A 4-Day Trip to the Water Towns of the Jiangnan Region: Shanghai-Hangzhou-Suzhou

The Qingming Festival holiday is coming soon, how can you miss the beautiful spring scenery of Jinling? Check out this 4-day Shanghai-Hangzhou-Suzhou travel guide, which will take you to experience the charm of the oriental water towns and step into the picturesque scenery of lakes and mountains! -- 🌟Suggested Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Shanghai -> The Bund -> Nanjing Road -> City God Temple 🌻Set foot in the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, freely explore The Bund, Nanjing Road, and the City God Temple, and experience the prosperity and charm of this city. Day 2: Lingering Garden -> Shantang Street -> Wuzhen -> West Street 🎍Step into the classical beauty of Jiangnan, from the Lingering Garden and Shantang Street in Suzhou to Wuzhen and West Street in Zhejiang, passing through ancient towns as if traveling back to Jiangnan a hundred years ago. Day 3: Xitang Ancient Town 🏮Experience the long-standing life of the Jiangnan water town in Xitang Ancient Town, as if you are in a painting of an ink-wash world. Day 4: West Lake Scenic Area -> Su Causeway -> Qinghefang Ancient Street 🌸Experience the natural and cultural beauty of Hangzhou, from the West Lake Scenic Area to Su Causeway, and finally savor the prosperity and history of the ancient city at Qinghefang Ancient Street. -- Must-See Attractions: 🌸West Lake Scenic Area: Your eyes will be filled with 🎨 paintings, a perfect blend of nature and culture. The scenery around the lake is breathtaking! It's truly captivating. 🏮Wuzhen: A 👵historic Jiangnan ancient town, exuding an air of timeless elegance.💞 The filming location of "Time Flies Like Water," it feels like being in a 🎬movie, definitely worth a visit. 🔖Lingering Garden: 🔍A prime spot to explore the beauty of Suzhou gardens! A garden integrating pavilions, terraces, towers, exotic rocks, and winding corridors, every bit of its beauty is worth cherishing. 💦West Street: The epitome of a Jiangnan water town, with small bridges, flowing water, and houses🏡… Stop and go, stroll along the boardwalk and alleys, and immerse yourself in this charming world. -- Essential Travel Tips: 🚩Local Customs: Try to avoid weekends and holidays in Hangzhou and Suzhou, as the crowds of tourists will greatly affect your travel experience. 💡Especially in Suzhou, remember to visit classical gardens on Sundays, as there are relatively fewer locals on that day. 💰Souvenir Prices: Longjing tea from Hangzhou and cloud cakes from Suzhou are must-buy souvenirs. Prices and quality vary. 😎It is recommended to choose traditional shops, such as China National Tea Museum in Hangzhou and Huang Tianshun in Suzhou. 🍜Food: Shanghai's pan-fried buns, Suzhou's soup dumplings, and Hangzhou's Dongpo pork are all local delicacies you can't miss. ☕These delicacies generally cost 15-30 yuan/serving. Of course, if you enjoy the food, the price is a minor issue~ -- Three cities in one line, a soul-stirring journey. I hope every step you take will leave a deep footprint, bringing stories back home!👣🎒