Trade urban bustle for a rural retreat on this immersive, full-day trip to Taihu Lake—one of the largest freshwater lakes in China. Meet at your Suzhou hotel in the morning, and set off for the Dongshan Scenic Area. You’ll visit a local tea plantation, will learn how fresh tea leaves are harvested, and will try Biluochun tea: the famed local variety. After lunch, hike through the rugged scenery and visit the historical village of Luxiang.