Full description
Discover Suzhou's celebrated classical gardens, historic canals, and ancient water town streets on a full-day tour.
The experience begins with a visit to the intimate Master-of-Nets Garden, a masterpiece of landscape design, followed by an exploration of the expansive courtyards of Lingering Garden.
The route continues to Tiger Hill to admire its famous inclined pagoda and enjoy a traditional hand-cranked boat ride along the historic Grand Canal near Pingjiang Road.
The tour concludes with a stroll down 1,200-year-old Shantang Street, taking in its stone bridges, traditional architecture, and evening lights before returning to the meeting point.
Additional Information
● Please arrive at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the tour starts
● Please provide complete details of your pick-up location at the time of booking. Please note that it is the sole responsibility and obligation of the passenger to contact the local operator one day prior to the service to confirm the exact pick-up location and time
● If pick-up is not possible at this location due to operational reasons, a nearby meeting point will be arranged. If you wish to start the tour from the airport or another city, extra pick-up fees will apply
● Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended depending on weather conditions, as well as a poncho or umbrella. This tour operates rain or shine
● A moderate amount of walking is required for this tour
● It is recommended to leave luggage at the hotel or in a storage facility before starting the tour, as it is not allowed during the activity
● Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Participants aged 12 and under join free of charge
● We are not responsible for valuable items left inside the vehicle
Inclusions
✔ Private guided tour
✔ English-speaking local guide
✔ Public transport costs (metro and bus)
✔ Admission tickets and boat ride through the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (if option selected)
✔ Bottled water
✔ Round-trip bullet train tickets
Exclusions
✖ Transfer to and from the meeting point
✖ Pre-assigned seats
✖ Upgrade to first-class carriages
✖ Admission tickets to the Lingering Garden (Liu Yuan), Tiger Hill (Huqiu), and the Master of the Nets Garden (Wangshi Yuan), unless the boat ride option is selected
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks, unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 10 days before the service. Cancellation with less notice or no show will result in no refund
Meeting point
Hotel pickup or pickup at a location designated by the passenger within downtown Shanghai