Suzhou Private Tour with Gardens and Xiyuan Temple

Xiyuan Temple in Suzhou is super famous, and it's said to be especially good for wishes about love and relationships. In this tour, you may participate in traditional Buddhist incense rituals at this 700-year-old Ming Dynasty temple. Our guide will explain those details with tips during each session. And of course, the origin and development of Chinese Buddhism will also be included. You will also participate in Arhat Hall counting experience. A poetic fortune can be interpreted by resident monks in the end. After this, you can enjoy a delicious "flowing water noodles" - watch kitchen staff pass bowls through windows in Zen-inspired efficiency. And don't forget to try signature toppings: sesame sauce, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots(All vegetarian）.

This gem of a spot is a year-round delight that never fails to impress. In spring: Stroll under cascading wisteria blooms, turning the garden into a living canvas of purple hues. In summer: Meander by the lake to admire the full, lush lotus flowers that dot the water’s surface. In autumn: Sip your favorite brew under the moonlight, surrounded by the enchanting aroma of osmanthus flowers. In winter: Marvel at the thin blanket of snow that adds a touch of poetic charm to the garden’s landscape. Apart from the paradise-like scenery, our tour guide will also introduce to you the history of the Garden, the interesting anecdotes in its architecture, and the specific manifestations of traditional Chinese culture in the buildings.

There's a world's largest scholar's rock maze made of Taihu rocks in the heart of the Lion Forest Garden. You can experience "Stone Forest Chase" game and looking for "Hidden animal-shaped rocks". It's a place where kids will enjoy a lot as they can compete with each other and see who can find the right exit in the shortest time.