Humble Administrator’s Garden - Suzhou Museum - Lion Grove - Guanqian Street

Humble Administrator’s Garden - Explore the Humble Administrator’s Garden, constructed during the Ming Dynasty in the early 16th century, boasting over 500 years of history. It is a quintessential example of classical gardens south of the Yangtze River. Visitors can admire the hill house, Wave Corridor, various bridges, and pavilions within the garden.

Suzhou Museum - Discover thousands of rare cultural relics and distinctive architecture at the Suzhou Museum. Designed by the renowned Chinese-American architect Leoh Ming Pei, the museum seamlessly blends modern exhibition halls with the architecture of classical gardens.

Lion Forest Garden - Recognized as one of the four most famous and representative ancient classical gardens in Suzhou City, it is renowned for its lakeside rocks and rockeries. The garden’s name is inspired by the lion-like shapes of these rocks.

ZhongHua NongYe WenMing ChenLieGuan (GuanQian BeiLu) - Stroll along Guanqian Street, which translates to “a street in front of a Taoist Temple.” This 760-meter-long street is divided into eastern, middle, and western sections, focusing on dining, shopping, and entertainment. Some shops boast a history of over a century.

Master of Nets Garden - Tongli Water Town

Tongli Town - Often referred to as the Venice of Asia, Tongli is one of the finest water villages in Suzhou, well-preserved with a history spanning a thousand years. While it shares historical and scenic similarities with Zhouzhuang, Tongli is less crowded and offers unique features worth exploring. The town is divided into seven islands connected by 15 canals, with most buildings situated along the waterfront. Small stairs leading to the canals facilitate residents in washing clothes and traveling by boat.

Master-of-Nets Garden - Visit the Master of Nets Garden, celebrated for its compact size, exquisite buildings, elegant landscape, and intricate structure. The garden exemplifies the skill of Chinese garden designers in blending art, nature, and architecture to create unique metaphysical masterpieces.

Lingering Garden - Shantang Street - Suzhou Grand Canal Tour - Panmen Gate

The Lingering Garden - Initially constructed in 1593 during the Ming Dynasty as the private residence of Xu Taishi, a Ming court bureaucrat, the Lingering Garden now reflects Qing Dynasty style. With over 400 years of history, it has changed ownership several times, with each owner enhancing its beauty. Known for its exquisite architectural art, the garden features fine gardening, a luxurious and spacious hall, and a collection of stones from Taihu Lake. It is generally divided into four parts: central, eastern, western, and northern, based on the architectural style.

Shantang Street - Also known as Seven Mile Shantang, this ancient riverside pedestrian road is a favorite among tourists. Although only about 360 meters long, it is dubbed the “miniature of old Suzhou” and the “window of Jiangsu culture.” Historically, it was a commercial hub where merchants traded and communities held folk activities.

Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal - Experience Suzhou by waterway in the afternoon after lunch. Enjoy a relaxing 30-minute Grand Canal tour, one of the three greatest projects in ancient China. Along the journey, you will see Suzhou’s ancient city gates, over 20 stone bridges in various traditional styles, ancient river town dwellings, and historical relics.

Panmen Gate - Conclude the tour at Panmen Gate, the oldest city gate in Suzhou and the only existing water and land gate in China. Located at the southwest corner of the Main Canal Suzhou, it was originally built during the Warring States Period in the state of Wu, estimated to be around 2,500 years old. The gate comprises two water passages, three land passages, and an outer gate. The canal outside the gate is the oldest section of the Grand Canal, also constructed 2,500 years ago. Nearby, there is the 1,000-year-old Ruiguang Pagoda, the earliest pagoda in Suzhou, and the Wu Bridge, the entrance to the gate at that time over the water passage and the highest bridge in Suzhou at that time.

• Gas, toll & parking fees included
• All entrance tickets for sights included
• English-speaking guide service fee included
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private driver

• Accommodations
• Meals
• Gratuity to the guide and driver
• Personal costs

1. Discover the Humber Administrator’s Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site;
2. Take a leisurely walk in the Lingering Garden, admire the bamboo groves and lotus ponds in the summertime;
3. Explore Panmen Gate - Suzhou’s oldest city gate;
4. Relish a serene walk in Tongli Water Town - a magnificent water town in southern China that dates back to over a millennia, and gain insights into its past;
5. Take pleasure in a cruise ride down the Grand Canal;
6. Journey in a private, air-conditioned vehicle；

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