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Jiangnan Waterways 6-Day Canals

Classical gardens, canal towns and lakeside tea culture across the Yangtze delta.

CultureGardens
Best for
Culture seekers
Pace
Relaxed
Season
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Risk
Couple, Friends
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Day-by-day route

6 days · Suzhou · Hangzhou · Shanghai · relaxed pace

Day 1

Roadbook day 1

Settle into Suzhou

UNESCO classical gardens and silk heritage.

  1. AttractionMorning
    Arrive and orient in Suzhou

    Keep the first block light, confirm tickets and settle bags before the main visit.

  2. AttractionAfternoon
    Classical gardens and canals

    Bookend garden visits with short canal walks.

  3. AttractionEvening
    Suzhou neighborhood dinner

    Finish with a low-pressure dinner area rather than another major attraction.

Day 2

Roadbook day 2

Classical gardens and canals

UNESCO classical gardens and silk heritage.

  1. AttractionMorning
    Classical gardens and canals

    Bookend garden visits with short canal walks.

  2. AttractionAfternoon
    Classical gardens and canals

    Bookend garden visits with short canal walks.

  3. AttractionEvening
    Pack and prepare the next transfer

    Keep the evening close to the hotel so the next travel day starts cleanly.

Day 3

Roadbook day 3

Settle into Hangzhou

West Lake strolls and dragon-well tea hills.

  1. AttractionMorning
    Arrive and orient in Hangzhou

    Keep the first block light, confirm tickets and settle bags before the main visit.

  2. AttractionAfternoon
    West Lake and Longjing tea hills

    Keep the route scenic and unhurried.

  3. AttractionEvening
    Hangzhou neighborhood dinner

    Finish with a low-pressure dinner area rather than another major attraction.

Day 4

Roadbook day 4

West Lake and Longjing tea hills

West Lake strolls and dragon-well tea hills.

  1. AttractionMorning
    West Lake and Longjing tea hills

    Keep the route scenic and unhurried.

  2. AttractionAfternoon
    West Lake and Longjing tea hills

    Keep the route scenic and unhurried.

  3. AttractionEvening
    Pack and prepare the next transfer

    Keep the evening close to the hotel so the next travel day starts cleanly.

Day 5

Roadbook day 5

Settle into Shanghai

Finish with the Bund and modern skyline.

  1. AttractionMorning
    Arrive and orient in Shanghai

    Keep the first block light, confirm tickets and settle bags before the main visit.

  2. AttractionAfternoon
    The Bund and Old City

    Mix classic skyline views with slower historic lanes.

  3. AttractionEvening
    Shanghai neighborhood dinner

    Finish with a low-pressure dinner area rather than another major attraction.

Day 6

Roadbook day 6

French Concession and museums

Finish with the Bund and modern skyline.

  1. AttractionMorning
    French Concession and museums

    Leave room for cafes, galleries and an easy final dinner.

  2. AttractionAfternoon
    French Concession and museums

    Leave room for cafes, galleries and an easy final dinner.

  3. AttractionEvening
    Shanghai neighborhood dinner

    Finish with a low-pressure dinner area rather than another major attraction.

Editor's note

Editor approved

A gentle delta loop with short transfers. Reviewed for garden opening hours and seasonal crowds.