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Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

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Duration

10 hours

Group Size

1 to 15 people

Ages

0 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Visit two picturesque Chinese towns, Suzhou and Zhouzhuang on a day trip from Shanghai. You'll see how daily life has remained unchanged over the centuries in these unique old towns. Visit the Suzhou's magnificent gardens, feast on a Chinese lunch and travel through Zhouzhuang's waterways on a Chinese-style gondola.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a Shared Tour - 3 people are needed as a minimum to proceed with the tour.

Pickup

• If you enjoy the service, a recommended tip of approx. USD 5-10 per person for the tour guide and approx. USD 2 per person for the driver is encouraged. • Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. • Minimum Departure: 3 Persons

What's included

Boat tour in the water village

English-speaking tour guide

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Admission tickets

Hotel pickup and drop off in the city center

Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1: 1 hours

Suzhou is one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze basin, founded in about 600 B.C. With its interconnected waterways and beautiful environment, the city is often referred as “The Venice of the East”. The gardens embody the harmonious principles of Chinese garden construction, which dictate that gardens should attempt to create a microcosm of the universe in a confined space. Net Master Garden is the best and most celebrated as a model Ming Dynasty Garden in all of Suzhou.

Stop 2: 0.3 hours

The Grand Canal starts in Beijing, pass by Suzhou, and ends in Hangzhou. It is over 1,000 kilometers from the North China to South China, which is known as a miracle in the world.

Stop 3: 0.3 hours

Panmen Gate is one of the oldest "ancient city walls" left in Suzhou, with the history over 1000 years. You will have the chance to picture it by Grand Canal.

Stop 4: 1 hours

Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill is world wide known for its silk products, with the Silk Museum in its workshop. It is your chance to purchase the traditional Chinese silk products.

Stop 5: 1.5 hours

With the reputation of No. 1 water village in the world, Zhouzhuang is well known for its beautiful environment and simple architecture, well preserved for over 900 years. The majority of the town’s residences were built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and nearly 100 classic courtyards and 60 carved-brick archways are still in use. Boat tour is also included in the water village.

Stop 6: 0.5 hours

You will visit the water town of Zhouzhuang and board a Chinese-style gondola to cruise the waterways of the town. In this water village, locals live life on waterways, still doing everyday activities from washing clothes to shopping from vendors in boats.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

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Adult (12 - 99 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Children (3 - 11 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Infant (0 - 2 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

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