Destination

Six places, one easy rail network.

Base yourself in Shanghai and the rest of East China is a short, smooth train ride away. Here is where our travellers go — and how long to stay.

The Bund, plane-tree lanes and soup dumplings — your base for East China.

UNESCO gardens and a canal city that moves at walking pace.

West Lake by rowing boat, then Longjing tea where it is grown.

Wuzhen, Xitang and Zhujiajiao — stone bridges and lantern light.

Lake Tai, the Three Kingdoms City and Huishan old town.

Ming walls, the Qinhuai River and six dynasties of history.

Let’s sketch your route.

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