Jiangsu, an eastern Chinese province, has over 1000-kilometer (620 miles) coastline along the Yellow Sea. There are two great rivers flowing through the whole province: Yangtze River from west to east and Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal from north to south. With an area of 100,000 square kilometers (38,600 square miles), Jiangsu is populated by Han, Hui, Manchu and other ethnic groups. Its population totals 73.54 millions. The neighboring areas of Jiangsu are Shandong Province in the north, Anhui Province in the west, Shanghai Municipality and Zhejiang Province in the south.
When to Go
With an annual average temperature ranging from 13
C to 16C, the climate in Jiangsu is semi-humid and subtropical. There are four distinct seasons with cold winters and hot summers. Besides, the annual average rainfall is 800 to 1,200 millimeters (31.5 to 47.2 inches), with high precipitation in the southeast and low in the northwest, and 60 percent of the rain falls during the summer. So the best time for a visit should be in spring and autumn.
What to See
Nanjing, one of the six ancient capitals of China, is also the administrative center of Jiangsu Province. Situated at the south bank of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, Nanjing has numerous tourist attractions for you to access. Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing is very famous and impressive. 
Opened on December 23, 1968, it is one of the greatest achievements of the Communist Party and a great source of pride to the Chinese. The Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the mausoleum of the great revolutionary forerunner, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, is a well-preserved tourist destination. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum built for Zhu Yuan Zhang, the founder of the Ming Dynasty (1368~1644), is one of the largest ancient imperial tombs in China. Other scenic spots in Nanjing like Qinhuai River, Yu Hua Tai and Qixia Scenic Spot are also well worth a trip if you want to trace back to the long history of Nanjing. As one of the four "furnace" cities in China, tourists are advised not to visit Nanjing during summer.
Suzhou is a well-known garden city in Jiangsu Province. It's a historic city in China and also the center of cotton, silk and wool. The Humble Administrator's Garden presents a traditional Chinese ink-and-wash painting before you, and walking in the garden, you would feel you are actually walking in the paintings! The Lingering Garden is one of the best gardens in Suzhou as well as being one of the four most famous gardens in China. Zhouzhuang, a small town near Suzhou, is the China's top water town. The layout of the town and the residential areas maintains the traditional style and the old river ways and boats are very popular among the visitors. Besides, Suzhou has its unique highlights such as Kunqu Opera, Suzhou Opera and Suzhou embroidery.
Wuxi, the famous tourist city in Jiangsu Province, is one of the 15 economic central cities in China called as "homeland of fish and rice". Taihu Lake, the third largest freshwater lake in China, has many islets which have now become the main tourist destinations for visitors. The Three Kingdoms City, built in 1993 to film the famous historical TV serial - the Romance of Three Kingdoms, which is one of the four most famous novels in China, was totally in Han Dynasty style. So when you enter the Three Kingdoms City and sometimes see lots of people wearing ancient costumes, don't be so surprised, it's only a scene for filming actually.
In possession of many cultural and historic cities like Nanjing, Suzhou and Wuxi, Jiangsu has abundant tourist resources. Far beyond your expectations, Jiangsu is really an ideal tourist resort.
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Travelers' Voices on Jiangsu Province
1.
Nov. 11,2009 18:35 Reply
Ms.Michelle(Malaysia) said:
i will stay at Sanxiang Town, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China....then go to Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China...
Nov. 15,2009 01:38
Mr.Jerry replied:
Take airport shuttle at Seasons View Executive Hotel in 93, Dongyu Road to Guangzhou Airport directly and then take flight to Lianyungang directly.
2.
Nov. 6,2009 22:06 Reply
Mr.Quan(Australia) said:
Hi,
I would like to go to Yixing to look at Bonsai Pots. What would be the best travel route from Brisbane Australia.
Also would you know any bonsai pot suppliers
Thanks
Nov. 7,2009 02:07
Mr.Shan replied:
You should take a flight to arrive at Shanghai Pudong Airport from Australia firstly. Then, there will be train and bus driving to Yixing from Shanghai.
