A Classical Suzhou Garden and Silk culture tour from Shanghai
This is a tour that highlights the characteristics of Suzhou. Except visit Tiger Hill and walking in the Shantang Street. The tourists can take a cruise to appreciate the scenery alongside the river. Then tourists can also go to the local market and experience the life of Suzhou people. Chinese dumpling or other local food can be enjoyed in lunch time. In the afternoon, we walk into the elegant Suzhou Master-of-Nets Garden and experience the aesthetics of ancient Chinese literati. Finally, we go to the first silk factory to enjoy the charm of silk culture.
1.Visiting the famous Tiger Hill and see the famous leaning tower. 2.Take a cruise alongside the river to appreciate the scenery of Shantang Street 3.Try Chinese dumpling or other local food in lunch time. 4.Walk into the elegant Suzhou Master-of-nets Garden and experience the aesthetics of ancient Chinese literati. 5.Go to the first silk factory to enjoy the charm of silk culture.
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A Classical Suzhou Garden and Silk culture tour from Shanghai
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Tiger Hill
Known also as Surging Sea Hill, is 36 meters (118 feet) in height. Climbing it, you will find a number of historical sites, some of which can be traced back over 2500 years ago, the founding year of Suzhou. The most attractive spot is the Tiger Hill Pagoda, also called Pagoda of Yunyang Temple, which is famous for being a leaning tower. There are thousands of magnificent bonsai trees on display in the Tiger Hill. The miniature replicas of full sized gardens will surely amaze you and will give an insight into the skill and the artistry of Chinese master gardeners that has been handed down long ago.Although the hill is relatively small, it has rich history.
Shantang Street
Shantang Street is an ancient street with more than one thousand years’ history, lined with old buildings like memorial archways, ancestral temples, guild halls and modern buildings such as souvenir shops, tea houses and restaurants. The street reflects prosperity of both the present and the past Suzhou. Especially the southeast part of the street, also called old Shangtang Street. There assembles various artifacts stores and local snacks. In addition, you can see a large ancient architectural complex, Yuhan Hall, which is the former residence of the official in Ming Dynasty. Finally, cruising on the river and enjoying the old buildings is definitely one of the most unique things to do in Suzhou at night.
Master-of-Nets Garden
Master-of-Nets Garden is a typical masterwork among the mansion gardens in Suzhou as well as a typical dwelling place for officials in Suzhou in the Qing Dynasty. It illustrates the great gardening craftsmanship of creating magnificent scenery within a limited area by scattering bridges, brooks, pavilions and buildings in a smart layout. In addition to appreciating the exquisite layout, enjoying local opera performances when the garden opens at night in a certain period each year is another unique activity here. Not only because the architectural achievement but also the mood of tranquility and harmony that it embodies tops the attraction on the list of Suzhou gardens.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Admission to the indicated attractions
- Cruise fee
- Lunch
- Professional tour guide
- Gratuities
- Personal expenditures.
- Accommodation.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up from hotels centrally located in Shanghai.
Meeting / End Points
- Hongqiao Railway Station