2-Day Suzhou and Hangzhou Private Flexible Tours from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Duration2 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Chinese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy 2-Day exclusive private tour to the two famous "Heavenly Cities" on Earth -Suzhou and Hangzhou. Experience the modern fast bullet train while enjoy the convenient day trips from Shanghai. Explore 2500 year old "Oriental venice" Suzhou by wondering along the ancient canal lanes, stone bridges ,classic gardens; enjoy the spectacular nature beauty in West Lake Hangzhou, appreciate the picturesque view of the green tea village and the impressive stone buddhas and its rich religious culture in linyin temple. Different tour packages catering to diffeent travel requests. Private convenient door to door transportation are included.

Options

Guide & Private Transfer Only

2-Day local guide,round trip 2nd class train tickets,driver with car are all included.(Lunch and entrance fees at your own).
Pickup included

Guide with Transfer and Lunch

2-Day local guide,2xtasty local lunch,round trip 2nd class train tickets,driver with car are all included.
Pickup included

All Inclusive Private Tour

All Inclusive Tour : 2-Day local guide,2xtasty local lunch,entrance fees ,round trip 2nd class train tickets,driver with car are all included
Pickup included

What's included

Private air-conditioned car with driver during the tour
Lunch
2-Day Tasty Local Lunch( If "All Inclusive Tour" or “Guide with Transfer and Lunch” is booked
Boat cruise on West Lake in Hangzhou
1xGarden ticket in Suzhou,entrace fee to Linyin temple &Feilaifeng if"All inclusive Tour is booked)
2-Day great private guide service
2-Day Round trip 2nd class bullet train tickets

Gratuities
2-Day Lunch( If " Guide with Transfer and Lunch" or " All Inclusive Tour" is not booked
Entrance fees ( If " All Inclusive Private Tour" is not booked)

What to expect

Day 1: Shanghai to Suzhou Private Day Tour by Bullet Train

40m · Admission ticket included

In the morning your local friendly guide and private driver will pick up at your downtown hotel or the place you stay in Shanghai. Enjoy a comfortable ride in the air-conditioned car to Shanghai high speed train station, follow your guide and get ready to hop on to the most advanced fast train or bullet train to Suzhou.
Humble Administrator's Garden
1h · Admission ticket included

After the 30-minitue cool fast train ride, you will start your wonderful Suzhou visit. First pay the visit to China top 4 famous Chinese garden-Humble administrator’s garden, also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage site. Spend the quality time to explore the gardens with your local guide, appreciate its charming ancient Ming-Dynasty architecture surrounding by the exquisite Taihu rocks, ponds, trees, flowers while immerse yourself in the classic beauty of the ancient garden.
The Classical Gardens of Suzhou
1h

As exclusive private tour you may choose to visit other famous garden .If you prefer a more itimate garden , you could choose to visit Lingering Garden, Garden of the Master of the Nets, Lion Forest Garden.Please feel free to let your guide know if needed during the tour.
Pingjiang Road
40m

Next head to the ancient canal in Suzhou,Pingjiang road or Shantang ancient street, explore the wonderful little alley streets full of local arts, crafts, trinkets along the Grand Canal, choose to enjoy a relaxing gondola ride while take-in its wonderful “Oriental Venice” scenery while cruise down.
Suzhou Museum
40m

During this one-day private tour you could also choose to visit the famed Suzhou Museum with its fantastic architecture designed by I.M Pei or the interesting Suzhou silk factory to learn the famous silk production from the tiny little worms to the elegant silk
Tiger Hill
1h

Depends on your interests ,your flexible tour could also include famous Tiger Hill; here you will admire the impressive No.1 leaning pagoda in Asia.You can choose to enjoy a short hiking up to the ancient Tiger hill based on your own preferences.
If you have been to the suggsted sites before, you could subsitute to other attractions such as :1) Hanshan Temple ;2) Beisi Pagoda;3) Shantang Old Street;4) Pan Men Scenic area etc.

After the wonderful day excursion, you will be transferred back to Suzhou railway station and take the fast train (bullet train) back to Shanghai with the convenient drop off at your hotel in Shanghai or other area downtown as per your request.

Day 2: Shanghai to Hangzhou Private Day Tour by Bullet Train

30m · Admission ticket included

Your wonderful Hangzhou day excursion 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 Hongqiao Railway Station. Enjoy about 1-hour relaxing ride on the bullet train and spend some time to discuss with guide to tailor made your tours. Following is recommended popular itinerary. As the exclusive private tour, it is 100% customizable. please feel free to tell your guide if needed during the tour.
Lingyin Temple
1h · Admission ticket included

Upon arrive at Hangzhou railway station, you will be transferred to Linyin scenic area. Here you will visit the wonderful Buddhist temple Lingyin Temple or Yongfu Temple. Admire the impressive ancient temple complex among the tranquil mountains, explore different chambers and learns its fascinating local religious culture,custom from the guide.
Fei Lai Feng
40m · Admission ticket included

Continue your visit to Linyin scenic area,walk around Feilai Peak, appreciate the amazing 1000 year old holy stone buddha carvings from different dynasties, visit different caves while walk through its fantastic nature charm.
Longjing tea fields
1h 30m

Next head to Longjing tea fields, here take a break and enjoy a delightful local lunch based on your own dietary requests. After lunch, take a leisure walk in the famous green tea plantation, soak up the beautiful and refreshing countryside scenery in the peaceful tea village. Set your cameral ready and capture the great photos along the way.
West Lake (Xi Hu)
1h

After that ,follow up your guide to West Lake, listed in the UNESCO World Cultural Site, start to explore the splendid lake includes the famous scenery such as Su causeway, Three ponds mirroring the moon, Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor, Lotus Flower Pond,immerse yourself in the spectacular nature charm while learn its fascinating history ,tales from your expert guide.Enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the lake to fully appreciate the beauty of the Lake.
QingHeFang
1h

If time permits, make a stop at the local ancient pedestrian street at Qinghefang, enjoy great fun exploring the local arts, crafts and various local food stalls, enjoy some great time for souvenir shopping if needed. If you have been to the above mentioned sites, you could subsitute to other sites such as ;1) Leifeng Pagoda;2) Former residence of Huxueyuan;3) Liuhe Pagoda;4) Yunqi Bamboo forest etc.

After the excellent adventure you will catch the train back to Shanghai with your guide and get dropped off at your downtown hotel or other city as per your request.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up and drop off is provided anywhere in downtown Shanghai. Please advise the hotel name and address at time of booking if you do not find in the pickup list

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Dress code is smart casual
Please advise any dietary requirements if you have
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.