Shanghai, Wuxi, Nanjing, Suzhou and Hangzhou

Your splendid China tour with cultural and natural highlights starts from Shanghai. Upon arrival in this mesmerizing city, you will be warmly greeted by your guide and transferred to your downtown hotel in a private car. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Begin your day in the morning at the Lujiazui Skywalk. From the observation decks of either the Shanghai World Financial Center or the Jin Mao Tower, enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from high above—taking in the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Shanghai Tower, the Jin Mao Tower, and the Shanghai World Financial Center itself—while the historic cluster of international-style buildings along the Bund on the opposite bank of the Huangpu River lies fully in view. Afterward, head to the Huizhou-style Ancient Village Food Street, a destination that seamlessly blends the architectural aesthetics of ancient villages in Huizhou, Anhui, with Shanghai's local culinary culture. Afternoon: Travel to Wuxi by bus or high-speed train.

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Begin your day at Changguangxi Wetland Park. This national-level wetland park, located on the shores of Taihu Lake in Wuxi, is renowned for its lush greenery, lakes, reed beds, and boardwalks. Enjoy a stroll through it. Afterwards, visit the Taihu Pearl Museum, an excellent place to learn about the entire pearl farming and harvesting process. After lunch, travel by car or high-speed train to Nanjing to visit the Confucius Temple and the Qinhuai River scenic area.

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Begin your Nanjing exploration this morning at the Stone City Archaeological Park. Afterwards, visit the Jade Art Exhibition Center, which showcases the essence of thousands of years of Chinese jade culture, including various jade artifacts from the Neolithic Age to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. After lunch, travel by car or high-speed rail to Suzhou and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Couple's Garden (Ou Yuan). The remaining afternoon and evening are entirely at your leisure, allowing you to explore Suzhou, this "paradise on earth, " at your own pace.

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Begin your day at the Silk Culture Museum. This top-tier museum system in Hangzhou showcases the entire production process of Chinese silk, from cocoon to finished product. After lunch, head to Chenghuang Pavilion, the best vantage point in Hangzhou for panoramic views of the city. From the top, enjoy a 360-degree view of West Lake. The rest of the afternoon and evening are entirely at your leisure, allowing you to relax and explore Hangzhou, this "paradise on earth, " at your own pace.

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Begin your Hangzhou journey this morning at Meijiawu Tea Culture Village, a renowned Longjing tea-producing village located on the west side of West Lake. Afterwards, visit the G20 City Balcony, a modern viewing platform on the banks of the Qiantang River in Hangzhou. Standing on the spacious open-air platform, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the magnificent Qiantang River. Here, you will also visit a nearby health and wellness center. After lunch, take the high-speed train or private car back to Shanghai. Upon arrival in the afternoon, head to Nanjing Road, Shanghai's most famous pedestrian shopping street.

Today you are saying goodbye to China. Enjoy some free time on your own until you're taken to the airport for your flight. Thank you for traveling with us and wish you a pleasant flight.