West Lake, Hangzhou
D4 Hangzhou Lingyin Feilai Peak Shanghai Chenghuang Temple
D5 Shanghai Nanjing Road Bund - Tianjin
Detailed itinerary
D1 Tianjin Nanjing Wuxi
Take the high-speed train from Tianjin to Nanjing, and upon arrival, a dedicated person will pick you up and begin your journey to Jiangnan.
11: 00 Tour [Qinhuai River Fuzimiao Commercial Street] (Free activity about 120 minutes)
Nanjing has been designated as the capital eleven times in history. During the Six Dynasties period, the commercial street area of Confucius Temple was already quite prosperous. Wuyi Lane, Zhuque Street, Taoyedu and other places were all inhabited by the noble families at that time. In the Ming Dynasty, Confucius Temple Commercial Street served as the imperial examination center for the Imperial Academy, attracting a large number of candidates. As a result, many service industries were concentrated here, including restaurants, teahouses, and snacks, which also emerged. The scenery of the Qinhuai River at that time was described as "the sound of mud and the shadows of lanterns stretching for ten miles, the singing girl playing with the turbid waves on a flower boat" and "the painting of boats with small drums, day and night without interruption". Strolling through ancient streets and cities, admiring scenic spots such as Wende Bridge, Wuyi Lane, Zhaobi, Qinhuai River, etc. along the way; You can also taste local specialty snacks in Nanjing at your own expense on the food street.
13: 30 minute tour of the Sun Yat sen Mausoleum (approximately 90 minutes) (self guided by electric scooter, closed on Mondays)
It is a key scenic spot that combines natural scenery and Republican culture. Zhongshan Mausoleum is located in front of Pingchuan River, with Qingzhang Mountain on its back. It is adjacent to Linggu Temple to the east and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum to the west. The entire architectural complex is built according to the mountain terrain, gradually rising along the central axis from south to north. The main buildings include Boai Fang, tomb passage, tomb gate, stone steps, stele pavilion, sacrificial hall, and tomb chamber, arranged on a central axis, reflecting the style of traditional Chinese architecture. From the air, it looks like a "free bell" lying flat on a green carpet. Integrating the essence of ancient Chinese and western architecture, it is solemn, simple and unique. (Sun Zhongshan Mausoleum is closed on Monday. Excluding small transportation in Zhongshan Mausoleum scenic area, it is 10 yuan/person/trip and 20 yuan/person for round trip. If you need it, please take care of yourself.) Warm reminder: If you encounter daily flow restrictions in Zhongshan Mausoleum and cannot make an appointment, you will have to visit either Yuhuatai or Xuanwu Lake (choose one). The tour guide can adjust flexibly according to the time and itinerary. Thank you for your understanding!
15: 30 Go to "the Taihu Lake Lake Pearl" Wuxi (about 2.5 hours)
18: 30 day tour of Zen Town Nianhua Bay Night Tour (approximately 120 minutes)
A Chinese spiritual vacation destination where you can experience the Tang style and Song style architecture, as well as the fresh and elegant Zen atmosphere. The exquisite and stunning tribute masterpiece of the World Buddhist Forum, "Chan Xing," brings to Nianhua Bay the Zen allusion of "flowers bloom and leaves, the result naturally becomes". Crossing the River with a Reed - Carving the Flowing Years, on the calm and elegant surface of the Nianhua Lake, high-tech elements such as sound, light, and electricity shape a myriad of phenomena, taking you to see the wonderful Zen realm of "one flower, one world, one leaf, one Buddha".
The lighting ceremony of Nianhua Pagoda - feel the night falling, the leisurely Zen music drifting around, the wonderful sound of bells and priests, the ancient and elegant Zen charm and artistic conception.
The blooming flowers and leaves of Wu Deng Lake create a magnificent and elegant atmosphere of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. The light and shadow change, and the light falls into the water. Five large water lotus flowers surround the white lotus flower in the center, and the fountain blooms one after another with an ethereal and elegant melody, constantly changing and shocking. Smile Square - The main landscape features a large stainless steel dynamic sculpture about 18 meters high, with the intention of "rebirth with flowers", showcasing the relationship between flowers and Zen, flowers and people, and people and Zen through "flower language asking Zen".
