About Eastern Cultural China
Eastern China suits travellers looking for classical gardens, tea culture, heritage towns, and elegant city-and-region combinations.
Best time to visit: March to May and September to November
Cities & Towns in Eastern Cultural China
Hangzhou
Known as "Paradise on Earth," Hangzhou offers the beautiful West Lake, tea plantations, and ancient pagodas.
Top attractions: West Lake, Lingyin Temple
Suzhou
Suzhou is famous for classical gardens, canals, and silk heritage—an elegant eastern China counterpoint to Shanghai.
Top attractions: Humble Administrator's Garden, Tiger Hill