3.
Nov. 2,2009 22:02 Reply
Mr.Nuryadi(Indonesia) said:
I would like to travel from Jakarta to Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province. Which the best way, landed in Shanghai or Nanjing ? Any domistic flight from that two airports to Wuxi City ?
Nov. 3,2009 01:27
Mr.Frankie replied:
Please take a Nanjing Airport, then you could take train to get to Wuxi in 1.5 hours. Please make sure whether there is a flight from Jakarta to Nanjing directly. Otherwise, you should fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport, and then get to Wuxi by bus or train, too.
4.
Nov. 2,2009 01:21 Reply
Ms.Michelle(Malaysia) said:
I am Michelle fr Malaysia. I want to stay at Zhongshan city then go to Jiangsu...
can i ask how far between this two place....how to go there
Nov. 2,2009 04:50
Ms.CIndy replied:
Hi, Michelle, could you tell which city (or place) in Jiangsu Province are you heading for from Zhongshan?
5.
Oct. 28,2009 12:15 Reply
Mr.aubrey(RSA) said:
Im Aubrey from South Africa,I Have to get to Zhangjiagang city,how do i get there? which aiport? what do i use, taxi, train bus??? please help asap
Nov. 1,2009 02:35
Mr.Sandy replied:
Get to Shanghai Long-distance Bus Terminus in Zhongxing Road, near Shanghai Railway Station to catch the bus to Zhangjiegang. You will be there within 2 hours from Shanghai.
6.
Oct. 29,2009 10:03 Reply
Ms.Rebecca(Singapore) said:
How to go from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Railway station to take a bullet train to Suzhou? Any airport shuttle to the Railway station? How much in RMB?
Nov. 1,2009 02:33
Mr.James replied:
Yes, Shanghai airport Bus Line 5 is running from Pudong airport to Shanghai Railway Station and the ticket price is 22RMB.
7.
Oct. 20,2009 13:55 Reply
Ms.Hanna(Philippines) said:
Hello,
Im from the Philippines, and I'm planning to visit my friend in Chengxi Shipyard located in No.1 Hengshan Road, Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, P. R. China, 214433. I believe the nearest airport would be in Shanghai right? The airlines that would landed there from here in the Philippines would be in Pudong I believe. In Pudong Intl Airport how far is the Jiangyin City and if I'll arrive late at night, let say around 12 midnight, what would be the cheapest means of transportation going to Jiangyin City? And how far is the Jiangyin City from the Pudong aiport? Thank you. And if in case I'll be landed in Guangzhou from the Philippines which is much cheaper compare with Shanghai, what is the means of transportation from Guangzhou to Jiangyin City? How far and how much? Thanks a lot.
8.
Oct. 12,2009 07:36 Reply
Mr.Rohith(India) said:
Hello,
I am Rohith. I am from India. In a few weeks time i will be arrivng in Shanghai (Pudong Airport-PVG). I have to go to Zhenjiang from Shanghai. I have a lot of doubts wavering in my mind.
-Can any one let me know the cheapest means to get there? Train??? Bus??? Taxi???
-Will there be any trains in the night so that i can go to Zhenjiang? (I am specifically asking for trains in the night because i will be arrivng in pudong airport at 10 in the night.)
-How do i get to the railway station in Shanghai from Pudong airport?
-How long is the journey from Shanghai to Zhenjiang by train and how much does it cost?
-Any other advices regarding the travel are welcome.
Thank You in advance.
Rohith
Oct. 13,2009 23:02
Ms.Cindy replied:
--From PVG to Zhangjiaguang:
The most convenient way: PPudong airport has direct shuttle bus to Zhangjiagang at 12:50, 14:40, 15:40, 17:40, but expensive in price: 120RMB Recommend you take this way if you have much lugguages. If not, you can take airport shuttle bus to Shanghai Railway Station. There are buses at the bus station in the north sqaure. Bus ticket is about 50RMB (150km).
