This 6-day trip to Shanghai and its surroundings is exciting. The entire itinerary not only covers the bustle of the city, but also delves into the natural beauty and deep culture of the Jiangnan water towns. Explore the cityscape, indulge in Suzhou gardens,savor the history of Hangzhou, and appreciate the tenderness of the water town. This trip is not only a geographic leap, but also a deep cultural experience. The blend of ancient and modern, water town charm, let you indulge in it, leaving unforgettable memories.
Take a flight to Nantong, be picked up by a dedicated tour guide upon arrival, and then proceed to the hotel to check in and rest.
Car to: Oriental Paris Shanghai
Visit the hottest red landmark in Shanghai and even in China [the site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China] to review the heroic deeds of revolutionary ancestors. On July 23, 1921, the National Congress of the CPC was held in an 18 square meter living room downstairs. There are also three exhibition rooms in the memorial hall displaying historical sites and cultural relics from the founding period of our party.
Visit the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China, where 612 cultural relics are on display, and the total number of exhibits has increased from 278 to 1168. Focus on the historical process of the CPC, from germination to establishment, from breeding to birth, and punch in the "treasure of town hall" and the first Chinese full translation of the Communist Manifesto.
Visit the Chenghuang Temple Shopping Mall to explore the cultural heritage of old Shanghai. Before the opening of the port, Chenghuang Temple was the only place for Shanghai people to play. It represents the history and traditions of Shanghai, and is a carrier of local culture in Shanghai. The temple fair culture, which has developed over the years from the temple market, almost covers all aspects of people's material and spiritual life such as religion, commerce, and folk customs, and is known as the business card of Shanghai Beach tourism. In the Old Town God Temple, there are many local snacks in Shanghai, such as the special Dim sum in the Green Wave Corridor, the vegetarian buns in the Songyue Pavilion, the pigeon eggs dumplings in the Osmanthus Hall, the Babaofan (Rice pudding with eight-delicious ingredients) in the Songyun Pavilion, and the Nanxiang Xiaolong and Jiuniang Yuanzi. They can really be called the snack kingdom, and you can enjoy them by yourself.
Night Tour [Ten Miles International Market • The Bund], the starting point of modern Shanghai, also contains the essence of the whole city. Since the opening of Shanghai as a port (for trade) in 1843, it has become the busiest area in the entire city to this day. Along the wide Huangpu River, the century old buildings of various countries on one side of the Bund and the new urban area of Lujiazui on the other side complement each other, showcasing Shanghai's past and prosperity in the blink of an eye
Car to Hangzhou
Tour of Longwu Tea Garden: Longwu Tea Town, a national 4A level tourist attraction, is known as the "millennium tea town" and "ten thousand dan tea town". The mountains and waters are interdependent, and the tea mountains are continuous. The concentration of negative oxygen ions is above 4000/cm3 all year round, making it a natural oxygen bar. Few people, beautiful scenery, and a popular cultural check-in spot in Hangzhou, which is rarely known by outsiders. It is currently a popular check-in spot in Hangzhou;
Poetry and Painting Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area, West Lake is not only a business card of Hangzhou, but also the soul of Hangzhou. Each season has its own unique characteristics. In spring, "flowers fill the Su Causeway with willows and smoke", in summer, "red clothes and green fans reflect the clear waves", in autumn, "a lake with a thousand hectares of light", and in winter, "a trace of blue and white ink on the white embankment". The tour guide confidently said, 'Outside the mountains, there are green mountains.'
Outside the building, when will the West Lake songs and dances cease? The warm breeze will make visitors drunk, turning Hangzhou into Bianzhou "in the history of West Lake. Listen to the love story of Lady Xu Xianbai.
Drive to Tongxiang;
Visit the Silk Museum or Silk Factory. China is the earliest country in the world to produce silk and is known as the "Land of Silk". Zhejiang is a key production and export base for Chinese silk and is commonly referred to as the "City of Silk". The province's raw silk production, silk production, and export volume all rank first in the country. The characteristic of Zhejiang silk is that it has a complete variety of products and a wide variety of patterns, including silk, satin, brocade, spinning, velvet, and yarn.
Car to Suzhou, the Garden City of China
Visit Tongli, one of the six ancient water towns in Jiangnan, a beautiful and quaint town with fertile water fields, abundant resources, and talented people. It is known as the "Little Venice of the East". The characteristics of Tongli are that there are many buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, many small bridges in water towns, and many celebrities and scholars. There are 38 garden houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties, 47 temples and shrines in the town, and hundreds of residences for the wealthy and famous. The Tuisi Garden in Tongli Town has been listed as a World Cultural Heritage site, and the ancient town of Tongli is also applying for World Cultural Heritage status. The film and television production team has frequently filmed in Tongli, and this natural photography studio is renowned both domestically and internationally,
Experience the "Nanyuan Tea House · Tea Tasting and Music Appreciation" Kunqu tea tasting, as a major feature of Tongli Ancient Town, perfectly integrates the two treasures of Chinese traditional culture - Kunqu and tea culture. While tasting fragrant tea, listening to the beautiful melody of Kunqu makes people feel like they are in an antique landscape painting. At the same time, you can also share this unique cultural experience with friends or family in the same industry, and together experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture.
