C1F - 8 DAYS REMEMBERING JIANGNAN

 Assemble at Penang International Airport for flight to Shanghai .
** Overnight onboard

• Upon arrival , proceed to Changshu, visit the National 5A Scenic Spot Shanghu Scenic Area (Included Shuttle)
  
• Fushui Villa, the only water-based garden in Jiangnan, is built largely along the lake,with pavilions and terraces set by the water.
  **Seasonal Highlight: Visit Jiangnan Peony Garden in April (Peony Festival)
  
• Mei Lanfang Memorial Hall, dedicated to Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang.
  
• Taizhou Old Street, a historic commercial and cultural street preserving traditional Jiangnan architectural style.
  **Overnight at Taizhou

• After breakfast, visit Li Zhong Water Forest Park, also called the “Shanlin Jiuzhaigou of
  the human world,” experience Bamboo Raft ride through its scenic waterscape.
  **Seasonal Highlight: Mar 20–Apr 10, Water Rapeseed Flowers (With Boat Tour)
  Sep 20–Oct 20, Water Chrysanthemum Fields (With Boat Tour
  
• Wanghai Tower, the “First Tower of Jianghuai,” stands tall by the river, offering views of the Yangtze River and surrounding scenery.
  
• Feng Shui Museum, dedicated to showcasing traditional Chinese Feng Shui culture.
  
• Qiao Garden (Ming Dynasty Garden), a Jiangnan-style garden with elegant pavilions,waterscapes, and meticulously arranged plant
  
• Fengcheng River Night Cruise
  **Overnight at Taizhou

•  After breakfast, head to Yangzhou to visit the popular China Grand Canal Museum
  (Closed on Mondays)
• Slender West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring sights like Five Pavilion
  Bridge, White Pagoda, and Twenty-Four Bridge.
  **Seasonal Highlight: April Flower Garden; Chrysanthemum Exhibition(Oct 25–Nov
• Dongguan Street, one of Yangzhou’s liveliest historic commercial streets.
  **Overnight at Nanjing

•  Proceed to Nanjing, visit to Niushou Mountain Scenic Area (Included Shuttle) and explore the Buddha Top Palace, a 4-billion-yuan architectural masterpiece.
•  Xuanwu Lake, one of the three famous lakes in Jiangnan
  **Seasonal Highlight: Mar 15–Apr 10, visit Cherry Blossoms at Jiming Temple,Nanjing.
•  Confucius Temple & Qinhuai River Scenic Area, a National 5A site with historic buildings and illuminated riverbanks, ideal for a night cruise.
  
•  Laomendong Historic Street
  **Overnight at Nanjing

•  After breakfast, visit Dabaoen Temple Ruins Park to see the Ming Dynasty temple ruins, Porcelain Tower and the crystal interior murals.
  
• Head to Taihu Nianhua Bay, the “Little Kyoto of Jiangnan,” to explore Brahma Flower Sea, Smile Plaza, and the Zen Light & Shadow Show.
  **Seasonal Flowers: Feb–Mar: Plum Blossoms; Mar–Apr: Cherry Blossoms; May–Jul: Cosmos & Zinnia; Sep–Oct: Sunflowers & Pink Muhly Grass.
  **Overnight at Unique Nianhua Bay Inn

• Proceed to Shanghai, visit Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street,Zhangyuan Shikumen, Starbucks Reserve Roastery and photo stops at the LV Cruise Ship “Louis”

• After breakfast, go to Bicester Village for free shopping, then go to the airport to take flight back to Penang. Arrived in Penang, the trip ends.
  **Home sweet home