Top Suzhou Day Trips & Excursions

Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

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• Appreciate China’s provincial delights during a full-day tour of two charming traditional towns from Shanghai. Escape the metropolitan mayhem of the city and see how daily life has remained unchanged in these quaint and ancient enclaves. With an accomplished guide, stroll amid the botanical beauty of Suzhou’s gorgeous gardens; cruise along the winding waterways of Zhozhuang on a Chinese-style gondola; and appease an appetite for authenticity with a delicious Chinese lunch in a rustic restaurant. Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your shanghai hotel on this enriching tour.
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Suzhou and Zhouzhuang One Day Tour from Shanghai

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• Spare yourself the time and hassle of Chinese public transport with this convenient guided tour that covers two picturesque water towns: Suzhou and Zhouzhuang. In Suzhou, discover the Master-of-Nets Garden, the old city wall at Panmen Gate, and a silk mill. In Zhouzhuang, admire attractions like the celebrated Double Bridges. Tour includes a local restaurant lunch.
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Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

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• Escape the bustle of modern Shanghai and enjoy a relaxing day in small-town China during this all-inclusive day trip to Suzhou, a picturesque riverside city famed for its centuries-old heritage. The Trip include a round-trip bullet train ticket. Upgrade your tour with all-inclusive package which offers a complimentary traditional Chinese lunch, a scenic boat ride along the Grand Canal, and a private rickshaw ride through history-packed Pingjiang Road.
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Private Day Tour of Suzhou and Tongli Water Town from Shanghai

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• Feast your eyes on some of China’s most beautiful gardens and watery vistas on this customizable private tour of Suzhou and Tongli Town. See the Master-of-Nets Garden, the Buddhist Xiyuan Temple, and Panmen Gate, then explore the canalside town of Tongli. Tour includes private guide and door-to-door transport for up to six people but excludes entrance fees.
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Private Suzhou in One Day with Grand Canal Cruise

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• Get acquainted with the wonders of Suzhou, historic city home to the Grand Canal, on a private full-day tour. Ideal for first-time visitors with limited time, this tour includes a boat ride on the Grand Canal—a manmade landmark reputedly visible from space—and a panoramic tour of highlights such as Panmen Gate and Pingjiang Road. Plus, you’ll watch a traditional performance featuring comic opera and storytelling in a teahouse.
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Suzhou Private Essence Tour of Rickshaw Ride and Grand Canal Ride

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• Spare yourself the challenge of negotiating with boatmen and rickshaw drivers, and let your private guide do the heavy lifting on this classic Suzhou tour. Check off not one but two UNESCO World Heritage sites as you tour the Lingering Garden and enjoy a private cruise down the Grand Canal. After a rickshaw ride, explore Shantang Street and Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill before your private driver drops you back.
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Private Day Trip: Suzhou from Shanghai

• Discover China’s rich classical garden and silk-making heritage on a private 8.5-hour tour from Shanghai to Suzhou. Travel to this history-infused city, and stroll around the pavilions, ponds, and bridges of two UNESCO-protected garden masterpieces: the Master of the Nets and Humble Administrator’s gardens. After lunch (own expense), learn how Suzhou’s prized embroidered silk is made at the city’s Silk Museum. Round-trip private transport, entrance fees, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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Private Full Day Tour to Suzhou from Shanghai in Your Way

• Escape Shanghai for a day and discover the peaceful and historical city of Suzhou—often described as “the Venice of the East” due to its picturesque canals. Pick between a private guide service, with transportation at your own expense, or upgrade for a tour by private vehicle. Upon arrival in Suzhou, you can stroll along its canals, spot centuries-old architecture, stop by a local restaurant for lunch (own expense), venture to Tiger Hill, explore scenic gardens, and more: the flexible itinerary is based around your interests.
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Private Shanghai City Full Day Tour with Oriental Pearl TV Tower Buffet Dinner

• Some large group tours can feel too wide-ranging and impersonal. Join this private tour for a more personal experience, tailored to your interest in Shanghai history and culture. See top attractions, such as the Jade Buddha Temple and Ming Dynasty Garden, and enjoy dinner in the Oriental Pearl TV Tower.
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Classic Suzhou Tour with Hotel or Railway Station Pickup

• Travelers have praised Suzhou’s elegant gardens and ancient town for centuries. Follow in their footsteps without the indignities of negotiating taxis on this private guided door-to-door tour. Explore Tiger Hill, ride a boat along the river, visit the Lingering Garden and Hanshan Temple, and learn how to spin silk at the Suzhou Silk Museum. Along the way, feast on a local restaurant lunch.
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Incredible Suzhou Cultural Day Tour with Garden and Tiger Hill

• Experience the best of Suzhou on this exciting day tour. Appreciate the art of Humble Administrator's Garden and its profound history. Wonder among the gorgeous scenes at Tiger Hill, the No.1 sight of Suzhou. Learn more about Chinese history in Panmen Gate, take a pleasant stroll down Shantang Street. A culture visit to see how the silk produced is also included!
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Private Day Trip of Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden, Tiger Hill and Master of Nets Garden from Shanghai

• Travel by train from Shanghai to Suzhou to take in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Classical Gardens of Suzhou. The gardens were founded as long ago as the 11th century and represent the pinnacle of classical Chinese garden design. Upon your arrival in Suzhou, your private guide meets you and shows you highlights including Humble Administrator's Garden and Garden of the Masters of the Nets. You’ll also ascend Tiger Hill to see historical sites from the 2,500-year long history of Suzhou.
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Suzhou Classic Garden and Water Town Day Tour

