2-Day Shanghai and Suzhou Flexible Private Tour include Tongli Water Village

Shanghai Trip Overview

Enjoy the 2-Day private customized tour that takes you to experience the two famed cities in southern China -Shanghai and Suzhou.Choose the best sites in Shanghai include old and new that suites your interests .Explore Suzhou with 2500 years history, visit the famed chinese garden and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the “China Oriental Venice in Tongli Water Town by wondering along the old canal lanes, stone bridges.Convenient door to door private transportation are included.

Additional Info

Duration: 2 days
Starts: Shanghai, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

Enjoy the 2-Day private customized tour that takes you to experience the two famed cities in southern China -Shanghai and Suzhou.Choose the best sites in Shanghai include old and new that suites your interests .Explore Suzhou with 2500 years history, visit the famed chinese garden and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the “China Oriental Venice in Tongli Water Town by wondering along the old canal lanes, stone bridges.Convenient door to door private transportation are included.

Itinerary

Day 1: Private One Day Shanghai Customized Tour

Stop At: The Bund, The Bund, Shanghai
Begin your private tour with the convenient pick up at your downtown Shanghai hotel or the place you will stay. After meeting the guide spend few mins to discuss the places you want to cover. As private tour, you will enjoy a 100% tailor made tour. Following is the popular itinerary. Be sure to let your guide know if you want to change it. Typically, start to visit the Bund, a “Free Museum of World Architecture”, enjoy the leisure stroll along Huangpu river and take in the fantastic old and new city skyline while learning Shanghai’s key colonial history from your guide.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Yu Garden (Yuyuan), No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010 China
Next head to Old town bazaar, known as the” China town” in Shanghai, talk a walk along nine lucky zigzag bridge, pay the visit to 5 century old classic garden and appreciate the beautiful architecture from Ming and Qing Dynasty. You may also enjoy some fun souvenir shopping here with the assistance from your guide.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Stop At: Former French Concession, Former French Concession, Shanghai
Continue the tour to the chic old French concession, include the lovely park where locals get around for leisure activities such as singing, ballroom dancing, Tai-chi etc. Appreciate the charming neighbors lined with the lush green trees and historic buildings. Take a break and savor a delightful lunch with the recommendation from your guide base on your own dietary requests.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jade Buddha Temple, 170 An Yuan Road, Shanghai China
Later head to one of the city’s most important Buddhist Temple, Jade Buddha Temple. Admire the two exquisite Buddha statues from Burma, check different complex of the temple, learn the local go about their religious life, culture and custom.
Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Shanghai Tower, No479 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai China
Follow your guide to Pudong New Island, take a walk along skywalk way and appreciate some of the the World Class skyscrapers such as Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, 100-Story Shanghai World Financial Tower , Lucky Jinmao Tower etc. On the clear day, go up to one of the observation decks and enjoy a fantastic bird-eye view of the mega Shanghai city. Marvel at the magnificent development of the city in the past two decade. If you have been to the above-mentioned itinerary you could substitute to other attractions such as :1) Nanjing Road;2) People’ square ;3) Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Urban Planning Museum, Shanghai Jewish Museum; Shanghai Poster Art Museum; 4) Maglev Train Experience; 5) Jing’an temple, Longhua Temple etc.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Shanghai Private Day Tour to Suzhou and Tongli Water Town

Stop At: Humble Administrator’s Garden, No.178 Northeast Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou 215001 China
Your local great guide and the driver will pick up at your Shanghai hotel (Place) you stay. Enjoy a relaxing ride to Suzhou. On the way, discuss with your guide to tailor made your tour. As private tour, it is totally flexible and customizable, following is the suggested itinerary, make sure to tell your guide know if need make any changes. Typically, start the visit to the UNESCO garden -The Humble Administrator’s garden, spend quality time to explore the charming garden dotted with ponds, exquisite Taihu rockeries, old pavilions, bridges, flowers, lush greens while appreciate the beauty and fascinating culture, history from your guide.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Beisita, No.652 Renmin Road, Suzhou China
Next choose the option to visit either thousand-year-old Beisi Buddhist Temple and oldest North Pagoda, appreciate the tranquil temple with peaceful garden settings or choose to visit Suzhou silk factory to learn the interesting and famous silk production from the little tiny silk worm to the fine finished materials. Then take a break to savor a delightful local lunch with the recommendations from your guide.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shantang Street, Jinchang District, Suzhou 215008 China
Continue the tour to Shantang old street, regarded as China No.1 ancient street. Wander around old-wood architecture, view the ancienty wall . Walk cross the “Fortune ” bridge and take in the beautiful historic canal decorated with traditional lanterns.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tongli Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou 215217 China
Then enjoy a nice ride to Tongli water town, you will vist the UNESCO-listed Tuisi Garden, one of the most splendid Qing-dynasty gardens in China, walk cross lucky three Ring bridges, explore the Ming and Qing alley streets and enjoy an optional gondola ride to immerse yourself in the serene and picturesque township scenery. Your tour will then conclude with convenient drop off at downtown Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per request.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

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