Why choose this Suzhou tour ?
Tongli is a peaceful, tranquil and beautiful water town in Suzhou, which is known as the “Venice of the east” due to its bridges, water towns and small villages. Despite its popularity with tourists, Tongli is still a semi-residential village and the historical canalside hums with activity in the mornings before the crowds arrive. Famous places of historical interest, incredible architecture, private gardens, small bridges and running water as well as old streets and long alleys are everywhere in Tongli Town, and will light up your imagination from the moment you arrive here.
1. Enjoy beautiful view of Tongli Town by taking the boat
2. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Tuisi Garden
3. Learn paper-cutting to experience Chinese art and classical culture
4. Enjoy a special vegetarian lunch
Make the most of your Suzhou adventure
What makes Suzhou Private Tour with Tongli Town Boat Tour, Paper-cutting & Vegetarian Lunch a unique experience ?
Your tour leader will be welcoming you at your hotel lobby or Suzhou Railway Station at 08:30 a.m.
Tongli is a semi-residential village and the historical canalside hums with activity in the mornings before the crowds arrive. A boat tour can take you through narrow rivers, straight stretches, winding turns and under beautiful bridges. The oarsman of your boat will go slowly so that you can take in all the sights and beauty.
Paper-cutting is a very distinctive visual art of Chinese handicrafts. It originated from the 6th century. Today, paper-cuttings are chiefly decorative. They are pasted on the walls, windows, doors, columns and lanterns to express people’s hopes, gratitude and other emotions. It is easy to learn about cutting a piece of paper but very difficult to master it with perfection. Let’s experience traditional Chinese handicrafts by learning paper-cutting.
After lunch, we will visit Tuisi Garden. This Chinese classical garden, built in 19th-century, delightfully translates as the ‘Withdraw and Reflect Garden’, so named because it was the retirement home of a demoted Qing government official. The ‘Tower of Fanning Delight’ served as the living quarters, while the garden itself is a meditative portrait of a shimmering pond, rockeries and pavilions.
After visiting Tuisi Garden, we will head over to Pearl Tower.
In the north of town, quiet Pearl Tower dates from the Qing dynasty and contains a spacious residential complex decorated with Qing-era antiques, an ancestral hall, a garden and an opera stage. It gets its name from a tiny model pagoda draped in pearls.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Admission to the indicated attractions
- Pick up and drop off service
- Professional tour leader and driver
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by MoreFunAsia.
- 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 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
