Take the direct flight from 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. "In heaven, there is paradise. On earth, there is Suzhou and Hangzhou."

Day 1/Frankfut-Nanjing                                                
LH780 (-11:00)
Arrive in Nanjing, a well-known ancient capital for six different dynasties in China. 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                                                    
Visit Nanjing Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, then take an overnight train to Tunxi, the site of Yellow Mountain, with soft sleeper (the first class in China, 4 persons sharing one cabin). (B,L,D)
Reference train: Nanjing-Tunxi: 2521(22:10-05:09+1）

Day 3/Tunxi-Yellow Mountain                                     
Arrive in Tunxi in the morning, pick up from the railway station and have breakfast. Then, drive to visit Yellow Mountain, up by cable car from Yungu (Cloud Valley) station.  The full day is visiting 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. Stay overnight in Tunxi. (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). Check in hotel on arrival. (B,L,D)

Day 6/Hangzhou                                                            
Ancient Chinese people praised the West Lake area as a land of intoxicating beauty. Enjoy a boat ride on West Lake. Then, pay a visit Former Residence of Hu Xueyan, who set up Huqingyutang Drugstore which is known as the two most famous traditional Chinese medicine in China with Tongrentang in Beijing. Then, visit Lingyin Temple, and Meijiawu Tea House. (B,L,D)

Day 7/Hangzhou-Wuzhen-Suzhou                             
Today's highlight is to visit Wuzhen, then, proceed to Suzhou for overnight, where is known for the private gardens and silk. (B,L,D)

Day 8/Suzhou                                                                                 
Visit 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. Also pay a visit to Silk Museum. (B,L,D)

Day 9/Suzhou-Shanghai                                            
Transfer to Shanghai. Visit Yuyuan Garden and Chenghuangmiao (Yuyuan Garden Market), Shanghai Museum, 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 in the morning, then, roam around Nanjing Road. Have a dinner at Lvbolang Restaurant for Shanghai specialties. Transfer to airport with one-way Maglev Train (The train has been authorized by Guinness Records to be the fastest train in the world), 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:**** Holiday Inn Youlian Suzhou         
Shanghai: ****(*) Grand Mercure Baolong Hotel Shanghai