Tours/Shanghai/Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option
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Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

Shanghai1 hour

Description

Winding canals, historical buildings, and classic gardens earned Suzhou its nickname as the "Venice of the East." Explore Suzhou's must-see sights and hidden enclaves from Shanghai on this private full-day tour. It includes a guide and transfers by your choice of private car, private car and bullet train, or Uber and bullet train: Upgrade to add lunch, a boat ride, a ticket to a UNESCO–listed garden, and even a ride on the bullet train Explore the beautiful gardens and waterways of Suzhou in one day Private guide means a more personalized and fully customizable experience Upgrade include lunch, a boat ride, entrance fees, and/or the bullet train Includes hotel pickup and drop-off by your choice of private car or Uber Please provide passport pictures of all travelers to buy the highspeed rail tickets, thanks.

Tour Options

Bullet Train+Private Car
  • BulletTrain+Private Car Optio: BulletTrain&Private Car Option: Great guide, local driver with car,round trip bullet train tickets are all included Pickup included
All Inclusive by Car Only
  • All Inclusive by Car Only: All Inclusive by Car Only : Guide,driver&car,lunch,1x garden ticket,boat ride all included. Pickup included
All Inclusive by Bullet Train
  • All Inclusive by Bullet Train: Great guide,round trip train fare, local car with driver,1-garden ticket,tasty lunch, boat ride are all included Pickup included
Tour by Private Car Only
  • Tour by Private Car Only: Great guide,round trip train fare,private local car with driver,1-garden ticket,tasty lunch, boat ride are all included Pickup included

Itinerary

30 min

Your wonderful day excursion begins with a comfortable hotel pick up in Shanghai, follow your guide travel to Suzhou with the transportation option you booked. If you book the fast train / bullet train option, you will enjoy an exciting 30-minute train ride to Suzhou. On the way, spend few mins to discuss with the guide for a tailor-made itinerary. As exclusive private tour, your itinerary is fully flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinerary and you are welcome to tell your guide if need make adjustment during the tour.

Admission not included90 min

Upon arrival, visit one of the top four famous gardens in China-the Humble Administrator’s garden ,listed in the UNESCO World Heritage, immerse yourself in the charming and elegance of the ancient Chinese garden designed with the unique Taihu rockeries, delicate pavilions, ponds , beautiful flowers, lush greens ,150 Bonsais while learning the interesting history, culture, custom from your guide. If you prefer a more intimate garden, you could substitute to the other garden such as Master of Nets Garden, Lingering Garden, Lion Forest Garden etc.

60 min

Next head to Pingjiang historic Road, here enjoy a leisure stroll along the stone paved canal streets, have fun explore the authentical water markets, appreciate the unique Jiangnan old architectures with traditional lanterns, step back to ancient history watching people dressed up dynasty costumes, if you like , choose to take a private rickshaw ride navigate in the old alleys to experience charms of old lifes.

60 min

After the wonderful morning activities, you will make the stop at Qianqian street, the infusion of ancient and modern pedestrian road that showcase city's vibrant culture and history, here take a break and savor a delightful local lunch with the recommendations from the guide.

Admission not included60 min

In the afternoon, head to Huqiu scenic area, take a leisure stroll in the historic park, admire the 1000 years old leaning pagoda surrounded by lush green park , see seasonal colors as peach blossom or foliage in different periods of the year along the mile long riverside.

60 min

Next continue to Wuzhong gate,embark the sightseeing boat ( Boat ticket included if " All Inclusive Package" is booked),cruise down the ancient grand canal while soaking up the picturesque water township scenery. Off the boat, hop on to China No.1 ancient street-Shantang street (Free entry) ,enjoy the dynamic cultural streets full of interesting arts, crafts, eateries while walking cross the “Fortune Bridge”, see ancient city wall and learn the loal custom, history from your expert guide. As mentioned, the itinerary can be fully customized, if you prefer, you could also substitute the above-mentioned sites to the following other sites: 1) Panmen Scenic area; 2) Museums: Suzhou Museum, Suzhou Silk Museum, Garden Museum of Suzhou; 3)Temple: Hanshan Temple, Xiyuan Temple etc. After the wonderful excursion, you will travel back to Shanghai with the convenient drop off at your downtown Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.

Highlights

Transportation: based on your chosen tour option (see details upon booking)
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Shanghai area

What's included

Included
Transportation: based on your chosen tour option (see details upon booking)
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Shanghai area
Not included
Entrance fees to the garden and boat ride (If"All incluisve" option is not selected)
Lunch, food and drinks (if " All Inclusive "option is not booked)
Outskit hotel pick up and drop off(Can be arranged at surcharge)

Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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