Overview
You will experience two picturesque towns in this private day tour. Su Zhou is one of the oldest towns in Southern China with its nice climate and beautiful gardens, was known as "Paradise on Earth". Zhou Zhuang is the No.1 Water Village in China and always be called "Oriental Venice" because of the interconnected waterways and old residences.
Enjoy convenient round trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel or cruise terminal on this enriching tour. You will visit the UNESCO world heritage Master of Nets Garden, Grand Canal, Silk Factory and have a Chinese-style gondola ride in Zhou Zhuang Water Village.
An authentic Chinese lunch in Su Zhou is also included. Besides, you will have a professional guide offers informative narration of the sites and share knowledge of China with you.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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What's included
Private Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Lunch
Private driver/guide
Boat Ride
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Master-of-Nets Garden
1 hour
This full-day exploration of Suzhou City and ZhouZhuang Water Village starts at 8:30 from your hotel or cruise terminal in Shanghai, where your private guide will pick you up and head to Suzhou. The first stop of the day will be the Master-of-Nets Garden. It is the smallest one of the Suzhou residential gardens but is considered as one of the most impressive ones in town. Its unique design, ethereal beauty, and enduring cultural significance have seen it proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Panmen Gate
40 min
Pan Gate was the only entrance to the wall that surrounded ancient Suzhou. It is so famous for its complex of both land and water city gates that many times, people directly refer to it as the "Land and Water Gate".
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Suzhou Silk Museum
30 min
Afterward, head to the No.1 silk mill. At the factory, you will see complete production of silkworm raising, cocoon sorting, cocoon boiling, reeling, yarn spinning, and packing. Furthermore, at the product exhibition hall, you will see a collection of products produced by this factory.
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Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal
40 min
Then you'll have lunch in a local Chinese restaurant near the Ancient Grand Canal. You will try some local dishes.
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Zhouzhuang Water Town
1 hour
After lunch, you will be driven to ZhouZhuang Water Village. Wander about the heart of the village you will get a real feel for local life by the water and enjoy lovely scenes of white-washed houses, stone bridges and traditional-style houses by a boat ride.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Shanghai).
Additional Information
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Day Excursion to Suzhou and ZhouZhuang Water Village from Shanghai
Can I cancel Private Day Excursion to Suzhou and ZhouZhuang Water Village from Shanghai for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Private driver/guide
- Boat Ride
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included?
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Master-of-Nets Garden, Panmen Gate, Suzhou Silk Museum, Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal, Zhouzhuang Water Town.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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