Five-day self-drive tour of Jiangsu's most beautiful cities
3 cities |
8 attraction(s) |
total distance 229
km
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Day1: Nanjing
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- The tomb of Mr. Sun Yat-sen is located in Zhongshan Scenic Area, and the burial site is in the shape of a "warning bell". It is the first tomb in modern Chinese architectural history and is well worth a visit.
- Climbing to the top of Zhongshan Tomb requires ascending many steps, but there are platforms to rest on every few steps, making the design quite ingenious. It's worth taking note of.
- Within the scenic area, there are several commemorative buildings such as a music pavilion, Xingjian Pavilion, Guanghua Pavilion, Liu Hui Pavilion, and a scripture tower, which are all worth visiting.
- Visiting the tomb requires the advance booking of entrance time. It is recommended to book tickets at least one day in advance, or to purchase package tickets for convenience in touring. There are also sightseeing vehicles available in the scenic area.
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Day2: Nanjing
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The museum located in Nanjing is one of the oldest museums in Chinese history and one of the three largest museums in China. It has a collection of over 420,000 precious cultural relics, including historical relics, works of art and intangible cultural heritage. The exhibits not only have ornamental value, but also provide important reference materials for historical and cultural research. The famous Luoyang Gate of Dadu Monastery shown in the popular TV program "National Treasure” is also collected in this museum. In addition, the museum adopts a free admission policy, and visitors can enter for free by registering with valid identification.
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The Presidential Palace in Nanjing has a history of more than 600 years and is divided into three areas: the Central Area (Central Axis), the West Area, and the East Area. As the central location of the National Government, the Presidential Palace witnessed the rise and fall of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and the provincial governor's office of the Two Jiangs. In addition, the Nanjing Presidential Palace also has countless well-preserved modern Chinese and Western architectural sites and precious cultural relics and historical materials, as well as beautiful garden landscaping. Its Chinese and Western combined courtyard, Western-style office building, and Chinese-style garden retain the layout of classical gardens in the Jiangnan area, with features such as pavilions, terraces, and small bridges over flowing water.
Day3: Wuxi
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Yuantouzhu is a peninsula in the northern part of Lake Tai, named for its resemblance to a floating tortoise with its head raised. It is known as the "top scenic spot of Lake Tai".
Day4: Suzhou
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One of the most famous classical gardens in Suzhou, alongside Beijing's Summer Palace, Chengde Mountain Resort, and Suzhou's Liuyuan, as one of the four famous gardens in China. The park is centered around water and surrounded by mountains and forests. The eastern landscape is open and transparent, while the western architecture is exquisite. The central point of the garden is a mountain-shaped pool, which is the essence of the entire garden. The southern part of the park is designed in accordance with the traditional Jiangnan architectural layout, and also features the only garden-themed museum in China, the Suzhou Garden Museum. Each year, the garden hosts a series of special events in the spring, summer and autumn seasons, such as the Rhododendron Festival, Lotus Festival, and Chrysanthemum Exhibition.
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Pingjiang Road Historic Block is located south of the Humble Administrator's Garden and has a history of over 2,500 years. It is a well-preserved ancient street. It is only separated by one lane from the Guanqian Street to the west, but it has a completely different tranquil and ancient atmosphere. It's very pleasant to stroll around here, admire the buildings, and enjoy some local snacks. Tranquil and ancient, strolling around the ancient town and enjoying local snacks, it's so relaxing.
Day5: Suzhou
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This is a small town located in the Jiangnan region, known as the "number one water town in China". The area has many historic sites, such as Shen Hall, Zhang Hall, the Labyrinth, Ye Chucang's former residence, Chengxu Taoist Temple, and Quanfu Temple. These attractions have high historical value and are very beautiful to behold. There are also many ancient bridges here, with each bridge connected to another in a continuous loop. Some stone bridges built during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties are still well-preserved today. Visitors can take boats through the bridge tunnels and experience a unique and charming atmosphere.
