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1 Day Tour of Suzhou Gardens

Highlights

  • This day trip to Suzhou offers a deep dive into the city's classical gardens and living culture.

Route

Route Map
Day
Attractions & Activities
Overnight
1
The Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden, Pingjiang Road
Suzhou

Tour Features

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Accommodation & Meals

Our sample itinerary includes mid-range four-star hotels with standard amenities to keep initial costs in check. Accommodations and meals are fully customizable, and your dedicated travel advisor will adjust them to match your preferred level of comfort or luxury.

Day Accommodation Meals
1
End of Tour
(No Accommodation)
L: Day1

08:00 - 09:00 | Hotel Pick-up

A private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Suzhou.

09:30 - 11:30 | Selected Garden Tour (Choose 1 of 3)

【A: Humble Administrator's Garden】 Visit one of China's four most famous gardens, renowned for its classical landscape and expansive layout.

【B: Lingering Garden】 Admire a garden famous for its exquisite architectural spatial design and ever-changing views with every step.

【C: Master-of-Nets Garden】 Explore a compact typical residence garden, celebrated for its art of creating vastness in a small space.

12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch

Enjoy an authentic Suzhou-style lunch in the old city, featuring dishes like Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish and Eel with Hot Oil.

13:30 - 14:30 | Rickshaw Tour through Old Alleys

Ride a local pedicab through the small bridges and alleys of old Suzhou, discovering the local life and history off the beaten path.

14:45 - 16:00 | Stroll along Pingjiang Road

Wander freely along Pingjiang Road, the "microcosm of old Suzhou." Explore shops, see the网红 graffiti wall, and feel the blend of ancient and modern.

16:15 - 17:15 | Teahouse Experience with Pingtan & Kunqu

Visit a traditional teahouse, sip Biluochun tea, and enjoy live performances of Suzhou Pingtan and Kunqu Opera, both UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage arts.

17:30 | Tour Conclusion & Drop-off

Conclude the journey with memories of Suzhou's elegance and be transferred back to your hotel.

Attractions & Activities

Important to Know

  • This sample itinerary is designed for a private tour, featured dedicated vehicle and guide.
  • Join-in tour is NOT available, hence solo travelers must cover the entire cost independently.
  • Prices are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • This tour is offered in US dollars (USD), euros (EUR), and RMB (CNY), other currencies are NOT accepted.
  • This sample itinerary is served as a starting point for your trip planning. Feel free to tell us your needs and requirements. Inquiry
  • One of our travel consultants will reply your Inquiry by emails or phone. He or she will work with you accross all details about your trip plan until you are totally satisfied with it.

Prices Per Person

Number of Travelers Solo 2 People 3-5 People 6-9 People 10 Plus People
Estimated Prices USD $ 368.00 225.00 189.00 175.00 Get Quote Now
EUR €
CNY ¥ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

The above quotation is based on prices during the shoulder season and is for reference only. As peak and off-peak seasons vary by destination in China, please contact your Traveler Consultant for a customized quotation.

Included

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    All entrance fees & activities
    (Unless labeled as optional in the itinerary)
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    All accommodation
    (Recommend 4-star rating plus)
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    Professional guides & drivers
    (Incl. all destinations in the itinerary)
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    All transportation & transfer
    (Unless labeled as optional in the itinerary)
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    Meals & drinking water
    (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

  • International flights
    (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Personal items
    (Souvenirs, tips, etc.)