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Activity Suzhou, China
Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Private Day Tour with Lunch
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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 garden,Temples or museums based on your preferences, afternoon visit Zhouzhuang ,rated as National 5A attractions and also known as the China No. 1 water town, explore the ancient stone bridges, tranquil canals, and Ming and Qing era residences with your local expert guide. Enjoy a flexible itinerary, with central Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station pickup and drop-off included.
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: Upto 8-hour private tour.
- Included: Boat ride in canal ( If all inclusive Tour is booked)
- Included: Experienced driver with air-conditioned comfortable car
- Included: Local tasty lunch
- Included: Professional private guide
- Included: One selected Suzhou city site entrance ticket (If "All Inclusive Tour" booked)
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
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The Classical Gardens of Suzhou
one hour
Meet your private guide and the driver at your Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station if you travel by train. Spend few mins discuss with your guide about the places to visit in Suzhou. As private tour, the itinerary is 100% flexible and can be customized around you. Following is the suggested itinerary, be sure to let your guide know if you need make any changes.
First choose to visit one of the city’s most famous gardens: The Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering garden or Master of the Garden of Nets based on your own preferences. With stunning example of ancient architecture from different dynasties, the amazing Suzhou gardens retains immaculate oasis features, Taihu rocks, delicate pavilions, ponds, and lush flowers and trees and different types of Bonsai tree.
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40 min
After exploring the garden, visit Suzhou’s best-known silk factory, located in the former Japanese concession and once housed in what was the Japanese consulate. Learn the process used to produce China’s famous silk, from the tiny silkworms to the beautiful finished garments. If you have seen the silk process you could choose to visit one of the other top attractions such as Beisi temple, Pan Man Scenic area or Leaning Pagoda on the Tiger Hill.
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one hour
Then take a break and savor a delightful local lunch with the recommendation from your guide.
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Zhouzhuang Water Town
2 h 30 min Admission not included
Afternoon drive to Zhouzhuang water town , famed as the first water town in China ,take a stroll along the canal to soak up its charms and admire its ancient twin bridges, in addition 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, and take the relaxing gondola boat trip along beautiful canals to fully appreciate the beauty of “ Oriental Venice”. After the wonderful day, you will be dropped 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
- Kaisha Boutique Hotel
- Jingwang 8285 Digitize Business Hotel
- Bestay Hotel Express Suzhou Railway Station Beisi Tower
- Canal Garden Hotel
- Jiujiu Impression Theme Hotel
- Pod Inn Suzhou Guangji South Road Metro Station
- Lavande Hotel Suzhou Railway Station
- Shihu Jinlin Garden Hotel
- Huashan Yinju
- Huatai Express Hotel
- Hanting Express Suzhou Guanqian
- Xiaoxiangzi Taikongcang Youth Hotel Suzhou Shantang
and 760 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.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
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| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Please wear comfortable shoes
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Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Operates in all weather conditions,please dress appropriately
Options
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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, Zhouzhuang town and boat ride .
Pickup included
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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
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