In this city where the Pearl of the Orient shines, the beautiful scenery of Shanghai is like a rich and colorful picture, outlining the perfect blend of modern prosperity and ancient charm. When night falls, the high-rise buildings in Lujiazui are brightly lit, as if the reflection of the starry sky in the city. Walking on the Bund, blowing the river breeze, you can feel the precipitation of history, on one side is the neon flashing Ferris wheel, on the other side is the French architecture on the riverside, every step is a time travel.
And Shanghai during the day also has a unique charm. The classical gardens of Yu Garden will transport you into a tranquil realm, with winding paths and lakes. Not far away, the City God Temple is a fine example of traditional Chinese architecture, with its quaint wood carvings and stone carvings that make people feel as if they have traveled back in time. Shanghai has both the bustle of a modern city and the heritage of ancient culture, the city is like a book, and every page is worth savoring.
Leaving Shanghai and driving for a few hours, you will come to Suzhou, a city like an ink painting. The beauty here is like an ancient painting, delicate and deep. Arch bridges, flowing water, and ancient towns constitute a different kind of water town picture. In the Humble Administrator's Garden, the winding path is secluded, and the lake water is clear, as if you can hear the whispers of the ancients. The garden architecture here is exquisite and unique, and every stone and green tile reveals the vicissitudes of time.
The ancient town of Suzhou is like a time tunnel, stepping into it, it is like returning to the ancient Jiangnan. The water alleys of Zhouzhuang are scattered, the ancient streets paved with bluestone paved roads extend out, and the ancient buildings are built along the river, as if it is a picture of time standing still. Here, you can stroll through the ancient alleys, taste the tranquility of the Jiangnan water town, and feel the long years.
Departing from Suzhou and roaming south, you'll arrive at another enchanting city, Hangzhou. There is a place known as a fairyland on earth - West Lake. The lake is as green as jade, and the willows hang down the bridge, as if it is a picture scroll, bringing people into a fantastic fairyland. Overlooking the entire West Lake on the Leifeng Tower, the lake and mountains are in full view, and it is beautiful.
In Hangzhou, in addition to the West Lake, there is also a thousand-year-old temple Lingyin Temple. Stepping into the temple, the ancient trees are towering, the blue tiles and white walls are like meeting the monks of thousands of years ago in a leisurely stroll. The architectural style of Lingyin Temple is simple and elegant, and every stone step seems to have precipitated ancient wisdom. In this tranquil monastery, one can find inner peace and feel the baptism of time.
From the prosperity of Shanghai to the ink paintings of Suzhou, and then to the fairyland of Hangzhou, every step is a time travel. This beautiful land not only has the prosperity of a modern city, but also has the heritage of ancient culture, and every place is a picture that can be savored. Whether you feel the passion of the modern city or immerse yourself in the tranquility of the ancient water town, it will be an unforgettable experience of a trip to East China.