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4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour

4.9 (15 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour

About this activity

Maximize your Suzhou visit by taking this fully tailor-made half day tour to discover the ancient charm of the “Oriental Venice” Suzhou. Explore the UNSECO garden such as Humble administrator’s garden or Lingering Garden, see the ancient City Wall and gate, visit the ancient canal street and experience the local authentical markets, appreciate the beauty of the " Garden City" with your knowledgeable guide.

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At a glance

Duration
4–5 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: Private driver with air-conditioned vehicle( If "Tour by Private Car" Option booked)
  • Included: Local didi/uber car with air-conditioned vehicle if " Tour by Uber/Taxi" Option booked)
  • Included: Suzhou downtown area pick up and drop off
  • Included: Great local guide

Not included

  • Not included: Personal expenses such as entrance fees , food or drink
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Outskirts as Suzhou North station, Wuzhong, Kunshan pickup and drop off can be arrange at surcharge

Itinerary

  1. Humble Administrator's Garden

    1 h 20 min Admission not included

    Your local great guide and the driver will pick up at your Suzhou hotel or railway station (If you travel by train). Upon meeting spend few minutes to discuss with the guide to tailor made the tour. As private tour, the itinerary will be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinerary, be sure to tell your guide know if you need make any changes. First, start the tour at the UNSECO garden-The Humble Administrator’s Garden, ranked as the top four famous garden in China from Ming Dynasty. Spend quality time explore different sections of the garden that designed with ancient wisdom, appreciate the beautiful architecture surrounded by the tranquil ponds, flowers, exquisite rockeries and pavilions, learn the fascinating history and custom from your guide. If you prefer a more intimate garden you could choose to other ones such as Lingering Garden, Garden of the Master of the Nets.

  2. Panmen Gate

    one hour Admission not included

    Next head to Pan men gate, a popular historic landmark in Suzhou that offers a scenic slice of ancient times. Here enjoy leisure wander along the peaceful ground with lake, towers , admire the 1700 years old Ruiguang Pagoda and learn the interesting folklores , stroll along the ancient City Wall with the unique water and land gate that once used as the strategic defense of the city, see the largest stone bridge across the Grand Canal.

  3. Pingjiang Road

    50 min

    Next head to the historic Pingjiang road or the lively Shantang old street, enjoy fun explore the colorful water markets along the ancient canal lined with traditional Chinese houses, willow trees, stone bridges. Check out the unique local arts, crafts, trinkets, eateries etc. You may also enjoy some fun souvenir shopping here or choose to have a relaxing gondola ride along the peaceful canal, fully appreciate the charm of the “Oriental Venice”. If you have been to the above sites or prefer other options, you could choose to visit the famous Tiger Hill with the Leaning Pagoda or the famed Suzhou Museum, Hanshan Buddhist Temple etc. After the great tour your guide will see you off at your Suzhou hotel or other downtown area as per your request.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • 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
  • Suting Hotel
  • Huatai Express Hotel
  • Hanting Express Suzhou Guanqian
  • Xiaoxiangzi Taikongcang Youth Hotel Suzhou Shantang
  • GRACE SELECT HOTEL(Suzhou Jinjihu)
  • Jiahui Hotel

and 655 more pickup points

Pick up and drop off is provided anywhere in downtown Suzhou. Please provide pickup details at time of booking. if you arrive Suzhou railway station we could also pickup and drop off but not Suzhou Bei(North) station whch is not in the city center, surcharge will be arrange if arrive Suzhou Bei(North) station.

Using your ticket

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Options

  • Tour by Uber/Taxi

    4-Hour private tour : Great guide, transport by taxi/uber are included. Food and entrance fees at your own costs

    Pickup included

  • Tour by Private Car

    Tour by Private Car: 4-Hour private tour : Great guide, private car with driver are included. Food and entrance fees at your own costs

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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