Private Day Tour: Zhouzhuang and Suzhou from Shanghai

It is recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1997, the garden, along with other classical gardens in Suzhou, was recorded by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The garden also stores two UNESCO Intangible World Heritage Arts

the must go Shantang where you will see a very old local lifestyle over the canals and bridges we encounter. We will have a classic lunch in the most famous Suzhou Cuisine restaurant and there we will try some authentic local food and have a small rest to be prepared for our later exploration.

Visit a neighboring silk factory that holds a nearly 100-year old history. Observing the process of silk reeling, silk weaving, and finally silk quilt making. You will be amazed by how the silk are made by zero.

Zhouzhuanng is one of the most well-known water townships in China. It has a fascinating culture background as well as some well-preserved ancient residential houses and watery views, known as the ‘Venice of the East’. Start your journey by visiting this historical town, then the Twin Bridges, followed by a close touch of a luxury house of Shenwansan, the richest person of Zhouzhuang back in Ming Dynasty.