Tours/Shanghai/Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option
Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option
5.0(400)Shanghai8–9 hours
VIATOR4.9(119)TRIPADVISOR5.0(281)
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At a glance
Duration
8–9 hours
Price from
$209 / person
Location
Shanghai, China
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 400 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Sunny Private Tours
Description
Enjoy a fully guided private day trip to famed “Oriental Venice ” Suzhou under the lead of your personal expert guide with fully customizable itinerary. Immerse in the beauty of ancinet Chinese garden with UNESCO heritage,discover one-of-a-kind charms of water town with the picturesque networks of ancient canal and lively water markets. With different optional packages cater to your own travel needs.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, and 9:30 AM
Next available
Sun, Oct 11
Adult (ages 8–80)
$128
Child (ages 3–7)
$50
Infant (ages 0–2)
$15
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $377.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Tour by Private Car Only
Guide and Private Transfer: Great guide,driver & car are included.Tour conducted by car between Shanghai &Suzhou, no bullet train ride.
Pickup included
BulletTrain+Private Car Option
BulletTrain&Private Car Option: Great guide,private local driver with car,round trip bullet train tickets are all included (Lunch and entrance pay as actual)
Pickup included
All Inclusive by Bullet Train
Great guide,round trip train fare,private local car with driver,1-garden ticket,tasty lunch, boat ride are all included
Pickup included
All Inclusive by Car Only
All Inclusive by Car Only : Guide,driver&car,lunch,1x garden ticket,boat ride all included.Travel between Shanghai &Suzhou by car,no bullet train ride.
Pickup included
Itinerary
Shanghai
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.
Master-of-Nets Garden
Admission not included70 min
Upon arrival, visit one of the top four famous gardens in China-the Master of Nets garden ,listed in the UNESCO World Heritage, known as the most elegant and tranquil garden in Suzhou, 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 while learning the interesting history, culture, custom from your guide.
Pingjiang Road
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.
GuanQian TaiJian Nong BiFengFang
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.
Tiger Hill
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.
Shantang Street
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.
What's included
Included
Local tasty lunch( If "All inclusive tour " is booked)
Transportation: based on your chosen tour option (see details upon booking)
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Shanghai area
Boat Ride in the canal ( If " All Inclusive Tour" is Booked)
Entrance fee to one garden( If " All Inclusive Tour" is Booked)
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)
Pickup Locations & Times
Private pick up and drop off is provided anywhere in dowtown Shanghai. Please advise pick up details at time of booking.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
400 reviews
5
390
4
8
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1
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How it compares in Shanghai
No. 8 by number of reviews among 2,086 tours in Shanghai
Starting price $209 is close to the typical $222 for tours of similar length in Shanghai
Excurgo comparison of 2,086 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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
Passport details are required after booking for all participants (for fast train ticket reservation)
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option lasts about 8–9 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $209 per person for this Shanghai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $377. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, and 9:30 AM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–7 pay from $50, adults from $128.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Private pick up and drop off is provided anywhere in dowtown Shanghai. Please advise pick up details at time of booking. Pickup points include Nanhe Hotel, Wu Gong Hotel.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 400 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sunny Private Tours.
Reviews(400)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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tpmfgman
September 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great day in Suzhou!
I had a great experience seeing Suzhou with Michelle! She was a wonderful guide who has great knowledge of Suzhou and the different areas we visited. When they state the tour is flexible, they mean it. I had some unique physical challenges that day due to an injury I was overcoming and Michelle took great care to make sure my needs were met. Additionally, I had a friend I wanted to meet for dinner in Suzhou which would have disrupted the normal tour, but Sunny and Michelle were flexible to make everything happen for me. I strongly recommend taking the bullet train and all inclusive package. It makes for a fun, informative, easy day. Thank you Sunny and Michelle!
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Inspire09150307631
September 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing day in Suzhou
My tour with Melinda was one of my favourite experiences in China. Suzhou was incredible, and she took her time in explaining the rich history, making sure I had great photos, and answering any questions. She made the tour such a wonderful experience, and I would definitely book again. Thank you Melinda!!
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louiscchow2014
September 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Truly Spendid Day in Suzhou
A truly wonderful experience to the beautiful city of Suzhou. Our tour guide Michelle took very good care of us and was very attentive and considerable. She is extremely knowledgeable on both Shanghai and Suzhou. We learned the history of old Suzhou and are glad to know Suzhou was the ancestral hometown of the world renowned architect IM Pei. Clearly we were impressed by with the gardens and the canals. The boat ride is a must. Michelle also took us to a neat place where we got to eat the local food which was very delicious. We highly recommend this tour.
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roberti150
September 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Day!!
Michelle our tour guide was amazing. We were able to customize the tour to what we enjoyed more.
We also had an issue that she helped us out and went way above and beyond what was expected.
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Adam_R
September 5, 2026 · via Viator
Would recommend, very knowledgeable and easy
Roy was excellent and knowledgeable, very enthusiastic and easy to talk to. Would recommend this to anyone visiting, very much worth your time
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O8671PMsaras
August 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Lulu very recommended
Lulu was fantastic! Kind and very knowledgeable, a day to remember!
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Traveler622985
August 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour
We had a wonderful private tour of Suzhou. Our friendly, knowledgeable guide tailored the itinerary to our interests. We loved the classical gardens, historic old town, canals, and traditional architecture. Highly recommended.
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Willy_N
August 17, 2026 · via Viator
Suzhou Tour
Went on a tour with Melinda to Suzhou, the tour was fun and informative. Melinda was able to explain all the current and modern history with ease, and the food recommendations were delicious! 10/10
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xavideee
August 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wet but fun visit to Suzhou!
Our tour with Melinda to Suzhou was incredible!
Despite the weather not cooperating she ensured our trip was comfortable and enjoyable. She's also extremely knowledgeable so we were able to learn a ton from her. I highly recommend her and her company!
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Rachel_P
August 6, 2026 · via Viator
Annie was an excellent...
Annie was an excellent tour guide. She made the tour fun, interesting and educational. I love to learn and Annie was a wealth of information that made me spend the evening dive further into many of the topics we discussed. Everything was easy and enjoyable - so much so that I am doing a tour with her again the next day!
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