In the morning, your great guide and the driver will pick up at your in Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station if you travel by train). Upon meeting, spend few minutes to plan your tour. As private tour, the itinerary will be 100% customized around you, following is the sample one, be sure to tell your guide if you need make any changes. Typically begin your tour at Suzhou’s top popular garden at The Humble Administrator’s Garden, listed at USNESCO Cultural site , here you will appreciate the five century old garden that designed with the tranquil ponds, exquisite rockeries , unique pavilions , hundred bonsai trees , charming architecture and learn the fascinating ancient charm and history from your guide. You could also choose to include other gardens such as Lingering Garden, Master of Nets Garden, Lion forest garden based on your interest.

Next head to Panmen Gate, a historic site that showcase the Suzhou’s ancient times, here admire the 1700 old Buddhist Pagoda and temple, enjoy the peaceful park designed with classic Chinese towers, stroll along the old City wall and see the unique water and land gate that once used as the strategic defense of the city ; walk cross the largest stone bridge over the Grand Canal.

Then continue the tour to the ancient canal street at Pingjiang historic road or Shantang old street ,both showcase the charming scenery of “Oriental Venice”. Here enjoys the fun explore around the lively water markets along the stone paved streets, check out the various local colorful arts, handicrafts, street food, trinkets, or choose to enjoy a peaceful gondola ride while experiencing the authentical culture and life sounds with your guide.

In the afternoon, based on your time and interests, you could choose to visit another UNESCO site at Tiger Hill, see the 1000 years old leaning pagoda that was second to the one from Italy Pisa or choose to visit the famed Suzhou Museum designed by I.M Pei or the interesting Suzhou silk factory to learn the fascinating silk production from the real tiny silkworms to the finished fine garments and materials. After the great day, your guide will see you off at Suzhou hotel or other downtown area as per your request.