Spend one day on the private guided trip from Shanghai, view old buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties in Suzhou and witness local villagers leading their simple and peaceful life in Zhouzhuang. You should never miss the exquisite gardens in Suzhou and the beautiful water town while you are in Shanghai.
- The Lingering Garden - With pick up from your Shanghai downtown hotel lobby at 08:30 am, your professional tour guide will escort you to Suzhou famous for its elegant gardens and beautiful water towns, listen as your guide provides informative narration of local history and cultural on the way.
Firstly visit the Lingering Garden (Liu Yuan) with typical Qing style, it is well-known for the exquisite beauty of its magnificent halls, and the various sizes, shapes, and colors of the buildings. Originally a classical private garden, Lingering Garden is one of the four most famous gardens in China, there you could find the most delicate layout and strange rock as much as possible. Continue to explore the Ancient Suzhou Silk Museum and learn the traditional silk spinning, since Suzhou is considered as the silk capital in China.
- Zhouzhuang Water Town - After enjoying lunch in a well-selected restaurant, continue to visit the highlight of Zhouzhuang Water Town - one of the most famous water townships in China. The famous sites are Twin Bridges (Shuang qiao), Fu’an Bridge, Shen House, Zhang House, etc. Stroll along the street, learn the profound cultural and history, see the well-preserved ancient residential houses, enjoy the elegant watery views and feel the strong local colored traditions and customs.
Afterwards, drive back to Shanghai and drop you off at the hotel to conclude the enjoyable scenic day trip.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Chinese Lunch
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance ticket fees
- Gratuities
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
