Suzhou and Tongli Water Town Private Day Tour from Shanghai

Private guide and driver pick you up from centrally located hotel in Shanghai, and heading to Suzhou. Normally, it takes about 2 hours riding . Below attractions are popular , so you can choose some of them based on your request and guide suggestion ,but you do not have time visit all . Because the tour is for half day Suzhou and half day Tongli Water Town.

This is an ancient city with over 2,500 years of history and numerous points of interest. For this private day tour, we suggest 2-3 hours for this city, it means you do not have time visit all sites. We list below attractions are popular , you can discuss with your private guide where you want to visit during the 2 hours riding from Shanghai. So the entrance ticket will not include , because we do not know which you want to go , but no worries, your guide will help you to buy when you arrive.

The Humble Administrator's Garden, covering about 52,000 sq. meters (12.85 acres), is the largest and most renowned. Due to its unique designs and ethereal beauty, the garden has garnered many special honors. We suggest 1 hour visiting here, then you have time to see more.

An ancient poet said ,It is a lifelong pity if having visited Suzhou you did not visit Tiger Hill. We suggest 1 hour here.

Pingjiang Road is the largest and best-preserved historical block in Suzhou.Government has protected and reconstructed the old buildings and alleys in accordance with their previous appearances and the “water flowing along the roads and alleys” structure. Suggest 40 minutes here.

Just feel free discuss with your guide which garden you want to go.

It is adjacent to the Humble Administrator’s Garden. Suggested time visiting :40 minuets

It’s a symbol of Suzhou as “New Paradise on Earth”, where people can enjoy their leisure time and the beautiful broad view of the lake. Suggested visiting time :45 minutes

It is well-known for the exquisite beauty of its magnificent halls, and the various sizes, shapes, and colors of the buildings. In 1997, it was recorded on the list of the world heritage by UESCO. Suggested visiting time: 50 minuets

The Shantang Street is cited as ‘the First Street in Suzhou, it is very popular with tourists and the place for snacks and food.

It is one of the four most famous and representative gardens of ancient classical style in Suzhou City. Suggested time :35 minuets .

In different cities excellent ships and boats are available to take visitors to admire the Grand Canal scenery to their heart's content. Suggested time :1 hour

It is famous for its numerous historic relics and abundant human landscapes and has been listed as a National AAAA Tourist Area. Suggested time :30 minutes

It 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. Suggested time :30 minutes .

The entire museum design is dignified and elegant - yet unconventional - combining a sense of ancient civilization with modern style. Suggested time :30 minuets

Canglang Pavilion (Blue Wave Pavilion) is located in the southern part of Suzhou, and is one of the four most famous gardens of the city. Suggested time :40 minutes

In the afternoon , takes about 40 minutes riding to Tongli town which is an age-old but very well preserved water town with a history of more than 1,000 years.True to its reputation, Tongli water town is a really wonderful travel destination where you can spend a marvelous holiday or experience traditional Chinese culture.

Located at Tongli water town. Suggested time 30 minutes

After tour, your guide and driver will take you back to Shanghai, If you need to catch a flight or a train after the tour, we are more than happy to help you arrange it. Just feel free let your guide and driver know . And you just need pay some extra fee to your driver.