Suzhou and Tongli Water Village Private Day Tour with Lunch
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Suzhou
Discover the enchanting city of Suzhou and the authentic water town of Tongli on a private day tour. Explore beautiful gardens, ancient bridges, and historic sites with a local guide. Enjoy a flexible itinerary and convenient pickup and drop-off from your hotel or the railway station.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Classical Gardens of Suzhou - Your local great guide and the driver will pick up at your Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station if you travel by train. After meeting, spend few mins to discuss the places to visit in Suzhou. Following is the suggested itinerary, as private tour, the itinerary can be fully customized and totally flexible. Please feel free to let your guide know if need make any adjustment.
    First pay the visit to one of the famed gardens: The Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering garden or Master of nets garden based on your preferences. With stunning example of ancient architecture from different dynasties, the amazing Suzhou gardens retains immaculate oasis features, Taihu rockeries, delicate pavilions, ponds, and lush flowers and trees and different types of Bonsai. Appreciate the charm of the garden while listening the interesting history, culture and custom from your guide.

  • Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill - After exploring the garden, visit Suzhou’s best-known silk factory, located in the former Japanese concession, once used the Japanese consulate. See the process of China’s famous silk manufacturing, from the tiny silkworms to the fine finished materials. If you have learnt the silk process you could substitute to one of the other top attractions such as Tiger Hill, Panmen Scenic area, Hanshan Temple or Suzhou Museum.

  • Shantang Street - After your morning tour, enjoy a delightful lunch at the local restaurant, your guide will recommend you the delicacies base on your own dietary requests.

  • Tongli Town - Continue the afternoon tour to Tongli. One of the best-preserved towns with picturesque natural landscapes, ancient canals and wonderful examples of Ming and Qing dynasty buildings. Upon arrival, enjoy the leisure stroll along the old stone paved streets, walk cross local lucky three ring bridges, visit the most tranquil and classic Tuisi garden from Qing Dynasty, enjoy a relaxing gondola boat ride along the serene and pretty canals to fully appreciate the most charming township scenery. After the wonderful tour you will be transferred back to your Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station base on your requests.

What's Included
  • Boat ride in canal (conditional on booking all-inclusive tour)
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Included entrance fees to a garden and Tongli Town with all-inclusive tour
  • Enjoy a local flavorful lunch
  • Guidance from a professional private guide
  • Travel in comfort with an experienced driver and car
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Boatride in the cancal town ( If all inclusive tour is not booked)
  • Entrance fees If “ All inclusive Tour” is not booked
Additional Information

Discovery the charming Suzhou by exploring its enchanting gardens and the bridges and visit one of the UNESCO garden such as Humble Administrator’s garden or Lingering, Temples or museums based on your preferences, afternoon choose to visit Tongli, one of the most authentic ancient water towns without over developed, explore the ancient stone bridges, tranquil canals, Ming and Qing era houses and Tuisi garden with your local guide. Enjoy a flexible itinerary, with central Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station pickup and drop-off included.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions,please dress appropriately
Location
The Classical Gardens of Suzhou
No.12 Gongyuan Road, Canglang District,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jenniferpr7610tt
Nov 13, 2019
Escape the City & Enjoy the Views - Sunny's Tours was amazing - friendly, knowledgeable and flexible. Changed our tour stops to ensure they matched our interests, went at a pace that was comfortable to us and made sure food allergies were a non-issue. The water village was the highlight - fun, interesting and highly recommended!!
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