• Lion Forest Garden - A highly acclaimed Suzhou garden that offers a complete garden experience with fewer visitors. Discover the artistry, symbolism, and cultural elements inherent in Suzhou garden design. For extra enjoyment, navigate the maze-like paths of the garden’s rock mountain.

• Pingjiang Road - Formerly the silk hub of the city, today the river-crossed side-alleys are the true treasures of this area. Take a break at a delightful riverside tea house hidden in this neighborhood, and savor tea in the traditional Chinese manner.

• Dinghuisi Lane - Explore a local wet market and familiarize yourself with local ingredients and fruits in a market favored by locals. Select your preferred Suzhou local dishes such as meat dumplings, egg pancakes, shrimp noodles, beef casserole, Shengjian, and more!

• Xiyuan Temple of Suzhou - Experience Buddhism in this spiritual temple, filled with engaging activities like cat spotting, coin tossing, sampling vegetable buns, fortune-telling, and incense burning. Enjoy the Zen and entertainment of this place, regardless of your beliefs!

• Tiger Hill - Visit Suzhou’s version of the Leaning Tower, a city icon for over a millennium. Wander through a stunning bamboo grove and listen to Chinese legend stories.

• Shantang Street - Sail along a 1,200-year-old waterway on a boat, with views transitioning from local riverside neighborhoods and historic houses to lively alleys and lantern-lit streets. Finally, ascend the ancient city wall for a panoramic view of the old town and the ultra-modern skyline in one frame.

• Entry Admission - Xiyuan Temple
• All entry admissions/tickets included - a Classic Suzhou Garden, Xiyuan Temple, Tiger Hill
• Local English-speaking guide
• Boat ride in the Suzhou Grand Canal
• Private tour (if your group exceeds the max size, please contact us)
• Private car for hotel / preferred location pickup and drop-off
• Bottled Water
• A thoughtful gift :)

• Gratuities
• Lunch

Experience a full day immersed in the wonders of Suzhou: explore a curated garden, a spiritual temple, charming water alleys, a leaning tower, a bustling wet market, and more! The day is enriched with unique activities: enjoy a boat ride through historic canals, relax at a riverside tea house, and engage in fun activities at a temple.

• No shopping! No silk museums, no unnecessary spending. All expenses are covered—except for lunch. You’ll have the opportunity to choose your favorites at a lively wet market.
• Discover one of Suzhou’s finest gardens, once favored by the emperor.
• Savor tea at a riverside tea house and try your hand at creating latte art with tea.
• Explore a bustling local wet market to find your favorite local delicacies.
• Spot cats, burn incense, and try fortune-telling at a spiritual temple.
• Visit a 1000-year-old leaning tower and learn about its cultural significance.
• Enjoy a boat ride from a quiet neighborhood on a 4-km river journey.
• Climb the ancient city wall for a panoramic view of the old town and the modern skyline.
• Vegetarian friendly (please notify us in advance)
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Operates in all weather conditions (except for the extreme ones), please dress appropriately
• Infants (age under 3) are welcome to join free of charge; however, please note that we do not provide infant seats in car
• Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be approx. 3-4 km of walking
• Not recommended for gluten-free guests due to the common use of soy sauce in local cuisine
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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