Timeless Suzhou Private Suzhou Trip from Shanghai or Suzhou Discount Tickets

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Overview

A full day packed with the best Suzhou has to offer: curated garden, spiritual temple, charming water alleys, leaning tower, bustling wet market, and more! The day will also be filled with unique activities: a boat ride through historic canals; rest your legs at a riverside tea house; and visit a temple to do fun activities - No shopping! No silk museums, no wallet drain. All expenses covered—except lunch. We’ll take you to a lively wet market to pick your own favorites - Discover a Suzhou’s finest garden, once the emperor's favorite - Enjoy tea at a riverside tea house and create latte art with tea - Visit a bustling local wet market to discover your favorite local food - Spot cats, burn incense and try fortune-telling in a spiritual temple - Ride a boat from a quiet neighborhood on a 4-km long river journey - Climb up the ancient city wall and get panoramic view of the old town and the modern skyline

Pickup Information

(1) Free pickup and drop-off are included for hotels or preferred locations within the city center of Shanghai or Suzhou. (2) The city center of Shanghai includes the following areas: The Bund, Nanjing Road, West Nanjing Road, People's Square, Lujiazui, Jing'an Temple, Zhongshan Park, Yu Garden, the Former French Concession, Xujiahui, and other central areas; The city center of Suzhou includes the entire old town area of Gusu District as well as the Industrial Park District and all high-speed rail (HSR) stations.. (3) Departing from Shanghai includes a private car for the full day, with drop-off back in Shanghai. If departing from Suzhou, we use premier 7-seater taxis for site-to-site travel, with drop-off to your starting location

Language Offered

Mandarin-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Lion Forest Garden
A top-rated Suzhou garden with fewer crowds, offering a full garden experience. Uncover the artistry, symbolism, and culture reflected in Suzhou garden design. For added fun, explore the maze-like trails of the garden's rock mountain
Duration: 60 mins
2. Pingjiang Road
Once the silk center in the city, today river-crossed side-alleys are the true gem of this neighborhood. We will rest our legs at a charming riverside tea house tucked away in this neighborhood, and enjoy tea the traditional Chinese way
Duration: 60 mins
3. Dinghuisi Lane
Visit a local wet market and get to know local ingredients and fruits in a wet market popular among locals. Choose your favorite Suzhou local foods like meat dumplings, egg pancakes, shrimp noodles, beef casserole, Shengjian, and more!
Duration: 60 mins
4. Xiyuan Temple of Suzhou
Discover Buddhism in this spiritual temple, filled with fun activities like spotting cats, tossing coins, trying vegetable buns, fortune-telling & burning incense. You don't have to be a believer to enjoy the Zen and fun of this place!
Duration: 60 mins
5. Shantang Street
Glide along a 1,200-year-old waterway on a boat, with the view changing from local riverside neighborhood and historic houses to vibrant alleys and lantern-lit streets. In the end, climb up the ancient city wall and get a panoramic view of the old town and the ultra-modern skyline in the same frame
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Bottled Water

Entry Admission - Xiyuan Temple

Local English-speaking guide

Boat ride in the Suzhou Grand Canal

A thoughtful gift :)

All entry admissions/tickets included - a Classic Suzhou Garden, Xiyuan Temple, Tiger Hill

Private tour (if your group exceeds the max size, please contact us)

Private car for hotel / preferred location pickup and drop-off

Exclusion

Gratuities

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Vegetarian friendly (please notify us in advance)

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Operates in all weather conditions (except for the extreme ones), please dress appropriately

Infants (age under 3) are welcome to join free of charge; however, please note that we do not provide infant seats in car

Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be approx. 3-4 km of walking

Not recommended for gluten-free guests due to the common use of soy sauce in local cuisine

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Supplied by Eastbound and Beyond

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