Tour Itinerary

Place&Transport: Suzhou
Today's Activities: Lingering Garden, Rickshaw Ride, Pingjiang Historic Street, Private Boat Ride on Grand Canal, Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill
Accommondation: N/A
Meal: L

In the morning, you will take a bullet train from Shanghai to Suzhou, it takes only 30 minutes for one way. Upon arrival in Suzhou, our tour guide will pick you up at the exit of train station with a welcome signage “Suzhou Private Tour”. And your all inclusive luxury Suzhou tour start as below:

Our Suzhou Pick Up Sign "Suzhou Private Tour"

Your first destination isLingering Garden. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the city's finest classical gardens. It has been listed as one of the four most famous national classic gardens together with the humble administrator's garden, the Summer Palace and Mountain Summer Resort in Chengde are called China's four largest gardens. Landscape architectural space processing is very exquisite, using a variety of artistic techniques, built a unique space system, becoming one of the world civilization examples of architectural space art processing. Wander through the trails and portals of this delicately-planned garden that carefully combines traditional Chinese architecture with natural beauty. A good place to let your mind and body rest.

Next, take Rickshaw Ride in Suzhou city. It likes the rickshaw in Beijing, you will see the small lanes, the public markets and get close to its people. And the professional rickshaw pullers are often familiar with Suzhou’s history, culture and folk customs, from whom you will gain a more understanding of traditions and cultures of this famous garden city, Suzhou.

Enjoy your meal at a local Suzhou Chinese restaurant that serves authentic Suzhou food.

In the afternoon, drive you to Pingjiang Historical Street. For an authentic taste of city life in old Suzhou, a Stroll down Pingjiang Street is a great way to get acquainted with the local vibe. Quiet, leafy and slow-paced, the street is lined with old Chinese houses as well as restaurants and teahouses serving traditional foods and drinks. What's more, there are a variety of upscale cafes catering to the chic crowd at each corner. You can taste a few traditional Chinese snacks while your guide tells you more about the history of the street.

Continue your tour to do a Private Boat Ride on Grand Canal. The Grand Canal Suzhou Section refers to the part from Wuqi Bridge (the border of Suzhou and Wuxi) to Yazi Ba (the border of Suzhou and Zhejiang Province),which covers around 82.35 km. Suzhou Section is the essential part undertaking freight transport on the canal. Most of the coal, constructional materials, rice, oil and various agricultural products to the city, towns, villages are transferred through the course of the river. The Canal flowing through the city has left many places of historical interest along the river. It is easy for visitors to travel to Hangzhou from Suzhou City by ship, and appreciate these sights along the canal.

Your final stop is Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill. Suzhou has a long and rich history of silk culture, including mulberry tree and silk worm cultivation and turning raw silk into beautiful fabric. The Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill more like a museum which shows you how the silk is made from cocoons from the beginning and the whole silk process. Not to be missed

After finished Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill, drive you to Suzhou train station or your hotel in Suzhou and your Suzhou tour come to the end.

There are some useful tips for you to puchase train ticket between Suzhou and Shanghai:
From Shanghai to Suzhou:
Option 1: G7104 Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Suzhou Station: Depart at 08:54AM and arrive at 09:30AM
Option 2: G7006 Shanghai Station to Suzhou Station: Depart at 09:00AM and arrive at 09:25AM
Please choose one of the above options according to your hotel location

From Suzhou to Shanghai
Option 1: G7119 Depart at 17:56 from Suzhou Station and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Station at 18:32
Option 2: G7243 Depart at 18:02 from Suzhou Station and arrive at Shanghai Station at 18:27

Price Per Person in US Dollars

Price Includes

1. All transfer and city transportation
2. Air-conditioned car or van
3. Hotels specified in the itinerary, all based
on two persons sharing one standard room;
4. Meals specified in the itinerary: Western
breakfast in hotels, Chinese lunch and
dinner in local restaurants
5. Sightseeing: All arrangements mentioned
in the itinerary will be covered
6. Admission Fee: All first admission/entrance fee s in the itinerary
6. Tour guide: Conducted by a professional
tour guide

Price Excludes

1. International air-tickets
2. Airport departure tax.
3. International or domestic air tickets which
    are not listed in the itinerary.
4. Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness
    or damages incurred during your trip
5. Tips to the tour guide and driver
6. Meals not specified in the itinerary.
7. Personal expenses: phone bills, laundry,
    optional tours, postage, excess baggage
    charge, entertainment fees out of the
    itinerary.
8. Single Room Supplement.

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