Misty Waves and Ink Rhyme: A Poetic Journey in Jiangnan

Spring waters with black canopies, white walls with gray tiles, a water town road filled with Tang poetry and Song lyrics, searching for the origins of Eastern aesthetics.

What this route is about

Main Jiangnan poetic travel route: Hangzhou’s West Lake and Liangzhu, Shaoxing’s Shen Garden and the Eastern Zhejiang Tang Poetry Road, Suzhou’s gardens and Pingjiang Road, spend a night in an ancient water town, and finally end in Nanjing. The entire itinerary is arranged day by day, including accommodations and movement.

Complete route: Hangzhou → Shaoxing → Suzhou → Zhouzhuang / Tongli → Nanjing

Cities and sights along the route

• Hangzhou: It is recommended to spend a full day around West Lake, walking slowly from Broken Bridge—Bai Causeway—Solitary Hill—Su Causeway; Liangzhu is at
• Shaoxing: Shen Garden · Lu Xun’s Former Residence · Jian Lake and Ancient Canal
• Suzhou: In the gardens, observe “scenery changes with each step,” the Humble Administrator’s Garden and the Lion Forest Garden are separated by just one street and can be seen in half a day; Ping
• Zhouzhuang: Twin Bridges · Shen Hall and Zhang Hall · Tongli Ancient Town (replaceable)
• Nanjing: Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum · Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum · Qinhuai River and Confucius Temple

Before you go

• Pay the deposit after confirming the itinerary and dates; the remaining balance is due 15 days before travel
• Cancellation over 30 days before departure: full refund of deposit; 15-30 days: 70% refund; 7-15 days: 50% refund; within 7 days: no refund
• Popular sites like Mogao Caves and Sanxingdui require real-name booking; please submit your ID information at least 15 days in advance
• Seniors over 70 and children under 12 should be noted in the remarks, and we will adjust the daily walking distance