Private Day Tour: Zhouzhuang and Suzhou from Shanghai





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Duration
9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
This is a private tour to visit "Venice of the East" ancient town----Zhouzhuang and picturesque city Suzhou. On this day trip by private vehicle, stroll through Suzhou's marvelous Lingering Garden and view its Grand Canal. You’ll explore Zhouzhuang's waterways on a Chinese-style gondola and dine on a Chinese-Style lunch. With an expert guide, you will observe the traditional daily life in these centuries-old towns.
What's Included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
A delicious Lunch
Private vehicle
Professional English speaking guide
Entrance tickets(Zhouzhuang Watertown)
Not included
Gratuities
Lingering Garden(Optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 1
It is recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1997, the garden, along with other classical gardens in Suzhou, was recorded by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The garden also stores two UNESCO Intangible World Heritage Arts
Stop 2
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 2
the must go Shantang where you will see a very old local lifestyle over the canals and bridges we encounter. We will have a classic lunch in the most famous Suzhou Cuisine restaurant and there we will try some authentic local food and have a small rest to be prepared for our later exploration.
Stop 3
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 3
Visit a neighboring silk factory that holds a nearly 100-year old history. Observing the process of silk reeling, silk weaving, and finally silk quilt making. You will be amazed by how the silk are made by zero.
Stop 4
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
Zhouzhuanng is one of the most well-known water townships in China. It has a fascinating culture background as well as some well-preserved ancient residential houses and watery views, known as the ‘Venice of the East’. Start your journey by visiting this historical town, then the Twin Bridges, followed by a close touch of a luxury house of Shenwansan, the richest person of Zhouzhuang back in Ming Dynasty.
Additional Info
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
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.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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