8 Days Shanghai Hangzhou Suzhou Nanjing Tour

8:30 AM — Hotel Pickup
After breakfast, begin your day exploring Nanjing’s historical gems:

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (8:30 AM - 10:30 AM)

Climb the 392 steps leading to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s tomb.

Explore the grand marble memorial hall and enjoy the panoramic views of Purple Mountain.

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Walk along the Sacred Way, lined with mythical stone creatures.

Visit the final resting place of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, founder of the Ming Dynasty.

Lunch: Local Nanjing Cuisine (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)

Try Nanjing Salted Duck, Lotus Root Soup, and Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup.

Confucius Temple & Qinhuai River Walk (2:30 PM - 4:00 PM)

Explore the historic Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao).

Walk along the bustling Qinhuai River, lined with traditional shops and glowing red lanterns.

Optional: Qinhuai River Night Cruise (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Take a 1-hour boat ride to admire Nanjing’s ancient cityscape illuminated at night.

Overnight: Nanjing

8:30 AM — Hotel Checkout
Start the morning with more historical exploration:

Nanjing Ancient City Wall (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM)

Walk along the Xuanwumen Gate section of Nanjing’s 600-year-old wall — one of the longest city walls in the world.

Niushoushan Forest Park (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

Explore the Usnisa Palace, a stunning Buddhist complex blending natural landscapes with intricate temple designs.

See the holy Buddha’s Relic housed within the mountain palace.

Lunch: Local Jiangsu-style meal (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)

2:30 PM — High-Speed Train to Suzhou (approx. 1 hr 15 min)

Arrive in Suzhou and transfer to your hotel.

Evening Suggestion:

Explore the Pingjiang Road historic district, lined with canals, stone bridges, and cozy teahouses.

Overnight: Suzhou

8:30 AM — Hotel Pickup

Lingering Garden (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM)

Wander through this UNESCO World Heritage site with elegant pavilions, ponds, and rock formations.

Shantang Street & Canal Walk (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Stroll along this ancient street and take a short canal boat ride through Suzhou’s famous waterways.

Lunch: Suzhou-style cuisine (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)

Taste the famous Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish and Suzhou-style Noodles.

Tiger Hill (2:30 PM - 4:00 PM)

Visit the Leaning Pagoda of Yunyan — Suzhou’s version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Explore historical stone carvings and ancient bonsai gardens.

5:00 PM — High-Speed Train to Hangzhou (1.5 hrs)

Check in at your hotel in Hangzhou.

Overnight: Hangzhou

8:30 AM — Hotel Pickup

West Lake Cruise (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM)

Take a scenic boat ride on West Lake — a UNESCO site famed for its picturesque pagodas, willow trees, and lotus ponds.

Feilai Peak & Lingyin Temple (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)

Marvel at ancient Buddhist stone carvings and serene temple halls.

Lunch: Hangzhou-style cuisine (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)

Sample dishes like Dongpo Pork and Longjing Shrimp.

Meijiawu Tea Plantation (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)

Stroll through lush tea fields and learn about Dragon Well (Longjing) Tea.

Option: Join a tea-picking session and enjoy a tea-tasting ceremony.

China National Tea Museum (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Discover China’s 5,000-year-old tea culture through interactive exhibits.

Optional: "Enduring Memories of Hangzhou" Show (7:30 PM - 8:30 PM)

A mesmerizing water show on West Lake directed by Zhang Yimou (extra cost).

Overnight: Hangzhou

8:30 AM — Hotel Pickup

1.5-hour drive to Wuzhen Water Town.

Explore Wuzhen West Scenic Area (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Wander through stone bridges, canals, and traditional wooden houses.

Visit the Ancient Bed Museum and Wine Distillery Workshop.

Lunch: Local Wuzhen Cuisine (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)

Canal Boat Ride (2:00 PM - 2:30 PM)

Enjoy a relaxing ride along Wuzhen’s tranquil waterways.

3:00 PM — High-Speed Train to Shanghai (1 hour)

Evening:

Walk along The Bund and enjoy Shanghai’s stunning night skyline.

Overnight: Shanghai

8:30 AM — Hotel Pickup

Yu Garden (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM)

Explore this Ming Dynasty garden filled with pavilions, ponds, and rockeries.

Shanghai Museum (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

View ancient Chinese art, calligraphy, and ceramics.

Lunch: Shanghai-style Cuisine (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)

Try Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) and Braised Pork Belly.

The Bund & Nanjing Road (2:30 PM - 4:30 PM)

Walk along the historic waterfront and explore modern shopping streets.

Optional: Huangpu River Night Cruise (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Overnight: Shanghai

Enjoy a free morning for last-minute shopping.

Transfer to the airport or train station for your onward journey.