Suzhou and Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Shanghai with Options
Enjoy a relaxing day tour to the enchanting Suzhou and the picturesque ancient water town Tongli , appreciate the classic and remarkable Humble administrator's garden and explore the colorful old street . Take a most tranquil boat ride along the ancient canal. Discover the beauty of the typical southeast water villiage and gain a great insight to the local culture, custom and history from your knowledgeable and friendly guide. Choose the flexible departure time based on your own prefered time and enjoy a fully customized itinerary that catering to your interests.
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Tour Only
Private Tour Only : Great guide, driver with car, entrance fee to one Suzhou garden and Tongli are included.
Pickup included
What's included in Suzhou and Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Shanghai with Options
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Humble Administrator's Garden
Your local friendly guide and the driver will pick up at your Shanghai place. Enjoy a relaxing ride to Suzhou in the air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, begin the great visit at the top four famous garden -Humble administrator's Garden, listed in the UNESCO site and a history about 500 years. Spend quality time explore different parts of the garden, appreciate the tranqul ponds designed with exquisite rockeres, greens ,pavillions, flowers. Learn the fasinating history, culture and stories from your guide. If you prefer a more intimate garden you could choose the Linger Garden or The Master of Nets Garden
Shantang Street
Next, head to China No.1 ancient street at Shantang road, here enjoy visiting the lively local street markets along the waterways , take in the beautiful and typical south-east water village designed with elegant old residences and traditional lanterns. Have fun check out the interesting local arts, handicrafts and street vendors.
Tongli Town
If time permits, you could also choose to make a stop at Suzhou Silk factory to learn the fasinating and interesting silk process from the tiny silk worms to the fine finished garments. In the afternoon contiune the tour to the most authentical and picturesque water town at Tongli. Here you will enjoy the leisure walk along the charming canal streets, visit Ming and Qing Dynasty old street ,cross three lucky ring bridge , see diving birds, visit Tuisi ancient garden and houses, in addition enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the old waterway to fully appreciate the beauty of " Oriental Venice". After the great day tour, you will get transfered back to Shanghai with conveneint drop off at your Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your request.
Inclusions
- Experienced driver with comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat ride in Tongli water town
- Delightful local lunch ( If Lunch option is booked)
- Entrance fee to Tongli water town
- Entrance fee to one selected Suzhou garden such as Humble Administrator' Garden or Ligering Garden
- Great private guide
- Food and drinks (If Lunch option is not booked)
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Pick up and drop off is provided anywhere in downtown Shanghai. Please advise pickup details at time of booking.
