All-Inclusive Private Day Tour to Suzhou by Bullet Train or Car

5.0 (1 reviews) Shanghai, China
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Duration9h
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LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

What better way to explore one of the most historical town near Shanghai—still mostly survived China's modernization drive—than by having an indigenous inhabitant tell you stories about the history and evolution of the 2500-year-old quaint town. I am a local Shanghainese—born, and lived here all my life.We will be going to Suzhou by bullet Train(at the speed of 180 miles/hour!) or a car(van) -Known as "Venice of The East ", 60 miles from downtown Shanghai, Suzhou has managed to maintain most of its old buildings and population. Besides exploring the a beautiful 700-year-old Ancient Chinese Garden , we will also visit Suzhou Silk Museum, known as the origin of Chinese silk, silk has been woven in Suzhou since about 3000years ago! after refueling with a typical Suzhou lunch, we will take a Suzhou style Gondola trip down the charming canals. Finally, we will sip some tea from local tea farms while enjoying a beautiful tea ceremony , so you can immerse deeper into local life.

Options

Suzhou Day Trip By Car

All Inclusive By Car: Private guide,Hotel Pickup/Drop off Comfortable air-conditioned vehivles,garden admission, gondola cruise, Lunch all included
Pickup included

Suzhou Day Trip By Train

All Inclusive By Bullet Train: Private guide,Hotel Pickup/Drop off, round trip train tickets, local car,garden admission, gondola cruise, Lunch all included
Pickup included

What's included

  • English-speaking Guide
  • Round-trip Bullet train fares,Lunch,hotel/airbnb pickup and drop-off included
  • Lunch
  • Garden Admission Tickets and Gandola Boat Tickets
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuity For Guide

What to expect

  1. Shanghai Railway Station
    40m
    You will depart from your Shanghai hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Shanghai Railway Station to have a wonderful bullet train experience to Suzhou. Relax while marvelling the ancient cityscape on the road to the Lion Forest Garden in Suzhou city.
  2. Lion Forest Garden
    1h · Admission ticket included
    You will visit the famous Lion Forest garden, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend your relax morning strolling around the ancient house with delicate pavilions, corridors, ponds, rockeries, walkways and lush green trees. Enjoy the picturesque view and hear the rich history from your professional guide. Sitting in the pavilion beside the pond, feel like stepping back in history.
  3. Pingjiang Road
    1h · Admission ticket included
    From Lion Forest Garden, you will visit the Pingjiang Road, which is a beautiful old street beside the canal. We will refuel with a traditional Chinese lunch nearby.
  4. Suzhou Silk Museum
    1h
    Being the "Most Elegant City" of China, Suzhou is know for its silk weaving industry for thousands of years, you will be able to see the history of silk production in Suzhou, and even a live presetation of traditional silk weaving process

    Note:The museum is closed on Mondays,we will opt to visit the 1000-year-old Grace Temple&Pagoda
  5. Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal
    1h · Admission ticket included
    You will then enjoy a relaxing boat trip on the old Grand Canal. Watching the ancient households and goinh through some old stone bridges,Don't miss out on some good pictures! and you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old times lifestyle and appreciate the charms of old China.We will also have a tea break to enjoy the freshest tea from Suzhou tea farms

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Free Pick up/Drop off from any location in Shanghai

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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