Nanjing: 6-Day Jiangnan Tour with Meals and Hotels

Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai or Nanjing

Touch down in Shanghai or Nanjing, check into your luxury hotel, and spend the rest of the day as you like—either exploring the city at your own pace or unwinding at the hotel.

Day 2: Shanghai to Nanjing

Travel to Nanjing first: visit Confucius Temple Commercial Street, a lively hub packed with historic spots, then head to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, a peaceful, scenic landmark. In the evening, make your way to Wuxi and discover Nianhua Bay—a Zen town famous for its traditional architecture and culture-focused Zen experiences.

Day 3: Wuxi to Suzhou and Wuzhen

Start with Suzhou’s Lingering Garden, one of China’s “Four Great Gardens” that highlights the elegance of Jiangnan-style gardens. Later, journey to Wuzhen, an ancient water town dotted with stone bridges and buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. End the day with a lantern-lit walk across the town’s bridges.

Day 4: Wuzhen to Hangzhou

Take a morning tour of Wuzhen’s West Gate, then travel to Hangzhou to explore West Lake Scenic Area—a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes and historic attractions. In the evening, watch Songcheng Eternal Love, a vivid performance that brings the legends and history of the Southern Song Dynasty to life.

Day 5: Hangzhou to Shanghai

Visit a tea house in Hangzhou to savor local tea, then stroll along Hefang Street—an old street with well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty architecture. Head back to Shanghai and explore the Bund, a waterfront area mixing historic and modern buildings. As night falls, take a Huangpu River cruise to admire the city’s glittering skyline.

Day 6: Departure from Shanghai or Nanjing

Spend your last day exploring Shanghai or Nanjing freely: visit Nanjing Road (a busy shopping street) or City God Temple Mall, then depart for your next destination.