Shanghai - the commercial hub of China and what a great place to start!  This sector allows you to experience Shanghai in the days prior before joining us.  Shanghai with her amazing nightlife is a city with the best blend of Eastern & Western cultures, surely to amaze you.  Before leaving with us you should consider World Expo or the worlds highest observation deck in the Shanghai Financial Tower 474m above the street.  The shopping pedestrian mall of Nanjing Lu for some incredible shopping or a walk along the Bund are other options!

Leaving Shanghai in the morning we'll explore the ancient canal towns and the overnight in Suzhou.  The Venice like canals of this stop transport you back to years gone by.  After this its back to Suzhou via a working Silk factory, where this old age craft will be demonstrated.  Once in Suzhou continue exploring one or all of the several UNESCO listed World Heritage sites in Suzhou. Perhaps of equal importance is it's "Bar & restaurant Street", one of the best in China, called Shi Qian Jie Lu where many a great dinner hsa been had.

Setting off after breakfast another ancient & beautiful town in Yangzhou, one that is also off the "tourist" trial. Yangzhou boats sites such as Slender Western Lake & Da Ming temple which is a Ming Dynasty tomb surrounded by some of the most beautiful Gardens and canals you will witness. Yangzhou also boats a worldwide famous rice dish, and has long been considered the best place in China to indulge in a foot massage, which of course we've found one where the groups normally head to after dinner.

Leaving Yangzhou after lunch we'll arrive in the once Capital of the Republic of China, Nanjing.  A powerful & modern City with numerous modern and historic sites, including a 600 year old city wall and many excellent museums.   You have plenty to do in this City, so you should stay longer this Sector gives you.  Hiring a boat on the lovely and centrally located Xuanwu Lake and paddle your cares away, explore Purple Mountain with the Sun Yat Sen Mausoleum.  If you decide to stay one option is taking part in a "Real Chinese Food" cooking course, undertaken at a professional teaching school (180 RMB).  The course will show you how to make various Chinese dishes including handmade noodles and Ma Po Tufu, which you eat at the end!  Lastly you're spoiled for choice at night in Nanjing, including the Bar area called 1912, which is a great place to drink and dance the night away, any night of the week!