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Suzhou Hiking Tour: Exploring Luxiang Ancient Village and Nature's Beauty by Taihu Lake

Suzhou

Embark on a Suzhou hiking tour to Luxiang Ancient Village and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature by Taihu Lake. Explore tea plantations, ginko forests, and local villages, enjoy stunning views of Taihu Lake, wander through Luxiang Ancient Village, and savor local cuisine. Uncover a different side of Suzhou and create unforgettable memories of Taihu Lake's culture and nature.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Dongshan Scenic Resort - Your tour guide will be welcoming you at your hotel at 08:30 a.m. Then, transfer to Twenty-four Bend of Dongshan and start the one-day hiking tour in Suzhou.
Twenty-four Bend on Moli Peak of Dongshan, nearly 300m high, all the way across the tea fields and fruits tree farms. Hiking up to the peak, you may explore the local’s fruit farms near the villages, as well as discovering many other interests along the hiking tracks.
Luxiang Ancient Village - Luxiang Ancient Village, an age-old but very well preserved water town with a history of more than 800 years. It attracts lots of tourists for its long alleys, archways in various styles, and fine stone carvings. It is a town with a profound cultural background and astonishing achievements. The most famous villager from Luxiang Ancient Village probably would be Wang Ao(
Dongshan Township - Visit the local farmer’s home and learn to make Wonton.
Wonton(
) can be dated back to the Han Dynasty over 2000 years ago. Wonton wrapper is thinner than dumpling’s and looks crystal after cooking. Until now, wonton have different name in different districts. For example, in Sichuan Province, it is called Chaoshou(
), but people in Shanghai, south Jiangsu and Zhejiang province call it “wēn tēn”, which is similar to the pronunciation in Cantonese.

What's Included

Private transportation
Admission to indicated attractions
Lunch included
Expert guide and driver

Additional Information

Situated on the banks of Tai Lake, Suzhou is not just renowned for its historical and cultural significance, but also a natural beauty hotspot. On this tour, you’ll explore the primeval village of Dongshan nestled amid nature. Visit the Luxiang Ancient Village, and embark on a hiking adventure in Twenty-four Bend. Experience a different facet of Suzhou and take home beautiful memories of Taihu Lake’s natural beauty and culture.

Key Attractions:

Trek through scenic locales featuring tea estates, ginkgo woodlands, and village communities.
Enjoy a magnificent view of Taihu Lake.
Explore Luxiang Ancient Village.
Have a local dining experience and learn to prepare Wonton.