Timeless Suzhou Private Suzhou Trip from Shanghai or Suzhou
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Duration
7 hours to 9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
A full day packed with the best Suzhou has to offer: curated garden, spiritual temple, charming water alleys, leaning tower, bustling wet market, and more! The day will also be filled with unique activities: a boat ride through historic canals; rest your legs at a riverside tea house; and visit a temple to do fun activities - No shopping! No silk museums, no wallet drain. All expenses covered—except lunch. We’ll take you to a lively wet market to pick your own favorites - Discover a Suzhou’s finest garden, once the emperor's favorite - Enjoy tea at a riverside tea house and create latte art with tea - Visit a bustling local wet market to discover your favorite local food - Spot cats, burn incense and try fortune-telling in a spiritual temple - Ride a boat from a quiet neighborhood on a 4-km long river journey - Climb up the ancient city wall and get panoramic view of the old town and the modern skyline
What's Included
Included
Bottled Water
Entry Admission - Xiyuan Temple
Local English-speaking guide
Boat ride in the Suzhou Grand Canal
A thoughtful gift :)
All entry admissions/tickets included - a Classic Suzhou Garden, Xiyuan Temple, Tiger Hill
Private tour (if your group exceeds the max size, please contact us)
Private car for hotel / preferred location pickup and drop-off
Not included
Gratuities
We will stop by a bustling and fancy wet market and you can discover your favorite local food at your own expense
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 1
A top-rated Suzhou garden with fewer crowds, offering a full garden experience. Uncover the artistry, symbolism, and culture reflected in Suzhou garden design. For added fun, explore the maze-like trails of the garden's rock mountain
Stop 2
1 hour
Stop 2
Once the silk center in the city, today river-crossed side-alleys are the true gem of this neighborhood. We will rest our legs at a charming riverside tea house tucked away in this neighborhood, and enjoy tea the traditional Chinese way
Stop 3
1 hour
Stop 3
Visit a local wet market and get to know local ingredients and fruits in a wet market popular among locals. Choose your favorite Suzhou local foods like meat dumplings, egg pancakes, shrimp noodles, beef casserole, Shengjian, and more!
Stop 4
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 4
Discover Buddhism in this spiritual temple, filled with fun activities like spotting cats, tossing coins, trying vegetable buns, fortune-telling & burning incense. You don't have to be a believer to enjoy the Zen and fun of this place!
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 5
Glide along a 1,200-year-old waterway on a boat, with the view changing from local riverside neighborhood and historic houses to vibrant alleys and lantern-lit streets. In the end, climb up the ancient city wall and get a panoramic view of the old town and the ultra-modern skyline in the same frame
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Vegetarian friendly (please notify us in advance)
Other
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Other
Operates in all weather conditions (except for the extreme ones), please dress appropriately
Other
Infants (age under 3) are welcome to join free of charge; however, please note that we do not provide infant seats in car
Other
Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be approx. 3-4 km of walking
Other
Not recommended for gluten-free guests due to the common use of soy sauce in local cuisine
Other
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
3 reviews
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