Private Custom Tour: 2-Day Suzhou City Highlights Tour

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About this activity

This 2 days private tour takes you to explore the most famous attractions in Suzhou, which is noted as the "Garden of City". You will be able to see Lingering Garden, one of four famous classic gardens in China, the No.1 Ancient Street--Shantang Street, the most impressive garden in Suzhou--Master of Nest Garden and the UNESCO World Heritage Site-Longest artificial canal in the world--Grand Canal, etc. Moreover, the itinerary can be 100% customized based on your own interests.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: China Private Tours

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–8 years) · Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Private city transfer in Suzhou
Included: Professional English & Chinese speaking tour guide
Included: Railway station & Suzhou downtown hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Private Boat Ride Fee on Grand Canal

Not included

Not included: Personal Expenses
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Accommodation with breakfast
Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Day 1 · Suzhou City Tour

The Lingering Garden

1 h 30 min Admission included

Pick up servie is arranged at your Suzhou downtown hotel or suzhou train station. You will find a welcome signage.

Your first destination is Lingering Graden. Landscape architectural space processing is very exquisit, using a variety of artistic techniques, built an unique space system, becoming one of the world civilization examples of architectural space art processing.
Panmen Gate

one hour Admission included

Next to Panmen Gate. It is famous for its numerous historic relics and abundant human landscapes and now Panmen scenic area has become a tourist resort showing the unique historic and cultural features of Suzhou.
Hanshan Temple

40 min Admission included

Coutinue your tour to Hanshan Temple. The temple can be traced back to 6th century, and it was destroyed and repaired for time in history. Hanshan temple has become famous, especially for its bell rings and Buddhism culture. Around the temple, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Maple Bridge, where Zhang Ji's boat was once moored, and get a realistic feel of the ordinary life of the people living in the Fengqiao Old Town.
Shantang Street

one hour

Then, you will visit Shantang Street. Shantang Street was regarded as "the No.1 Ancient Street in China", show the essence of natural views and human landscapes of Suzhou, which is rated as "the miniature of old Suzhou and the window of Wu Culture".
Master-of-Nets Garden

1 h 10 min Admission included

Your last stop for today is The Master of Nets Garden. It is the most impressive garden in Suzhou because of its use of space which creates the illusion of an area that is much greater than its actual size. Drive you back to your hotel.

Day 2 · Suzhou City Tour

Suzhou Museum

one hour

Firstly, you will visit Suzhou Museum. It has been a highly-regarded regional museum with a number of significant Chinese cultural relics. Not only does the museum become a monumental design building in Suzhou, but also a significant construction, merging the traditional Chinese architectural design with the future.
Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal

1 h 30 min

Stop at Grand Canal (including Private Boat Ride), is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the longest canal or artificial river in the world and a famous tourist destination. The Grand Canal in Suzhou, with wide surface, abundant and crystal clear water, has been the best part of the Grand Canal for shipping.
Tiger Hill

1 h 30 min Admission included

Take in the sights at famous Tiger Hill, which boasts impressive rocks, deep dales, 3 matchless scenes, 9 suitable occasions for enjoyment, 18 scenic spots，and changing scenery at all times. After the tour ends, drive you back to your hotel or Suzhou train station.
Stop 4

30 min

Your last stop is Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory, it shows the history of Suzhou silk and some ancient collections; the working spot, where you can see how the silk is made. Meanwhile it also describes the history of the development of Chinese silk response which further profound Chinese culture. In this factory you can not only see how the silk is processed from worm to the final product, but also learn some histories of silk in China.

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
Jiahui Hotel
Jinfu Hotel

and 548 more pickup points

Pick up service is arranged at Suzhou train station or Suzhou downtown hotel.

Using your ticket

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
TRAVEL TIP: Tips are recommended. It is useful to carry small notes with you at all times. If you are unsure who, or how much to tip, please do not hesitate to ask your tour guide for guidance