Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Shanghai, Shanghai
Your wonderful day excursion begins with a comfortable hotel pick up in Shanghai, follow your guide travel to Suzhou with the transportation option you booked. If you book the fast train / bullet train option, you will enjoy an exciting 30-minute train ride to Suzhou. On the way, spend few mins to discuss with the guide for a tailor-made itinerary. As exclusive private tour, your itinerary is fully flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinerary and you are welcome to tell your guide if need make adjustment during the tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Classical Gardens of Suzhou, No.12 Gongyuan Road, Canglang District, Suzhou 215006 China
Typically, Upon arrival, visit one of the top four famous gardens in China-the Humble Administrator’s garden ,listed in the UNESCO World Heritage ,it is the largest garden in Suzhou built from Ming Dynasty, designed with the unique Taihu rockeries, delicate pavilions, ponds , beautiful flowers, lush greens ,150 different Bonsais. Appreciate the charming and elegance of the traditional Chinese garden while learning the interesting history, culture, custom from your guide. If you prefer a more intimate garden, you could substitute to the other garden such as Master of Nets Garden, Lingering Garden, Lion Forest Garden etc.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Pingjiang Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou China
Next head to Pingjiang historic Road, explore the “boutique stone paved street” full of interesting arts, old residences, crafts, local traditions etc. Choose to enjoy a relaxing gondola ride to fully immerse yourself in the charm of the little “Oriental Venice”.
After that take a break and treat yourself with a delightful local lunch, try some of the local popular dishes with the recommendation from your expert guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tiger Hill, No.8 Huqiushan, Suzhou 215008 China
Continue the fun afternoon adventure with your guide, based on your own preferences, you will have the option of visiting the 13th century Buddhist temple with classic garden complex , or you could choose to visit the interesting silk factory located in the old Japanese Concession where you will enjoy fun learning experience of the fascinating silk process from the little silk worm to the fine materials. Or visit to famed Tiger Hill and enjoy fun walking up to the Asia No.1 leaning pagoda: Huqiu Pagoda.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shantang Street, Jinchang District, Suzhou 215008 China
Depends on the time you have, you may also visit China No.1 ancient street, enjoy the dynamic culture and beautiful water town scenery while walking cross the “Fortune Bridge”, various local streets food, arts, see the ancient city gate and wall etc.
As mentioned, the itinerary can be fully customized, if you prefer, you could also substitute the above-mentioned sites to the following other popular sites:
1) Panmen Scenic area;
2) Museums: Suzhou Museum, Suzhou Silk Museum, Garden Museum of Suzhou;
3)Temple: Hanshan Temple, Beisi Temple etc.
After an enjoyable day, you will travel back to Shanghai with your guide with the convenient drop off at your downtown Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.
Duration: 1 hour