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
Tour Features
Tours for Anyone
Accommodation & Meals
1. Accommodation is not included in this itinerary.
2. Lunch at a local restaurant is included, with at least one full hour reserved for dining each day.
3. Unless special requests are made, we will arrange meals at regular local restaurants. For private tour guests, you can choose either à la carte ordering or buffet dining. For join-in group tour guests, all travelers in the group will dine together at the same buffet restaurant.
4. If you have special dietary requirements such as vegetarian or gluten-free meals, please contact us in advance so we can make proper arrangements.
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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.
Important Notice: If you choose to join a group tour, the garden you will visit is fixed as the Humble Administrator's Garden.
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.
Important to Know
- A private tour can depart with just 1 traveler. A join-in group tour requires a minimum of 2 travelers to depart. To ensure travel comfort and service quality, the maximum capacity for each join-in group tour is 15 guests.
- Travelers booking a private tour may set their own departure date, and freely customize the travel route, experiences and services according to personal preference.
- Join-in group tour guests can only travel on fixed scheduled dates. Once you confirm your departure date, you will travel with other guests who booked the same date, sharing the same tour guide and vehicle throughout the trip.
- The vehicle type will be arranged according to the final group size, ranging from 5-seater cars to 20-seater tourist coaches.
Prices Per Person
| Number of Travelers | Solo | 2 People | 3-5 People | 6-9 People | 10 Plus People | |
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| Estimated Prices | USD $ | 368 | 225 | 189 | 175 | Get Quote Now |
| EUR € | 300 | 184 | 154 | 143 | ||
| CNY ¥ | 2393 | 1465 | 1228 | 1136 | ||
Join-in Group Tour Availability & Price Per Person
| Available Days | Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. | |
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| Price p/p | USD $ | 179 |
| EUR € | 145 | |
| CNY ¥ | 1162 | |
Tour prices are calculated per person. The reference prices displayed on our website are based on an English-speaking licensed guide, standard comfortable vehicles (non-luxury), and regular dining standards.
Private tour travelers may contact us directly to get the best customized quotation.
Solo travelers booking a join-in group tour will receive two pricing options: the join-in group rate and the exclusive private tour rate. If the minimum group number is met before departure, you will pay the standard group price. If the group quota is still not filled two days prior to departure, you may still travel by choosing the private tour rate.
Included
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Professional licensed tour guide service in your designated language, full-day private vehicle and dedicated driver.(Vehicle type will be arranged according to the group size, ranging from 5-seater cars to 20-seater coaches.)
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Entrance tickets and scheduled experience activities for all scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
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Group buffet lunch.(Private tour guests can choose either à la carte ordering or buffet dining)
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One bottle of pure drinking water per person per day.
Excluded
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Overnight accommodation fees.
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Personal travel insurance. Our agency has purchased official travel agency liability insurance, yet its coverage and compensation limit are limited. We highly recommend you purchase personal travel insurance independently before departure.
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Fees for all optional activities marked in the itinerary.
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All expenses related to passport, visa and entry documents.