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Offered languages
- English
Your private one-day tour will begin in Shanghai, where you'll take a high-speed train to Suzhou, the "Paradise on the Earth". Throughout the day, your guide will lead you on an immersive journey through the classical gardens and water towns of Jiangnan: you can admire the pinnacle of garden design with its beautiful scenery at the Humble Administrator's Garden, experience the echoes of history of the ancient city walls at Panmen Gate, pray for wealth and good luck in the Xiyuan Temple, and finally stroll along Shantang Street, taking a hand-pulled boat through its picturesque waterways.
Besides the recommended itinerary, you can also discuss with us in advance to replace these attractions with sites like Hanshan Temple customizing your own itinerary.
Inclusions:
Air-conditioned vehicle
English tour guide
Downtown Shanghai hotel pick up and drop off
A train journey from Shanghai to Suzhou
Hand-pulled boat tour
Street food (if you choose 'Tour with food provided')
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.
Itinerary
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1Shanghai
Your wonderful day begins with a private pickup in Shanghai, followed by a guided tour to Suzhou by high-speed train. To ensure a pleasant experience, we have arranged a recommended itinerary for you. However, since this tour is completely up to you, you are welcome to discuss with your guide a customized itinerary during the train ride.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Humble Administrator's Garden
According to the recommended itinerary, your first stop is Humble Administrator's Garden, a World Cultural Heritage Site in Suzhou and the foremost among China's four great classical gardens, widely regarded as the pinnacle of Jiangnan gardens. The garden's pavilions, terraces, and towers are built by the water's edge. As you stroll through it, every step reveals a new scene, with white walls, dark-tiled roofs, and exquisitely arranged rockeries forming a poetic landscape. Spend an hour and a half wandering leisurely here, and through every grass and bush, you can understand the most authentic essence of exquisite life in Eastern China.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Panmen Gate
Next, we will visit Panmen Gate. Passing through the ancient gate feels like being instantly transported back to an era when glory and resilience coexisted. Here, traditions echo endlessly across the river of time, while pagodas and temples stand alongside the ancient city walls. This vibrant cultural heritage invites you to wander through rustic parks and tranquil courtyards, where golden fish glide gracefully through serene ponds. Beneath the lush shade, you will discover a world where time seems to stand still - a realm where history and nature intertwine, offering moments of pure enchantment and quiet beauty.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Xiyuan Temple
Then, we will head to Xiyuan Temple, an ancient temple that combines yellow-walled halls with Su-style gardens. You can admire diverse Buddha statues in the Five Hundred Arhats Hall, stroll along the winding paths of the Western Garden and enjoy serene moments by the Liberation Pond.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Shantang Street
Finally, we will head to Shantang Street, renowned as Suzhou's First Famous Street, where you can appreciate the Water Town from a distinctive perspective. Ride a hand-rowed boat gliding slowly along the river, and admire up close the waterside residences with white walls and dark-tiled roofs, as well as the thousand-year-old ancient bridges. In this peaceful moment, enjoy the tranquil charm of Jiangnan far away from the bustle of the city. Besides our recommended itinerary, you can also request to explore other attractions, such as Hanshan Temple, Lingering Garden, Pingjiang Road etc. After all, the purpose of a customized tour is to make the itinerary fully serve your interests and time.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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