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Beisita - You’ll stroll through verdant gardens and centuries-old monasteries while taking time to savor the rich culinary and cultural offerings of Suzhou in an authentic manner. The experience includes visits to 2 cultural landmarks, dining at 4 reputable eateries, and a stop at 1 coffee shop. During this tour, you will:
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Indulge in seasonal Suzhou noodles, renowned for their record-breaking choice of over 500 toppings, and discover why residents pair this dish with their beloved Opera.
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Sample local delicacies such as flavorful soy milk, Suzhou’s own version of spring rolls and donuts, and sesame balls that date back to the Tang dynasty.
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Explore some of the most picturesque spots within Suzhou’s neighborhoods, featuring majestic pagodas that date back 800 years and hidden gardens from the Ming dynasty.
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Savor a delicately layered tofu dumpling filled with minced pork and bamboo shoots, served at a venue that prides itself on reinvigorating traditional Suzhou snack recipes.
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Dine at a renowned Bubble Wonton eatery, a favorite among celebrities and locals, where you can taste the unique bubble-shaped wontons in a sumptuously rich soup.
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Conclude the tour at a boutique Chinese cafe with your choice of tea or coffee, immersing yourself in the emerging cafe scene of Suzhou within this historic neighborhood.
- Local guide
- Brunch
- Tea and coffee
- Gratuities
- Authentic Morning Noodles - This decades-old noodle joint is known for having the best broth in town, along with a huge selection of seasonal condiments served on small plates.
- Suzhou’s Ancient Gardens & Temples - We’ll visit Suzhou’s only Buddhist nunnery and explore a secret Ming-dynasty garden and ornamental stones from nearby Taihu Lake.
- Traditional Old-Suzhou Snacks - We’ll try some neighborhood snacks like fresh soy milk, local spring rolls, Chinese donuts, and pancake-wrapped dough sticks.
- Floating Wontons - Try delicately wrapped wontons that are magically filled with air and float atop a bowl of rich broth. You’ve never had anything like it!
- Suzhou-style sweet congee - End the tour at a dessert shop popular with today’s younger crowd. Try a sweet soup made with slow-cooked red beans and chewy glutinous rice balls.
Visualize a metropolis that’s enjoyed prosperity for millennia - how would their local cuisine appear? In this exploration, you’ll stroll around scenic parks and centuries-old monasteries, navigating an intricate web of narrow lanes, waterways, ancient shrines, and concealed parks, while taking pauses to relish Suzhou’s incredibly diverse gastronomy and traditions, the Suzhou way.
You’ll be indulging in delectable local Suzhou meals and fast foods at 2 cultural locations, 4 secure, sit-down eateries, and 1 café during this brunch expedition that extends for 3 hours.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
