DAY 1
Arrival & transfer
Arrive in the Jiangnan region, settling into its gentle rhythm.
Detailed day plan
15:00 visit ~3h · Xinjiekou
Meals: Meals self-arranged
CT-BY · Private
Jiangnan Water and Memory
For thoughtful travellers drawn to layered history and quiet waterways.
Your route
NanjingSuzhouHangzhou
Your private route summary
- 5 days · private group · gentle pace
- Start: your chosen date — we confirm the exact time
- Airport & station transfers · first-entry tickets · breakfast
- Free cancellation up to 7 days · reserve now, pay deposit later
Who it’s for — and why
- Two full days let you absorb Nanjing’s layered Republican-era and imperial resonance without haste.
- Wuzhen West Gate Scenic Area offers unhurried immersion in canal-side life, distinct from the more commercial east side.
- West Lake is visited with space to pause—no fixed timetable means time for quiet boat reflection or Lingyin’s moss-covered stone paths.
- Private pacing allows lingering at Humble Administrator's Garden, where every pavilion and pond invites slow observation, not procession.
DAY 2
Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum
Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum stands in solemn repose, Nanjing Presidential Palace holds quiet authority, and Shantang Street flows with centuries of footfall.
Detailed day plan
09:10 drive ~40m · visit ~2h 50m · Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum 13:50 drive ~50m · visit ~1h 40m · Nanjing Presidential Palace 18:00 drive ~3h 30m · visit ~3h · Shantang Street
Meals: Hotel breakfast included · lunch & dinner self-arranged
DAY 3
Humble Administrator's Garden
The Humble Administrator's Garden composes stillness in stone and water; Wuzhen West Gate Scenic Area opens onto canals edged with time-worn brick.
Detailed day plan
09:00 drive ~30m · visit ~2h · Humble Administrator's Garden 13:30 drive ~1h 30m · visit ~4h · Wuzhen West Gate Scenic Area
Meals: Hotel breakfast included · lunch & dinner self-arranged
DAY 4
West Lake
West Lake unfolds at a measured pace—its Pleasure Boat gliding past Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Leifeng Tower rising softly, Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area receding into misted green.
Detailed day plan
10:30 drive ~30m · visit ~4h · West Lake, West Lake Pleasure Boat, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Leifeng Tower 15:00 drive ~30m · visit ~2h 30m · Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area
Meals: Hotel breakfast included · lunch & dinner self-arranged
DAY 5
Arrival & transfer
Depart the Jiangnan region, carrying its quiet resonance.
Detailed day plan
09:00 visit ~3h · Qinghefang Street
Meals: Hotel breakfast included · lunch & dinner self-arranged
What is handled for you
- Private airport / station transfers on the first and last day
- A dedicated private vehicle throughout (a smaller vehicle on restricted sections, per local rules)
- Your selected-hotel accommodation
- First-entry tickets to every attraction listed
- Hotel breakfast (per your selected room & hotel policy)
- A Chinese-speaking driver for transport & reception (no in-scenic guiding)
What can be adjusted
- Add a private English-speaking guide (the base trip is driver-only, no in-scenic guiding)
- Upgrade or change any hotel or room
- Re-pace the days, add or drop a stop, add evening experiences
Not included / self-paid
- A private English-speaking guide — add-on; the base trip includes a Chinese-speaking driver, not a guide
- Lunches & dinners
- In-scenic paid experiences
- International flights & insurance
- Personal spending
Where you’ll stay
Hand-picked premium local hotels (China 5-diamond rating), in central or scenic areas. Exact hotels are confirmed with you on WhatsApp — and we verify they can register foreign passports before you book.
Good to know
Cancellation & changes
- 7+ days before — 100% refund (less any supplier fees)
- 3–7 days before — 90% refund
- Within 3 days — non-refundable
- Nothing is locked until you confirm — ask us before you pay.
Before you go
- Book at least 5 working days ahead (10 days in peak season).
- WhatsApp, Google & Facebook are blocked in mainland China — set up a VPN before you travel.
- Tell us your children’s ages so we can arrange child seats.
- Tips for the guide & driver are not included.
Guide & payment
- A private Chinese-speaking driver is with you throughout.
- An English-speaking guide can be added for any or all days.
- Pay a 20% deposit now; the balance is confirmed before you travel.
- Prefer to talk first? Message a private designer on WhatsApp.
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