Flexible Suzhou Private Day Tour

Flexible Suzhou Private Day Tour of The Classical Gardens of Suzhou, Humble Administrator's Garden

Attractions:

The Classical Gardens of Suzhou

Your local great guide and the driver will meet you at your place in Suzhou (Hotels in Suzhou or Suzhou train station if you travel by train). Start to design your own private day with your interests in mind. The following is the suggested itinerary, you are welcome to tell your guide if need make any changes during the tour.

Humble Administrator's Garden

Typically, start your tour at the famed Suzhou garden, choose to visit one or two UNESCO gardens such as The Humble Administrator’s garden, Lingering garden, Master of the Nets Garden. Follow your guide to explore the beautiful gardens dotted with ponds, exquisite rockeries, bridges, pavilions, towers. Immerse yourself in the ancient charm while listening to the interesting commentary from your guide.

Pingjiang Road

Next, head to Pingjiang historic road, a colorful old street along ancient water way, here enjoy a nice stroll along stone paved lanes, known as the “Little Oriental Venice”, enjoy the beautiful scenery with ancient architecture, stone bridges, canals, willow trees, interesting local arts, crafts, you could also choose to enjoy a peaceful gondola ride here.

Shantang Street

Take a break and savor a delightful local lunch. Your guide will help you recommend based on your own dietary requests. After lunch take a fun walk along China's No.1 ancient street.

Huqiu Hill

Continue your afternoon tour to Huqiu Hill, one of the popular Suzhou attractions. Here, you will see the famous No.1 leaning pagoda in East, you may also enjoy the light walking up till the top Huqiu Hill.

Suzhou Museum

As mentioned, your itinerary is totally flexible and if time permits, you may choose to visit other sites such as Silk Museum/Factory to learn the fascinating silk process from the tiny little worms to the beautiful fabric, Panmen Gate, Hanshan Temple, Beisi Pagoda, Lingering Garden etc. After the wonderful tour you will be dropped off at Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station if you travel by train.

Tips:

I. About Departure Time:

The standard departure time is 9:00 AM daily, and your private tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. As a customized itinerary, both departure and touring times are flexible. After placing your order, you can negotiate with customer service to adjust to a more suitable departure time. During holidays, it is recommended to depart earlier to avoid peak crowds.

II. About End Time:

The itinerary usually ends and arrives back at the hotel around 5:00 PM. The actual return time will be flexibly adjusted based on the departure time and the progress of the tour, with an overall service duration of 8-9 hours.

III. About Pick-up and Drop-off Areas:

We offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off services within the city area (within the ancient city of Suzhou). If the service exceeds this area, additional fees will be involved, and the specific amount will be confirmed with you by customer service after order confirmation.