Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

Overview

Escape the bustle of modern Shanghai on this private guided day trip to Suzhou, a picturesque riverside city famed for its centuries-old heritage. Your package includes round-trip bullet train tickets, transfers in both Shanghai and Suzhou, and a local lunch. Upgrade to the all-inclusive package which offers a scenic boat ride along the Grand Canal, a rickshaw ride through history-packed Pingjiang Road, and entrance to one of Suzhou’s famous gardens.

• Private guided day trip to Suzhou from Shanghai, with all-inclusive option

• Discover a heritage city with UNESCO World Heritage–listed gardens

• Travel in your own private vehicle, with bullet trains between cities

• Sit down to an authentic lunch in a local restaurant

What's Included

• Private guide

• Transport by private vehicle in both Shanghai and Suzhou

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown shanghai

• Local lunch

• Round trip bullet train ticket

• Hotel pick up and drop-off for locations outside of the downtown Shanghai areas

• Humble Administrator's Garden Ticket 11 USD/Person(if Private Tour with Lunch Option is selected)

• Pan Men City Gate Ticket 6USD/Person(if Private Tour with Lunch Option is selected)

• Grand Canal Boat Ride 7USD/Person( if Private Tour with Lunch option is selected)

• Rickshaw Ride 13USD/Person ( if Private Tour with Lunch option is selected)

• Gratuities

What To Expect

1

Shanghai Railway Station

You will depart from your Shanghai hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Shanghai Train Station to have a wonderful bullet train experience to Suzhou. Relax during the scenic on the road to the Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou city.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

2

Humble Administrator's Garden

Typically, you will visit the famous humble administrators garden, an UNESCO World Heritage. Spend your relax morning strolling around the ancient house with delicate pavilions, corridors, ponds, rockeries, walkways and lush green trees. Enjoy the picturesque view and hear the rich history from your professional guide. Sitting in the pavilion beside the pond, feel like stepping back in history.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

3

Pingjiang Road

From Humble Administrator's Garden, you will visit the Pingjiang Road, which is a beautiful old street beside the canal. You will take a private rickshaw along the historic Pingjiang Road, where the driver will take you up and down old streets to see the lifestyle of people and the district. Refuel with a traditional Chinese lunch on Pingjiang Road.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

4

Panmen Gate

You will then head to the Panmen Gate. It is claimed to be the oldest ancient water and land gate in the world for the purpose of defense against enemy armies. You will wander around the park see the well maintained gate all as well as the pagodas.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

5

Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal

From Panmen Gate (or pick one from Tiger Hill and others), then enjoy a relaxing boat trip on the old Grand Canal. The ancient households and the old city gate wall are along the riverside, and you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old times lifestyle and appreciate the charms of old China.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

6

Shantang Street

Then head to Shantang street. Spend your relax time sitting beside the river, enjoy the beautiful view of old bridge, traditional houses. Taste some local snacks or enjoy the local Pingtan music if you like. If you want to visit some other attractions besides the sample itinerary, feel free discussing with your guide, some suggested alternative options for your reference in below: Tiger Hill, Hanshan Temple, Master of net garden, Lingering Garden or Silk factory. When tour is finished, you will take bullet train back to Shanghai city.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free