The most beautiful short trip itinerary in Jiangsu

• Hangzhou--Lingering Garden--Shantang Ancient Street--Tiger Hill--Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory

• 4+ stars Hotel

• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will take the high-speed train to Suzhou.

First, you will visit the The Lingering Garden(Liu Yuan), one of the Four Great Gardens of China, which demonstrates a compact layout and a delicate decorative art.

Afterwards, take a stroll to Shantang Ancient Street which is a famous historical and cultural street in China. It was once one of the most developed neighborhoods for commerce and culture in China during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

In the afternoon, you will embark on a journey to explore Suzhou's Tiger Hill, which is a famous scenic spot with a long history of more than 2500 years. As Su Shi, a famous poet of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), said, "to visit Suzhou and not see Tiger Hill would lead to a lifetime of regret" .

The most prestigious attraction in Tiger Hill is the Yunyansi Pagoda, a seven-story pagoda that has stood for 1,000 years and has a leaning posture comparable to the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. In addition, there is also a Sword Pond, which is rumored to be the place where the King of Wu buried his treasured sword 2,500 years ago.

Afterwards, you will visit the Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory to witness the miraculous transformation of silk from silkworm to silk products.

• Suzhou-Yuyuan Garden--Shanghai World Financial Center--Nanjing Road--the Bund

• 4+ star hotels

• Breakfast

After breakfast, we will head to Yuyuan Garden. It has a typical Jiangnan garden style, reflecting the artistic style of the southern gardens of the Ming and Qing dynasties, which is "quiet and beautiful, delicate and exquisite". The nearby Yuyuan Bazaar is a great place to sample local cuisine and explore traditional Chinese handicrafts.

Next, we will drive to the Shanghai World Financial Center, known as the "Eye of Shanghai", which is 474 meters high. From its 100th floor, you will have a panoramic view of Shanghai's modernity and feel the city's prosperity and vitality.

In the afternoon, we will take you on a stroll along Nanjing Road, a shopping paradise that is not only perfect for shopping but also for experiencing the modern atmosphere of Shanghai. 

Afterwards, we'll head to the Bund, a former cargo transportation route that has been transformed into a bustling trade area. Here you will witness a perfect blend of Chinese and Western cultures while taking in the breathtaking skyline of Shanghai.