Timeless Suzhou: Private Suzhou Trip from Shanghai or Suzhou

5.0
(2 reviews) Shanghai, China

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7 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

A full day packed with the best Suzhou has to offer: curated garden, spiritual temple, charming water alleys, leaning tower, bustling wet market, and more! The day will also be filled with unique activities: a boat ride through historic canals; rest your legs at a riverside tea house; and visit a temple to do fun activities

- No shopping! No silk museums, no wallet drain. All expenses covered—except lunch. We’ll take you to a lively wet market to pick your own favorites
- Discover a Suzhou’s finest garden, once the emperor's favorite
- Enjoy tea at a riverside tea house and create latte art with tea
- Visit a bustling local wet market to discover your favorite local food
- Spot cats, burn incense and try fortune-telling in a spiritual temple
- Visit a 1000-year-old leaning tower and hear its cultural significance
- Ride a boat from a quiet neighborhood on a 4-km long river journey
- Climb up the ancient city wall and get panoramic view of the old town and the modern skyline

What's Included

Bottled Water
Entry Admission - Xiyuan Temple
All entry admissions/tickets included - a Classic Suzhou Garden, Xiyuan Temple, Tiger Hill
Local English-speaking guide
Boat ride in the Suzhou Grand Canal
A thoughtful gift :)
Private tour (if your group exceeds the max size, please contact us)
Private car for hotel / preferred location pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
We will stop by a bustling and fancy wet market and you can discover your favorite local food at your own expense

Meeting and pickup

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

(1) Free pickup and drop-off are included for hotels or preferred locations within the city center of Shanghai or Suzhou. (2) The city center of Shanghai includes the following areas: The Bund, Nanjing Road, West Nanjing Road, People's Square, Lujiazui, Jing'an Temple, Zhongshan Park, Yu Garden, the Former French Concession, Xujiahui, and other central areas; The city center of Suzhou includes the entire old town area of Gusu District as well as the Industrial Park District and all high-speed rail (HSR) stations.. (3) Departing from Shanghai includes a private car for the full day, with drop-off back in Shanghai. If departing from Suzhou, we use premier 7-seater taxis for site-to-site travel, with drop-off to your starting location

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    A top-rated Suzhou garden with fewer crowds, offering a full garden experience. Uncover the artistry, symbolism, and culture reflected in Suzhou garden design. For added fun, explore the maze-like trails of the garden's rock mountain

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Pingjiang Road

    Once the silk center in the city, today river-crossed side-alleys are the true gem of this neighborhood. We will rest our legs at a charming riverside tea house tucked away in this neighborhood, and enjoy tea the traditional Chinese way

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Visit a local wet market and get to know local ingredients and fruits in a wet market popular among locals. Choose your favorite Suzhou local foods like meat dumplings, egg pancakes, shrimp noodles, beef casserole, Shengjian, and more!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Discover Buddhism in this spiritual temple, filled with fun activities like spotting cats, tossing coins, trying vegetable buns, fortune-telling & burning incense. You don't have to be a believer to enjoy the Zen and fun of this place!

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Tiger Hill

    Visit the Suzhou’s version of the Leaning Tower, which has been the city's icon for over a thousand years. Stroll through a beautiful bamboo grove, and hear Chinese legend stories

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Shantang Street

    Glide along a 1,200-year-old waterway on a boat, with the view changing from local riverside neighborhood and historic houses to vibrant alleys and lantern-lit streets. In the end, climb up the ancient city wall and get a panoramic view of the old town and the ultra-modern skyline in the same frame

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian friendly (please notify us in advance)
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions (except for the extreme ones), please dress appropriately
  • Infants (age under 3) are welcome to join free of charge; however, please note that we do not provide infant seats in car
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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