Shanghai Trip Overview
Enjoy a relaxing day tour to the enchanting Suzhou and the picturesque ancient water town Tongli , appreciate the classic and remarkable Humble administrator’s garden and explore the colorful old street . Take a most tranquil boat ride along the ancient canal. Discover the beauty of the typical southeast water villiage and gain a great insight to the local culture, custom and history from your knowledgeable and friendly guide. Choose the flexible departure time based on your own prefered time and enjoy a fully customized itinerary that catering to your interests.
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Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Starts: Shanghai, China
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Enjoy a relaxing day tour to the enchanting Suzhou and the picturesque ancient water town Tongli , appreciate the classic and remarkable Humble administrator’s garden and explore the colorful old street . Take a most tranquil boat ride along the ancient canal. Discover the beauty of the typical southeast water villiage and gain a great insight to the local culture, custom and history from your knowledgeable and friendly guide. Choose the flexible departure time based on your own prefered time and enjoy a fully customized itinerary that catering to your interests.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Humble Administrator’s Garden, No.178 Northeast Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou 215001 China
Your local friendly guide and the driver will pick up at your Shanghai place. Enjoy a relaxing ride to Suzhou in the air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, begin the great visit at the top four famous garden -Humble administrator’s Garden, listed in the UNESCO site and a history about 500 years. Spend quality time explore different parts of the garden, appreciate the tranqul ponds designed with exquisite rockeres, greens ,pavillions, flowers. Learn the fasinating history, culture and stories from your guide. If you prefer a more intimate garden you could choose the Linger Garden or The Master of Nets Garden
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shantang Street, Jinchang District, Suzhou 215008 China
Next, head to China No.1 ancient street at Shantang road, here enjoy visiting the lively local street markets along the waterways , take in the beautiful and typical south-east water village designed with elegant old residences and traditional lanterns. Have fun check out the interesting local arts, handicrafts and street vendors.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tongli Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou 215217 China
If time permits, you could also choose to make a stop at Suzhou Silk factory to learn the fasinating and interesting silk process from the tiny silk worms to the fine finished garments. In the afternoon contiune the tour to the most authentical and picturesque water town at Tongli. Here you will enjoy the leisure walk along the charming canal streets, visit Ming and Qing Dynasty old street ,cross three lucky ring bridge , see diving birds, visit Tuisi ancient garden and houses, in addition enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the old waterway to fully appreciate the beauty of ” Oriental Venice”. After the great day tour, you will get transfered back to Shanghai with conveneint drop off at your Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your request.
Duration: 3 hours
