Discover Authentic Jiangsu with China Discovery
With the Yangtze River and the Grand Canal serving as the main systems of transport in ancient times, Jiangsu has been one of the most prosperous places of China for several millennia. It made fortune through silk and salt in the early times, and attracted numerous businessmen as well as scholars, poets, officials, lords, etc. Lots of cultural treasures left by them continue to captivate visitors in an endless stream at present. Visiting Jiangsu, you can take a cruise that splits the Grand Canal’ waters , or walk in to UNESCO-recognized classical gardens which are perfectly-recreated with natural splendor, or witness how fine Suzhou silk is made in a traditional way, or explore China’s ancient and modern history in Nanjing where 6 Chinese dynasties established a capital and where the modern China began, or immerse yourself in the peaceful and poetic beauty of the lakes…
How to Plan your Jiangsu tour? For a classic tour, we suggest you spend at least 5 days exploring the most highlighting parts of Jiangsu, namely Suzhou, Nanjing and Wuxi. You can start a tour from Suzhou, which can be easily reached by high speed train from Shanghai, and visit one of the beautiful gardens, the informative silk factory and some other historical sites in 1 ~ 2 days, and then visit Wuxi landmarks in 1 ~ 2 days, and at last travel to Nanjing for a history discovery. If your time permits, you can also extend your tour to Yangzhou (1 day), Changzhou (1 day), Huaian (1 day), etc.
China Discovery is a leading travel agency offering private China tours with great flexibility, comfort and personalized services for decades. Here we select the best-selling Jiangsu tours and short trips by destinations for your inspirations. Besides, we master the first-hand travel information for a more effective travel. Of course, you can also have a longer China Tours with Jiangsu to see the diversity of China better. If you want to travel in your own style, just take a tailor-made tour what we are specialized in.
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Trip at a Glance: Suzhou (1N)
Sites: Lingering Garden, Shantang Street, Tiger Hill, Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory, Zhouzhuang Water Town
Transfer: Private Car
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Trip at a Glance: Suzhou (1N)
Sites: Suzhou Museum, Lingering Garden, Taihuxue Sericulture Cultural Park
Transfer: Private Car
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Trip at a Glance: Yangzhou (1N)
Sites: Slender West Lake, Daming Temple, Ge Garden
Transfer: Private Car
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Trip at a Glance: Hangzhou (2N), Suzhou (1N)
Sites: West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal, Lingering Garden, Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory
Transfer: Private Car & Bullet Train
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Trip at a Glance: Shanghai (3N)
Sites: The Bund, Former French Concession, Zhouzhuang Water Town, Lingering Garden, Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory
Transfer: Private Car
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Trip at a Glance: Shanghai (2N), Hangzhou (1N), Suzhou (1N)
Sites: The Bund, Shanghai Museum, West Lake, Meijia Dock Dragon Well Tea Village, Lingyin Temple, Lingering Garden, Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory, Tongli Water Town
Transfer: Private Car & Bullet Train
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Trip at a Glance: Shanghai (2N), Suzhou (1N)
Sites: The Bund, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai World Financial Center, Tongli Water Town, Lingering Garden
Transfer: Private Car
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Trip at a Glance: Shanghai (2N), Hangzhou (2N), Suzhou (1N)
Sites: The Bund, Shanghai World Financial Center, Former French Concession, Wuzhen Water Town, West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Linger Garden, Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory
Transfer: Private Car & Bullet Train
View DetailsDifferent destinations always provide visitors with different experiences. Suzhou is famous as the garden city and silk city where the past and tradition are everywhere. Nanjing is one of the four ancient capitals in which history can be greatly appreciated. The city of Wuxi has stunning Taihu Lake views and the holy Lingshan Buddha. Yangzhou is charming place with decent garden art and finest river landscape. Following are well-selected Jiangsu tours lasting from 1 to 5 days by destinations. If your time allows you to have a short stay only, you can check the city tours and find your way to explore.
Highlights: Lingering Garden, Pingjiang Road, Tiger Hill, Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory
Each attraction arranged in this tour is handpicked to tell the old story and demonstrate the elegance and antiquity of this city. You will find it really meets and even beyond your imagination.
Highlights: Humble Administrator's Garden, Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory, Zhouzhuang Water Town
What are the bests of Suzhou? Garden, silk and water town definitely! This 1 day tour takes you to appreciate these three lodestones of Suzhou in one go.
Highlights: Humble Administrator's Garden, Master of the Nets Garden, Grand Canal Cruise, Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory, Suzhou Museum, Lingering Garden
This tour will take you to visit three most featured gardens in Suzhou - Humble Administrator’s Garden, Master of the Nets Garden and Lingering Garden.
Highlights: Taihuxue Sericulture Cultural Park, Lingering Garden, Grand Canal Cruise, Suzhou Museum
This 2 days Suzhou tour will help you get a better understanding of Suzhou culture from different perspectives.
In order to make sure that you could enjoy a Jiangsu trip to the fullest, it is advised to learn more about Jiangsu and browse the practical travel information. Here we select below comprehensive travel guide and helpful articles including detailed travel guide updated transportation and maps, best time to visit, can’t-be-missed attractions, suggested accommodating areas, etc. If you have any other questions and travel ideas, feel free to contact us for instant help!
Jiangsu is always traveled as a part of the Yangtze River Delta and it is strongly recommended to extend your Jiangsu tours to other parts. Many travelers choose to travel Jiangsu with Shanghai together because of the short distance and convenient transfer. Suzhou and Hangzhou (capital of Zhejiang Province) are known as the heavenly cities in the south regions of the Yangtze River from ancient times, so it is also a frequently-chosen way to travel Jiangsu and Zhejiang together. Another destination – Huangshan - which is famous for beautiful Yellow Mountain is also good extension of a Jiangsu tour. Moreover, some travelers especially those who are interested in Chinese history prefer a tour combining Beijing and Nanjing together to explore the two brilliant ancient capitals. Discover the best Jiangsu China tours below or contact us to customize a unique tour according to your own needs!
Shanghai / Suzhou / Hangzhou / Huangshan
Shanghai / Hangzhou / Wuzhen / Suzhou / Shanghai
Nanjing / Suzhou / Hangzhou / Shanghai
Beijing / Huangshan / Hangzhou / Wuzhen / Shanghai / Suzhou / Shanghai
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