4-Hour Suzhou Private Flexible Tour with Garden and Boat Ride Option
Description
Spare half day to discover the ancient charm of the “Paradise City” Suzhou on this fully guided tour. Explore the UNESCO garden such as Humble administrator’s garden or Lingering Garden etc. with your choice. Visit the ancient old street and experience the local authentic markets, appreciate the beauty of “Oriental Venice” town under the expert guidance of your knowledgeable guide. With option boat ride along the Grand canal available to choose to meet different interests.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your local friendly guide and the driver will pick up at your Suzhou hotel or railway station (If you travel by train). Upon meeting spend few minutes to customize your tour. As private tour you will enjoy a fully flexible itinerary. Following is the sample itinerary, be sure to let your guide know if you need make any changes. Begin your great tour at the UNESCO garden-The Humble Administrator’s Garden, with a history about 500 years, it ranked top four famous garden in China. Spend leisure time to explore different sections of the garden that designed with ancient wisdom, appreciate the beautiful architecture surrounded by the tranquil ponds, flowers, exquisite rockeries and pavilions, learn the fascinating history and custom from your guide. If you prefer a more intimate garden you could choose to other ones such as Lingering Garden, Garden of the Master of the Nets.
Next head to Tiger Hill, another iconic site in Suzhou which is also listed in the UNESCO site, see the famed Huqiu Pagoda which has been leaning over 1000 years, the world second leaning one after the Pisa Tower. If you enjoy hiking, you could make the way to the top of the hill and appreciate the beautiful sceneries along the way.
Continue the tour to Pingjiang canal street, a lively stoned paved street along the ancient canal lined with traditional Chinese houses, willow trees, stone bridges. Enjoy fun stroll along and check out the interesting water markets with local arts, crafts, trinkets, eateries etc. If you choose the tour with boat option, you will enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the peaceful canal, fully appreciate the charm of the “Oriental Venice”. After the great tour your guide will see you off at your Suzhou hotel or other downtown area as per your request.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up and dropp off is provided anywhere in downtown Suzhou. Please provide pickup details at time of booking.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(5)
The guide is very helpful and knowledgeable.The tour is interesting . Lulu, our guide went out of her way to help us in shopping and finding places to eat. Would highly recommend her
Sunny was a fantastic guide. We got to see the beautiful highlights of Suzhou and she was very happy to accommodate our schedule for the day.
Everything was so nice and enjoyable. The garden was amazing and gave the “peaceful” feeling. The boat ride was quite enjoyable, seeing the sceneries along the canal was quite interesting. And not to forget, Sunny, the tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.
Sunny, our tour leader was amazing. She was friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. It made the tour very enjoyable.
Sunny is a real knowledgeable and friendly guide. She is also an awesome photographer and took lovely photos of me and my partner. She speaks both English and Mandarin. Highly recommended!
