Skyline, silk, and still water: Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou in perfect balance
Jiangnan Elegance: Eastern China
In Eastern China, the future shimmers in glass and steel while centuries-old gardens and waterways remain serene and unhurried. This journey moves gracefully from Shanghai’s luminous skyline to the poetic calm of Suzhou and the tea-fragrant hills of Hangzhou, revealing a region long celebrated by scholars, artists, and dreamers.
Day 6: Journey's End
Enjoy a relaxing morning before your private transfer to the airport. See you next time!
Day 5: Nanjing
Visit the grand Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum.
Heritage Immersion: Cut intricate lucky red paper designs or build a bright, traditional paper lantern.
Day 4: Wuxi
Enjoy the stunning views of Taihu Lake in Wuxi.
Heritage Immersion: Take a 3-hour masterclass to shape and carve your very own famous "Purple Clay" teapot!
Day 3: Hangzhou
Stroll around the romantic West Lake in Hangzhou.
Heritage Immersion: Visit a tea village to pick and hand-roast fresh Longjing green tea leaves.
Day 2: Suzhou
Wander the world-class Humble Administrator's Garden.
Heritage Immersion: Master the delicate art of silk brocade weaving or press beautiful woodblock prints.
Day 1: Shanghai
Explore the vibrant Shanghai and Yu Garden.
Heritage Immersion: Cook sweet traditional herbal candies, bake local pastries, or sew a fragrant herbal lucky bag.
Arrangement
A poetic journey through Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Wuxi, and Nanjing.
World-Heritage Experience
Design Your Journey
If the idea of moving from Shanghai’s skyline to still water gardens and tea-scented hills resonates with you, we would be honoured to shape this Jiangnan story around your life. Share your interests and timing with a Meet East travel designer, and together we will compose an Eastern China journey that feels effortless, artful, and entirely your own.