Gather at 21:00 and proceed to the hotel for check-in
D2 Wuxi Suzhou Wuzhen
Enjoy breakfast at 07:00
Gather at 07:30 and head to Suzhou, known as the "City of Chinese Gardens" (approximately 1.5 hours)
09:00 Tour of Fengqiao (approximately 90 minutes) (excluding boat and Pingtan)
Tieling Pass, overlooking the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal, is a provincial-level scenic spot mainly featuring the "Five Olds" of Hanshan Ancient Temple, Jiangfeng Ancient Bridge, Tieling Ancient Pass, Fengqiao Ancient Town, and the ancient canal. The famous phrase "Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, midnight bell ringing on passenger ships" has made it famous throughout the world, attracting literati and ink artists to appreciate its poetic and picturesque charm, and experience the unique style of water and land running parallel, with adjacent river streets.
11: 00 Recommended self paid tour of Suzhou Ancient Canal: Fee standard: Local current price of 150 yuan/person (Ancient Canal boat ticket and car guide shuttle)
① The "ancient boat" travels along the ancient canal and shuttles through the water city of Venice in the east.
② Experience the ancient culture of Gusu through "Pingtan", listen to Pingtan, Wu Nong soft language, and Jiangnan tunes.
12: Enjoy Chinese cuisine at 30
14: Visit the World Cultural Heritage Site, National 5A Scenic Area, and one of the four major gardens in China, the "Lingering Garden" (approximately 90 minutes)
One of the four famous gardens in China, it is a representative of classical gardens in Suzhou during the Qing Dynasty and one of the world cultural heritage sites under national key cultural relics protection. Visit Hanbishan House, Linquan Yinshuo Hall, Guanyun Peak, Wufeng Immortal Hall, and Youyi Village. The Lingering Garden wins with mountains and waters. There are twelve stone peaks of the Taihu Lake Lake in the garden, which is spectacular. The three peaks of "Guanyun", "Ruiyun" and "Xiuyun" are listed, and the stone peaks are towering; In the Yifeng Pavilion, peak stones are scattered into a forest; Western rockeries, maple forests everywhere, water under the forest, buildings standing by the water, and stone forests towering outside the buildings.
15: Gather at 30 and head to Xizha, Wuzhen, Zhenshui Village, Jiangnan (approximately 1.5 hours by car)
17: Enjoy dinner at 00
18: 30 Slow Brand 5A Scenic Area [Water Town Wuzhen Xizha Scenic Area~Night Scene] (approximately 180 minutes of playtime)
Jiangnan's flagship water town, a world-class leisure and vacation town. Cover of Jiangnan Ancient Town! Same ancient town, different Wuzhen! The unique Xizha lacks the hustle and bustle of the city, only small bridges and flowing houses. The long alleys of the old street with bluestone slabs, the ancient bridges crisscrossing, and the stone and wood carvings all reveal the former prosperity of the ancient town. Visiting Xizha at night and during the day are completely different feelings. Especially when taking a boat ride on the river (excluding pleasure boats), there are ancient bridges reflected in colorful lights on the river surface. Along the banks of the river, ancient buildings present a new artistic conception in the colorful lights. The alternation of old and new is like entering two ancient towns, one is the mottled of yesterday and the other is the splendor of today.
Enjoy local specialty snacks at your own expense for dinner.
Gather at 21:30 and proceed to the hotel for check-in.
D3 Wuzhen Xitang Hangzhou
Enjoy breakfast at 07:00
Gather at 08:00 and head to Xitang, a water town in Jiangnan (approximately 1 hour by car)
09:00 Visit the millennium old water town of Xitang (approximately 2 hours)
Formerly known as Xutang and Xietang, also known as Pingchuan, it has a rich historical and cultural heritage. During the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period, Xitang was the border area where Wu and Yue competed, hence it is also known as the Wu Gen Yue Jiao. Main attractions: Zhang Zhenggen Sculpture Hall, Wadang Hall, Xiyuan, etc. Experience the first choice water town filming location in China for the Hollywood blockbuster "Disc 3" - Kilometer Gallery, Yuanyangqiao, Zhang Zhenggen Sculpture Studio, Button Studio, Xiyuan, and Zhongfutang.
