Private Flexible Suzhou City Tour with Tongli or Zhouzhuang Water Town Options

4.9 (17 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Tongli water town — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private Flexible Suzhou City Tour with Tongli or Zhouzhuang Water Town Options, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discovery the charming Suzhou by exploring its enchanting garden and the bridges and visit one of the UNESSCO garden such as Humble Administrator’s garden or Lingering based on your preferences, afternoon choose to visit Zhouzhuang or Tongli, two ancient water towns famous for their stone bridges, tranquil canals, and Ming and Qing era houses. Enjoy a flexible itinerary ,with central Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station pickup and drop-off included.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Sunny Private Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–5 years) · Adults (6–88 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fee to 1 selected Suzhou city attraction
Included: Transport by private vehicle and driver
Included: Upto 8 hour private tour
Included: Entrance fee to Tongli if " Suzhou+Tongli Option Booked"
Included: Entrance fee to Zhouzhuang if " Suzhou+Zhouzhuang Option Booked"
Included: Suzhou downtown hotel or Suzhou Railway Staation pick up and drop-off
Included: Great local guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Addtional entrance fees in Suzhou city

Itinerary

The Classical Gardens of Suzhou

one hour

Your local friendly guide and the driver will pick up you at the downtown Suzhou downtown hotel or Suzhou railway station, we usually starts at 9.30 a.m., if you prefer another time please mention in the special requests when make the booking

Your tour will start by visiting one of the elegant gardens: Humble Administrator’ Garden,admire the charming ancient Chinese architecture and artistic lime stone rookeries and beautiful ponds and listening to the stories and history from your local knowledgeable guide.
The Lingering Garden

40 min Admission not included

If you prefer lesser and more peaceful garden , you could choose to visit the UNSECO listed Ligering garden. Appreciate the exquisite Taihu Rockeris, ponds , ancient pavilions .
Tiger Hill

one hour Admission not included

You will also have the option to enjoy fun visit to Tiger Hill scenic area, admire the thousand year old leaning pagoda after the one from Italy Piazzal and the wonderful scenies along the way.

Or visit Suzhou’s best-known silk factory, located in the former Japanese concession and housed in what was the Japanese consulate. See the process used to produce China’s famous silk, from the tiny silkworms to the beautiful finished garments.
Pingjiang Road

one hour

After the wondeful Suzhou morning activities, you will take a break and enjoy a delightful local lunch. Your guide will help you recommend the dishes based on your own dietary requirements.
Tongli Town

3 hours Admission included

After lunch, continue your afternoon visit to one of two best well-known ancient water town Tongli or Zhouzhuang.

If you choose to visit Tongli water town, you wil visit old Ming & Qing Dynasty street, immerse yourself with the local flavors in this little lane streets and visit UNESCO listed classic garden house-“TuiSi Garden” or “ Garden of Retreat and Meditation”, walk cross the three ring lucky bridges .Continue the walking through the canal areas with stone bridges while appreciate the picturesque view of the town.

If you choose Zhouzhuang option, renowned as No.1 water town in China, you will admire its ancient twin bridges. Plus, visit Mr. Shen Wansan’s House, the courtyard residence of a 14th-century tycoon whose wealth inspired the envy of the first of China's Ming emperors. Admire the classical architecture of Shen’s House as you learn about his fascinating life. Experience the fantastic ancient town scenery with amazing culture from your guide.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Crowne Plaza Suzhou by IHG
Scholar Shang Tang Hotel Suzhou Shantang Fudi
W Suzhou
Scholars Hotel Suzhou Pingjiangfu
Renaissance Suzhou Hotel
Shangri-La Suzhou
Courtyard by Marriott Suzhou
Hotel Nikko Suzhou
Hovle Mansion Club & Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Suzhou
Ascott Midtown Suzhou
Hilton Suzhou

and 15 more pickup points

Pick up and dropp off is provided for anywhere in downtown Suzhou. Please advise your hotel information at time of booking if you do not find the the hotel info in the pick up list. You could also be picked up and dropped off at Suzhou railway station if you travel by train.

Using your ticket

Please wear comfortable shoes
Note: The tour is between 6 to 8hours, if you wish to extend more than 8hours, additional hour is USD 25.00 per hour , please pay this to the guide on the tour day if any addtional charges applied

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%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes
Tour is customized for about 8hour .

Options

Suzhou and Tongli Option

Tour to Suzhou and Tongli Water town ,professional guide, local car with driver, ticket to one of the garden in Suzhou and Tongli water town ( Lunch and boat ride at your own costs)

Pickup included
Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Option

Tour to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water town ,professional guide, local car with driver, ticket to one of the garden in Suzhou and Tongli water town ( Lunch and option boat ride at your own costs)

Pickup included