Timeless Suzhou Private Suzhou Trip from Shanghai or Suzhou

5.0 (3 reviews) Shanghai, China
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Duration7h - 9h
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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

A full day packed with the best Suzhou has to offer: curated garden, spiritual temple, charming water alleys, leaning tower, bustling wet market, and more! The day will also be filled with unique activities: a boat ride through historic canals; rest your legs at a riverside tea house; and visit a temple to do fun activities

- No shopping! No silk museums, no wallet drain. All expenses covered—except lunch. We’ll take you to a lively wet market to pick your own favorites
- Discover a Suzhou’s finest garden, once the emperor's favorite
- Enjoy tea at a riverside tea house and create latte art with tea
- Visit a bustling local wet market to discover your favorite local food
- Spot cats, burn incense and try fortune-telling in a spiritual temple
- Ride a boat from a quiet neighborhood on a 4-km long river journey
- Climb up the ancient city wall and get panoramic view of the old town and the modern skyline

Options

Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai

Meeting location at Shanghai: This option applies to guests who prefer to start the tour at Shanghai. private round-trip transfers from Shanghai
Pickup included

Suzhou Day Tour from Suzhou

Meeting location at Suzhou: This option allows guests to meet in Suzhou. We offer free pick-up/drop off and premium taxi transfers in the tour
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled Water
  • Entry Admission - Xiyuan Temple
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Boat ride in the Suzhou Grand Canal
  • A thoughtful gift :)
  • All entry admissions/tickets included - a Classic Suzhou Garden, Xiyuan Temple, Tiger Hill
  • Private tour (if your group exceeds the max size, please contact us)
  • Private car for hotel / preferred location pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • We will stop by a bustling and fancy wet market and you can discover your favorite local food at your own expense

What to expect

  1. Lion Forest Garden
    1h · Admission ticket included
    A top-rated Suzhou garden with fewer crowds, offering a full garden experience. Uncover the artistry, symbolism, and culture reflected in Suzhou garden design. For added fun, explore the maze-like trails of the garden's rock mountain
  2. Pingjiang Road
    1h
    Once the silk center in the city, today river-crossed side-alleys are the true gem of this neighborhood. We will rest our legs at a charming riverside tea house tucked away in this neighborhood, and enjoy tea the traditional Chinese way
  3. 1h
    Visit a local wet market and get to know local ingredients and fruits in a wet market popular among locals. Choose your favorite Suzhou local foods like meat dumplings, egg pancakes, shrimp noodles, beef casserole, Shengjian, and more!
  4. Xiyuan Temple of Suzhou
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Discover Buddhism in this spiritual temple, filled with fun activities like spotting cats, tossing coins, trying vegetable buns, fortune-telling & burning incense. You don't have to be a believer to enjoy the Zen and fun of this place!
  5. Shantang Street
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Glide along a 1,200-year-old waterway on a boat, with the view changing from local riverside neighborhood and historic houses to vibrant alleys and lantern-lit streets. In the end, climb up the ancient city wall and get a panoramic view of the old town and the ultra-modern skyline in the same frame

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

(1) Free pickup and drop-off are included for hotels or preferred locations within the city center of Shanghai or Suzhou.
(2) The city center of Shanghai includes the following areas: The Bund, Nanjing Road, West Nanjing Road, People's Square, Lujiazui, Jing'an Temple, Zhongshan Park, Yu Garden, the Former French Concession, Xujiahui, and other central areas; The city center of Suzhou includes the entire old town area of Gusu District as well as the Industrial Park District and all high-speed rail (HSR) stations..
(3) Departing from Shanghai includes a private car for the full day, with drop-off back in Shanghai. If departing from Suzhou, we use premier 7-seater taxis for site-to-site travel, with drop-off to your starting location

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian friendly (please notify us in advance)
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions (except for the extreme ones), please dress appropriately
  • Infants (age under 3) are welcome to join free of charge; however, please note that we do not provide infant seats in car
  • Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be approx. 3-4 km of walking
  • Not recommended for gluten-free guests due to the common use of soy sauce in local cuisine
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation policy

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

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