2-Day Suzhou's Exquisite Gardens Tour from Shanghai

Discover Suzhou's beautiful gardens on a 2-day tour from Shanghai. Visit iconic spots and learn about Suzhou's culture, and enjoy peaceful garden settings with expert guides.  

What to Expect

• Discover Suzhou's esteemed classical gardens, such as the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Master of the Nets Garden.
• Unwind in tranquil surroundings, enveloped by blooming flowers, graceful pavilions, and soothing waters.
• Delve deeper and connect with the locals by enjoying a rickshaw ride through the historic streets.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from your Shanghai Hotel to Suzhou, visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, cruise the Grand Canal, and explore Panmen Gate.

• Lunch

This tour includes round-trip private car transfers from Shanghai. You'll be picked up from your hotel in Shanghai for a 1.5-hour drive to Suzhou.

Your tour in Suzhou begins with the Humble Administrator's Garden, constructed during the Ming Dynasty. Its design—featuring mountain islands, bamboo docks, rocks, and serene streams—has earned it the title "the world's garden model."

Next, embark on a cruise along the Grand Canal, where you can enjoy the gentle sway of willow branches and the surrounding rippling waters.

After lunch at an excellent local restaurant, continue to Panmen Gate. Delve into its rich history, spanning over 2,500 years, as a crucial part of Suzhou's defense.

After the tour, you'll be transferred to your hotel in Suzhou.

Day 2: Visit the Master of the Nets Garden, Enjoy a Rickshaw Ride, and Return to Shanghai from Suzhou.

• Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, visit the Master of the Nets Garden. Though modest in size, it encapsulates all the elements of a classic Chinese garden within its compact grounds.

Then, enjoy a rickshaw ride through Suzhou's streets to observe local daily life, traditional handicrafts, and ancient architecture.

Lunch will be at an excellent local restaurant serving regional cuisine.

After the Suzhou tour concludes, you'll be transferred back to your Shanghai hotel.

What's Included

• Round-trip high-speed train between Shanghai and Suzhou.
• Hotels centrally located with breakfast included.
• Entrance fees to the attractions mentioned.
• Local meals as outlined in the itinerary.
• Private English-speaking guide and driver throughout the journey.
• Service charges and government taxes included.

Important Info

• This is a private tour with an English-speaking guide and a car dedicated solely to you.
• You will receive a confirmation letter within 24 hours of payment.
• Meals, if included, will be in a Chinese restaurant, and your guide will assist in selecting dishes to suit your taste.
• No compulsory shopping stops.