8-Hour Private Suzhou City Amazing Day Tour in Your Way

5.0 (3 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover the amazing Suzhou city on this exclusive private guided tour. Choose to explore the remarkable sites that in line with your interests and style, such as winding canals at ancient street, charming garden at the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden, ancient pagodas and more. Experience the local authentical culture, life and history. Appreciate the beauty of “Oriental Venice” and “Garden City” with your expert guide. Choose to upgrade the tour with lunch to savor the delight local Suzhou cuisine.

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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: Bottled water
Included: Great Local guide
Included: Local tasty lunch (If Tour with Lunch option is booked)
Included: Experienced driver with comfortable car

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees if apply
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

The Classical Gardens of Suzhou

one hour

In the morning, your great guide and the driver will pick up at your in Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station if you travel by train). Upon meeting, spend few minutes to plan your tour. As private tour, the itinerary will be 100% customized around you, following is the sample one, be sure to tell your guide if you need make any changes. Typically begin your tour at Suzhou’s top popular garden at The Humble Administrator’s Garden, listed at USNESCO Cultural site , here you will appreciate the five century old garden that designed with the tranquil ponds, exquisite rockeries , unique pavilions , hundred bonsai trees , charming architecture and learn the fascinating ancient charm and history from your guide. You could also choose to include other gardens such as Lingering Garden, Master of Nets Garden, Lion forest garden based on your interest.
Panmen Gate

one hour Admission not included

Next head to Panmen Gate, a historic site that showcase the Suzhou’s ancient times, here admire the 1700 old Buddhist Pagoda and temple, enjoy the peaceful park designed with classic Chinese towers, stroll along the old City wall and see the unique water and land gate that once used as the strategic defense of the city ; walk cross the largest stone bridge over the Grand Canal.
Pingjiang Road

1 h 10 min

Then continue the tour to the ancient canal street at Pingjiang historic road or Shantang old street ,both showcase the charming scenery of “Oriental Venice”. Here enjoys the fun explore around the lively water markets along the stone paved streets, check out the various local colorful arts, handicrafts, street food, trinkets, or choose to enjoy a peaceful gondola ride while experiencing the authentical culture and life sounds with your guide.
Tiger Hill

one hour

In the afternoon, based on your time and interests, you could choose to visit another UNESCO site at Tiger Hill, see the 1000 years old leaning pagoda that was second to the one from Italy Pisa or choose to visit the famed Suzhou Museum designed by I.M Pei or the interesting Suzhou silk factory to learn the fascinating silk production from the real tiny silkworms to the finished fine garments and materials. After the great day, your guide will see you off at 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
Huatai Express Hotel
Hanting Express Suzhou Guanqian
Xiaoxiangzi Taikongcang Youth Hotel Suzhou Shantang
Jiahui Hotel
Jinfu Hotel
Wanyue Holiday Hotel

and 871 more pickup points

Pick up and dropp off is provided for anywhere in downtown Suzhou. Please advise your hotel information at time of booking.Outskirts like Suzhou Bei(North) Station, Dushu Lake, Wujiang area etc pick up and drop off can be arranged at surcharge.

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
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions,please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Options

Private Tour Only

Guide with Private Car Service: This option includes great guide, driver with comfortable ,air-conditioned car.

Pickup included
Private Tour with Lunch

This option includes great guide, driver with comfortable ,air-conditioned car, local tasty lunch.

Pickup included