Shanghai Shore Excursion: Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Private Day Trip
Enjoy a privately guided shore excursion to the picturesque towns of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang while in port in Shanghai. On this day trip by private vehicle, stroll through Suzhou's marvelous Net Master Garden and view its Grand Canal, as well as the silk mill. You’ll explore Zhouzhuang's waterways on a Chinese-style gondola and dine on a Chinese lunch. With an expert guide, observe the traditional daily life in these centuries-old towns, situated within the Yangtze basin – a trip to be remembered!
Options
Baoshan Port in Wusongkou
Pick-up & drop-off: Baoshan Port at Wusongkou, Shanghai Hotels, Shanghai Airports
What's included in Shanghai Shore Excursion: Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Private Day Trip
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Master-of-Nets Garden
Suzhou is one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze basin, founded in about 600 B.C. With its interconnected waterways and beautiful environment, the city is often referred as “The Venice of the East”. The gardens embody the harmonious principles of Chinese garden construction, which dictate that gardens should attempt to create a microcosm of the universe in a confined space. Net Master Garden is the best and most celebrated as a model Ming Dynasty Garden in all of Suzhou.
The Grand Canal starts in Beijing, pass by Suzhou, and ends in Hangzhou. It is over 1,000 kilometers from the North China to South China, which is known as a miracle in the world.
Panmen Gate
Panmen Gate is one of the oldest "ancient city walls" left in Suzhou, with the history over 1000 years. You will have the chance to picture it by Grand Canal.
Inclusions
- Chinese-style lunch
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Private English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
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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 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please choose the correct cruise port from the following options, as your cruise boat. 1. Baoshan Port in Wusongkou 2. Shanghai International Cruise Terminal at Dong Da Ming Road or Gao Yang Road 3. Waigaoqiao Port
Meeting Points
- Your hotels in Shanghai city
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• If you have any trouble finding our tour guide for your pick-up service, please call at (+86 21) 6150-8061 for assistance. • If you enjoy the service, a recommended tip of approx. USD 5-10 per person for the tour guide and approx. USD 2 per person for the driver is encouraged.
