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    Shanghai Shore Excursion: Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Private Day Trip

    By Hantang International Travel ServiceProduct code 2052PRTPVGSIC_03CB
    Net Master Garden (Suzhou Gardens)
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    Ancient City Wall & Grand CanalSuzhou Silk Factory (Chinese Silk)Suzhou Silk Factory (Silkworm)Shanghai Shore Excursion: Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Private Day Trip

    Duration

    8 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, Mandarin Chinese

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Shanghai

    Why Travelers Love This

    8 hoursMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Overview

    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!

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Chinese-style lunch

    Other

    All taxes, fees and handling charges

    Other

    Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle

    Other

    Port pickup and drop-off

    Other

    Private English-speaking guide

    Not included

    Fees

    Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    Your hotels in Shanghai city

    End point

    Your hotels in Shanghai city

    Pickup details

    • 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.

    Itinerary

    Standard8 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    1 hourAdmission included

    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.

    2

    Stop 2

    15 minutes

    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.

    3

    Stop 3

    15 minutes

    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.

    4

    Stop 4

    1 hour

    Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill is world wide known for its silk products, with the Silk Museum in its workshop. It is your chance to purchase the traditional Chinese silk products.

    5

    Stop 5

    1 hour 30 minutes

    With the reputation of No. 1 water village in the world, Zhouzhuang is well known for its beautiful environment and simple architecture, well preserved for over 900 years. The majority of the town’s residences were built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and nearly 100 classic courtyards and 60 carved-brick archways are still in use. Boat tour is also included in the water village.

    6

    Stop 6

    30 minutesAdmission included

    You will visit the water town of Zhouzhuang and board a Chinese-style gondola to cruise the waterways of the town. In this water village, locals live life on waterways, still doing everyday activities from washing clothes to shopping from vendors in boats.

    Additional Info

    Infants Must Sit On Laps

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    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

    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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