Suzhou 2 Gardens &Tongli Water Village Private Day Trip

5.0 (2 reviews) Shanghai, China
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Duration11h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Soak up Suzhou’s old-world charms on this classic all-inclusive private tour in just one day: visit the Master of Nets Garden, the Panmen historial area, Tuisi Garden and take boat ride in Tongli water town.

You will be picked up and dropped off at your Shanghai hotel. All the tickets, lunch, transportation and guide are included.
You can optional choose roundtrip between Shanghai and Suzhou by private vehicle or bullet train.

Options

From Shanghai by Bullet Train

Include entrance tickets, private English guide&driver, lunch, Shanghai hotel pickup & drop off, roundtrip bullet train.
Pickup included

From Suzhou Private Tour

Including entrance tickets, private English guide, local lunch, Suzhou city hotel pickup and drop off whole day transfer.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Lunch in local Chinese restaurant
  • If you need Spanish/German/Italian/French guide, it will cause 400RMB extra, pay guide during tour.
  • Transportation
  • Entrance tickets
  • Roundtrip Bullet train tickets between Shanghai and Suzhou（second class seat)）
  • Dinner
  • Boat ride in Tongli Water Town
  • Gratitude (Recommended)
  • The 400RMB extra payment If you need Spanish/German/Italian/French guide.

What to expect

  1. Tongli Town
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    Your first stop is the famous Tongli Water Town, which are well known for their bridges, rivers, and ancient house complexes.  It is divided into seven islands intersected by 15 canals. Because of the landscape, almost all of the buildings in the town are along the waterfront. In front of the buildings, small stairs leading to the canals were built, which are convenient for residents to wash clothes and for traveling around the town by boat. You seem to have come to the ancient China Town. You may have a chance to take a boat in the river by your own expense.
  2. Master-of-Nets Garden
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    After exploring the water town, drive to Suzhou city and have the local lunch before the next station. Enjoy some local snacks or specialities and have a short rest.
  3. Panmen Gate
    Pass by
    Then to visit Panmen Gate - the oldest city gate of Suzhou and the only existing water and land gate in China. Originally built during the Warring States Period in the state of Wu, historians estimate it to be around 2,500 years old. You’ll enjoy the enchanting view of the whole old town of Suzhou.
  4. Tuisi Garden
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    Next to visit a Suzhou style garden - Garden of Master of Nets, although it’s the smallest of the Suzhou residential garden, yet it is the most impressive because of its use of space which creates the illusion of an area that is much greater than its actual size. 

    The garden demonstrates Chinese garden designers' adept skills for synthesizing art, nature, and architecture to create unique metaphysical masterpieces. Don't miss it.

    Afterwards, drive back to Shanghai and drop you off at centrally located hotel to conclude the Suzhou day trip.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up guests from all hotels within shanghai downtown.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation policy

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

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