Jiangsu is a coastal province in eastern China, on the northern side of the Yangtze River Delta and the Yellow Sea. It is one of China's wealthiest and most densely populated provinces, anchored by the capital Nanjing and by Suzhou, the province's largest city, whose classical gardens are UNESCO-listed. Jiangsu is celebrated for its canal-laced water towns, Grand Canal heritage, Taihu Lake, and refined Huaiyang and Jiangnan cuisine.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Jinling Hotel Nanjing
Landmark high-rise on Xinjiekou square, opened 1983 and long the symbol of modern Nanjing; connected to the Xinjiekou metro interchange (Lines 1 and 2) and the main shopping district.
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
Riverside Hilton near the Yangtze in Gulou District, suited to visitors combining the Yangtze River Bridge and Xiaguan area with the city centre.
The Ritz-Carlton, Suzhou
Luxury high-rise in the China Central Place development beside the Gusu old city, a short drive from Pingjiang Historic Street and the Lingering Garden.
Pan Pacific Suzhou
Garden-style hotel at the southwest corner of the old city near Panmen Scenic Area; Canglang Pavilion and Pingjiang Road are within reach.
Park Hyatt Suzhou
Hyatt's luxury property in the traditional Suzhou garden district on Yuanlin Road, close to the city's classical gardens.
Hyatt Regency Wuxi
Tower hotel in central Wuxi with guest rooms and restaurants on the upper floors, offering city views.
InterContinental Wuxi
Hotel beside the Wuxi People's Hall on Taihu Square with views of the square and the Grand Canal.
HUALUXE Wuxi Taihu
Upscale IHG hotel in Wuxi's Taihu New City financial district near Lake Tai, a short ride from Yuantouzhu.
Kempinski Hotel Yangzhou
Kempinski property in Hanjiang District, a short drive from Slender West Lake and Yangzhou old town.
Changzhou Marriott Hotel
Marriott in Changzhou's Xinbei district, in the city's northern new district.
Changzhou Marriott Hotel Jintan
Marriott resort-style hotel in Jintan, south of Changzhou.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Songhelou
Historic Suzhou restaurant on Guanqian Street, famed for squirrel-shaped mandarin fish (songshu guiyu).
Deyuelou
Long-established Suzhou-cuisine restaurant on Guanqian Street known for banquet dishes.
Fuchun Teahouse
Yangzhou teahouse founded in 1885, known for Huaiyang dim sum such as crab-roe soup dumplings.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Qinhuai River Night Cruise, Nanjing
A private boat on the Qinhuai River past the lantern-lit Confucius Temple district, avoiding shared-boat queues.
Private Classical Garden Tour, Suzhou
A licensed guide leads a private visit to UNESCO-listed gardens such as the Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingering Garden, timed for quieter hours.
Private Slender West Lake Boat, Yangzhou
A chartered boat on Yangzhou's Slender West Lake passing the Five-Pavilion Bridge and White Pagoda.
Lake Tai Yuantouzhu Private Car and Guide, Wuxi
A chauffeured day trip around Yuantouzhu and Lake Tai with a guide.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Suzhou
Hotel spa offering massage and wellness treatments in Gusu District, Suzhou.
Spa at Park Hyatt Suzhou
Hotel spa on Yuanlin Road, Suzhou, offering massage and wellness treatments.
Spa at Kempinski Hotel Yangzhou
Hotel spa in Hanjiang District, Yangzhou, offering massage and body treatments.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Option
- A private car transfer between Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and Suzhou hotels, avoiding station transfers.
- Option
- G-series trains from Shanghai Hongqiao to Nanjing South take roughly 1.5 hours and offer business-class seats; book on Trip.com or the 12306 app.
- Option
- Private chauffeur from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xinjiekou or Confucius Temple hotels.