Jiangsu

Jiangsu lies in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, and is one of China's most economically advanced provinces with the most profound cultural heritage. As a capital city of six dynasties, Nanjing boasts landmarks including the Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, the Confucius Temple and the Qinhuai River, which bear witness to thousands of years of cultural legacy; the Suzhou Classical Gardens represent the pinnacle of classical Chinese garden art, with the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lingering Garden inscribed on the World Heritage List.

The delicate gardens and pavilions by Yangzhou's Slender West Lake are elegantly charming and picturesque, while the vast, misty scenery of Taihu Lake at Wuxi's Yuantouzhu stretches across endless rippling waters. Ancient water towns such as Zhouzhuang and Tongli, with their iconic small bridges, flowing streams and traditional homes, fully capture the distinct charm of the Jiangnan region.