• The Classical Gardens of Suzhou - Meet the friendly English-speaking guide at the hotel lobby at 8:00 am or at a preferred departure time, then enjoy a 90-minute ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Suzhou. This tour offers both “All Inclusive” and “Guide & Transfer” options, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your needs when booking. Typically, the tour begins with the “Garden of Cultivation,” a well-preserved example of a Ming Dynasty classical garden in Suzhou, 479 years old, nestled in the tranquil alleys. If there are any special requests, feel free to discuss them directly with the guide.
• Shantang Street - Next, enjoy a pleasant walk from the garden to Shantang Street. The charming local guide will introduce you to the ancient “Chang Gate,” one of the eight city gates of ancient Suzhou, over 2000 years old, and a wonderful place to explore local life today.
• Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal - Following this, take a relaxing boat ride to observe how this picturesque water town is organized by waterways and how life and commerce thrive along the water.
• Tiger Hill - The final stop is Tiger Hill, featuring a beautiful bonsai garden and the oldest Buddhist pagoda in Suzhou. Many bonsais are over 100 years old, and the guide will explain the art and history of Chinese bonsai. The Buddhist pagoda, over 1000 years old, is renowned for its leaning shape and is often referred to as the “Chinese Pisa pagoda.”

After the full day of exploration, you will be comfortably transferred back to the hotel in Shanghai.

• Private vehicle
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Lunch and entrance fees (if All Inclusive Package is selected)

• All entrance fees (if Guide and Transfer Service option is selected)
• Lunch (if Guide and Transfer Service option is selected)
• Gratuities

As a city nearby modern Shanghai but with a history of 2000 years, Suzhou has become more and more popular for visitors from all over the world. This tour is not only designed for you to catch the top highlights of Suzhou but allow you to slow down your pace, walk into the deep alley to see the real life of local people. You will visit a classical garden, ancient alleys along the canals, the Buddhist pagoda over 1000 years old and take a boat ride to see the oldest part of Suzhou from the water as well. Your knowledgeable local guide will explain you all the stories behind it and still find the best way to avoid the crowds. If you have some special tour requests, please feel free to suggest at the time of booking.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Passport name, number and country is required at time of booking for all participants for getting your bullet train ticket in advance
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.