China Made Yours Signature Tour

Jiangnan 6 Days 5 Nights

A poetic journey through Shanghai, Suzhou's classical gardens, Wuxi's Zen retreats, Wuzhen's water town charm, and Hangzhou's legendary West Lake.

6 Days / 5 Nights 5 Destinations Quality Hotels
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Duration

6 days & 5 nights of guided exploration across Jiangnan.

Destinations

Shanghai, Suzhou, Wuxi, Wuzhen & Hangzhou.

Meals

5 breakfasts and 5 lunches included; select dinners.

Transport

Air-conditioned tour bus, one seat per person.

Day by Day

Your Journey Through Jiangnan

From Shanghai's modern skyline to Suzhou's timeless gardens and Hangzhou's dreamlike West Lake — each day blends culture, scenery, and local flavor.

Day 1 The photo was taken at the Monument to the People’s Heroes, Shanghai bund.

Arrival in Shanghai

  • Personalized airport pickup on arrival.
  • Transfer to your Shanghai hotel for check-in.
  • Relax and prepare for the journey ahead.
Meals: None Shanghai Guyiju or similar
Day 2 Lingering Garden in Suzhou with classical pavilions and rockeries

Suzhou Gardens & Zen

  • Lingering Garden — admire Guanyun Peak, Nanmu Hall, and the Fish Fossil, three treasures of this UNESCO-listed garden.
  • Hanshan Temple — hear the midnight bell that inspired Zhang Ji's Tang Dynasty poem, and climb Miaoli Puming Pagoda.
  • Nianhua Bay — a Zen-inspired lakeside town by Taihu where nature, architecture, and calm become one.
Breakfast & Lunch Wuxi Cuizhuyuan Licheng or similar
Day 3 Wuzhen East Scenic Zone canals and traditional houses

Purple Clay & Water Towns

  • Zisha (Purple Clay) Museum — discover the ceramic art prized by scholars since the Song Dynasty and collected by museums worldwide.
  • Wuzhen East Scenic Zone — wander bridges, riverside lanes, workshops, and shops in one of Jiangnan's most authentic water towns.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Longzhimeng Yashi
Day 4 West Lake boat cruise with pagoda and willow trees

Silk, Tea & West Lake

  • Silk Factory — learn how sericulture shaped Jiangnan culture, from silkworm to finished silk.
  • Tea Mountain & Tea Polyphenols — visit Longwu Tea Village, a protected West Lake Longjing tea base, and pick tea in season.
  • West Lake Boat Cruise — drift past Su Causeway, Flower Harbor Park, Orioles Singing in the Willows, and the iconic Three Pools Mirroring the Moon.
Breakfast & Lunch Hangzhou Yishang Radisson or similar
Day 5 Shanghai Bund skyline along Huangpu River at night

Shanghai Heritage & Lights

  • Zhencuiyuan Jewelry Mall — explore jade and fine craftsmanship from Suzhou and Zhejiang.
  • City God Temple — taste historic snacks such as Nanxiang steamed buns, spring rolls, and Ningbo tangyuan.
  • The Bund — stroll between colonial-era architecture and the glittering Pudong skyline across the Huangpu River.
Breakfast & Lunch Shanghai Guyiju or similar
Day 6 Aerial view of the illuminated Shanghai skyline at night with the Oriental Pearl Tower

Farewell, Shanghai

  • Sleep in and enjoy a leisurely morning.
  • Airport transfer arranged at an appropriate time.
  • Return home with memories of Jiangnan.
Breakfast Airport transfer
Where You Stay

Hand-Picked Hotels

Rest well in quality, locally selected hotels — from Ctrip 4-diamond comfort to an upgraded 5-diamond stay in Hangzhou.

Shanghai Guyiju hotel exterior and lobby

Shanghai Guyiju or similar

First night in Shanghai

Ctrip 4-diamond
Wuxi Cuizhuyuan Licheng hotel

Wuxi Cuizhuyuan Licheng or similar

Upgraded stay in Wuxi

Upgraded Ctrip 4-diamond
Longzhimeng Yashi hotel

Longzhimeng Yashi

Unique resort-style stay

Ctrip 4-diamond
Hangzhou Yishang Radisson hotel

Hangzhou Yishang Radisson or similar

Upgraded stay in Hangzhou

Upgraded Ctrip 5-diamond
Shanghai Guyiju upgraded hotel stay

Shanghai Guyiju or similar

Final night in Shanghai

Upgraded Ctrip 4-diamond
Room Extra-Bed ARTOTEL Suites

Standard Room Facilities

  • TV
  • WiFi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Telephone
What's Included

Services & Important Notes

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Included Services

  • Air-conditioned tour bus allocated by group size, one seat per person.
  • Local quality hotels throughout, twin standard rooms.
  • 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches.
  • Professional guide service.
  • First-entry tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.

Not Included

  • Meals, transport, and guide service during free time.
  • Single room supplement or extra bed fees; non-complimentary meals and personal expenses.
  • Special tickets, cruise ships, cable cars, scenic electric carts, train tickets, etc.
  • Shopping venue consumption and children's breakfast fees.
  • Additional costs due to traffic delays, cancellations, or force majeure.

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  • Flexible departures for private and small groups