Suzhou Private Day Tour of Lingering Garden and Tiger Hill with Bonsai Lesson
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Suzhou Private Day Tour of Lingering Garden and Tiger Hill with Bonsai Lesson

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Stop At: Tiger Hill, No.8 Huqiushan, Suzhou 215008 China

First,you will go to Tiger Hill, which is in the northwest corner of Suzhou, is one of the most attractive places of historical interest in Suzhou. A long time ago, there was a vast sea in this area, and the hill was one of the small islands on this sea. Later, due to the movement of the earth, the sea turned into mulberry fields. Then, when the Yangtze River Delta came into being, this island became a hill, 34 meters above sea level and 20 hectares in area. It was called “The Hill Emerging from the Sea”.



Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Tiger Hill, No.8 Huqiushan, Suzhou 215008 China

Secondly,you will have a Bonsai Lesson in the Tiger Hill.Bonsai is a Chinese art form using trees grown in containers. "Bonsai" is a Chinese pronunciation of the earlier Chinese term “penzai”. The word bonsai is often used in English as an umbrella term for all miniature trees in containers or pots,and uses cultivation techniques like pruning, root reduction, potting, defoliation, and grafting to produce small trees that mimic the shape and style of mature, full-size trees.



Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal, Guyunhe Travel Terminal, Side of Xinshi Bridge , Jinchang District, Suzhou 215004 China

Afterwards,you will have a boat ride and have a local lunch.



Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Shantang Street, Jinchang District, Suzhou 215008 China

Next,you will walk along on Shantang Street which started to be built in 825 AD is a historical and cultural block in the old city of Suzhou and was once one of the most developed commercial and cultural districts in China during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is a window of Wu Culture and must-see scenic spot in Suzhou.



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Lingering Garden, NO. 338 Liuyuan Road, Jinchang Dist, Suzhou 215008 China

After that you will shown to the Lingering Garden ,which is one of the top four famous gardens in China and 5A scenic spots in Suzhou is a must-see garden for tourists coming to Suzhou and it was commissioned by Xu Taishi,an impeached and later exonerated official in 1593 and has enjoyed a very good reputation from tourists at home and from abroad since its opening.

Duration: 50 minutes

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Included
  • Meeting point pickup and drop-off
  • Private guide and driver
  • Bonsai-making process
  • Boat cruise
  • Lunch
  • Insurance
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Tiger Hill
  • Entry/Admission - Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal
  • Entry/Admission - Shantang Street
  • Entry/Admission - The Lingering Garden
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  • Gratuities
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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