Private Tour: Suzhou and Tongli Water Village from Shanghai
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Embark on a private tour from Shanghai to Suzhou and Tongli Water Village. Discover the charm of the ancient water village, explore the exquisite gardens of Suzhou, and learn about silk production at a factory. Indulge in a traditional Chinese lunch and enjoy convenient hotel drop-off.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tongli Town - Meet your guide in the lobby at your Shanghai accommodations at 8:30am. Board the private vehicle and begin your journey to Tongli Water Village. The drive will take about 90 mins. Tongli Water Village t is known for a system of canals, it also has been given the nickname “Venice of the East”. The place retains many of the features of an ancient Wu region town.

After your visit in Tongli Water Town for about one and half hours, it’s now time for an authentic Chinese lunch. Try some very unique dishes for example “eight treasure duck”(optional), which is a traditional Chinese dish, that’s first marinated, fried, stuffed with 8 different ingredients (hence, the “treasures” or “jewels” of the dish) before it’s steamed or braised till soft and falling off the bone.

  • Shantang Street - Your first destination in the afternoon is Shantang, its original layout has been there for 1,200 years, featuring houses with white washed walls and black tiles and a canal which runs along the street.
  • The Lingering Garden - Next, heading to the Lingering Garden, the most famous ancient garden in Suzhou. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will have the opportunity to stroll the pathways, taking plenty of pictures along the way.
  • Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill - Afterwards, visit a neighboring silk factory that holds a nearly 100-year old history. Observing the process of silk reeling, silk weaving, and finally silk quilt making. You will be amazed by how the silk are made by zero.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Entrance tickets
Additional Information

Embark on a 9-hour private expedition to the periphery of Shanghai, exploring Suzhou and the Tongli Water Village. Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of the Tongli Water Village, complete with a traditional Chinese luncheon. Afterwards, traverse through the timeless gardens of Suzhou –coined the Lingering Garden. The journey culminates at a silk factory, and includes drop-off at your centrally situated Shanghai accommodation.

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Tongli Town
Wujiang District,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ruiferreira1962
Mar 13, 2019
one fantastic day @ Suzhou and Tongli - I went to Suzhou and Tongli on a one day trip booked with China Highligths. Booking online was very easy, and everything organized upon request. My guide was Sophie Lee, speaking very good english, professional and with good knowledge about those places. Humble Administrator Garden is definitly a place to visit for all those appreciating nature and garden architecture. It’s classified by UNESCO, and well preserved. Tongli is a very interesting water village, less commercial and crowded then other water villages near to Shanghai. And lunch organized by Sophie in a local restaurant (YangYang) was quite pleasant, need to try crab soup! All in all an excellent day! Thank you Sophie!
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Fotos_effects
Nov 16, 2018
If you have free time in Shanghai, I would definitely spend it with Cindy as your guide!, - Having spent the day before with Cindy doing a "Food & Fabric Tour" in Shanghai with another couple (who knew that warm soy milk was so delicious), we decided to spend the next day with Cindy touring the Water Towns.Everything was arranged, from transportation to/from our hotel, a bountiful lunch including duck and fish while turtles wandered between our feet, and beautiful towns made more meaningful with Cindy's commentary. Only regret was the two hour travel time to and from the area, though it did give us a change to talk to Cindy about life in China. If you have free time in Shanghai, I would definitely spend it with Cindy as your guide!,
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