The former capital of the Republic of China Nanjing is still today both a modern & historic City. The City has numerous modern and historic sites including a 600 year old city wall and many excellent museums.  There are plenty of options in Nanjing so you should plan for three (3) days before leaving for Yangzhou. A great city to explore on your own.  Hire a boat on the lovely and centrally located Xuanwu Lake is one option to paddle your  cares away.  The Purple Mountain is a gem within the City as is the Sun Yat Sen Mausoleum within the same Park.  The options are too many to list!

Rising in the morning we continue east to explore amazing Yangzhou, an ancient & beautiful town.  Perhaps considered off the "tourist" trial it boasts sites such as Slender Western Lake.  Da Ming temple, a Ming Dynasty tomb surrounded by some of the most beautiful Gardens and canals in China is also a short walk from the Hostel.  Yangzhou also boasts very famous rice dish and has long been considered one of the best places in China to indulge in a classic foot massage, which of course many head too after dinner as well (option).

Suzhou is a famous garden city laced with wonderful gardens and pagodas, famous for its beauty.   of these sites several are UNESCO listed as World Heritage sites, so you should re-join the bus as we travel around them (30 RMB), which is a full afternoon. The city is also an important location for a world famous silk industry which we'll directly experience the following day.  However perhaps of equal importance is it's "Bar & Restaurant Street", one of the best in China, so most of the group l make tracks for the Shi Qian Jie Lu are and explore it's bars and restaurants.

Shanghai is the commercial hub of China, but also a great place to finish and spend a few extra days!  The Shanghai World Expo has set this City on fire and combine that with is wonderful nightlife, what can we say?  Blending Eastern & Western cultures this City could be an ending highlight.   However prior to arrival we'll explore an ancient, but not overrun, small canal town.  There you can chose to ride a boat around its Venice like canals before re-boarding the bus for Shanghai. Obviously a sad time as it signals the end of your trip.   So tonight dinner and drinks with your new found friends in this amazing city with the help of your guide.