Visit Suzhou Garden and Zhouzhuang Water Town from Shanghai





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Duration
8 hours to 9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
The exquisite gardens in Suzhou and the beautiful water town interspersed with crisscrossing water lanes in Zhouzhuang attracts many travelers, you should never miss them while travelling in Shanghai. Spend full day on a private trip with local expert guide, view old buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties in Suzhou and witness local villagers leading their simple and peaceful life in Zhouzhuang. Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking tour guide, entrance ticket fee and local lunch are all inclusive.
What's Included
Included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
English-speaking guide
Entrance ticket fees
Not included
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
4 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
Pickup your Shanghai downtown hotel by local tour guide, head to visit Suzhou famous for its elegant gardens and beautiful water towns, listen as your guide’s informative narration of local history and cultural on the way. Visit the Lingering Garden (Liu Yuan) well-known for the exquisite beauty of its magnificent halls, and the various sizes, shapes, and colors of the buildings. Here you could find the most delicate layout and strange rock as much as possible.
Stop 2
1 hour
Stop 2
Continue to explore the Ancient Suzhou Silk Museum and learn the traditional silk spinning, since Suzhou is considered as the silk capital in China. Have lunch in a well-selected restaurant.
Stop 3
4 hoursAdmission included
Stop 3
Visit the Zhouzhuang Water Town. Discover the Twin Bridges (Shuang qiao), Fu'an Bridge, Shen House, Zhang House, etc. Stroll along the street, enjoy the elegant watery views and feel the strong local colored traditions and customs. Then drive back to Shanghai and drop you off at your hotel.
Additional Info
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
The duration of transfer is approximate and will depend on the traffic condition
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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