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Bridging Cultures to Reveal Suzhou’s Timeless Stories
Suzhou
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Stroll serene Yipu Garden’s Ming Dynasty pavilions and rockeries, then wander Shantang Street’s ancient canals, savoring tea, silk, and tales of Tang-era Suzhou. Book for timeless tranquility meets vibrant heritage!
Highlights
From 5 hours and 30 minutes to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours and 30 minutes to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Parking Fees
Meeting Points
Departure
60 Xi Zhong Shi
60 Xizhongshi is a local diner that serves breakfast. And the tour guide will hold a card with “R.J” written on it.
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Bridging Cultures to Reveal Suzhou’s Timeless Stories
Suzhou
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Stroll serene Yipu Garden’s Ming Dynasty pavilions and rockeries, then wander Shantang Street’s ancient canals, savoring tea, silk, and tales of Tang-era Suzhou. Book for timeless tranquility meets vibrant heritage!
Highlights
From 5 hours and 30 minutes to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours and 30 minutes to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Parking Fees
Meeting Points
Departure
60 Xi Zhong Shi
60 Xizhongshi is a local diner that serves breakfast. And the tour guide will hold a card with “R.J” written on it.
Return
Itinerary
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Yipu Garden
Yipu Garden, a classical Chinese garden nestled in Suzhou, embodies the harmony of nature and human artistry. Designed during the Ming Dynasty, it features winding pathways, serene ponds, and intricate rockeries that mimic natural landscapes. Elegant pavilions, arched bridges, and latticed windows frame picturesque vistas, while lush bamboo, fragrant blossoms, and ancient trees enhance its tranquil ambiance. Celebrating the balance of yin and yang, its minimalist design invites contemplation, reflecting Confucian and Daoist philosophies. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Yipu Garden epitomizes the Suzhou garden tradition, offering a timeless retreat where architecture and nature coexist in poetic symmetry.
2 hours and 30 minutes
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Shantang Street
Shantang Street, a historic canal-side thoroughfare in Suzhou, dates back to the Tang Dynasty (819 CE) when poet-governor Bai Juyi oversaw its construction. Stretching 3.8 kilometers along the Shantang River, it blends waterway charm with Ming-Qing architecture: whitewashed walls, stone bridges, and traditional shops selling silk, snacks, and crafts. Dubbed "Suzhou’s Old Street," it offers a lively mix of cultural heritage and local life, with teahouses, temples, and opera stages. A section near Tiger Hill is dubbed the "Seven-Li Miniature," capturing the city’s essence. Part of the Grand Canal UNESCO site, it remains a vibrant artery of history, commerce, and Jiangnan water-town ambiance.
