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Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Day Tour from Shanghai

5.0 (one review) 8–10 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Day Tour from Shanghai

About this activity

Flexible customized private full day tour from Shanghai. Travel to Suzhou to explore its historical , flexible itinerary based on your interests and guide suggestion for Suzhou , Afternoon , explore Zhouzhuang Water Town with your guide , to explore old buildings and bridges, boat rides, crafts, Deep visit 3 highlights:Shen House, Zhang House, Chengxu Taoist Temple.

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At a glance

Duration
8–10 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Guide
Chinese, English
Operated by
Leo's Guide & Driver Service

Ages: Children (0–4 years) · Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private air-conditioned and clean vehicle
  • Included: Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Included: Tolls, gas , parking fee and bottled water
  • Included: Private professional guide and experienced driver

Not included

  • Not included: Attractions entrance tickets ( Guide will help you to purchase )
  • Not included: Lunch fee ( Guide can recommend restaurants)
  • Not included: Gratuities (Recommended for excellent service)

Itinerary

  1. Shanghai

    2 hours

    Your private guide and driver pick you up from centrally located hotel in Shanghai, and heading to Suzhou. Normally, it takes about 2 hours riding without heavy traffic . Below attractions are popular , so you can choose some of them based on your request and guide suggestion ,but you do not have time visit all . Because the tour is for half day Suzhou and half day Zhouzhuang Water Town.

  2. Suzhou

    2 hours

    This is an ancient city with over 2,500 years of history and numerous points of interest. For this private day tour, we suggest 2-3 hours for this city, it means you do not have time visit all sites. We list below attractions are popular , you can discuss with your private guide where you want to visit during the 2 hours riding from Shanghai. So the entrance ticket will not include , because we do not know which you want to go , but no worries, your guide will help you to buy when you arrive.

  3. Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal

    one hour Admission not included

    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

  4. Panmen Gate

    30 min Admission not included

    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

  5. Master-of-Nets Garden

    30 min Admission not included

    It is the smallest of the Suzhou residential gardens, yet it is the most impressive because of its use of space which creates the illusion of an area that is much greater than its actual size. Suggested time :30 minutes .

  6. Zhouzhuang Water Town

    2 hours Admission not included

    In the afternoon , takes about 40 minutes riding to Zhouzhuang Water Town which is one of the most famous water townships in China,which built amid canals, ponds, and lakes. There are many old buildings and bridges, boat rides, crafts, framed by the quaint water town scenery. Deep visit 3 highlights:Shen House, Zhang House, Chengxu Taoist Temple. Your guide will share all history information based on your interests.

  7. Shanghai

    2 hours

    After tour, your guide and driver will take you back to Shanghai, If you need to catch a flight or a train after the tour, we are more than happy to help you arrange it. Just feel free let your guide and driver know . And you just need pay some extra fee to your driver.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Regent Shanghai at Pudong by IHG
  • Radisson Collection Hotel, Hyland Shanghai
  • Laoshan Hostel (The Phoenix)
  • Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East
  • MaxX By Steigenberger Shanghai on the Bund (formerly Les Suites Orient, Bund Shanghai)
  • The Shanghai EDITION
  • Riverdale Residence Xintiandi Shanghai
  • Crowne Plaza Shanghai Fudan by IHG
  • InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland by IHG
  • Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
  • Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund
  • The Kunlun Jing An

and 97 more pickup points

Centrally located hotel included. Please Note : Pick up and drop-off outside of central Shanghai, such as the airport, cruise terminals, railway station, Shanghai Disney Area, Qingpu, Jiading, Chuansha, or Songjiang will incur extra fees​.

Using your ticket

For last minute booking , if no guide available , we can full refund or change the tour to another day.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

  • If you need baby seat , please inform us in advance , it is free cost.

  • Passport needed during the day trip

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