Why choose this Shanghai tour ?
Select your preferred departure time, and your guide will meet you at the hotel on time. Don’t forget to bring your passport !!! Then head to the railway station and catch the bullet train to Suzhou . It is a fun experience to take the Speedy train( it is an adventure to travel by bullet train for the round trips from Shanghai to Suzhou and use the local transportation in Suzhou. ) The tour lasts for about 8-9 hours, it is flexible to pick up scenic spots like Humble Administrator’s Garden, Boat Ride in the canal, Pinjiang Road with tricycle ride, Master of Nets Garden or Tiger Hill.There are also plenty of local snacks and noodle restaurants for you to discover, or if you have your preferred schedule, please inform the tour operator in advance.
Make the most of your Shanghai adventure
What makes Flexible Day Tour By Bullet Train to Suzhou with local guide a unique experience ?
Humble Administrator’s Garden (or named Zhouzheng Garden), often considered to be the best in southern China. Originally built as part of a retirement residence for a former government official named Wang Xianchen who longed for the life of a humble man, hence the name, in 1509 during Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Humble Administrator’s Garden was established upon old relics of a home and a temple. Now It has been listed by the “ UNESCO “ as the cultural heritage.
Pingjiang Road& Tricycle Ride
Pingjiang Road, which ambles beside a narrow canal. Accompanied by your guide, enjoy a tricycle tour from Pinjiang Road to the Master of Net’s Garden. You’ll pass through a vegetable market, historic streets, and some old buildings and see how locals’ life as your guide explains the role that canals played in Suzhou’s history.
Tiger Hill, is the most famous scenic spot of Suzhou. It was the place where the King of Wu (a small state in the Spring and Autumn Period nearly 2500 years ago.) The yunyan Pagoda, also known as the Leaning Pagoda， stands on top of the hill, has become the symbol of Suzhou.
Walk through the busy antique market , you will find the Master of Net’s locates at end of the peaceful narrow street . With exquisite layout and classical gardening technique , the Metropolitan Museum of Art made a copy of the peony pavilion of this garden , and named it ” Ming Court”.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please wear comfortable shoes
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Flexible Day Tour By Bullet Train to Suzhou with local guide Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Round Trip Train Tickets (First Class or Second Class)
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Professional English Speaking Guide
Not Included
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Entrance Tickets to scenic spots
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by China Vacation.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Small amount of cash are recommended for food and souvenirs.