Gift of Ritual Reception in Xitang: At ordinary times, it is a gift to experience the charm of the thousand year old water town in Xitang by boat (May Day/National Day/Spring Festival/Small Holidays and special event days will be changed to China-Chic Xitang Hanfu experience).
11: Enjoy Chinese cuisine at 30
12: Gather at 30 and head to the "Heaven on Earth" Hangzhou (approximately 1.5 hours)
14: 30 minute tour of Hangzhou West Lake (approximately 120 minutes)
West Lake is a world-renowned scenic spot with a long history, abundant historical sites, beautiful mountains and waters, and pleasant scenery. It is a representative of the beauty of Hangzhou, and the famous "Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake" surround the lake, complementing nature and culture, forming the core area of Hangzhou travel. You don't have to be obsessed with visiting every attraction, you can explore the most suitable different scenery according to the different seasons
D4 Hangzhou Shanghai
Enjoy breakfast at 07:00
08:30 Tour of Hangzhou's Lingyin Feilai Peak (If you need to enter Lingyin Temple, you need to purchase a incense voucher of 30 yuan per person, and the tour time is about 2 hours)
The scenic area includes Feilai Peak and Lingyin Temple. On the slope of Feilai Peak facing Lingyin Temple, there are over 340 Buddhist grotto statues dating back to the Five Dynasties period, located on the steep cliffs of Qinglin Cave, Yuru Cave, Longhong Cave, Sheyang Cave, and along the streams. Lingyin Temple has a history of over a thousand years, and its layout is roughly similar to that of Jiangnan temples, except for the secluded ancient buildings.
11: Enjoy Chinese cuisine at 00 and taste the Qianlong Imperial Tea Banquet (worth 50 yuan/person)
Taste Fried Shrimps with Longjing Tea, West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce and other local specialties with the meal, and a cup of West Lake Longjing worth 38 yuan after the meal. (Note: As the restaurant is located in a 10000 acre tea garden, local operators often recommend Hangzhou Longjing tea in the restaurant. Please purchase with caution.)
13: Gather at 00 and head to "Oriental Paris" Shanghai (approximately 2.5 hours)
16: 00 Visit [Chenghuang Temple] (free activities about 90 minutes)
Mainly visit a landscape passage in the east-west direction of Yu Garden Commercial Tourism Area. Historically, under the name of Miaoqian Street, it has gathered a number of banks, gold stores, silver houses, restaurants, teahouses, theaters and businesses in Shanghai's early years, and has always been a pedestrian corridor connecting Shiliupu, Chenghuang Temple and Yu Garden. Once a gathering place for 360 folk shops in China, the "Shanghai Old Street" reproduces traditional industries that have been lost for generations: coin shops, mahogany display shops, pawnshops, old-fashioned tea houses, old wine shops, embroidery shops, etc. Enjoy local specialty snacks at your own expense.
18: Recommended Shanghai self funded project for 00 nights: 'Sea, Land, Air' Modern Night Shanghai Package
The night view of Shanghai is known as one of the "Seven Great Night Views in the World" and can be compared to the night view of Manhattan in the United States! There are three ways to appreciate the charming and dazzling night view of Shanghai from different perspectives, which is worth it for those who are new to Shanghai!
Gather at 21:00 and proceed to the hotel for check-in.
D5 Shanghai Tianjin
After breakfast at 07:00 (hotel buffet breakfast)
Gather at 07:30 and head to the Bund
09:00 Free tour of the Bund (approximately 30 minutes)
Located on the banks of the Huangpu River in Huangpu District, Shanghai, the Bund stands with 52 classical revival buildings of different styles, known as the Bund World Architecture Exhibition Group. It is an important historical site and representative building of modern and contemporary China, and one of the important landmarks in Shanghai.
09:30 Free Tour of Nanjing Road (Free activity for about 120 minutes)
Located in Huangpu District, Shanghai, it starts from Xizang Middle Road in the west and ends at Henan Middle Road in the east. There is a dark red marble screen at both ends of the pedestrian street. The pedestrian street completed on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the National Day has revitalized the "Centennial Nanjing Road" and become another beautiful new urban landscape in Shanghai. Strolling through the Bai Yi Store, Hualian Shopping Mall, Shanghai Fashion Company, and food stores.
12: Around 00, we will arrange for a unified drop off at the station, ending our pleasant journey!