Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

1. Shanghai
   30m
   Your wonderful day excursion begins with a comfortable hotel pick up in Shanghai, follow your guide travel to Suzhou with the transportation option you booked. If you book the fast train / bullet train option, you will enjoy an exciting 30-minute train ride to Suzhou. On the way, spend few mins to discuss with the guide for a tailor-made itinerary. As exclusive private tour, your itinerary is fully flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinerary and you are welcome to tell your guide if need make adjustment during the tour.
2. Master-of-Nets Garden
   1h 10m · Admission ticket not included
   Upon arrival, visit one of the top four famous gardens in China-the Master of Nets garden ,listed in the UNESCO World Heritage, known as the most elegant and tranquil garden in Suzhou, immerse yourself in the charming and elegance of the ancient Chinese garden designed with the unique Taihu rockeries, delicate pavilions, ponds , beautiful flowers, lush greens while learning the interesting history, culture, custom from your guide.
3. Pingjiang Road
   1h
   Next head to Pingjiang historic Road, here enjoy a leisure stroll along the stone paved canal streets, have fun explore the authentical water markets, appreciate the unique Jiangnan old architectures with traditional lanterns, step back to ancient history watching people dressed up dynasty costumes, if you like , choose to take a private rickshaw ride navigate in the old alleys to experience charms of old lifes.
4. GuanQian TaiJian Nong BiFengFang
   1h
   After the wonderful morning activities, you will make the stop at Qianqian street, the infusion of ancient and modern pedestrian road that showcase city's vibrant culture and history, here take a break and savor a delightful local lunch with the recommendations from the guide.
5. Tiger Hill
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   In the afternoon, head to Huqiu scenic area, take a leisure stroll in the historic park, admire the 1000 years old leaning pagoda surrounded by lush green park , see seasonal colors as peach blossom or foliage in different periods of the year along the mile long riverside.
6. Shantang Street
   1h
   Next continue to Wuzhong gate,embark the sightseeing boat ( Boat ticket included if " All Inclusive Package" is booked),cruise down the ancient grand canal while soaking up the picturesque water township scenery. Off the boat, hop on to China No.1 ancient street-Shantang street (Free entry) ,enjoy the dynamic cultural streets full of interesting arts, crafts, eateries while walking cross the “Fortune Bridge”, see ancient city wall and learn the loal custom, history from your expert guide.
   
   As mentioned, the itinerary can be fully customized, if you prefer, you could also substitute the above-mentioned sites to the following other sites:
   1) Panmen Scenic area;
   2) Museums: Suzhou Museum, Suzhou Silk Museum, Garden Museum of Suzhou;
   3)Temple: Hanshan Temple, Xiyuan Temple etc.
   
   After the wonderful excursion, you will travel back to Shanghai with the convenient drop off at your downtown Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.

Pickup details

Private pick up and drop off is provided anywhere in dowtown Shanghai. Please advise pick up details at time of booking.

• 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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Passport details are required after booking for all participants (for fast train ticket reservation)
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking