The best route for free travel in Suzhou and Hangzhou is as follows: tour Nanjing-Suzhou on the first day, Suzhou-Hangzhou on the second day, Hangzhou on the third day, and Hangzhou-Nanjing on the fourth day.

1. First day tour from Nanjing to Suzhou

Morning: Take the high-speed train to Suzhou. After arriving, you can visit classical gardens such as Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden or Tiger Hill to enjoy Suzhou. Jiangnan water town and garden scenery.

Afternoon: Go to Suzhou Museum to appreciate the ancient art collection. Then you can go to Guanqian Street, a famous pedestrian street in Suzhou, to taste local food and browse small shops.

Evening: In Suzhou’s ancient towns, such as Pingjiang Road and Shantang Street, experience the night scenery of the Jiangnan water town and taste night market delicacies.

2. Travel to Suzhou-Hangzhou on the second day

Morning: Take the high-speed train to Hangzhou. Upon arrival, go to the West Lake, visit the ten scenic spots of the West Lake, and appreciate the beautiful scenery of the West Lake.

Afternoon: Go to Lingyin Temple to experience Jiangnan Buddhist culture, burn incense and pray for blessings.

Evening: Stroll around Hangzhou and taste local food.

3. Travel to Hangzhou on the third day

Morning: Go to Longjing Tea Garden to learn about Chinese tea culture and taste Longjing tea.

Afternoon: Go to Songcheng, Hangzhou, and visit cultural attractions such as the Songcheng Eternal Love Performance and the Riverside Scene during the Qingming Festival.

Evening: Taste Hangzhou specialties in downtown Hangzhou.

4. The fourth day of travel from Hangzhou to Nanjing

Morning: Take the high-speed rail back to Nanjing.

Afternoon: After returning to Nanjing, you can go to Confucius Temple and other places to visit and shop. Confucius Temple is one of Nanjing's famous landmarks and a tourist attraction integrating culture, history, commerce and entertainment. There are many shops here where you can buy some special souvenirs. In addition, you can also visit Nanjing Dabaoen Temple and other places.

Evening: Rest after enjoying a delicious meal in Nanjing. The next morning, we packed up and left Nanjing to end our trip.

Tips for traveling in Suzhou and Hangzhou

1. Do not go to Suzhou and Hangzhou during peak tourist periods, such as National Day, May Day and other statutory holidays. This will create huge crowds of people and affect the tourist experience. It is recommended to travel to Suzhou and Hangzhou in the off-season or during normal times, which will make you more comfortable and at ease.

2. Pay attention to weather changes during your trip to Suzhou and Hangzhou. The climate in Suzhou and Hangzhou is changeable, and sometimes a variety of weather conditions can be experienced in one day. Therefore, pay attention to the weather forecast and prepare rain gear and sun protection before going out.

3. Don’t trust navigation software. Navigation software often gives incorrect route information or traffic forecasts, especially in tourist cities. It is recommended to use local road signs, signs and asking for directions to confirm the correct route and transportation plan.

4. Don’t buy tickets for attractions and join low-price tour groups at will. Tickets for some attractions are expensive and the waiting time is long. It is better to choose some free or relatively low-price attractions to visit. At the same time, you should also choose to join low-price tour groups carefully to avoid being forced to shop or having your itinerary canceled and other disputes that affect your travel mood.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Hangzhou