East China

Travel Guide

Nine Dragons Intersection in Shanghai China. According to the legend, a dragon lives beneath this intersection. Its construction awoke the dragon and brought it to an abrupt halt. It was impossible for the workers to drill any deeper, and even the best engineers couldn't explain the situation. It caused several delays and mysterious issues. A priest was consulted who explained that dragons are proud creatures, so a simple yet noble gesture in its honor could restore its slumber allowing construction to continue. #stormsgallery #WeekendGetaway
Nine Dragons Intersection in Shanghai China. According to the legend, a dragon lives beneath this intersection. Its construction awoke the dragon and brought it to an abrupt halt. It was impossible for the workers to drill any deeper, and even the best engineers couldn't explain the situation. It caused several delays and mysterious issues. A priest was consulted who explained that dragons are proud creatures, so a simple yet noble gesture in its honor could restore its slumber allowing construction to continue. #stormsgallery #WeekendGetaway
The Chinese countryside. Pujiang county, Zhejiang province.
Strolling around the West Lake at night. Hangzhou's West Lake is considered one of the most romantic places in the whole of China!
Hongcun Village was a 40 minute drive from Yellow Mountain so we included it in our Yellow Mountain adventure. It is an ancient village that is well-preserved and very photogenic.  It's very common to see along the banks of the small lake artists painting their own version of it

The village dates back to the Ming dynasty with some buildings still standing from that time, most of them seemed to be from the Qing dynasty though and only America-old and not China-old.

Hongcun may be familiar to people because it is also one of the locations where Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon was filmed.

Where to stay in East China

Xintiandi featuring a bar, a city and outdoor eating

Downtown Shanghai

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Shanghai. Check out top attractions like Three on the Bund and Huxinting Tea House, and jump on the metro at East Nanjing Road Station or Yuyuan Garden Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Shanghai
Jing An Temple showing a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Jing'an

4/5(16 area reviews)

Travellers choose Jing'an for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yanchang Road Station or Circus World Station and check out top sights like Daning Lingshi Park.

Jing'an
Shanghai Museum featuring modern architecture

Huangpu

4.5/5(94 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Huangpu. Check out top attractions like Old Chinese City and Yuyuan Bazaar, and jump on the metro at Yuyuan Garden Station or East Nanjing Road Station to see more of the city.

Huangpu
St. Ignatius Cathedral, also called Xujiahui Cathedral, a Neo-Gothic cathedral, located in Xujiahui district, Shanghai, The church is overlooking a nice ornamental garden.

Xuhui

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Travellers choose Xuhui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Stadium Station or Xujiahui Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Stadium.

Xuhui
Lujiazui

Lujiazui

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lujiazui. If sightseeing is on the list, Shanghai Tower is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station to see more of the area.

Lujiazui
Love the history of this old town! Quaint alleys filled with musicians, tea shops, coffee shops, handmade wood items, boat rides, cafes....just a great place to indulge in culture!

Minhang

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Get to know Minhang and its many features like its breweries and spas. You might want to explore sights like Qibao Old Street and Huangpu River, and you can jump on the metro at Shujian Road Station or Shuangbai Road Station to get around the city.

Minhang
Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi

Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi

5 out of 5
No. 1018, Changbang Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions West Lake and Westlake Culture Plaza are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi
Shangri-La Qingdao

Shangri-La Qingdao

5 out of 5
9 Xiang Gang Zhong Road Qingdao Shandong
The price is €75 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
€75
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (640 reviews)
Staff is really helpful. I didn't have a chinese number to order food delivery. The hotel staff volumteer to use his number instead. I send a few online packages to the hotel and the hotel the package is well stored. Hotel surrounding is amazing.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Shangri-La Qingdao
Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

5 out of 5
6 Changshou Road, Kerry Central Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is €122 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
€122
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Former Residence of Sha Menghai ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (225 reviews)
Service was excellent

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Somerset Swan Lake Hefei

Somerset Swan Lake Hefei

4 out of 5
No 888 Qianshan Road Hefei AnHui
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Hefei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Anhui Museum and Hefei Pearl ...
7.6/10 Good! (16 reviews)
I'm a picky person but this place was so good!

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Somerset Swan Lake Hefei
Yiwu  Manting City Hotel

Yiwu Manting City Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Futian Road Changchun6jie No. 62, Yiwu Jinhua Zhejiang
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Jinhua. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Yiwu Futian Wetland Park and Yiwu Museum are ...
7/10 Good! (17 reviews)
6 floor is terrible like a prison

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Yiwu Manting City Hotel
Ascott Central Wuxi

Ascott Central Wuxi

4.5 out of 5
No. 288, Zhongshan Road Wuxi
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wuxi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Former Residence of Xue Fucheng and Former ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
Nice hotel and they gave us an upgrade

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Ascott Central Wuxi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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