6-Day Jiangsu Tour: A Worry-Free Trip Through Suzhou, Wuxi and Nanjing

Not sure how to plan your first trip to Jiangsu? Just follow this six-day Jiangsu itinerary. It links Nanjing, Wuxi and Suzhou in a smooth, no-backtracking route with a relaxed pace. Spend the first two days exploring Nanjing in depth: check off free landmarks, historic mausoleums and major museums, stroll lakeside temples and old streets by day, cruise the Qinhuai River scenery at night for trending night views, and sample local snacks along the way. On day three, head to Wuxi to soak up Lake Tai views, wander a free ancient town, try local specialties and take an evening stroll along the canal-side old street. Day four brings a giant Buddha statue, a Tang-style themed town and a nighttime light show. The next two days are for Suzhou: visit classic Jiangnan gardens, walk water town streets, sip tea while listening to traditional music, snack on Suzhou treats, and explore a lantern-lit ancient street after dark. Wrap up easily on the final day with a historic mountain and lesser-known gardens—if you have extra time, take a boat ride through a water town. Every stop is a classic Jiangsu must-see. The pace is never rushed or tiring, so even first-timers can manage it effortlessly and take in the highlights of Jiangnan's three great ancient cities.