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Modern skylines, classical gardens and the Yangtze Delta – where old China and new China meet.
East China blends old and new more seamlessly than anywhere else in the country – Shanghai’s futuristic skyline sits a short train ride from centuries-old canal towns and classical gardens.
💡 How it works: You fill in our short interest form – we plan your complete East China itinerary, from flights and accommodation to every tour, transfer and local guide.
China’s most futuristic city, where colonial-era architecture along the Bund faces off against the glass towers of Pudong across the Huangpu River.
The Bund – colonial-era waterfront promenade facing Pudong’s skyline
Pudong skyline – Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower and the city’s futuristic silhouette
Yu Garden – classical Ming-dynasty garden in the heart of the old city
French Concession – tree-lined streets, boutiques and colonial architecture
Marco Polo called it “the finest and most splendid city in the world.” An hour from Shanghai by high-speed rail, Hangzhou centres on West Lake, one of China’s most celebrated landscapes.
West Lake – UNESCO-listed lake surrounded by pagodas, gardens and causeways
Longjing tea plantations – rolling hills producing China’s most famous green tea
Lingyin Temple – one of China’s largest and wealthiest Buddhist temples, founded in 328 AD
Suzhou – Famous for its classical gardens and canal-lined old town, often called “Venice of the East” for its network of waterways.
Huangshan – The Yellow Mountain’s granite peaks rise above a sea of clouds at sunrise, a landscape that has inspired Chinese painters for centuries.
Nanjing – A former imperial capital on the Yangtze, home to Ming-dynasty history and one of China’s most walkable riverside cities.
| Season | Travel Conditions |
|---|---|
| March – May | Ideal – mild temperatures, blooming gardens in Suzhou and Hangzhou |
| June – August | Hot and humid; plum rain season (June) brings heavy showers |
| September – November | Ideal – clear skies, comfortable temperatures, best for Huangshan’s sea of clouds |
| December – February | Cold and often grey; quieter for city sightseeing, occasional snow on Huangshan |
Tell us about your wishes – we’ll plan your very own East China journey, from Shanghai’s skyline to the gardens of Hangzhou.
