Home Destinations Shanghai 11 Days East China Fairyland Tour

Travel across classic East China in one journey. Explore modern Shanghai, ancient garden city Suzhou, historic capital Nanjing, stunning Huangshan Mountain, poetic Hangzhou and sacred Putuo Mountain. You will meet modern city views, traditional Chinese gardens, grand mountains, peaceful lakes and Buddhist culture. Feel the mix of history, nature and local lifestyle.

Highlights
Highlight 1: Jiangnan Garden Art
Visit world-famous classical gardens in Suzhou. See elegant pavilions, ponds and stone scenes, enjoy soft southern Chinese charm.
Highlight 2: Breathtaking Natural Scenery
Hike the stunning Huangshan with strange rocks and sea of clouds; walk along West Lake in Hangzhou for peaceful lakeside views.
Highlight 3: Rich Ancient History
Discover Nanjing’s long royal history and cultural relics; know the old story of ancient southern capitals.
Highlight 4: Diverse Culture Experience
Feel fast modern life in Shanghai, and peaceful Buddhist culture on Putuo Mountain for a relaxing spiritual trip.
Highlight 5: Worry-free Travel Service
Arranged transportation, professional tour guide, comfortable accommodation, pure travel without forced shopping.
Itinerary Day by Day
East China (11Days)
Day 1 :Arrive in Shanghai.

Welcome to Shanghai, the Oriental Pearl! We will start this tour of East China from here! According to your flight information, we have arranged a professional pick-up service to send you safely to the hotel. After checking in, you can explore the urban area of Shanghai on your own. Wish you a pleasant holiday!

Day 2 :Oriental Pearl Tower - Nanjing Road - The Bund - Huangpu River Cruise.

Visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, an iconic building in Shanghai. Its towering body and colorful lights make it even more magnificent. Stroll along Nanjing Road, the most famous commercial street in Shanghai, where modernity and tradition blend with each other and witness the economic development of Shanghai. Enjoy the stunning night view of Shanghai on the Bund. It is just like a brilliant gem, showing the unique charm of Shanghai to the world. Finally, take a night cruise on the Huangpu River and feel the river flowing forward ceaselessly.

Day 3 :Shanghai Disneyland.

Head for the Disneyland, a fairy-tale world. Shanghai Disneyland is the third largest theme park in Asia. It ingeniously combines classic Disney elements with the characteristics of traditional Chinese culture, attracting numerous tourists from both home and abroad. Besides a wide variety of amusement facilities, Disneyland also offers wonderful shows and parades. In the evening, there will be a grand fireworks display, making you immersed in joy and fantasy. Here, you can completely relieve stress and be a simple “kid”.

Day 4 :Shanghai - Suzhou - Suzhou Museum - Humble Administrator's Garden - Ancient Canal.

Go to Suzhou by bus and visit the Suzhou Museum. There are numerous precious historical relics and handicrafts in the museum, and each of them is telling the unique history of Suzhou over thousands of years. Then head to the Humble Administrator’s Garden, one of the four most famous gardens in China. Its delicate layout, profound artistic conception and rich cultural connotations make it the best representative of the elegance and delicacy of Suzhou gardens. Walk along the ancient canal in Suzhou, where the whitewashed walls, black-tiled roofs, small bridges and flowing water slowly present a beautiful picture of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River.

Day 5 :Nanjing - Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum - Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum - Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River Scenic Belt

Take the high-speed rail to Nanjing. Visit the solemn and majestic Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, which is built against the mountain, surrounded by lush green trees and has a magnificent momentum. It seems that you can feel the accumulation of history and the wisdom of our ancestors. Then visit the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. Its rigorous structural layout and magnificent architectural design are truly breathtaking. Visit the Confucius Temple. The simple and elegant buildings make you feel as if you have traveled back to ancient times. Walk along the Qinhuai River. The glistening river water and the flickering lights complement each other, forming a wonderful picture.

Day 6 :Ming City Wall - Xuanwu Lake Park - Huangshan Mountain.

