"In heaven, there is paradise. On earth, there is Suzhou and Hangzhou."
Take the direct flight from Frankfurt, Germany to Nanjing, a well-known ancient capital for six different dynasties in China. Ride a train to Yellow Mountain, one of the World Natural and Cultural Heritages, very beautiful. Then, travel the delta of the Yangtze River area (Jiangnan) by bus, it is very suitable for the group more than 10 persons. Jiangnan, the abundantly productive land, has long played an important role. The Grand Canal, which cuts north-south through the province, carried rice from the fertile fields up to the barren North.

Day 1/Frankfut-Nanjing                                                
LH780 (-11:00)
Arrive in Nanjing, meet your guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Walk around Nanjing Confucius Temple area (no entry), Qin Huai River (a branch of the great Yangtze River) is flowing by the front of the Confucius Temple. (D)

Day 2/Nanjing-Tunxi                                                    
Reference train: Nanjing-Tunxi: 2521(22:10-05:09+1）
After breakfast, pay a visit to Nanjing Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, and Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum. Take an overnight train to Tunxi with soft sleeper (the first class in China, 4 persons sharing one cabin). (B,L,D)

Day 3/Tunxi-Yellow Mountain                                     
Arrive in Tunxi in the morning, pick up from the railway station and have breakfast. Then, you will go to Yellow Mountain, by Yungu (Cloud Valley) station cable car up, and visit Yellow Mountain Northern Scenic Area including Beginning-to-Believe Peak, the Lion Peak, Cloud-Dispelling Pavilion, Flying-over Rock, Bright Summit and sun-set. (B,L,D)

Day 4/Yellow Mountain-Tunxi                                     
Get up early in the morning to watch the sun-rise. After breakfast, a 3.5-hour hike will be conducted to enjoy the premium views of the western side of Yellow Mountain including the Sea-Turtle Peak, Lotus Peak, Jade Screen Peak, Guest-welcoming Pine before taking the Yuping cable car down the mountain. Then, drive to visit Hong Village and Nanping Village in Yixian County. Transfer to Tunxi, and visit Tunxi's historic Old Street. (B,L,D)

Day 5/Tunxi-Hangzhou                                                
After breakfast, drive to Shexian County for a view of Tangyue Memorial Archway and Bao's Family Garden. Proceed to Hangzhou (it takes about 3 hours). (B,L,D)

Day 6/Hangzhou                                                            
Begin today's highlight to appreciate the incomparably lovely West Lake with its soaring bridges and flower-bright islets. Enjoy a boat ride on West Lake. Then, pay a visit Former Residence of Hu Xueyan, who set up Huqingyutang Drugstore and was called "the medicine king in south of the Yangtze River". Move on to visit the Meijiawu Tea House, the tea village of famous Dragon's Well Tea. Then, visit Lingyin Temple, one of the best-known Buddhist monasteries in China. (B,L,D)

Day 7/Hangzhou-Wuzhen-Suzhou                             
Today's highlight is to visit Wuzhen, embraced by the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal with rivers and canals crisscrossing the whole town. The ancient docks, waterside pavilions, and corridors stretch out for miles and erect a romantic atmosphere that is typical to Jiang Nan water town. Proceed to Suzhou for overnight, where is known for the private gardens and the waters. (B,L,D)

Day 8/Suzhou                                                                                 
Visit the Garden of the Master of the Nets, Panmen Scenic Spots, New Suzhou Museum which is the last design of Mr. I. M. Pei in his career. You will also visit Silk Museum to see how the world's most beautiful silk is produced. (B,L,D)

Day 9/Suzhou-Shanghai                                            
Transfer to Shanghai. Pay a visit to Yuyuan Garden, Chenghuangmiao (known as Yuyuan Garden Market), Shanghai Museum. Then, visit Jade Buddha Temple. Enjoy a fabulous Acrobatic Show in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day10/Shanghai-Frankfurt                                         
Shanghai-Frankfurt: LH727 (23:35-)
Visit the Bund, Nanjing Road. Have a dinner at Lvbolang Restaurant for Shanghai specialties. Transfer to airport with one-way Maglev Train, and prepare for boarding on your homebound flight. (B,L,D)
Note: B(Breakfast)  L(Lunch)  D(Dinner)

Hotel (or the same standar):                                                                                                                     
Nanjing: **** Nanjing Ramada Plaza Yihua Hotel  
Huangshan:**** Xihai Hotel (on the mountain)
Huangshan: **** Huangshan International Hotel (in Tunxi)
Hangzhou: **** Best Western Meiyuan Hangzhou Hotel  
Suzhou:**** The Garden Hotel Suzhou         
Shanghai: **** Best Western New Century Hotel Shanghai