This private flexible Suzhou day tour from Shanghai allows you to explore the remarkable sites in Suzhou with your own local expert guide, the winding canals, historical buildings, ancient pagodas and classic gardens. Choose to visit some of the UNESCO sites such as famous Humble administrator’s garden, Lingering Garden , Master of the Nets Garden from different dynasties as well as the local ancient canal streets or ancient city wall ,enjoy a delightful local lunch and get a great overview of the “Ancient Oriental Venice” and “Garden City” with your own guide. Private transportation and bullet train experience adds more convenience for the tour.
Private pick up and drop off is provided for anywhere in downtown Shanghai. Please advise your pickup details at time of booking.
Your local great guide and driver will pick up you at your downtown Shanghai hotel. Follow your guide and make your way to Suzhou by modern fast bullet train. On the way, spend few mins to tailor-made you tour. As private tour, the itinerary is totally flexible, following is the sample itinerary, be sure to let your guide know if need make any adjustment during the tour. Upon arrival, pay the visit to the UNESCO Garden-The Humble Administrator’s Garden built more than 5 century ago, spend quality time to explore different areas of the charming garden designed with ponds, exquisite rockeries, pavilions ,towers and listen to the rich history , culture and custom from your guide.
Next Head to Pingjiang road, preserved as one of the heritages in the Grand Canal. Enjoy a nice stroll down the stone paved alley streets full of local colorful stores, street food, arts, crafts and more. Choose to enjoy a relaxing gondola ride along the waterway to fully appreciate the charm of “Oriental Venice”. Take a break and savor a local delightful lunch with the recommendations from your guide.
Continue the afternoon adventure and make a stop at China's first and largest Silk museum to learn the thousand years silk history with various display of silk relics, fragments, garments, tapestry, brocade and shows traditional silk-weaving skills . Have great understanding of the great silk culture in the " City of Silk"
If time permits you could choose to see the Asia No.1 leaning pagoda at Huqiu Mountain or visit No.1 ancient canal street Shantang street or substitute the above-mentioned attractions to other sites such as : Panmen scenic area ,Suzhou Museum , Beisi Pagoda, Hanshan Temple, Master of Nets Garden, Lingering Garden, Lion Forest Garden etc. After the wonderful day excursion, you will travel back to Shanghai with your guide and be dropped off at your downtown hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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