Tour: "Tuisi Garden" was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site in 2001. It is not only an outstanding representative of traditional Chinese garden art, but also an important material for studying the society, culture, and art of the Qing Dynasty. The park is decorated with the theme of "spring, summer, autumn, winter, qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting", and the scenery changes with each step, making it visible everywhere. This design not only reflects the artistic quality of the garden, but also contains profound cultural heritage.
Night Tour: [Suzhou Miniature • Boat Tour of Seven Mile Mountain Pond], the opening of Tonggui Bridge spanning the mountain pond river and its reflection in the water form a perfect circle, which once impressed the architectural master I.M. Pei. Riding on a painted boat and listening to a song of silk and bamboo, it can truly be described as a gentle oar that captivates the soul; The thousand year old Shantang Street, the thousand year old river still flows. The quiet electric boat will create another chapter of thought for you, crossing the ancient bridge hole and watching the life of the people in the Zhen River. The pink walls and black tiles, mottled historical traces flow around you, forgetting the hustle and bustle of the city and the meaningless worries of life
Car to Wuxi
Visit the Wuxi Zisha Museum, which houses hundreds of exquisite pieces of Zisha pottery from various eras and styles. Numerous national level arts and crafts masters such as Lv Yaocheng, Bao Zhiqiang, Xu Xiutang, Xu Hantang, Wang Yinxian, and Zhou Guizhen have personally guided and explored Zisha art together. Over a million Zisha enthusiasts, Chinese and foreign friends, and leaders at all levels of the country have also visited here;
Visit the Changguangxi National Wetland Park, where the Shitang Corridor Bridge is one of the iconic landscapes of Dongli Lake. It is currently the longest corridor bridge in the city, reflecting the history and culture of Lihu Lake, and has Jiangnan characteristics. On the west bank of Changguang River, there are continuous peaks, towering ancient trees, and beautiful mountains and rivers; Xidong is an endless plain with green fields and beautiful scenery. There are dozens of bridges lying horizontally on the Changguang River, including Shitang Bridge, Hengshan Bridge, Nanquan Bridge, Wutang Bridge, etc,
Visit: [Pearl Museum], located in "the Taihu Lake Lake Pearl" Wuxi, has been following the Taihu Lake Lake pearl industry for 30 years, introducing cutting-edge design resources, integrating pearl breeding, pearl processing, pearl product research and development, pearl jewelry design, pearl culture display and sales.
Car to: Nanjing, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties
Tour: The majestic Zhongshan Mausoleum is located in the Zhongshan Scenic Area in the eastern suburbs of Nanjing, adjacent to Linggu Temple to the east and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum to the west. The entire architectural complex is built along the mountain terrain, including the Boai Fang, tomb passage, tomb gate, stele pavilion, sacrificial hall, and tomb chamber, arranged on a central axis from south to north, reflecting the style of traditional Chinese architecture. The cemetery is designed in a "alarm bell" shape and is known as the "first tomb in the history of modern Chinese architecture";
reminder:
1. Zhongshan Mausoleum Scenic Area provides transportation services, and tourists can voluntarily take electric scooters according to their own situation, with a round-trip fee of 20 yuan per person.
2. Due to the implementation of real name reservation and flow restriction in the Zhongshan Mausoleum Scenic Area, the daily reception is limited. If the reservation for the scenic area is already full, we will change the visit to Xuanwu Lake Scenic Area.
Visit the Confucius Temple Scenic Area on the Qinhuai River in the evening, see the scenery on both sides of the Qinhuai River, and feel the momentum of the old "beautiful land in the south of the Yangtze River, Jinling Emperor's Island". Here, you can not only see the historical buildings of the ancient capital Nanjing, but also eat authentic Qinhuai flavor snacks. You can enjoy special snacks at your own expense (five flavored Tea egg and five flavored beans in Kuiguang Pavilion; crab shell yellow Shaobing (Baked cake in griddle) and Kaiyang dried silk in Yonghe Garden; duck pastry Shaobing (Baked cake in griddle) and dried silk in Qifang Pavilion);
Jinling Ancient Charm • Dabao'en Temple is the oldest Buddhist temple in Chinese history. It is the highest standard, largest scale, and most well preserved temple site in China. The site park displays the millennium old underground palace and precious gallery of the Dabao'en Temple site, as well as world-class national treasures such as stone letters, iron letters, the Seven Treasures of Ayutthaya Pagoda, gold coffins, and silver coffins unearthed from the underground palace. Visitors can also visit the Heavenly Creation Blessing Hall and the Dabao'en Temple Site Museum.
Escort: Take a car to Nantong Airport, take a flight back, and end a pleasant journey!
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