5-Day Trip to Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou: A Complete Guide to a Painful but Happy Journey

Hi, everyone! This is a 5-day trip to Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou, where you can enjoy the water towns in Jiangnan! This is a super practical guide to help you start your journey easily and avoid pitfalls. . 🚩Route overview: Day 1: Confucius Temple Qinhuai Scenic Area > Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum > Maoshan Oriental Salt Lake City On the first day, you will have an in-depth tour of Nanjing, enjoy the night view of Qinhuai River, taste the charm of the ancient capital, visit Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to pay tribute to the martyrs, and then go to Maoshan to feel the charm of Salt Lake City. Day 2: Yuantouzhu > Lion Grove Garden > Wuzhen > Xizha On the second day, you will start from Yuantouzhu in Wuxi, stroll in Lion Grove Garden in Suzhou, and then go to Xizha in Wuzhen to experience the tranquility and beauty of the ancient water town. Day 3: Dongzha > West Lake Scenic Area > West Lake Cruise > Qinghefang Street Continue your trip to Dongzha in Wuzhen, then go to West Lake in Hangzhou, take a boat to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains, and visit Qinghefang Street in the evening to experience the charm of the ancient street. Day 4: Nanxun Ancient Town > Zhouzhuang On the fourth day, you will visit the historical charm of Nanxun Ancient Town, and then go to Zhouzhuang to immerse yourself in the unique charm of the water towns in Jiangnan. Day 5: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street On the last day, you will visit Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, enjoy shopping, and feel the prosperity and vitality of the magic city. . Tips for your trip: 🍜 Food: Don't miss Shanghai soup dumplings and pan-fried buns. You must try West Lake vinegar fish in Hangzhou and squirrel-shaped mandarin fish in Suzhou. ❄️ Weather in January: It is cold in all three places. It is wet and cold in Shanghai, and slightly better in Hangzhou and Suzhou. Remember to wear a warm coat. 🎉 Local customs: You can experience the local New Year atmosphere if you travel around the Spring Festival, such as the City God Temple Lantern Festival in Shanghai. 🎁 Price of specialties: Scarves and tea are specialties of Hangzhou and Suzhou, while Shanghai is famous for all kinds of exquisite snacks. The prices are moderate and suitable for gifts. . 🎉You can enjoy Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou. Each city has its own unique charm. I hope this trip will leave you with good memories!