Suzhou and Tongli Water Village Private Day Tour with Lunch

5.0 (5 reviews) Suzhou, China
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Duration7h - 8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, Chinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discovery the charming Suzhou by exploring its enchanting gardens and the bridges and visit one of the UNESCO garden such as Humble Administrator’s garden or Lingering, Temples or museums based on your preferences, afternoon choose to visit Tongli, one of the most authentic ancient water towns without over developed, explore the ancient stone bridges, tranquil canals, Ming and Qing era houses and Tuisi garden with your local guide. Enjoy a flexible itinerary, with central Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station pickup and drop-off included.

Options

All Inclusive Tour

This flexible day tour includes the great guide, experienced driver with comfortable car, local tasty lunch, entrance fees to one selected garden, Tongli town and boat ride .
Pickup included

Tour with Lunch Only

This flexible day tour includes the great guide, experienced driver with comfortable car, local tasty lunch (entrance fees or optional boat ride at your own costs)
Pickup included

What's included

  • Boat ride in canal ( If all inclusive Tour is booked)
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees to one selected garden and Tongli Town ( If all inclusive tour is booked)
  • Local tasty lunch
  • Professional private guide
  • Experienced driver with comfortable car
  • Gratuities
  • Boatride in the cancal town ( If all inclusive tour is not booked)
  • Entrance fees If " All inclusive Tour" is not booked

What to expect

  1. The Classical Gardens of Suzhou
    1h 10m
    Your local great guide and the driver will pick up at your Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station if you travel by train. After meeting, spend few mins to discuss the places to visit in Suzhou. Following is the suggested itinerary, as private tour, the itinerary can be fully customized and totally flexible. Please feel free to let your guide know if need make any adjustment.
    First pay the visit to one of the famed gardens: The Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering garden or Master of nets garden based on your preferences. With stunning example of ancient architecture from different dynasties, the amazing Suzhou gardens retains immaculate oasis features, Taihu rockeries, delicate pavilions, ponds, and lush flowers and trees and different types of Bonsai. Appreciate the charm of the garden while listening the interesting history, culture and custom from your guide.
  2. Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill
    40m
    After exploring the garden, visit Suzhou’s best-known silk factory, located in the former Japanese concession, once used the Japanese consulate. See the process of China’s famous silk manufacturing, from the tiny silkworms to the fine finished materials. If you have learnt the silk process you could substitute to one of the other top attractions such as Tiger Hill, Panmen Scenic area, Hanshan Temple or Suzhou Museum.
  3. Shantang Street
    1h
    After your morning tour, enjoy a delightful lunch at the local restaurant, your guide will recommend you the delicacies base on your own dietary requests.
  4. Tongli Town
    2h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Continue the afternoon tour to Tongli. One of the best-preserved towns with picturesque natural landscapes, ancient canals and wonderful examples of Ming and Qing dynasty buildings. Upon arrival, enjoy the leisure stroll along the old stone paved streets, walk cross local lucky three ring bridges, visit the most tranquil and classic Tuisi garden from Qing Dynasty, enjoy a relaxing gondola boat ride along the serene and pretty canals to fully appreciate the most charming township scenery. After the wonderful tour you will be transferred back to your Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station base on your requests.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up and dropp off is provided for anywhere in downtown Suzhou . Please advise your hotel information at time of booking if you do not find your hotel info in the pick-up list. You could also be picked up and dropped off at Suzhou railway station if you travel by train.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions,please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

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

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