Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Private Day Tour with Lunch

5.0 (12 reviews) Suzhou, China
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Duration7h - 8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, 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 garden,Temples or museums based on your preferences, afternoon visit Zhouzhuang ,rated as National 5A attractions and also known as the China No. 1 water town, explore the ancient stone bridges, tranquil canals, and Ming and Qing era residences with your local expert 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, Zhouzhuang 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

  • Upto 8-hour private tour.
  • Boat ride in canal ( If all inclusive Tour is booked)
  • Experienced driver with air-conditioned comfortable car
  • Local tasty lunch
  • Professional private guide
  • One selected Suzhou city site entrance ticket (If "All Inclusive Tour" booked)
  • 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
    Meet your private guide and the driver at your Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station if you travel by train. Spend few mins discuss with your guide about the places to visit in Suzhou. As private tour, the itinerary is 100% flexible and can be customized around you. Following is the suggested itinerary, be sure to let your guide know if you need make any changes.
    First choose to visit one of the city’s most famous gardens: The Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering garden or Master of the Garden of Nets based on your own preferences. With stunning example of ancient architecture from different dynasties, the amazing Suzhou gardens retains immaculate oasis features, Taihu rocks, delicate pavilions, ponds, and lush flowers and trees and different types of Bonsai tree.
  2. Suzhou Silk Museum
    40m
    After exploring the garden, visit Suzhou’s best-known silk factory, located in the former Japanese concession and once housed in what was the Japanese consulate. Learn the process used to produce China’s famous silk, from the tiny silkworms to the beautiful finished garments. If you have seen the silk process you could choose to visit one of the other top attractions such as Beisi temple, Pan Man Scenic area or Leaning Pagoda on the Tiger Hill.
  3. Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal
    1h
    Then take a break and savor a delightful local lunch with the recommendation from your guide.
  4. Zhouzhuang Water Town
    2h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Afternoon drive to Zhouzhuang water town , famed as the first water town in China ,take a stroll along the canal to soak up its charms and admire its ancient twin bridges, in addition 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 emperors. Admire the classical architecture of Shen’s House as you learn about his fascinating life, and take the relaxing gondola boat trip along beautiful canals to fully appreciate the beauty of “ Oriental Venice”. After the wonderful day, you will be dropped 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 the the 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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