Suzhou and Tongli Water Village Private Day Tour with Lunch

5.0 (5 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discovery the charming Suzhou by exploring its enchanting gardens and the bridges and visit one of the UNESCO garden such as Humble Administrator’s garden or Lingering, Temples or museums based on your preferences, afternoon choose to visit Tongli, one of the most authentic ancient water towns without over developed, explore the ancient stone bridges, tranquil canals, Ming and Qing era houses and Tuisi garden with your local guide. 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 (3–7 years) · Adults (8–88 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Boat ride in canal ( If all inclusive Tour is booked)
Included: Bottled water
Included: Entrance fees to one selected garden and Tongli Town ( If all inclusive tour is booked)
Included: Local tasty lunch
Included: Professional private guide
Included: Experienced driver with comfortable car

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Boatride in the cancal town ( If all inclusive tour is not booked)
Not included: Entrance fees If " All inclusive Tour" is not booked

Itinerary

The Classical Gardens of Suzhou

1 h 10 min

Your local great guide and the driver will pick up at your Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station if you travel by train. After meeting, spend few mins to discuss the places to visit in Suzhou. Following is the suggested itinerary, as private tour, the itinerary can be fully customized and totally flexible. Please feel free to let your guide know if need make any adjustment.

First pay the visit to one of the famed gardens: The Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering garden or Master of nets garden based on your preferences. With stunning example of ancient architecture from different dynasties, the amazing Suzhou gardens retains immaculate oasis features, Taihu rockeries, delicate pavilions, ponds, and lush flowers and trees and different types of Bonsai. Appreciate the charm of the garden while listening the interesting history, culture and custom from your guide.
Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill

40 min

After exploring the garden, visit Suzhou’s best-known silk factory, located in the former Japanese concession, once used the Japanese consulate. See the process of China’s famous silk manufacturing, from the tiny silkworms to the fine finished materials. If you have learnt the silk process you could substitute to one of the other top attractions such as Tiger Hill, Panmen Scenic area, Hanshan Temple or Suzhou Museum.
Shantang Street

one hour

After your morning tour, enjoy a delightful lunch at the local restaurant, your guide will recommend you the delicacies base on your own dietary requests.
Tongli Town

2 h 30 min Admission not included

Continue the afternoon tour to Tongli. One of the best-preserved towns with picturesque natural landscapes, ancient canals and wonderful examples of Ming and Qing dynasty buildings. Upon arrival, enjoy the leisure stroll along the old stone paved streets, walk cross local lucky three ring bridges, visit the most tranquil and classic Tuisi garden from Qing Dynasty, enjoy a relaxing gondola boat ride along the serene and pretty canals to fully appreciate the most charming township scenery. After the wonderful tour you will be transferred back to your Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station base on your requests.

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 your 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.

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please wear comfortable shoes
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions,please dress appropriately

Options

Tour with Lunch Only

This flexible day tour includes the great guide, experienced driver with comfortable car, local tasty lunch (entrance fees or optional boat ride at your own costs)

Pickup included
All Inclusive Tour

This flexible day tour includes the great guide, experienced driver with comfortable car, local tasty lunch, entrance fees to one selected garden, Tongli town and boat ride .

Pickup included