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Coastal & Eastern China Travel Guide 2026
Shanghai skylines, Hangzhou West Lake, Suzhou gardens, Fujian tulou, and the historic trading ports.
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17 cities · Shanghai skylines, Hangzhou West Lake, Suzhou gardens, Fujian tulou, and the historic trading ports.
- Shanghai in 1-3 Days: Free Bund, Yu Garden & Costs
Shanghai in numbers: a free 24-hour Bund, Yu Garden 40 CNY, the 118F deck at 180 CNY, metro 3-8 CNY — plus an hour-by-hour day plan, day trips from 25 min.…
- Hangzhou in 3 Days: West Lake, Tea & Costs
Hangzhou in numbers: a free 6.38 sq km lake, Lingyin plus Feilai Peak for CNY 75, pre-Qingming tea 300-800 CNY per 50 g, HSR 45 minutes from Shanghai.…
- Suzhou Travel Guide
Practical Suzhou travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Nanjing Travel Guide
Practical Nanjing travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Ningbo Travel Guide
Practical Ningbo travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Wuzhen Travel Guide
Practical Wuzhen travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Shaoxing in 2-3 Days: Lu Xun, East Lake & Rice Wine
Shaoxing in numbers: free Lu Xun Native Place, Shen Garden's 1151 wall poems, ¥8 canal taxis, East Lake's Han-dynasty quarries — plus costs and a 2-day plan.…
- Putuoshan Travel Guide
Practical Putuoshan travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Qingdao in 3 Days: Tsingtao Beer, Old Town & Laoshan
How many days Qingdao needs and when to go: 2-3 days in the city plus a Laoshan day, May-June and September as safe windows, August for beer and crowds.…
- Xiamen Travel Guide
Practical Xiamen travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Fuzhou Travel Guide
Practical Fuzhou travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Quanzhou Travel Guide
Practical Quanzhou travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Wuyishan Travel Guide
Practical Wuyishan travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Wuyuan Travel Guide
Practical Wuyuan travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Huangshan Travel Guide
Practical Huangshan travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Jinan Travel Guide
Practical Jinan travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Nanchang Travel Guide
Practical Nanchang travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
FAQ
When is the best time to visit Coastal & Eastern China?
April–May and September–October work for most of China. Coastal & Eastern China has its own peak season — check the individual city guides for timing.
How do I travel between cities in Coastal & Eastern China?
High-speed rail covers most major cities in Coastal & Eastern China; smaller towns use regional trains or buses. Each city guide has transport links.
Do I need a separate visa for every city in Coastal & Eastern China?
Mainland China uses one national visa policy. Hong Kong and Macau have separate entry rules, so check those city guides if they are included in Coastal & Eastern China.