A Classical Suzhou Garden and Silk culture tour from Shanghai

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Tiger Hill

  Known also as Surging Sea Hill, is 36 meters (118 feet) in height. Climbing it, you will find a number of historical sites, some of which can be traced back over 2500 years ago, the founding year of Suzhou. The most attractive spot is the Tiger Hill Pagoda, also called Pagoda of Yunyang Temple, which is famous for being a leaning tower. There are thousands of magnificent bonsai trees on display in the Tiger Hill. The miniature replicas of full sized gardens will surely amaze you and will give an insight into the skill and the artistry of Chinese master gardeners that has been handed down long ago.Although the hill is relatively small, it has rich history.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Shantang Street

  Shantang Street is an ancient street with more than one thousand years’ history, lined with old buildings like memorial archways, ancestral temples, guild halls and modern buildings such as souvenir shops, tea houses and restaurants. The street reflects prosperity of both the present and the past Suzhou. Especially the southeast part of the street, also called old Shangtang Street. There assembles various artifacts stores and local snacks. In addition, you can see a large ancient architectural complex, Yuhan Hall, which is the former residence of the official in Ming Dynasty. Finally, cruising on the river and enjoying the old buildings is definitely one of the most unique things to do in Suzhou at night.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Master-of-Nets Garden

  Master-of-Nets Garden is a typical masterwork among the mansion gardens in Suzhou as well as a typical dwelling place for officials in Suzhou in the Qing Dynasty. It illustrates the great gardening craftsmanship of creating magnificent scenery within a limited area by scattering bridges, brooks, pavilions and buildings in a smart layout. In addition to appreciating the exquisite layout, enjoying local opera performances when the garden opens at night in a certain period each year is another unique activity here. Not only because the architectural achievement but also the mood of tranquility and harmony that it embodies tops the attraction on the list of Suzhou gardens.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 4

  China is famous for its silk, and suzhou is the most famous place in traditional China.Suzhou First Silk Factory gives an exhibition about the silk history and provides the whole process of silk production.

  1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free

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

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