• This private Suzhou tour will lead you to explore the wonderful ancient water towns--Tongli Water Town and linger in the exquisite classical gardens in Suzhou downtown area, with your professional tour guide, you will truly know the charm of a 'paradise on earth'. As the saying goes - 'Gardens to the south of the Yangtze River are the best in the world, and Suzhou gardens are the best among them'. These gardens attain their high reputation not only for their vast numbers, but also for their charming natural beauty and harmonious construction.
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Private Day Trip: Tongli Water Town from Shanghai with Lunch

• Visit Tongli Town, a water town known for its canals, on this 9-hour private tour from Shanghai. You can explore bridges, take in historical houses, see gardens, and visit either a silk museum or pearl gallery. Lunch is included.
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Private One Day Suzhou Highlight Tour

• This full-day tour will lead you to visit the beauty of Suzhou from the Suzhou's biggest garden - Humble Administrators Garden, Panmen Gate, boasts as the landmark of Suzhou, walk around Shantang Street. Moreover, a culture visit to see how the silk produced is also included!
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Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai including Master of the Nets Garden

• This tour will show you a few interesting and famous tourists’ attractions including the well-known classical Master-of-Nets Garden which was copied by Metropolitan Art Museum in NY City in 1980, magnificent Panmen Gate originally built in 514BC, well-designed Suzhou Museum by I.M.Pei and most traditional local community Pingjiang Road with boat ride. Meanwhile this tour will offer you an opportunity to try different public ways of transportation(subway,bus or taxi) so that you will experience local people’s normal life fully.
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Private Day Tour: Suzhou Gardens and Silk Museum from Shanghai Including Lunch

• Discover the city of Suzhou in one day from Shanghai on this 9-hour private tour. With a guide, you'll be introduced to the beauty of the city, known for its gardens, which together form a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll visit the Lingering Garden and Humble Administrator's Garden, plus visit the Suzhou Silk Museum. Lunch is included.
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Private Day Trip to Tongli Water Village and Tuisi Garden from Shanghai

• Step out of the modern world and into ancient watery landscapes on this private tour of Tongli Town with personal translator/guide. Relax as your private vehicle collects you from your door, then learn about the town’s rich history as you stroll ancient bridges, visit historic Tuisi Garden, feast on a local lunch, and cruise sleepy canals. Throughout, you can say goodbye to language hassles and simply enjoy the ride.
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Private Full Day Suzhou City Tour With Rickshaw & Lunch

• Make the most of city sightseeing on this private tour of Suzhou. Suzhou is noted as the "Venice of the East", is one of the oldest cities in the Yangtze Basin dating back more than 2,500 years. Join us to explore Suzhou in this full day tour. Marvel at UNESCO-listed wonder—Ouyuan Garden, admire the tranquil beauty of Tiger Hill and get the In- depth information about its history and significance from your personal tour guide, stroll along the Shantang Street to try all knids of local snacks and pick up souvenirs. Learn the silk history and culture in Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill can not missed.
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Private Suzhou Half Day City Tour with Extension to Tongli Water Town

• Spend the day exploring Suzhou’s most important landmarks—and the nearby Tongli Water Town, too—on this flexible, private tour. Meet your guide in the morning at your Suzhou hotel or train station, and venture first to the UNESCO-listed Lingering Garden, one of China’s most beautiful, classical gardens. Then, discover more about the region’s heritage when you visit the Suzhou Museum and a local silk-weaving factory. Later, you’ll discover the Tongli Water Town, famed for its many canals and lovely scenery.
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Suzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

• Rather than struggling to plan your own itinerary, make the most of Suzhou on a private full-day tour. It's the perfect introduction for first-time China visitors. Just pick three or four attractions, perhaps a classical garden of Suzhou, the boat ride on the ancient canals, a Buddhist pagoda, the Suzhou museum or local opera, and design your dream day out. Entrance fees are at your own expense, upgrade to tour with first class train ticket at time of booking.
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Suzhou Day Tour: Lion Grove Garden and Pingjiang Road with Canal Boat Ride

• Enjoy Suzhou on an 8-hour private tour that introduces you to the beauty of one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze basin, known for its gardens, which together form a UNESCO World Heritage site. With a guide, you'll visit Lion Grove Garden (or Lion Forest Garden), Humble Administrator's Garden, and Pingjiang Road, plus take a boat ride. Lunch is included.
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Private Day Tour of Zhouzhuang Water Town from Shanghai

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• Just one hour from Shanghai, spend a full day in the water town of Zhouzhuang — renowned as the 'Venice of the East.’ See buildings that date to the Ming and Qing dynasties and the historic Shen House, a grand residence with beautiful grounds, along with Milou Tower and Chengxu Taoist Temple. Admire the scenic canals, stone bridges and atmospheric lanes of this lovely town, which is one of China’s top destinations. Travel with an informative private guide with hotel pickup and drop-off in a private vehicle.
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Suzhou Private Day Tour of Gardens and Old Street

• Enjoy flexible pickup service from Suzhou hotel or Suzhou Railway Station, follow a professional local tour guide, lingering in the exquisite classical gardens and wandering along the wonderful ancient street, you will truly know the charm of Suzhou.
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