Get your discount tickets for the Shanghai to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Self-Guide Trip with Private Transfer, save up to 12% !
Overview
Flexible 11 hours self-guide tour with private English speaking driver service. No pushing and rushing day trip. Hotel pick up and drop off include whatever your Shanghai hotel location, all tolls , gas, parking fee an no limited bottled water included.
Pickup Information
English speaking driver pick you up from hotel ( Not include airport ,train station and cruise port) If you need pick up from airport , train station or cruise port, please inform us in advance , we can do it but with extra cost ,and you can pay the extra fee to driver directly .
Language Offered
English-WRITTEN
Itinerary
1. Your private English speaking driver will meet you in the lobby of hotel. ( Driver with English speaking skills , not a guide, but it is quite enough for your self-guide trip, because driver has translator APP) . Then directly heading to Suzhou , it will take about 2 hours riding if without heavy traffic .
2. Suzhou is located in southern Jiangsu Province in the center of the Yangtze Delta, Shanghai lies to the east. This is a much smaller city compare to Shanghai with a lots to see in the city. Below listed attractions are famous in Suzhou , but you do not have time to visit all in the day trip, your driver will take you to where you want to go and give you the best advice based on your requests. Suggested 3 hours for this city with quick lunch .
3. Tiger Hill, known also as Surging Sea Hill, is a large hillock covering about 3.5 acres and only 118 feet in height. Climbing it, you will find a number of historical sites some of which can be traced back over 2,500 years to the founding of Suzhou. Although the hill is relatively small it has rich history. These are just some of the highlights of what to be found there. Suggested time : 1 hour
4. Classical gardens of Suzhou are the cultural and the artistic essence of folk architecture in China. This can only be appreciated by visiting them, and thus to understand why Suzhou is called 'Paradise on Earth'. Suggested time :1 hour
5. Pingjiang Road is the largest and best-preserved historical block in Suzhou. It’s a 1.6km-long narrow road along the old canal. Suggested time : 45 minutes
6. It is adjacent to the Humble Administrator’s Garden. Please bring your passport if you want to go visit. Suggested time :45 minutes
7. It is listed as a World Cultural Heritage site and has also been designated as one of the Cultural Relics of National Importance under the Protection of the State as well as a Special Tourist Attraction of China . Suggested time :1 hour . Please bring your passport if you want to go visit.
8. It’s a symbol of Suzhou as “New Paradise on Earth”, where people can enjoy their leisure time and the beautiful broad view of the lake. Suggested time :30 minutes
9. It is one of the four most famous and representative gardens of ancient classical style in Suzhou City. Suggested time: 45 minutes
10. Possessing typical Qing style, it is well-known for the exquisite beauty of its magnificent halls, and the various sizes, shapes, and colors of the buildings. In 1997, it was recorded on the list of the world heritage by UESCO. Suggested time :1 hour
11. Shantang Street, an ancient riverside pedestrian road in northwest Suzhou, is very popular with tourists. And you day lunch can be here, you can find good snacks or restaurant . Suggested time:1.5hours included lunch time.
12. It is famous for its numerous historic relics and abundant human landscapes and has been listed as a National AAAA Tourist Area. Suggested time :30 minutes
13. In different cities excellent ships and boats are available to take visitors to admire the Grand Canal scenery to their heart's content. Suggested time :1 hour
14. Being one of the most famous temples in Chinese history, Hanshan Temple often boasts about its bell rings. Suggested time :45 minutes
15. Canglang Pavilion (Blue Wave Pavilion) is located in the southern part of Suzhou, and is one of the four most famous gardens of the city. Suggested time :45 minutes
16. Located at Tongli water town. Suggested time 40 minutes
17. In the afternoon , takes about 40 minutes riding to Zhouzhuang Water Town which is one of the most famous water townships in China,which built amid canals, ponds, and lakes. There are many old buildings and bridges, boat rides, crafts, framed by the quaint water town scenery. Deep visit 3 highlights:Shen House, Zhang House, Chengxu Taoist Temple. Your guide will share all history information based on your interests.
18. After exploring the Tongli water town, your driver will take you back to hotel in Shanghai , it will take about 2 hours riding.
Inclusion
No limited bottled water
Tolls ,gas , parking fee
Hotel pick up and drop off
Private English speaking driver with air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusion
Attractions entrance tickets
Gratuities ( For excellent service )
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note the day service hour is max 11 hours, if you want to extend service hour, you will pay extra fee 15 USD to your driver.
Please inform us in advance if you need infant seats , It is free cost .
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
Passport needed during the day trip
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