We paid a little extra for our pick up as our hotel is not downtown Shanghai. That's OK. Driver was punctual and escorted us to meet the guide before leaving. Guide Lulu was friendly and very attentive. Train ride was made easy with her guidance. Pick up and ride between activities in Suzhou was good too. Boat ride and visit to the Garden was good too. Overall a very satisfying and memorable trip.
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Kristina_K
May 10, 2026 · via Viator
Michelle was a very...
Michelle was a very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly guide. I had a fantastic day, I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the city.
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Milroy_S
April 9, 2026 · via Viator
Great tour in suzhou
Annie did a great job to help us see the city in the short time and being super helpful to fulfill my China experience and car service and food choice also quite good Highly recommend
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Dhiravat_N
April 1, 2026 · via Viator
A memorable day trip to Suzhou
This is a flexible private tour which allows you to travel in comfort and also help form the itinerary. Our excellent, kind and knowledgeable guide Shirley made sure we saw a wonderful historic garden and house, enjoy a boat ride on the canals, and enjoy a delicious lunch of local Suzhou dishes.
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Culture17928233387
December 15, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Overall a very pleasant and enjoyable day trip
It was a good day trip at leisure pace. Melinda our tour guide was very professional and friendly. Itinerary was good which adequately covered Suzhou’s UNESCO historical sites. Very satisfied. Food was excellent, which only a local knows where to get it.
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Kimberly_D
November 17, 2025 · via Viator
Absolutely Incredible Suzhou Day Trip – Ask for Annie!
I had an amazing day tour in Suzhou, and Annie made it absolutely unforgettable. From start to finish, everything was seamless. I was picked up from my hotel, taken to the bullet train, and then greeted with a private car in Suzhou for a full day of exploring the city’s highlights.
Annie is warm, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about Suzhou’s history and culture. She brought every stop to life—from ancient pagodas to tranquil canals, classical gardens, stone bridges, and charming old streets. She explained the meaning behind the architecture, the symbolism in the gardens, and even pointed out details I never would’ve noticed on my own.
The pace was perfect, never rushed, and she always made sure I was comfortable, had great photo spots, and even helped me try local food. The coordination between bullet train and private car was effortless, and I felt completely taken care of the entire time.
If you’re visiting Shanghai and want a beautiful, peaceful, historic contrast to the big city, this Suzhou tour is a must—and Annie is the guide you absolutely want. Highly recommend!
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Ifhegetseats
June 30, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A beautiful summer day
Thanks Shirley for the wonderful day! Professionally organized program, friendly, family - like atmosphere. We really enjoyed it.
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Mohamed_E
May 20, 2025 · via Viator
Amazing Tour
Samie was a wonderful guide — professional, warm, and extremely knowledgeable. She shared detailed historical and cultural insights at every stop, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. Her passion for her work truly shines through.
What made the tour even more special was her talent for photography — she captured some amazing photos of us that we’ll treasure forever.
Samie’s attentiveness, friendliness, and expertise made this tour one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a meaningful and memorable experience.
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T7082XOsteveny
July 14, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Fun & Easy
We had a great time visiting Suzhou with Rita as our tour guide. She has ensured everything easy and smooth for us during this trip. Rita is amazing, extremely helpful and has very knowledgeable insights on China's history and culture. Very attentive and detailed. A memorable, Educational and fun trip under Rita's care. She also speaks well in English. Very fortunate to having Rita as our tour guide. Highly recommend this day tour to Suzhou.
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CaptainFrans_V
May 15, 2024 · via Viator
A wonderful day in Suzhou…
Great choice of places to visit in and near Suzhou, with a very knowledgeable and flexible tour guide Roy. This tour agency (Sunny) and guide highly recommended.