• Panmen Gate - Your tour guide will be welcoming you at your hotel or Suzhou Railway Station at 09:00 a.m. Then, we will transfer to Panmen Gate and start the one-day Suzhou tour. Panmen Gate is known for its three landmarks “Ruiguang Pagoda”, the earliest pagoda in Suzhou built in 247; “Wu Gate Bridge”, the entrance to the gate at that time over the water passage and the highest bridge in Suzhou at the time and the unique water-and-land gate in China “Pan Gate”. - Suzhou Museum - After visiting Panmen Gate, we will head over to Suzhou Museum. 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. Located deep in the historic district adjacent to the Humble Administrator’s Garden, the Suzhou Museum appeals to lovers of art, architecture and culture. 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. - Humble Administrator’s Garden - After visiting Suzhou Museum, we will walk to Humble Administrator’s Garden. 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. - Pingjiang Road - The next stop will be Pingjiang Road. 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. As well, it is a traditional Chinese painting scene for tourists to appreciate. Because of its nostalgic style, Pingjiang Road becomes the symbol of Suzhou ancient city. Only a street distance away to the Guanqian Pedestrian Street, Pingjiang Road is a quite place for people to get away from the hustle and bustle. - Kun Opera Museum - This will be the last stop of the tour. Kunqu Opera considered as “ancestor of Chinese operas” is one of the oldest extant forms of Chinese opera and it evolved from the Kunshan melody has been listed as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2001.

• Admission to the indicated attractions
• Lunch included
• Air-conditioned vehicles
• Professional guide and driver
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off service

• Gratuities
• Personal expenditures

Embark on a journey through four of the most celebrated historical attractions in Suzhou. Experience the uniquely preserved aquatic and terrestrial city gate, Panmen Gate, the Humble Administrator’s Garden, counted among China’s four most famous gardens, and the architecturally refined Suzhou Museum, created by I.M.Pei. Also, explore the most authentic local community, Pingjiang Road. In addition, participate in a canal boat cruise, and visit the Kunqu Opera Museum and Pingtan Museum. Let your imagination wander and carry home the finest memories of Suzhou!

1. Tour the Humble Administrator’s Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
2. Experience local life at Pingjiang Road
3. Enjoy a scenic boat cruise
4. Avail of a pick-up and drop-off service
5. Relish a Su-style noodle lunch

• Vegetarian, Western and Local Speciality options are available, please advise at time of booking.

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