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24 Hours Hotline: +86 137-3541-1378
+86 157-0009-4881
Email:[email protected]
Tour Style:
Enhance your travel experience by enjoy the show of Pingtan and Kunqu Opera which are regarded as the treasure of Chinese traditional culture and art on a full-day private tour. During this tour, under the guidance of your private teacher, you'll wear traditional opera costumes, learn how to do the actions and perform Kunqu Opera. In addition, enjoy a leisure time to enjoy Pingtan Show while siping a cup of tea.
Duration: 5 hours
Attractions(Cities):
Kunqu Opera & Pingtan Show, Kunqu Opera Class ( wear opera costume & opera), Pingjiang Historical Street
Pick-up point:
Suzhou train station or your hotel in Suzhou (based on your requirement)
Finishing point:
Suzhou train station or your hotel in Suzhou (based on your requirement)
Tour Customizable:
Absolutely! (Tell us your requirements in your inquiry)
Payment Types:
Cash, Wire, Paypal, Western Union, Alipay, Wechat
Available: Daily
In the morning/afternoon, our local Suzhou tour guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Suzhou or Suzhou train station, you will find a welcome signage "Suzhou Private Tour". And your Suzhou Pingtan & Kunqu Opera Experience Class start as below:
Our Suzhou Pick Up Sign "Suzhou Private Tour"
Firstly drive you to the Opera house, you will enjoy the Show of Pingtan & Kunqu Opera which are regarded as the treasure of Chinese traditional culture and art, it has a series of very excellent plays from the ancient.
Suzhou Pingtan, also named Story Telling and Ballad Singing, has the history of over 400 years, it is originated in Suzhou and flourishing in the Wu dialect of Suzhou. Wu dialect is reputed the sweetest tone in China. It profound in artistic tradition and developed in techniques. It can be concluded into "storytelling, joke cracking, music playing and aria singing". "Story telling" means narrating. "Joke cracking" means to make people laugh. "Music playing" is to play with a three-stringed plucked instrument and Pipa (Chinese lute), namely, singing and playing. "Aria singing" means performing and singing. Among the four types, "story telling" is more captivating because it involves narrating, endorsement, illustration and comment. Rhythmic cadence, gently slow and melodic pipa playing make Pingtan good to listen.
Kunqu Opera or Kun opera, is one of the oldest extant forms of Chinese opera. The style originated in the Wu cultural area. It is listed as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2001. Kunqu Opera is acknowledged as an elegant opera in terms of music, recitation, and the performers' movement. It is foremost acclaimed as "watermill song" because of its soft arias and the graceful movement of its performers. Carrying forward the tradition of ancient poetry and common speech, the art is also of very high literary value.
After enjoyed the show, your personal Kunqu Opera teacher will help you wear the Kunqu Costume, and you will have chance to learn a part of Kunqu Opera. What's more, if you prefer, your teacher will also teach you how to draw Kunqu Opera. How exciting experience!
Then walk to Pingjiang Historical Street. For an authentic taste of city life in old Suzhou, a stroll down Pingjiang Historic Street, which 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.
After the tour of Pingjiang Historic Street, drive you to your hotel in Suzhou or Suzhou train station and your tour in Suzhou come to the ends. Hope you have a pleasant trip!
If you visit Suzhou from Shanghai, 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: 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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