Private Full Day Suzhou Garden Tour From Shanghai
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Private Full Day Suzhou Garden Tour From Shanghai

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Stop At: Humble Administrator's Garden, No.178 Northeast Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou 215001 China

In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Shanghai downtown and driver to suzhou directly (around 1.5 hours for one way).

Your tour starts with The Humble Administrator's Garden, it is the largest private garden in Suzhou with a total area of 51,950 square meters (5.2 hectares) in the northeastern part of Suzhou. It has been listed as one of the four most famous national classic gardens together with the Summer Palace, Mountain Summer Resort in Chengde and Lingering Garden of Suzhou. The garden consists of Eastern, Central and Western sections as well as some residences of the former owners. The art of the Humble Administrator's Garden has a prominent position in the history of China's garden creation. It represents the historical characteristics and achievements of south-east China's private gardens.

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Stop At: Ouyuan Garden, No.7 Xiaoxing Alley, Cang Street, Pingjiang District, Suzhou 215001 China

Next to Ouyuan Garden, also refer to Couple's Retreat Garden. The Couple's Retreat Garden is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a key cultural relic under state protection. This garden despite its narrow width features an artificial hill made from rock brought from Taihu Lake. Different from other Suzhou garden, the layout of the Couple's Retreat Garden is designed purposely. And in ancient China, "ou" means cultivating land by two persons, so that the garden's name implies that a couple retreat to the countryside and lead a peaceful life there. Also the name of the garden alludes to its two halves separated by a residential core in the middle. Not only it is a representation of Suzhou garden, but also it has its unique elements which is rooted in profound and broad Chinese culture.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Master-of-Nets Garden, No.11 Kuojiatou Alley, Daichengqiao Road, Canglang District, Suzhou 215006 China

Move on to The Master of Nets Garden, which is the smallest of the Suzhou residential gardens, yet it is the most impressive because of its use of space which creates the illusion of an area that is much greater than its actual size. This 12th century gem (later refurbished in the 18th century) and UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts an impressive garden and nightly Kunqu opera performances, but it’s best known for its architectural splendor. The garden is especially fancied by overseas visitors and is praised as the most ornate and intact private gardens in Suzhou.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Suzhou Silk, 405 East St, Gusu Qu, Suzhou Shi, Jiangsu Sheng, China

The last stop is Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill. Suzhou has a long and rich history of silk culture, including mulberry tree and silk worm cultivation and turning raw silk into beautiful fabric. Suzhou's climate and soil are perfect for silk production, and the city has been a center of China's silk trade for many centuries. The Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill has been a proud steward of this heritage for over 80 years. It's more like a museum which shows you how the silk is made from cocoons from the beginning and the whole silk process. Not to be missed.

After the tour ends, drive you back to Shanghai.

Duration: 30 minutes

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Included
  • Railway station pickup and drop-off at Shanghai downtown hotel or Shanghai train station
  • Bottled water
  • Professional English & Chinese speaking tour guide
  • Private transfer
  • Entry/Admission - Humble Administrator's Garden
  • Entry/Admission - Ouyuan Garden
  • Entry/Admission - Master-of-Nets Garden
Not included
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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