Private Suzhou and Zhouzhuang or Tongli Tour from Shanghai
This private day trip from Shanghai will allow you to see the typical south-east (Jiang’nan) style water-way city Suzhou and the No.1 water town Zhouzhuang or Tongli with about 900 years history. Enjoy a great city and water village overview as well as the local culture from your professional guide. Since this exclusive private tour is just made for you and your party, you can enjoy the travel journey at your own pace. Take this wonderful opportunity to discovery the beauty of the "Oriental Venice".
Options
Suzhou and Tongli Day Trip
Private full day trip to Suzhou and Tongli ancient water town. Entrance fees, private guide and transfer service are inclusive (lunch and optional boat ride at your own cost).
Pickup included
What's included in Private Suzhou and Zhouzhuang or Tongli Tour from Shanghai
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Humble Administrator's Garden
Your local great guide and the driver will pick up at your Shanghai hotel at your preferred time. Hop on to the comfortable, air-conditioned MPV van and enjoy the nice ride to Suzhou. On the way, spend few mins to discuss with your guide and choose the sites to visit in Suzhou. Follow is the recommended itinerary, as private tour, your itinerary is totally flexible and be sure to let the guide know if need make adjustment .Typically, upon arrival at Suzhou, choose to visit the one of the top classic gardens: The Master of Net’s Garden, spend quality time to explore different sections, appreciate the charming and elegance of the thousand years old garden while learning the interesting history, culture, custom from your guide.
Next you have the option to choose another site in Suzhou, such as Suzhou Silk Factory, enjoy a fascinating silk process from tiny silk worm baby to the fine finished materials. Or you could choose to visit other site such as Beisi Pagoda, Leaning Pagoda at Tiger Hill or Panmen scenic area. After the morning activities, take a break and enjoy a local delightful lunch based on your own dietary requests.
Zhouzhuang Water Town
Continue the fun afternoon tour to famous water town, if you choose ZhouZhuang option, you will take a stroll in the old alley streets to soak up its charms and admire famed twin bridges. Plus, visit Mr. Shen Wansan’s House, the courtyard residence of a 14th-century tycoon whose wealth inspired the envy of the first of China's Ming emperor. Admire the classical architecture of Shen’s House as you learn about his fascinating life, you may choose to enjoy a relaxing gondola ride to fully appreciate the beautiful township scenery. If you choose Tongli water town option, you will vist the UNESCO-listed Tuisi Garden,walk cross lucky three Ring bridges, explore the stone-paved alley streets and enjoy an optional gondola boat ride to immerse yourself in the serene and picturesque township scenery. Your tour will then finish with a transfer and drop-off back at your hotel in downtown Shanghai or other downtown area as per requests.
Inclusions
- Transport by private air conditioned MPV van
- Entrance fee to one selected water town Tongli or Zhouzhuang(Based on ur booked option)
- Private amazing guide
- Downtown hotel pick up&drop off (Outskit hotels/Airport pickup&dropoff can be arranged at surcharge)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Boat ride along the canal (About $15 to $25.00usd per boat. Each boat can accommodate 6 pax)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable shoes
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Private pick up and drop off is provided anywhere in dowtown Shanghai. Please advise pick up details at time of booking.