Private Full-day Tour from Shanghai Featuring both Classical and Modern Suzhou

8 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Suzhou is not only a famous historical and cultural city with a blend of classical gardens and tiny canal-side streets, but also a modern city full of skyscrapers. With the assistance of professional guide, we will walk into the ancient and modern Suzhou. The itinerary includes Suzhou Museum, the Humble Administrator's Garden, Pingjiang Road and Jinji Lake.

1. Visit Suzhou Museum and learn about he history and culture of Suzhou
2. Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Humble Administrator's Garden
3. Take a boat cruise along canal to Pingjiang Road
4. Wander in Pingjiang Road and enjoy local lifestyle
5. Walk around Jinji Lake, enjoy skyscrapers and have a coffee break
6. Have local dim-sum Lunch
7. Public transport travel as a local
8. Round-trip train tickets from Shanghai to Suzhou included

What's Included

Admission to the indicated attractions
Coffee or tea
Professional guide
Dim-sum
Public transport fee

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from hotels centrally located in Shanghai

OR
Meeting point

Hongqiao Railway Station

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Suzhou Museum

    Suzhou Museum’s designer, I.M. Pei, an internationally recognized and award-winning architect, traveled back to his hometown to design and build one of Suzhou’s most popular attractions. Located deep in the historic district adjacent to the Humble Administrator’s Garden, the Suzhou Museum appeals to lovers of art, architecture and culture.  The museum exhibits a vast collection of ancient ceramics, cultural relics and woodcarvings, and the handsome lotus pool at the museum’s center is a highlight there. 

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Humble Administrator's Garden

    The Humble Administrator's Garden, covering about 52,000 sq. meters (12.85 acres), is the largest and most renowned. Due to its unique designs and ethereal beauty, the garden has garnered many special honors. It is listed as a World Cultural Heritage site and has also been designated as one of the Cultural Relics of National Importance under the Protection of the State as well as a Special Tourist Attraction of China. Along with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort of Chengde in Hebei Province and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou, it is considered as one of China's four most famous gardens.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Pingjiang Road

    We will take a boat along the canal to Pingjiang Road. With the length of 1,606 meters, Pingjiang Road is a stone route with a river flowing across it. Here, bridges across the river, houses with white walls and black roofs built along the stone road, and the old walking leisurely, which presents the traditional Suzhou local life. As well, it is a traditional Chinese painting scene for tourists to appreciate. Because of its nostalgic style, Pingjiang Road becomes the symbol of Suzhou ancient city. Only a street distance away to the Guanqian Pedestrian Street, Pingjiang Road is a quite place for people to get away from the hustle and bustle.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Located in the east of Suzhou, Jinji Lake is the largest city lake park in China. It’s a symbol of Suzhou as “New Paradise on Earth”, where people can enjoy their leisure time and the beautiful broad view of the lake Moonlight Harbor is a beautiful block on the northeast side of Jinji Lake. From here visitors could have a 270 degree view of the lake scenery, thus it’s called the first place to see Suzhou night scenery. European architectures are built in the blocks, including restaurants, clubs, training center, jazz bars, and hotels. Walk around Jinji Lake, enjoy skyscrapers and have a coffee break.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by MoreFunAsia Shanghai Tours

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