Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Private Day Tour with Lunch
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Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Private Day Tour with Lunch

1 day
Lunch
Private
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About this activity
Meet your private guide and the driver at your Suzhou hotel at 9.30 am. Founded in 514 BC, the old town of Suzhou is steeped in 2,500 years of history and serves up many well-preserved relics from the past. Known as the ‘Venice of the East’ or the ‘Venice of China,” or famed as “Garden City “, its canals, stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed gardens all help to make it one of China’s top tourist attractions. The town has also been an important center for China’s silk industry since the days of the Song Dynasty, between 960 and 1279.

Spend the half day exploring Suzhou city with your own expert guide, choose to visit one of the city’s most famous gardens: The Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering garden or Master of the Garden of Nets based on your own preferences. With stunning example of ancient architecture from different dynasty, the amazing Suzhou gardens retains immaculate oasis features,Taihu rocks, delicate pavilions, ponds, and lush flowers and trees and different types of Bonsai tree. After exploring the garden, visit Suzhou’s best-known silk factory, located in the former Japanese concession and housed in what was the Japanese consulate. See the process used to produce China’s famous silk, from the tiny silkworms to the beautiful finished garments. If you have learnt the silk process you could choose to visit one of the other top attractions such as Suzhou Museum, Han Shan temple, Pan Man Scenic area or Leaning Pagoda on the Tiger Hill.

After your morning tour, enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, and drive to Zhouzhuang water town. Renowned as the first water town in China,take a stroll along the canal to soak up its charms and admire its ancient twin bridges, in addition visit Mr. Shen Wansan’s House, the courtyard residence of a 14th-century tycoon whose wealth inspired the envy of the first of China's Ming emperors. Admire the classical architecture of Shen’s House as you learn about his fascinating life, and take the relaxing gondola boat trip along beautiful canals to fully appreciate the beauty of the town. If

After the town visit you will be dropped back to your Suzhou hotel.
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Included
  • Professional English guide
  • Experienced driver with comfortable car
  • Delicious Chinese Lunch
  • Boat ride in canal ( If all inclusive Tour is booked)
  • Bottled water
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Boatride in the cancal town ( If all inclusive tour is not booked)
  • Entrance fees If " All inclusive Tour" is not booked
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions,please dress appropriately
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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