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Suzhou and Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Shanghai: Explore Ancient Culture and Scenic Gardens
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Suzhou
Embark on a private tour from Shanghai to Suzhou and Tongli Water Town. Explore ancient culture, scenic gardens, and colorful old streets. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride and gain insight into local culture and history. Flexible departure time and custom itinerary.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Humble Administrator’s Garden - Your local friendly guide and the driver will pick up at your Shanghai place. Enjoy a relaxing ride to Suzhou in the air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, begin the great visit at the top four famous garden -Humble administrator’s Garden, listed in the UNESCO site and a history about 500 years. Spend quality time explore different parts of the garden, appreciate the tranqul ponds designed with exquisite rockeres, greens ,pavillions, flowers. Learn the fasinating history, culture and stories from your guide. If you prefer a more intimate garden you could choose the Linger Garden or The Master of Nets Garden
- Shantang Street - Next, head to China No.1 ancient street at Shantang road, here enjoy visiting the lively local street markets along the waterways , take in the beautiful and typical south-east water village designed with elegant old residences and traditional lanterns. Have fun check out the interesting local arts, handicrafts and street vendors.
- Tongli Town - If time permits, you could also choose to make a stop at Suzhou Silk factory to learn the fasinating and interesting silk process from the tiny silk worms to the fine finished garments. In the afternoon contiune the tour to the most authentical and picturesque water town at Tongli. Here you will enjoy the leisure walk along the charming canal streets, visit Ming and Qing Dynasty old street ,cross three lucky ring bridge , see diving birds, visit Tuisi ancient garden and houses, in addition enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the old waterway to fully appreciate the beauty of “ Oriental Venice”. After the great day tour, you will get transfered back to Shanghai with conveneint drop off at your Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your request.
What's Included
- Experienced driver with comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat ride in Tongli water town
- Delightful local lunch (If Lunch option is booked)
- Entrance fee to Tongli water town
- Entrance fee to one selected Suzhou garden such as Humble Administrator’s Garden or Lingering Garden
- Great private guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks (If Lunch option is not booked)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Indulge in a serene day trip to the magical Suzhou and the scenic historic water town of Tongli. Marvel at the iconic and extraordinary Humble Administrator’s Garden and delve into the vibrant old street. Experience a peaceful boat cruise along the antiquated canal. Unveil the charm of the quintessential southeast water village and acquire a profound understanding of the local culture, tradition and history from your well-informed and cordial guide. Opt for a departure time that suits your preferences and relish a completely personalized itinerary that caters to your fascinations.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Humble Administrator's Garden
No.178 Northeast Road, Pingjiang District,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Ikericecream
Aug 30, 2023
Cool experience - Beautiful place, nice boat trip and cool for some Baiju wine. Sunny, our guide is real good english speaker, something not very common and in an amazing but different country is something really helpful. Thanks for great experience!
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Jim
Jan 6, 2019
Day trip to Suzhou and tongli water town - This is a trip not to be missed if you have time in Shanghai. Sunny picked us up at the hotel and explained the day to us. While in Suzhou we went to the Humbel gardens and visited a silk making factory. the gardens were very special because not only was it picturesque but it was snowing while we visited. everyone had big smiles because of the snow falling . the silk factory explained the history of silk making and all the stages on how silk is made. We ate lunch in a mall and we were the only westerners there. Sunny ordered for us and we enjoyed the flavors of the region. Tongli was another experience by walking along the canals and crossing the 3 bridges.(which are to lengthen a person's life) we also saw diving birds used to catch fish just like the reading of many books about the area. Sunny and the driver did everything they could so we enjoy a memorable day before we left Shanghai
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