The author is going on a trip to China from May 29 to June 2. They will fly from Melbourne to Shanghai, then take a bus to Suzhou. In Shanghai, they will visit the Pearl Tower, Yu Yuan Gardens, and have dumpling dinner. In Suzhou, they will visit Shantung Old Street and have dinner at a local restaurant. On June 2, they will take a bus back to Shanghai and fly home to Australia via Hong Kong.