Visit the Ming City Wall. It is like a coiling giant dragon surrounding the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River. Bathed in the sunlight, it illuminates every brick full of historical traces. Then head to the Xuanwu Lake Park with a history of thousands of years. It is filled with various plants, and the sceneries in different seasons are all distinct, making people so enchanted that they can hardly tear themselves away.

Day 7 :Huangshan Scenic Area.

Visit Huangshan, a national 5A-level scenic area and the most marvellous mountain in the world. Tall and majestic, Huangshan, with its strange peaks and rocks, is full of infinite charm all the time. In summer, it is shaded by green trees and full of vitality; in winter, it is covered with white snow, looking mysterious and elegant, making people reluctant to leave. What’s more, you can’t miss the “Three Wonders of Huangshan”, namely “strange pines, grotesque rocks and sea of clouds”, each of which is a marvellous sight that elicits countless praises.

Day 8 :Huangshan - West Lake in Hangzhou - Leifeng Pagoda - Lingyin Temple.

Set off from Huangshan and head for Hangzhou to arrive at the West Lake. The beauty of the West Lake is like a flowing picture scroll. With rippling blue waves, shady green trees and pavilions and towers dotted around, it’s just like a fairyland. Visit the Leifeng Pagoda. The tall, colorful copper-carved pagoda shines brightly in the sunlight, and the ancient legend of the White Snake adds mysterious charm to this place. Finally, visit the Lingyin Temple, an important heritage of Buddhist culture. The simple and elegant temple is surrounded by ethereal purple smoke, just like a sacred place.

Day 9 :West Lake Wetland - Songcheng - Qinghefang Street.

Visit the West Lake Wetland, which is an excellent holiday destination integrating unique natural scenery and ecological diversity. Here, you can have close contact with nature and experience its tranquility and beauty. Head to Songcheng, which will take you back to the prosperous era thousands of years ago. The city is filled with a strong cultural atmosphere and has restored various folk activities of the Song Dynasty, allowing you to deeply appreciate the talent and wisdom of the people in the Song Dynasty. Take a night tour of Qinghefang Street, experience the cultural charm of Hangzhou and taste various snacks.

Day 10 :Hangzhou - Putuo Mountain Scenic Area.

Head for Putuo Mountain, which is hailed as the sacred land of the “Buddhist Kingdom on the Sea” and is a renowned Buddhist and tourist destination. Surrounded by the sea on all sides, Putuo Mountain connects mountains with the sea, and islands are scattered on the blue sea surface, just like a charming picture. The buildings on the mountain are arranged in an orderly manner, magnificent and imposing. The tall statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva stands on the top of the East China Sea, as if it is protecting all living beings in the sea area and on the island.Head for Putuo Mountain, which is hailed as the sacred land of the “Buddhist Kingdom on the Sea” and is a renowned Buddhist and tourist destination. Surrounded by the sea on all sides, Putuo Mountain connects mountains with the sea, and islands are scattered on the blue sea surface, just like a charming picture. The buildings on the mountain are arranged in an orderly manner, magnificent and imposing. The tall statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva stands on the top of the East China Sea, as if it is protecting all living beings in the sea area and on the island.

Day 11 :Putuo Mountain - Shanghai - Return trip.

Return to Shanghai. We will arrange the airport drop-off service according to your flight information to ensure that you can return to your warm home on time and safely, thus ending this pleasant trip to East China! Beautiful East China is looking forward to meeting you again!

Price: What’s Included
  • Accommodation
    Accommodation: 10 nights in a double standard room at a 4-star hotel.
  • Vehicle
    Vehicle: 7-9 seat VIP air-conditioned travel professional operation business vehicle
  • Entrance tickets
    Entrance tickets: Admission tickets for major scenic spots, totaling 1,734 yuan per person.
  • Meal
    Meal: 10 Breakfast
  • Tour guide
    Tour guide: Driver and tour guide for a 6-person small group
  • Insurance
    Insurance: Travel Accident Insurance
    (If there are elderly people or children, the cost will be adjusted accordingly. For prices during major holidays, please call for information.)
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