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Tour Style:
Delve into Suzhou's historical and culture sights on this full day excursion tour. Enjoy 1.5 hours comfortable and convenient journey from Shanghai, meet your knowledgeable local guide in Suzhou downtown. And follow your local expert guide to visit Lingering Garden, Panmen Gate, Hanshan Temple, Pingjiang Road, Suzhou Silk Factory and much more. Shanghai hotel pick up & drop off, expert guide, private vehicle and entrance fees are all included.
Duration: 6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):
The Lingering Garden, Panmen Gate, Hanshan Temple, Pingjiang Road, Suzhou Silk Factory
Pick-up point:
Shanghai train station or your Shanghai downtown hotel (based on your requirement)
Finishing point:
Shanghai train station or your Shanghai downtown hotel (based on your requirement)
Tour Customizable:
Absolutely! (Tell us your requirements in your inquiry)
Payment Types:
Cash,Wire, Paypal, Western Union, Wechat, Alipay
Available: Daily
In the morning, our Shanghai local driver will pick you up at your hotel lobby, you will find a welcome signage "Suzhou Private Tour". And you will be transferred to Suzhou directly (around 1.5 hour for one way), our local Suzhou tour guide will wait you in Suzhou. (Our tour guide and driver will keep in touch.)
Our Suzhou Tour Pick Up Sign "Suzhou Private Tour"
Your day tour starts at the Lingering Garden. Lingering Garden is located outside Changmen Gate in Suzhou, it is one of the four most famous classic gardens in China with a history of over 400 years, the other three being the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Summer Resort in Chengde, and the Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou. Possessing typical Qing style, it is well-known for the exquisite beauty of its magnificent halls, and the various sizes, shapes, and colors of the buildings. It was recorded on the list of the world heritage by UESCO. Lingering Garden seeks to create stunning natural landscapes within limited space. In it, domiciles, ancestral temples and private gardens are included. Buildings, trees, and flowers blend harmoniously with their surroundings.
Next agenda is Panmen Gate. Panmen Gate is located on the southwest corner of the Grand Canal, Suzhou. With a history of 2,500 years, this city gate is the most completely preserved part of the ruins of the ancient city of Suzhou. The architecture of the wall is truly amazing. The gate is not only one, but many and includes an entire complex of both land gates and water gates. Therefore it is also often called the "Land and Water Gate". Stepping onto the top of the gate, you can see the Wumen Gate Bridge and the Auspicious Light Pagoda. Together, they are popularly known as the Three Scenes at Panmen Gate.
Enjoy lunch at a local Chinese restaurant
After lunch, pay a visit to Hanshan Temple. Hanshan temple's contemplative park-like atmosphere, its refined architecture and especially its famous bell have inspired both serenity and poetry since its founding 1,500 years ago. The temple houses a remarkable collection of stone tablets etched with Buddhist sutras and Chinese poetry. The temple, considered to be one of the 10 greatest temples in China, owes its fame to a classic Chinese poem called "A Night Mooring by Maple Bridge".
For an authentic taste of city life in old Suzhou, a stroll down Pingjiang Historic Street. Pingjiang Road is a historical street which dates back to the South Song Dynasty. With well-preserved blocks, it acts as an epitome of ancient Suzhou. Walking in Pingjiang Road resembles stepping the daily life of people in old times. The charming night view, delicious local, food, different kinds of handicrafts will give you a wonderful experience.
The last stop is Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill. Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill is a near 100-year old state-owned factory in Suzhou, the city of silk in China. Visit this ancient plan to see closely the real tiny silkworms & silk cocoons, the process of silkworm breeding, cocoon selecting, silk reeling, silk weaving, etc. and appreciate abundant types of silk scarves, garments, quilts and other items to know deeper about silk history and culture in Suzhou, China.
After the tour of Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill, you will be transferred back to Shanghai and your day tour ends.
If you want to 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
Option 2: G7243 Depart at 18:02 from Suzhou Station and arrive at Shanghai Station at 18:27
Note:
1. You can ask your hotel help you book it or you can book it online by yourself.
2. Plz book the train ticket in advance in case sold out, especially on weekend or public holiday
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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I booked this Suzhou tour very last time (less than 24 hours notice). I required Suzhou day tour from shanghai by train and get the reply very promptly. The tour went very well, my husband and I took train from Shanghai to Suzhou in the morning, Tina, our tour guide met us at Suzhou train station. We had a fantastic time on our Suzhou tour to Lingering Garden, Hanshan Temple, Panmen Gate, Pingjiang Food Street and Silk Factory.
Tina was amazing, extremely knowledgeable and spoke good English. She engaged us with the history of the places we visited and explained what the various places meant to Chinese people, she went over & beyond to ensure we stay in Suzhou meets our expectations, giving us good recommendations around the city, which is really helpful as we will stay in Suzhou for one more day. Bottle water was provided in the car when we traveled. Since it was private Suzhou tour, we had time to enjoy the Pingtan show on Pingjaing Street which I don't think would happen with a typical tour company.
Overall, this Suzhou day tour was a complete SUCCESS, worth every & spent! Thanks Tina! Thanks Suzhou Private Tour Team! Highly recommended!
Hi, Suzhou Private Tour
I would like to customize a 1-day Suzhou tour. Details information and our needs can be found below.
Number of tourists: 7 ( need English speaking tour guide )
Location: Shanghai downtown
Transportation: need pick-up from hotel in Shanghai downtown and send back to hotel after the tour
Things to do: visit Suzhou No. 1 Silk Factory, one of the classic Garden, Pingjiang Street or Shantang Street, Pingtan, river tour on the boat, Suzhou food
Tour guide: English speaking tour guide that can introduce Suzhou history, local activities, food, etc.
Please help to design a tour for us. Let me know if you need other information.
Replied:23 November 2018
Dear Patrick,
Thanks for your inquiry for Suzhou Private Tour. We will tailor-made the Suzhou tour and send you the detailed itinerary and quotation by email accordingly. Plz check it.
Suzhou Private Tour Customer-care Team