--There is no train. Stay one night in Shanghai.
Oct. 14,2009 07:19
Mr.Rohith(India) replied:
Hello Ms.Cindy,
I really appreciate you for spending your time replying to my question.I am sorry to say this but you got my question wrong. I don't want to go to Zhangjiaguang or what ever it is. I dont even know if that place exists. I want to go to Zhenjiang city in Jiangsu Province. If you know about how to get there plss let me know.
Thank you,
Rohith..
Oct. 14,2009 20:08
Ms.Cindy replied:
Forgive my near sight, Mr. Rohith. Okay, ignore the last post and here is the new reply:
The cheapest way: of course not taxi. You should take airport bus Line 5 to Shanghai Railway Station first. There are nearly 60 trains a day to Zhenjiang from Shanghai, including bullet trains which can take you to Zhenzhen within 2 hours. Train ticket: 74/88RMB for speed bullet train, 38/57 for other trains. Comparatively, bus ticket is cheaper 38/50RMB, but it will takes 3.5 hours. You can take bus at Jiaoyun Gaosu Bus Station in 258, Hengfeng Road, Zhabei District. It is not far away from Shanghai Railway Station, you can take a taxi to the bus station. The last train leaves from Shanghai at 23:57. You need about 70 minutes to get there from airport. Time is a tight. Hope it is fine this time. :-)
Oct. 15,2009 09:39
Mr.Rohith(India) replied:
Thank You Ms.Cindy for your reply. Your reply is very informative and will be of great help to me. Yeah and of course this time you got me right.
I just have one more doubt. In case if i wont be able to catch the last train to Zhenjiang, will there be any bus to Zhenjiang at that time. Or do i have to wait all night to catch a bus or train the next morning. To ask u in the other way round "When is the last bus to Zhenjiang from Shanghai's Jiaoyun Gaosu Bus station?"
Thank You,
Rohith.
Oct. 17,2009 01:09
Mr.Shan replied:
The last train from Shanghai Railway Station to Zhenjiang leaves at 23:57, and then next one is at 04:52. Please never consider taking a bus since there are only three buses leaving from Shanghai to Zhenjiang. So, if you miss the last train, I think you could stay at the railway station for the next one. Not very long! Of course, you could rent a cab to Zhenjiang.
Oct. 19,2009 16:04
Mr.Rohith(India) replied:
Thanks Mr.Shan... I feel taking a train would be a better option. I guess renting a cab would cost a lot more. Thnx so much for the reply.
9.
Oct. 13,2009 15:32 Reply
Mr.talib hussain(Pakistan) said:
i would like travel from pakistan to yangzhou for vissit and computerized embroidery machinery is this possible
Oct. 15,2009 04:42
Mr.Jamie replied:
Yes, of course. It seems Karachi only has direct flight to Beijing. You can get to Beijing Railway Station to catch the train Z29 leaving at 21:51 to Yangzhou 10 hours later.
Oct. 16,2009 00:52
Mr.Talib Hussain(Pakistan) replied:
I would like to travel from Pakistan to Yangzhou for visiting ang purchasing computerized embroidery machinery.
10.
Sep. 11,2009 11:58 Reply
Ms.Ama(South Africa) said:
i am presently in beijing but i have 4 days to visit shanghai, hangzhou, suzhou, nanjing. Please can you advise me on the train itinery and what you think willl be an intersting must see in these cities. Thank you
Sep. 12,2009 01:03
Mr.Frankie replied:
Hi Ms Ama, I don't think you will have enough to finish visiting these four cities in 4 days. So, you may consider go to Shanghai->Suzhou->Hangzhou only. Starting from Beijing, it is suggested that you fly to Shanghai firstly. Stay here for 1~1.5 days and then leave for Suzhou by train which just takes you about 40 minutes. The train schedule coudl be searched at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/
Finally, you could catch a bus from Suzhou South Bus Station to Hangzhou, about 2 hours on the way. Then, you could return to Beijing from Hangzhou Airport by air.