Embark on a private day trip from Shanghai to Suzhou, the ‘Venice of the East.’ Explore the city’s canals, historical buildings, and classic gardens. Choose between a bullet train or private car for transportation and enjoy a customizable itinerary with optional upgrades for lunch and entrance fees.
Embark on a private day trip from Shanghai to Suzhou, the ‘Venice of the East.’ Explore the city’s canals, historical buildings, and classic gardens. Choose between a bullet train or private car for transportation and enjoy a customizable itinerary with optional upgrades for lunch and entrance fees.
- Shanghai - Your wonderful day excursion begins with a comfortable hotel pick up in Shanghai, follow your guide travel to Suzhou with the transportation option you booked. If you book the fast train / bullet train option, you will enjoy an exciting 30-minute train ride to Suzhou. On the way, spend few mins to discuss with the guide for a…
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Shanghai - Your wonderful day excursion begins with a comfortable hotel pick up in Shanghai, follow your guide travel to Suzhou with the transportation option you booked. If you book the fast train / bullet train option, you will enjoy an exciting 30-minute train ride to Suzhou. On the way, spend few mins to discuss with the guide for a tailor-made itinerary. As exclusive private tour, your itinerary is fully flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinerary and you are welcome to tell your guide if need make adjustment during the tour.
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Humble Administrator’s Garden - Upon arrival, visit one of the top four famous gardens in China-the Humble Administrator’s garden ,listed in the UNESCO World Heritage, immerse yourself in the charming and elegance of the ancient Chinese garden designed with the unique Taihu rockeries, delicate pavilions, ponds , beautiful flowers, lush greens ,150 Bonsais while learning the interesting history, culture, custom from your guide. If you prefer a more intimate garden, you could substitute to the other garden such as Master of Nets Garden, Lingering Garden, Lion Forest Garden etc.
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Pingjiang Road - Next head to Pingjiang historic Road, here enjoy a leisure stroll along the stone paved canal streets, have fun explore the authentical water markets, appreciate the unique Jiangnan old architectures with traditional lanterns, step back to ancient history watching people dressed up dynasty costumes, if you like , choose to take a private rickshaw ride navigate in the old alleys to experience charms of old lifes.
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GuanQian TaiJian Nong BiFengFang - After the wonderful morning activities, you will make the stop at Qianqian street, the infusion of ancient and modern pedestrian road that showcase city’s vibrant culture and history, here take a break and savor a delightful local lunch with the recommedations from the guide.
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Tiger Hill - In the afternoon, head to Huqiu scenic area, take a leisure stroll in the historic park, admire the 1000 years old leaning pagoda surroundd by lush green park , see seasonal colors as peach blossom or foilage in different periods of the year along the mile long riverside.
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Shantang Street - Next continue to Wuzhong gate,embark the sightseeing boat ( Boat ticket included if “ All Inclusive Package” is booked),cruise down the ancient grand canal while soaking up the picturesque water township scenery. Off the boat, hop on to China No.1 ancient street-Shantang street (Free entry) ,enjoy the dynamic cultural streets full of interesting arts, crafts, eateries while walking cross the “Fortune Bridge”, see acnient city wall and learn the loal custom, history from your expert guide.
As mentioned, the itinerary can be fully customized, if you prefer, you could also substitute the above-mentioned sites to the following other sites:
- Panmen Scenic area;
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Museums: Suzhou Museum, Suzhou Silk Museum, Garden Museum of Suzhou;
3)Temple: Hanshan Temple, Xiyuan Temple etc.
After the wonderful excursion, you will travel back to Shanghai with the convenient drop off at your downtown Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Shanghai area
- Professional guide
- Transportation based on your tour option
- Local tasty lunch with ‘All Inclusive Tour’
- Boat ride in the canal with ‘All Inclusive Tour’
- Entrance fee to a garden with ‘All Inclusive Tour’
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Shanghai area
- Professional guide
- Transportation based on your tour option
- Local tasty lunch with ‘All Inclusive Tour’
- Boat ride in the canal with ‘All Inclusive Tour’
- Entrance fee to a garden with ‘All Inclusive Tour’
- Entrance fees to the garden and boat ride (If”All incluisve” option is not selected)
- Lunch, food and drinks (if “ All Inclusive “option is not booked)
- Outskit hotel pick up and drop off(Can be arranged at surcharge)
- Entrance fees to the garden and boat ride (If”All incluisve” option is not selected)
- Lunch, food and drinks (if “ All Inclusive “option is not booked)
- Outskit hotel pick up and drop off(Can be arranged at surcharge)
Enjoy a fully guided private day trip to the renowned “Oriental Venice” of Suzhou, led by your personal expert guide with a fully customizable itinerary. Immerse yourself in the beauty of ancient Chinese gardens with UNESCO heritage status, and discover the unique charms of the water town with its picturesque network of ancient canals and bustling water…
Enjoy a fully guided private day trip to the renowned “Oriental Venice” of Suzhou, led by your personal expert guide with a fully customizable itinerary. Immerse yourself in the beauty of ancient Chinese gardens with UNESCO heritage status, and discover the unique charms of the water town with its picturesque network of ancient canals and bustling water markets. Various optional packages are available to cater to your specific travel needs.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants (for fast train ticket reservation)
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.