One Day Private Tour: Suzhou and Zhouzhuang from Shanghai





Duration
9 hours to 10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
There is a Chinese Saying "Just as there is paradise in heaven, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou on earth." Suzhou is one of the livable city in China due to its nice natural and cultural environment. And Zhouzhuang is one of the best known water towns nearby Shanghai. This one day escorted tour will lead you to visit these two destinations.
What's Included
Included
Entrance fees
Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
Bottled water
English speaking tour guide
Not included
Optional activities
Gratuities to guide and driver
cruise boat in Watertown
Any Meal
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within inner ring road of Shanghai city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
End point
Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within inner ring road of Shanghai city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
At 08:00am our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby in Shanghai city area.
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
Then you will be driven to Suzhou, a city which is renowned for its elegant traditional Chinese style gardens, stone bridges, its network of rivers and canals. You will visit one of the most famous gardens built in the Ming Dynasty – the Master-of-Nets Garden
Stop 3
30 minutes
Stop 3
Then you will take an outer look to the Ancient City Wall, one of the few existed city walls built in feudal society in China.
Stop 4
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 4
After Chinese style lunch in a local restaurant(at your own expense), you will head to the ancient water town – Zhouzhuang, one of the most famous water towns in China. It is noted for its breathtaking natural beauty, the profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses, and the strong local colored traditions and customs. You can optionally take a boat cruise here.
Stop 5
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 5
Today you will also pay a visit to Silk Culture Museum to learn about Chinese silk art and appreciate some silk products.
Stop 6
30 minutes
Stop 6
After the tour, you will be escorted back to hotel by 18:00.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Other
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Other
You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
Other
Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within inner ring road of Shanghai city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
Other
You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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