Private Suzhou Hiking tour with Luxiang Ancient Village by Taihu Lake

Suzhou, China
Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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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

Suzhou is not only a famous historical and cultural city, but also a scenic spots of natural beauty located on the shore of Tai Lake. This tour help you to get back to nature and head to an ancient hidden village in Dongshan. The itinerary includes the hiking treck in Twenty-four Bend, Luxiang Ancient Village. Search for a different Suzhou and take the best memories of Taihu Lake culture and nature with you!

Highlights
1.Hike through beautiful scenic area with tea plantations, ginko forests and local villages
2.Have a spectacular view of Taihu Lake
3.Wander in Luxiang Ancient Village
4.Eat as a local and learn to make Wonton

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Admission to the indicated attractions
  • Wonton
  • Professional guide & driver

What to expect

  1. Dongshan Scenic Resort
    2h
    Your tour guide will be welcoming you at your hotel at 08:30 a.m. Then, transfer to Twenty-four Bend of Dongshan and start the one-day hiking tour in Suzhou.
    Twenty-four Bend on Moli Peak of Dongshan, nearly 300m high, all the way across the tea fields and fruits tree farms. Hiking up to the peak, you may explore the local's fruit farms near the villages, as well as discovering many other interests along the hiking tracks.
  2. Luxiang Ancient Village
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Luxiang Ancient Village, an age-old but very well preserved water town with a history of more than 800 years. It attracts lots of tourists for its long alleys, archways in various styles, and fine stone carvings. It is a town with a profound cultural background and astonishing achievements. The most famous villager from Luxiang Ancient Village probably would be Wang Ao(王鳌), the prestigious prime minister in Ming Dynasty.
  3. Dongshan Township
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the local farmer’s home and learn to make Wonton.
    Wonton(馄饨) can be dated back to the Han Dynasty over 2000 years ago. Wonton wrapper is thinner than dumpling’s and looks crystal after cooking. Until now, wonton have different name in different districts. For example, in Sichuan Province, it is called Chaoshou(抄手), but people in Shanghai, south Jiangsu and Zhejiang province call it "wěn tēn", which is similar to the pronunciation in Cantonese.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your guide will pick you up from hotels centrally located in Suzhou.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking.

Cancellation policy

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