More nights per stop and fewer check-in/check-out days.
China’s easiest international gateway and the best place to learn how the country works before moving on.
The easiest heritage extension from Shanghai and a good contrast to a megacity.
A softer, greener counterpoint to Shanghai with excellent rail access.
A historically important city that adds depth to a Yangtze Delta route.
Arrival times, weather, reservation rules and traveler pace can change the correct number of nights.