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Shanghai Spring International Travel Services, Ltd.(上海春秋国际旅行社有限公司)
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Introduction
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East China has been China's richest region both in ancient and modern times. This area south of the Yangtze River is called "Jiangnan" in Chinese, and is a mix of modern civilization, inspiring landscapes and ancient traditional cultures. There is so much to see that it can be overwhelming to take in at once!
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East China has been China's richest region both in ancient and modern times. This area south of the Yangtze River is called "Jiangnan" in Chinese, and is a mix of modern civilization, inspiring landscapes and ancient traditional cultures. There is so much to see that it can be overwhelming to take in at once!
Day 1 Shanghai-Nanjing
Your CST Shanghai local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to Nanjing. After your arrival in Nanjing, your local guide will take you to your hotel and suggest a restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Day 2 Nanjing-Wuxi
After breakfast, your CST local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, located in the Zhong Mountain Scenic Area in the eastern Nanjing suburbs. Dr. Sun Yat-sen is regarded as the father of modern China and so his Mausoleum is a gathering place for Chinese tourists to pay their respects. The mausoleum offers beautiful scenery and architecture and has an air of historical importance.
After a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. This is the tomb of Zhu Yuanzhang, founder of Ming Dynasty, and was the model for the Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors in Beijing. Zhu Yuanzhang is the only Ming Dynasty emperor to be buried in Nanjing. There is a Dismounting Archway at the entrance to the mausoleum where visitors in the old days used to dismount from their horses or carriages to show respect. This historic site is a lot quieter than Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum and has a lot less tourists.
Next is the Confucius Temple, which is located on the north bank of the Qinhuai River. The temple was erected during the Song Dynasty. All around the temple are numerous souvenir shops, snack bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues, all housed in Ming and Qing Dynasty style architecture.
Transfer to Wuxi. Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest of the day. (B/L)
Day 3 Wuxi-Suzhou
After breakfast, your CST local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to Tai Lake, which is located in the southern Yangtze River delta. It is the third largest freshwater lake in China with an area of 2,338 sq. km. (about 902 sq. miles) and an average depth of 2 m (7ft). Tai Lake is famous throughout China for its beautiful scenery. On any given day, you can look out over Tai Lake to see the numerous islands, fishing boats, and little row boats.
Tai Lake also provides many types of fish for local fish lovers. The famous dish
"Tai Lake Three Whites" is made with white fish and shrimp from the lake. This dish is usually served on a boat flowing peacefully in Tai Lake.
Next proceed to Turtle Head Isle, the lake's hottest attraction.
Transfer to Suzhou. Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest of the day. (B/L)
Day 4 Suzhou-Hangzhou
After breakfast, your CST local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to Tiger Hill, a 36 meter tall hill that is famous because of a legend. It is believed that this is where the King of the State of Wu, Fu Chai, buried his father, Helu, with 3,000 swords. The legend says that on the third day after the burial, a white tiger appeared to guard the tomb, giving the hill its current name.
Then visit Lingering Garden, one of the four renowned gardens in Suzhou. It was first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and then rebuilt by a Qing Dynasty official.
After a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to the First Silk Factory, where you will enjoy a wonderful show of silk clothes. Then you will have some time to choose gifts for your family and friends.
On the way to Hangzhou, stop and visit the famous Wuzhen Water Town. This small town, with its black-tiled and timber framework houses, contrasts sharply with its white walls and gray flagging, bringing to mind a Chinese ink painting. Much of Wuzhen's fame can be attributed to Mao Dun, a great modern writer and the first cultural minister of the People's Republic. Born in Wuzhen, Mao had described the town with great warmth in several of his novels, and his former dwelling is preserved here.
Transfer to Hangzhou. Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest of the day. (B/L)
Day 5 Hangzhou-Shanghai
After breakfast, your CST local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to the West Lake, the jewel of Hangzhou, where you will enjoy sightseeing and a cruise. The lake is surrounded by hills on three sides and faces downtown Hangzhou on the fourth side. There are two causeways, Bai and Su, which separate the lake into five parts. The lake also has three manmade islands: Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Mid-lake Pavilion, and Mr. Ruan Yuan's Mountain.
After returning to shore, proceed to Lingyin Temple, which is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in China. The name of Lingyin Temple is indicative of its peaceful natural surroundings, as the temple is a well-hidden retreat surrounded on three sides by hills. Since Lingyin Temple is a significant Buddhist temple for the region, it holds a comprehensive collection of artifacts and treasures related to Buddhism. Thousands of people come here everyday to worship and find peace.
After a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, your local guide will accompany you to the Longjing Tea Village, where you can have a nice hot cup of the famous Longjing tea. (B/L)
(B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
Hotels
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Hotel
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Nanjing
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Nanjing International Conference Hotel
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Wuxi
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Wuxi Jinlun Hotel
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Suzhou
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Suzhou Lexiang Hotel
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Hangzhou
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Hangzhou Merchant Marco Hotel
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Quoted Price: from US $590