Your private English speaking driver will meet you in the lobby of hotel. ( Driver with English speaking skills , not a guide, but it is quite enough for your self-guide trip, because driver has translator APP) . Then directly heading to Suzhou , it will take about 2 hours riding if without heavy traffic .

Suzhou is located in southern Jiangsu Province in the center of the Yangtze Delta, Shanghai lies to the east. This is a much smaller city compare to Shanghai with a lots to see in the city. Below listed attractions are famous in Suzhou , but you do not have time to visit all in the day trip, your driver will take you to where you want to go and give you the best advice based on your requests. Suggested 3 hours for this city with quick lunch .

Tiger Hill, known also as Surging Sea Hill, is a large hillock covering about 3.5 acres and only 118 feet in height. Climbing it, you will find a number of historical sites some of which can be traced back over 2,500 years to the founding of Suzhou. Although the hill is relatively small it has rich history. These are just some of the highlights of what to be found there. Suggested time : 1 hour

Classical gardens of Suzhou are the cultural and the artistic essence of folk architecture in China. This can only be appreciated by visiting them, and thus to understand why Suzhou is called 'Paradise on Earth'. Suggested time :1 hour

Pingjiang Road is the largest and best-preserved historical block in Suzhou. It’s a 1.6km-long narrow road along the old canal. Suggested time : 45 minutes

It is adjacent to the Humble Administrator’s Garden. Please bring your passport if you want to go visit. Suggested time :45 minutes

It is listed as a World Cultural Heritage site and has also been designated as one of the Cultural Relics of National Importance under the Protection of the State as well as a Special Tourist Attraction of China . Suggested time :1 hour . Please bring your passport if you want to go visit.

It’s a symbol of Suzhou as “New Paradise on Earth”, where people can enjoy their leisure time and the beautiful broad view of the lake. Suggested time :30 minutes

It is one of the four most famous and representative gardens of ancient classical style in Suzhou City. Suggested time: 45 minutes

Possessing typical Qing style, it is well-known for the exquisite beauty of its magnificent halls, and the various sizes, shapes, and colors of the buildings. In 1997, it was recorded on the list of the world heritage by UESCO. Suggested time :1 hour

Shantang Street, an ancient riverside pedestrian road in northwest Suzhou, is very popular with tourists. And you day lunch can be here, you can find good snacks or restaurant . Suggested time:1.5hours included lunch time.

It is famous for its numerous historic relics and abundant human landscapes and has been listed as a National AAAA Tourist Area. Suggested time :30 minutes

In different cities excellent ships and boats are available to take visitors to admire the Grand Canal scenery to their heart's content. Suggested time :1 hour

Being one of the most famous temples in Chinese history, Hanshan Temple often boasts about its bell rings. Suggested time :45 minutes

Canglang Pavilion (Blue Wave Pavilion) is located in the southern part of Suzhou, and is one of the four most famous gardens of the city. Suggested time :45 minutes

Located at Tongli water town. Suggested time 40 minutes

In the afternoon , takes about 1 hour riding to Tongli town which is an age-old but very well preserved water town with a history of more than 1,000 years.True to its reputation, Tongli water town is a really wonderful travel destination where you can spend a marvelous holiday or experience traditional Chinese culture.

After exploring the Tongli water town, your driver will take you back to hotel in Shanghai , it will take about 2 hours riding.