• Humble Administrator’s Garden - Your friendly local guide and driver will pick you up from your Shanghai hotel at your preferred time. Step into a comfortable, air-conditioned MPV van and enjoy a pleasant ride to Suzhou. During the journey, take a few minutes to discuss with your guide and select the sites you wish to visit in Suzhou. Below is a recommended itinerary, but as this is a private tour, your itinerary is completely flexible. Be sure to inform your guide if any adjustments are needed. Typically, upon arrival in Suzhou, you may choose to visit one of the top classic gardens: The Master of Net’s Garden. Spend quality time exploring its various sections, appreciating the charm and elegance of this thousand-year-old garden while learning about its fascinating history, culture, and customs from your guide.
• North Temple Pagoda Residential District - Next, you have the option to choose another site in Suzhou, such as the Suzhou Silk Factory, where you can enjoy a fascinating silk-making process from tiny silkworms to fine finished materials. Alternatively, you could visit other sites such as Beisi Pagoda, the Leaning Pagoda at Tiger Hill, or the Panmen scenic area. After the morning activities, take a break and enjoy a delightful local lunch based on your dietary preferences.
• Zhouzhuang Water Town - Continue the enjoyable afternoon tour to the famous water town. If you choose the Zhouzhuang option, you will stroll through the old alley streets to soak up its charm and admire the famed twin bridges. Additionally, visit Mr. Shen Wansan’s House, the courtyard residence of a 14th-century tycoon whose wealth inspired the envy of the first Ming emperor of China. Admire the classical architecture of Shen’s House as you learn about his fascinating life. You may also choose to enjoy a relaxing gondola ride to fully appreciate the beautiful township scenery.

If you choose the Tongli water town option, you will visit the UNESCO-listed Tuisi Garden, walk across the lucky Three Ring Bridges, explore the stone-paved alley streets, and enjoy an optional gondola boat ride to immerse yourself in the serene and picturesque township scenery. Your tour will conclude with a transfer and drop-off back at your hotel in downtown Shanghai or another downtown area as per your request.

• Transport by private air-conditioned MPV van
• Entrance fee to one selected water town (Tongli or Zhouzhuang)
• Private amazing guide
• Downtown hotel pick-up & drop-off included
• Options for outskirt hotels/airport pick-up & drop-off at surcharge

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks
• Boat ride along the canal (About $15 to $25.00usd per boat. Each boat can accommodate 6 pax)

This private day trip from Shanghai will allow you to see the typical south-east (Jiang’nan) style water-way city Suzhou and the No.1 water town Zhouzhuang or Tongli with about 900 years history. Enjoy a great city and water village overview as well as the local culture from your professional guide. Since this exclusive private tour is just made for you and your party, you can enjoy the travel journey at your own pace. Take this wonderful opportunity to discovery the beauty of the ‘Oriental Venice’.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Please wear comfortable shoes

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