Suzhou Private Tour Featuring Classical Gardens, Silk Museum and Kunqu Opera

Suzhou is a famous city with a blend of classical gardens and tiny canal-side streets, as well as the silk capital of China and the birthplace of Kunqu Opera. The itinerary includes Suzhou Silk Museum, Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden, Pingjiang Road and Kunqu Opera performance. Besides, we will take a boat cruise along canal from Humble Administrator’s Garden to Pingjiang Road.Learn about the city, and get out to explore the best parts on your own.

1. Visit Suzhou Silk Museum and unveil the secrets of making silks
2. Visit Suzhou Museum to learn about Suzhou's history and culture
3. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Humble Administrator's Garden
4. Take a boat cruise along canal and enjoy the ancient town
5. Walk along Pingjiang Road and enjoy Kunqu Opera performance
6. Public transport travel as a local
7. Dim-sum for dinner

Itinerary
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Stop At: Suzhou Silk Museum, No.2001 Renmin Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou 215001 China

Suzhou is the silk capital of China. We will visit Suzhou Silk Museum and learn about the history and culture of Chinese silk.
The entire museum design is dignified and elegant - yet unconventional - combining a sense of ancient civilization with modern style. It is divided into eight parts: the Introductory Hall, the Ancient Exhibit Hall, the Silkworm-Rearing Room, the Silk Weaving Workshop, the Vegetable Garden, the Central Hall, the Neoteric Exhibit Hall and the Modern Exhibit Hall.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Suzhou Museum, 204 Dongbei Jie, Pingjiang District, Suzhou 215000 China

Suzhou Museum is an attractive place famous for its rare cultural relics and unique architectural style. Suzhou Museum’s designer, I.M. Pei, an internationally recognized and award-winning architect, traveled back to his hometown to design and build one of Suzhou’s most popular attractions.
The museum exhibits a vast collection of ancient ceramics, cultural relics and woodcarvings, and the handsome lotus pool at the museum’s center is a highlight there.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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

The Humble Administrator's Garden, covering about 52,000 sq. meters (12.85 acres), is the largest and most renowned. Due to its unique designs and ethereal beauty, the garden has garnered many special honors. It is listed as a World Cultural Heritage site and has also been designated as one of the Cultural Relics of National Importance under the Protection of the State as well as a Special Tourist Attraction of China. Along with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort of Chengde in Hebei Province and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou, it is considered as one of China's four most famous gardens.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Pingjiang Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou China

Take a boat along the canal to Pingjiang Road.
The epitome of the ancient city of Suzhou. With the length of 1,606 meters, Pingjiang Road is a stone route with a river flowing across it. Here, bridges across the river, houses with white walls and black roofs built along the stone road, and the old walking leisurely, which presents the traditional Suzhou local life. Because of its nostalgic style, Pingjiang Road becomes the symbol of Suzhou ancient city.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Suzhou Museum of Opera and Theatre, China, Jiang Su Sheng, Su Zhou Shi, 平江区中张家巷14号 邮政编码: 215005

Kunqu Opera is a World Intangible Cultural Heritage of China.Due to its influence on other Chinese theatre forms, it is known as the "teacher" or "mother" of a hundred operas, including Peking Opera.The tourists can enjoy the show of Kunqu and have a cup of tea.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 12:00 PM
Duration: 8 To 9 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Your guide will pick you up from hotels centrally located in Suzhou.

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

Included

• Dinner - Dim-sum
• Public transportation
• Professional tour guide
• Kunqu Opera performance
• Boat
• Admission to the indicated attractions
• Entry/Admission - Suzhou Museum of Opera and Theatre
• Entry/Admission - Humble Administrator's Garden

Not Included

• Accommodation(s)

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