🌟 Zhejiang Highlights: Shanghai → Suzhou → Hangzhou 🌟

This journey through China’s Lower Yangtze region blends modern city vibes, classical gardens, and timeless canals — a perfect mix of urban glam and cultural charm. ⸻ 🏙️ Shanghai – City of Contrasts • Nanjing Road (南京路): Bustling shopping street that never sleeps. Neon lights, flagship stores, and street snacks — Shanghai’s energy at its peak. • Nanjing West Road (南京西路): Chic and refined, home to luxury malls and global brands. Don’t miss special pop-ups like the LV Ship and artsy bakeries in Jing’an. ⸻ 🌿 Suzhou – Gardens & Heritage • Humble Administrator’s Garden (拙政园): A UNESCO gem where winding pavilions, lotus ponds, and classical landscaping show the essence of Jiangnan gardens. • Tiger Hill (虎丘): A blend of history and nature. Known for the leaning Yunyan Pagoda and lush greenery — some even say it rivals Suzhou’s smaller gardens thanks to its open hilltop views. ⸻ 🌊 Hangzhou – Living Poetry • West Lake (西湖): Cruise across its calm waters, passing Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Leifeng Pagoda, and willow-lined causeways. Every view looks like a painting. • Gongchen Bridge Cultural District (拱宸桥文化街区): Along the Grand Canal, discover museums dedicated to fans, umbrellas, and ancient swords. A ¥3 water bus ride from Wulin Wharf makes it extra scenic. ⸻ ✨ Why This Route? • Shanghai for modern cityscapes. • Suzhou for tranquil artistry in its gardens. • Hangzhou for nature, legends, and canal culture. Together, they capture the soul of Zhejiang: where the old and new, East and West, river and lake all meet. ⸻ #zhejiangtravel #shanghai #suzhou #hangzhou #mytraveldiary #westlake #tigerhill #拙政园 #拱宸桥