Suzhou Trip Overview
Discovery the charming Suzhou by exploring its enchanting garden and the bridges and visit one of the UNESSCO garden such as Humble Administrator’s garden or Lingering based on your preferences, afternoon choose to visit Zhouzhuang or Tongli, two ancient water towns famous for their stone bridges, tranquil canals, and Ming and Qing era houses. Enjoy a flexible itinerary ,with central Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station pickup and drop-off included.
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Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Suzhou, China
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Discovery the charming Suzhou by exploring its enchanting garden and the bridges and visit one of the UNESSCO garden such as Humble Administrator’s garden or Lingering based on your preferences, afternoon choose to visit Zhouzhuang or Tongli, two ancient water towns famous for their stone bridges, tranquil canals, and Ming and Qing era houses. Enjoy a flexible itinerary ,with central Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station pickup and drop-off included.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Classical Gardens of Suzhou, No.12 Gongyuan Road, Canglang District, Suzhou 215006 China
Your local friendly guide and the driver will pick up you at the downtown Suzhou downtown hotel or Suzhou railway station, we usually starts at 9.30 a.m., if you prefer another time please mention in the special requests when make the booking
Your tour will start by visiting one of the elegant gardens: Humble Administrator’ Garden,admire the charming ancient Chinese architecture and artistic lime stone rookeries and beautiful ponds and listening to the stories and history from your local knowledgeable guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Lingering Garden, NO. 338 Liuyuan Road, Jinchang Dist, Suzhou 215008 China
If you prefer lesser and more peaceful garden , you could choose to visit the UNSECO listed Ligering garden. Appreciate the exquisite Taihu Rockeris, ponds , ancient pavilions .
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tiger Hill, No.8 Huqiushan, Suzhou 215008 China
You will also have the option to enjoy fun visit to Tiger Hill scenic area, admire the thousand year old leaning pagoda after the one from Italy Piazzal and the wonderful scenies along the way.
Or visit Suzhou’s best-known silk factory, located in the former Japanese concession and housed in what was the Japanese consulate. See the process used to produce China’s famous silk, from the tiny silkworms to the beautiful finished garments.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pingjiang Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou China
After the wondeful Suzhou morning activities, you will take a break and enjoy a delightful local lunch. Your guide will help you recommend the dishes based on your own dietary requirements.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tongli Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou 215217 China
After lunch, continue your afternoon visit to one of two best well-known ancient water town Tongli or Zhouzhuang.
If you choose to visit Tongli water town, you will start scrolling and exploring along the town which include the old Ming & Qing Dynasty street, immerse yourself with the local flavors in this little lane streets and then visit one of the most classic garden house-“TuiSi Garden” or “ Garden of Retreat and Meditation” which was listed in the UNESCO and see some of the famous local folk such as paper cutting. Continue the walking through the canal areas with stone bridges, trees, old residential houses along the town. Learn the story of the local “three famous ring bridges” while appreciate the picturesque view of the town.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Zhouzhuang Water Town, Qing Ping Shanghai Highway, Kunshan 215300 China
If you choose to visit Zhouzhuang, renowned as the first water town in China, you will stroll in the ancient stone lane alleys to soak up its charms and admire its ancient twin bridges. Plus, 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. Experience the fantastic ancient town scenery with your guide
Duration: 3 hours
