2-Day Hangzhou and Suzhou Private Tour with Zhouzhuang Water Town from Shanghai

Shanghai, China
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesGerman, Chinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy the exclusive private 2-Day customized tour to the two celebrated cities in southern China -Suzhou and Hangzhou .Explore Suzhou with 2500 years history, visit the famed chinese garden and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the “China Oriental Venice “by wondering along the old canal lanes, stone bridges in Zhouzhuang Water Town; visit the UNESCO site -West Lake, appreciate the magnificent view of the green tea village and amazing stone buddhas in lingyin temple in Hangzhou.Convenient door to door private transportation are included.

Options

Private Guide & Transfer Only

Private guide & transfer only: Great guide, driver with car during two day tour, 2nd class round trip train tickets for Hangzhou tour are all included.
Pickup included

Private Tour with Lunch

Tour with Lunch: Great guide,round trip second class train tickets, local private transfers with driver,2x tasty lunch are all inclusive
Pickup included

All Inclusive Package

All Inclusive Private Tour: Great guide,round trip train tickets, local private transfers with driver, 2x tasty lunch,entrance fees are all inclusive
Pickup included

What's included

  • Entrance fee to 1x garden in Suzhou,Lingyin temple,Feilai Feng( If “All Inclusive Package " booked）
  • 2-Day Great guide Service
  • Private air-conditioned car with driver
  • 2-Day Tasty Local Lunch (If All Inclusive Package" or " Tour with Lunch" is booked)
  • Lunch
  • Round trip 2nd class bullet train tickets between Shanghai and Hangzhou
  • Entrance fee to Zhouzhuang water town( " If "All Inclusive Package" is booked)
  • Boat cruise on west lake in Hangzhou
  • Gratuities
  • Food or drink ( If " All Inclusive Package“ or " Tour with lunch" is not booked).
  • Entrance fees ( If " All Inclusive Package" is not booked)

What to expect

Day 1: Shanghai Private Day Tour to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Town
  1. Humble Administrator's Garden
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Your local great guide and the driver will pick up at your downtown Shanghai hotel (Place) you stay. Enjoy a relaxing ride to Suzhou. On the way, discuss with your guide to tailor made your tour. As private flexible tour, it is totally flexible and customizable, following is the recommended itinerary, be sure to let your guide know if you need make any changes. Typically, start the visit to the UNESCO garden -The Humble Administrator’s garden, spend quality time to explore the charming gardens include ponds, exquisite Taihu rockeries, old pavilions, bridges, flowers, lush greens while appreciate the beauty and fascinating culture, history from your guide.
  2. The Classical Gardens of Suzhou
    1h
    If you prefer a more intimate garden, you could choose to visit Lingering Garden, Master of the Nets Garden, Couple’s Retreat Garden.
  3. Beisita
    1h
    Next make the option to visit either thousand-year-old Beisi Buddhist Temple and oldest North Pagoda, appreciate the tranquil temple with peaceful garden settings or choose to visit Suzhou silk factory to learn the interesting and famous silk production from the little tiny silk worm to the fine finished materials. Then take a break to savor a delightful local lunch with the recommendations from your guide.
  4. Zhouzhuang Water Town
    3h · Admission ticket included
    In the afternoon, visit No.1 water town Zhouzhuang, you will enjoy a nice stroll in the old stone alley streets to soak up its charms and admire famed twin bridges. Plus, visit Mr. Shen Wansan’s House, the courtyard residence of a 14th-century tycoon whose wealth inspired the envy of the first of China's Ming emperor. Admire the classical architecture of Shen’s House as you learn about his fascinating life, you may choose to enjoy a relaxing gondola ride to fully appreciate the beautiful township scenery.

    Your tour will then conclude with convenient drop off at downtown Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per request.
Day 2: Shanghai to Hangzhou Private Day Trip by Bullet Train
  1. Shanghai Railway Station
    30m
    Your wonderful Hangzhou day tour begins with the convenient pick up from your Shanghai hotel or place you stay in Shanghai. Travel in the comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Shanghai Railway Station. Enjoy about 1-hour exciting ride the in modern bullet train and spend some time to discuss with your guide to customize your tour. Following is recommended popular itinerary. As the exclusive private tour, it is 100% customizable. please feel free to let your guide know if need any changes during the tour.
  2. West Lake (Xi Hu)
    1h 30m
    Upon arrive at Hangzhou railway station, you will be transferred to UNSECO site West Lake, start to explore the splendid lake includes the top sceneries such as Su causeway, Three ponds mirroring the moon, Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor, Lotus Flower Pond ,immerse yourself in the spectacular nature view while learn its fascinating history, folklores from your guide. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the lake to fully appreciate the beauty of the Lake.
  3. Longjing tea fields
    1h 20m
    Next head to Longjing tea fields, enjoy a leisure walk in the famous green tea plantation, soak up the beautiful and refreshing countryside in the tranquil tea village, learn how to pick the tea leaves and the profound local tea history and culture. Set your cameral ready and capture the great photos along the way. Take a break and enjoy a delightful lunch freshly prepared from the home-made restaurant.
  4. Fei Lai Feng
    40m · Admission ticket included
    After lunch, enjoy fun visit at Lingyin scenic area, visit the famous grottos in Southern China built more than 1000years again, walk around different caves while admire the impressive carvings of over 300 stone buddha statues along the mountains while immerse yourself in the wonderful green natural scenery.
  5. Lingyin Temple
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Continue the tour in the region and pay the visit to Lingyin Temple. The top 10 famous Chinese Buddhist temple, admire its impressive ancient temple complex, explore different chambers, statues and learn the fascinating religious culture, custom from your guide.
  6. QingHeFang
    1h
    If time permits, you could also make a stop at ancient pedestrian street at Qinghefang, enjoy great fun exploring the local arts, crafts and various local food stalls. You may also enjoy fun souvenir shopping. After the wonderful day, you will catch the bullet train back to Shanghai with the convenient drop off at your Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your request.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Private pick up and drop off is provided anywhere in downtown Shanghai. Please advise your hotel name and address at time of booking.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Please advise any dietary requirements if you have
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation policy

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