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Tour Style:
Book a Private Suzhou local flavor tour,your suzhou tour guide will take you to explore the lifestyle of locals,get close to local's life and culture.
Duration: 6-8 Hours
Attractions(Cities):
Ouyuan Garden, Pingjiang Historic Street, Fengmen Cross Street, Kunqu Opera, Suzhou Antique Market
Pick-up point:
Suzhou train station or the hotel lobby in Suzhou where you live
Finishing point:
After your trip ends, you will be taken back to the hotel lobby in Suzhou where you live or Suzhou train station
Tour Customizable:
Absolutely! (Tell us your requirements in your inquiry)
Payment Types:
Cash, Wire, PayPal, Western Union, Alipay, Wechat
Available: Daily
In the morning, our local Suzhou tour guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Suzhou downtown or Suzhou train station. You will find welcome signage “Suzhou Private Tour”.
Our pick up signage "Suzhou Private Tour"
Your tour will start with Ouyuan, also refer to Couple's Retreat Garden. It situated on No.6 Cang Street, the Couple's Retreat Garden is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a key cultural relic under state protection. In the east was the ancient wall of Suzhou city, which is destroyed and become a mound now. This garden despite its narrow width features an artificial hill made from rock brought from Taihu Lake. Different from other Suzhou garden, the layout of the Couple's Retreat Garden is designed purposely. For example, the Old House with Woven Curtains use the theory in Yiology, which means honesty. Not only it is a representation of Suzhou garden, but also it has its unique elements which is rooted in profound and broad Chinese culture.
Next visit Fengmen Cross Street. It located in the central part of Suzhou Old Town. Peasants used to transport groceries along this river before trading them. A marketplace was established, stretching from Moye Road to Donghuan Road. This ancient street, 590 meters long and just 5 meters wide, has been perfectly preserved. You may have a chance to see vendors peddling their commodities along the interlaced alleys in this bustling area. The market is a hidden gem for anyone looking to experience local food culture.
Continue your tour to Pingjiang Historic Street. For an authentic taste of city life in old Suzhou, a stroll down Pingjiang Lu's lanes 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 food and drink, upscale cafés catering to the historical chic crowd, as well as a few hostels. In addition, the Pingtang Museum and Kunqu Opera Museum and Schoolare along the road. Walking along the street, you'll see boatmen (and women) guiding punt-style boats down the canal that runs alongside it.
Then our guide will take you to Kunqu Opera House on the street, you will enjoy a marvelous Kunqu Opera at a local tea house while sipping a cup of Chinese tea. How fantastic.
Kunqu Opera: It was one of the earliest genres of drama in China, has been declared World Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Kunqu Opera is famous for its gentle and clear vocals, beautiful and refined tunes, and the perfect combination of dance and acrobatic performances. The music is much softer and the dialogue is more poetic and refined. The dance and movement of a role is gentle and closely connected with singing.
Then you will visit the Antique Market at the Confucius Temple. Browse through the stalls for some authentic Chinese antiques. Following that, you will visit the Bird and Flower Market at Pishi Street. There you will see numerous local flowers and plants.
After the tour of Bird & Flower market, you will be taken back to your hotel in Suzhou or Suzhou train station and your day tour in Suzhou ends.
If you visit Suzhou from Shanghai by train, there are some useful Tips for you to Puchase Train Ticket:
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
Price Per Person in US Dollars
Duration:6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Lingering Garden, Panmen Gate, Hanshan Temple, Pingjiang Historic Street, Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill
Tour Style:"In heaven there is paradise, on earth, Suzhou and Hangzhou". Suzhou features its canals, beautiful gardens, bridges and pagodas. This 8-hour private flexible tour is the most popular Suzhou day tour chosen by our clients from these years. Accompanied by your knowledgeable guide over 10+ years, you'll visit the top Suzhou attractions, wander among lotus pond and bamboo groved at Lingering Garden, one of four famous gardens in China; explore the Hanshan Temple's charm, admire Panmen Gate to learn the profound history of Suzhou, take a pleasant stroll down ancient street, see how silk to be made into products and return back in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Duration:6-8 Hours
Attractions(Cities):Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden, Master of Nets Garden, Surging Wave Pavilion, Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill
Tour Style:Suzhou is noted as "City of Garden", is famous throughout China for its classical gardens. If you love Chinese garden and architectures, this tour is perfect for you! Accompanied by your expert guide over 10+ years guiding experience and skillful driver, enjoy a 7-hour tour to discover the top Suzhou gardens in one day. From Humble Administrator's Garden, to the Lingering Garden, the Master of Nets Garden, the Surging Wave Pavilion and Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill. You'll not only get a better understanding about Chinese architecture and special elements for gardens, but also learn the rich history, culture, people's old lifestyle of Suzhou.
Duration:6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Please pick four or five attractions for your day tour, 100% customizable
Tour Style:See the best of Suzhou, enjoy all the flexibility but none of the language hassels on this private customized full-day tour. Pick four or five attractions and explore these sights at your own pace to avoid the crowds on public transportation. Accompanied by your expert guide over 10+ years guiding experience and skillfull driver with a spacious vehicle, you'll admire beautiful sceneries, ancient streets, pagodas, Grand Canal, classical Chinese gardens, historical sites and more! Private vehicle, entrance fees, bottled water and guide are all included. Lunch will be arranged at a local restaurant recommended by your guide (THEY ARE FOODIES, they really know where and what to eat.)
Duration:8-9 hours
Attractions(Cities):Humble Administrators Garden, Suzhou Musuem, Panmen Gate, Shantang Street, Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill
Tour Style:Riding on first class seat bullet train from Shanghai to Suzhou, one of the most popular tourist cities in China is very convenient and suit for travelers who have limited time. This tour is 100% flexible and covers all Suzhou attractions, such as Humble Administrators Garden, Suzhou Musuem, Panmen Gate, Shantang Street and Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill. We will book the entrance ticket onlince in advance to escape the crowd, make you trip more comfortable and relax. Hotel pickup & drop-off, round way train ticket, entrance fee, lunch, private transport and guide are all included.
Duration:6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Lingering Garden, Take Riskshaw, Private Boat Cruise on Grand Canal, Pingjiang Historical Road, Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory
Tour Style:This Suzhou tour from Shanghai is truly the only way to do a trip from Shanghai to Suzhou like this. Having a private driver and a tour guide, not having to worry about taxis mde thing worry free. It's an ideal way for visitors who want to explore the old part of Suzhou, admire the ancient small bridges and black-tiled-roof house while enjoy the private rowing boat cruise on Grand Canal, stroll down Shantang Street to get an insight of Suzhou old lifestyle, experience the rickshaw ride to gain a more understanding of its traditions and culture, visit some famous Chinese classical gardens can not missed.
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