Suzhou and Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Shanghai with Options
Description
Enjoy a relaxing day tour to the enchanting Suzhou and the picturesque ancient water town Tongli , appreciate the classic and remarkable Humble administrator's garden and explore the colorful old street . Take a most tranquil boat ride along the ancient canal. Discover the beauty of the typical southeast water villiage and gain a great insight to the local culture, custom and history from your knowledgeable and friendly guide. Choose the flexible departure time based on your own prefered time and enjoy a fully customized itinerary that catering to your interests.
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Itinerary
Your local friendly guide and the driver will pick up at your Shanghai place. Enjoy a relaxing ride to Suzhou in the air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, begin the great visit at the top four famous garden -Humble administrator's Garden, listed in the UNESCO site and a history about 500 years. Spend quality time explore different parts of the garden, appreciate the tranqul ponds designed with exquisite rockeres, greens ,pavillions, flowers. Learn the fasinating history, culture and stories from your guide. If you prefer a more intimate garden you could choose the Linger Garden or The Master of Nets Garden
Next, head to China No.1 ancient street at Shantang road, here enjoy visiting the lively local street markets along the waterways , take in the beautiful and typical south-east water village designed with elegant old residences and traditional lanterns. Have fun check out the interesting local arts, handicrafts and street vendors.
If time permits, you could also choose to make a stop at Suzhou Silk factory to learn the fasinating and interesting silk process from the tiny silk worms to the fine finished garments. In the afternoon contiune the tour to the most authentical and picturesque water town at Tongli. Here you will enjoy the leisure walk along the charming canal streets, visit Ming and Qing Dynasty old street ,cross three lucky ring bridge , see diving birds, visit Tuisi ancient garden and houses, in addition enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the old waterway to fully appreciate the beauty of " Oriental Venice". After the great day tour, you will get transfered back to Shanghai with conveneint drop off at your Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your request.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up and drop off is provided anywhere in downtown Shanghai. Please advise pickup details at time of booking.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Reviews(5)
For a unique and relaxing excursion from Shanghai, this is an excellent tour. Sunny was meticulous in organizing my visit and was extremely accommodating to my schedule. My driver, Charles (who is marvelous and also incredibly helpful) picked me up at my hotel and we met Michelle in Tongli. Michelle offered a leisurely and highly informative tour, and she was wonderful company during the day-long trip that included tours of two gardens, a boat ride through Tongli's picturesque canals, lunch in Suzhou, and tour of a silk museum. I would be remiss to not mention the fact that Michelle is a talented photographer, and I have many keepsake memories of the day in my photo album! I highly recommend this tour and this touring agency.
Tongli is a typical ancient water town that has retained its atmosphere, and Suzhou is worth a visit with its rich history. My guide, Judy, was very kind and attentive. She took me to an excellent restaurant in Tongli called "Nanyuan Tea House." After 15 days of touring China having good food, this restaurant was perhaps the best I've eaten at.
The tour was well organized and exceeded our expectations. Roy was our tour guide, he speaks perfect English and offered us very valuable information about the places we visited.
Beautiful place, nice boat trip and cool for some Baiju wine. Sunny, our guide is real good english speaker, something not very common and in an amazing but different country is something really helpful. Thanks for great experience!
This is a trip not to be missed if you have time in Shanghai. Sunny picked us up at the hotel and explained the day to us. While in Suzhou we went to the Humbel gardens and visited a silk making factory. the gardens were very special because not only was it picturesque but it was snowing while we visited. everyone had big smiles because of the snow falling . the silk factory explained the history of silk making and all the stages on how silk is made. We ate lunch in a mall and we were the only westerners there. Sunny ordered for us and we enjoyed the flavors of the region. Tongli was another experience by walking along the canals and crossing the 3 bridges.(which are to lengthen a person's life) we also saw diving birds used to catch fish just like the reading of many books about the area. Sunny and the driver did everything they could so we enjoy a memorable day before we left Shanghai
