Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

Enjoy a fully guided private day trip to famed “Oriental Venice ” Suzhou under the lead of your personal expert guide with fully customizable itinerary. Immerse in the beauty of ancinet Chinese garden with UNESCO heritage,discover one-of-a-kind charms of water town with the picturesque networks of ancient canal and lively water markets. With different optional packages cater to your own travel needs.



Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Shanghai, Shanghai

Your wonderful day excursion begins with a comfortable hotel pick up in Shanghai, follow your guide travel to Suzhou with the transportation option you booked. If you book the fast train / bullet train option, you will enjoy an exciting 30-minute train ride to Suzhou. On the way, spend few mins to discuss with the guide for a tailor-made itinerary. As exclusive private tour, your itinerary is fully flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinerary and you are welcome to tell your guide if need make adjustment during the tour.



Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Humble Administrator's Garden, No.178 Northeast Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou 215001 China

Upon arrival, visit one of the top four famous gardens in China-the Humble Administrator’s garden ,listed in the UNESCO World Heritage, immerse yourself in the charming and elegance of the ancient Chinese garden designed with the unique Taihu rockeries, delicate pavilions, ponds , beautiful flowers, lush greens ,150 Bonsais while learning the interesting history, culture, custom from your guide. If you prefer a more intimate garden, you could substitute to the other garden such as Master of Nets Garden, Lingering Garden, Lion Forest Garden etc.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Pingjiang Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou China

Next head to Pingjiang historic Road, here enjoy a leisure stroll along the stone paved canal streets, have fun explore the authentical water markets, appreciate the unique Jiangnan old architectures with traditional lanterns, step back to ancient history watching people dressed up dynasty costumes, if you like , choose to take a private rickshaw ride navigate in the old alleys to experience charms of old lifes.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: GuanQian TaiJian Nong BiFengFang, Guanqian Street, Suzhou China

After the wonderful morning activities, you will make the stop at Qianqian street, the infusion of ancient and modern pedestrian road that showcase city's vibrant culture and history, here take a break and savor a delightful local lunch with the recommedations from the guide.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tiger Hill, No.8 Huqiushan, Suzhou 215008 China

In the afternoon, head to Huqiu scenic area, take a leisure stroll in the historic park, admire the 1000 years old leaning pagoda surroundd by lush green park , see seasonal colors as peach blossom or foilage in different periods of the year along the mile long riverside.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shantang Street, Jinchang District, Suzhou 215008 China

Next continue to Wuzhong gate,embark the sightseeing boat ( Boat ticket included if " All Inclusive Package" is booked),cruise down the ancient grand canal while soaking up the picturesque water township scenery. Off the boat, hop on to China No.1 ancient street-Shantang street (Free entry) ,enjoy the dynamic cultural streets full of interesting arts, crafts, eateries while walking cross the “Fortune Bridge”, see acnient city wall and learn the loal custom, history from your expert guide.

As mentioned, the itinerary can be fully customized, if you prefer, you could also substitute the above-mentioned sites to the following other sites:
1) Panmen Scenic area;
2) Museums: Suzhou Museum, Suzhou Silk Museum, Garden Museum of Suzhou;
3)Temple: Hanshan Temple, Xiyuan Temple etc.

After the wonderful excursion, you will travel back to Shanghai with the convenient drop off at your downtown Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.


Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants (for fast train ticket reservation)"
"Stroller accessible"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"Service animals allowed"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"Near public transportation"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 8 To 9 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Private pick up and drop off is provided anywhere in dowtown Shanghai. Please advise pick up details at time of booking.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Shanghai area
• Transportation: based on your chosen tour option (see details upon booking)
• Local tasty lunch( If "All inclusive tour " is booked)
• Entrance fee to one garden( If " All Inclusive Tour" is Booked)
• Boat Ride in the canal ( If " All Inclusive Tour" is Booked)

Not Included

• Entrance fees to the garden and boat ride (If"All incluisve" option is not selected)
• Lunch, food and drinks (if " All Inclusive "option is not booked)
• Outskit hotel pick up and drop off(Can be arranged at surcharge)

Facilities