Suzhou Classic Tour: Unveil the City's Enchanting Icons with a Local Guide
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37 Ratings
Suzhou
Unveil the enchanting icons of Suzhou with our Private Classic Tour. Tailored for you and guided by a local, discover hidden gems, taste authentic food, and explore vibrant markets.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Lingering Garden - Meet your guide at the Suzhou train station or your Suzhou downtown hotel. Set out on a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of an air-conditioned private vehicle, and talk with your guide about any particular interests you have so the commentary and itinerary can be customized.

Indulge in the serene splendor of the Lingering Garden, where time seems to stand still amidst blooming flora and tranquil waters. Immerse yourself in the harmonious blend of nature and artistry, experiencing a moment of tranquility that lingers in your heart.Throughout your odyssey, our local guides serve as more than companions—they become your time travelers and crowd aversion experts. Let them guide you through history’s corridors and away from bustling masses, adding a layer of intimacy to each destination.

What's Included
  • Complimentary WiFi onboard
  • Local tasty lunch at a local restaurant with all-inclusive tour option
  • Bottled water included
  • Comfortable AC car with scenic views
  • Hotel or train station pickup and drop-off service
  • Entrance fees included with tour package option
  • English-speaking guide for a personalized experience
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  1. Venture into a captivating and experiential excursion around the magical city of Suzhou with our Exclusive Suzhou Classic Exploration. This tour is distinguished by the customized experience designed just for you, providing the freedom to discover the city’s renowned sites at your leisure.

  2. Accompanied by an area expert from Suzhou, take advantage of their comprehensive understanding, local insights, and tailored suggestions. They know the less-traveled paths, the subtleties of local culture, and premiere spots that might be overlooked by casual visitors.

  3. Ensure you’re always connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, keep cool with chilled beverages, and be equipped with an umbrella and cell phone charger made available throughout your journey.

  4. Savor the genuine flavors of Suzhou at a dining establishment that’s a favorite among the residents.

  5. Delve into the dynamic neighborhood bazaars and experience the lively ambience.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please provide round-trip train itinerary in “special requirement” block if pickup from Suzhou Train Station is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Location
The Lingering Garden
NO. 338 Liuyuan Road, Jinchang Dist,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lezlie_n
Jul 20, 2023
Thumbs up for May! - May is simply amazing! She’s warm, friendly, resourceful, and patient. She’s very knowledgeable on the history and background information of the places we visited and she takes nice group pictures for our family. It was a joy to have her as a guide.
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Yen_square
Jan 7, 2020
Amazing experience - Have some issues in deciding on our itinerary for the trip initially. But we decided to book our tour with China Private Tours although their price was slightly higher than another tour agent as they have very patiently & professionally attended to all our enquiries. And they did not disappoint. There was just a slight hiccup with the first driver, Mr Cheng, who picked us up from Shanghai to Hangzhou as he most probably had missed the turn to the side lane to drive in to the parking area of the hotel. The second driver, Mr Lu, who drove us around on the tour in Suzhou is extremely patient, thoughtful & helpful. Along the way when we urgently require a local mobile SIM card, he very nicely attended to our request to drive us to the shop. When we had some problem finding our accommodation for the night due to the restricted area, despite the late hours & rain, he patiently assisted us by communicating with the owner of the lodge & drove us to another location where we didn't need to walk to far. Anita, our tour guide in Suzhou, was wonderful. She was patient, caring, funny and helpful throughout the tour. She was very informative & could provide answers to many of our questions. As it was raining during the tour and we didn't have enough umbrella, she constantly ensure that we are shielded by sharing hers. This is definitely highly recommended tour agent to book your tour with!
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652oliviaw
Jan 5, 2020
Suzhou Private tour - Anita our tour guide was great and very nice. She can speak good English and knows a lot of history. She is a very lovely lady and we had a great time with her. Thank you Anita.
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Ratchatana
Jan 5, 2020
Great guide and very comfortable - Great guide and very comfortable. We can also recommend the place that we need to go to this private tour then they'll manage time and schedule for us
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Wd1995
Dec 24, 2019
Amazing time - Amazing experience! The entire day was wonderful. My tour guide Anita was delightful. She was equal parts informative, patient, funny and helpful throughout the entire day. The tour itself took me through the various historic gardens of Suzhou and each one was breathtaking. The silk factory was very informative, and I was not expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. The best part, however, was the water village at the end. A full tour around the old town, with stops at various spots, all of which were gorgeous, and peaceful. Had a wonderful time, would do it again in a heartbeat.
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Loonpk
Dec 21, 2019
Suzhou Private Tours - Full Day Tour - Charming Suzhou Venice of the East. Visited Zhouzhuang Water Town and Jinji Lake Area with lovely and friendly tour guide Anita, who is interesting and experienced. Through her sharing, I learned more about the history and culture of Suzhou. Enjoyed the tour and the time spent together. Thank you Anita.
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Alicia_mck_01
Dec 10, 2019
Suzhou tour - I went on a tour around Suzhou with Anita who was a lovely, friendly tour guide. She was very informative and was always willing to answer any questions we had. I’m looking forward to returning to Suzhou to explore more and would definitely tour with Anita again.
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Mona178093718
Dec 10, 2019
Great Tour with Anita - The tour covered a lot of places and the staff were really friendly. Highly recommend as a way to get an insiders view of Suzhou!
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Xedesa
Dec 10, 2019
Beautiful tour with an amazing guide - My friends and I had an incredible tour around Suzhou with Anita who happily answered our questions and informed us about the history and legends of Suzhou in an engaging way that highlighted the area's beauty. I would love to go to Suzhou again to get to know this beautiful and ancient city.
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O9170ykjoeyt
Jun 16, 2023
A Day in Suzhou - Our tour guide Chris picked us up at our hotel in Shanghai and we took 1.5 hours ride to Suzhou. Explored the ancient garden, silk factory, pan gate and 2 of Suzhou famous street. For someone who has never been to Suzhou, the day tour was a very fruitful one with Chris explained to us the story behind the garden and the beautiful Suzhou city. Took a lot of nice pictures as the weather was bright and sunny. Hope to come and explore other parts of China but not summer time 😅
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