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Suzhou Day Tour to Classical Garden and Tongli Water Town
Suzhou
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please wear comfortable walking shoes
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Pick-up from hotels within the Middle Ring Road of Shanghai. An additional transfer fee will be incurred if your hotel is outside the above mentioned area.
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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On this trip, you will take in the Classical Gardens of Suzhou from Shanghai. Your professional tour guide will show you highlights including the classical Garden of the Master of the Nets, old Shantang Street and famous Tongli Water Town. Take it easy with the door-to-door hotel pickup and drop off. No stops for shopping, tea ceremonies and factory visits will ensure you a pure sightseeing experience.
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Umbrellas are provided for free use
Boat ride ticket in Tongli
Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
Centrally located hotel pick-up and drop-off in Shanghai
Air conditioned minivan with chauffeur
Meals
Gratuities
Itinerary
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Master of the Nets Garden
Your professional guide will pick you up at your hotel in Shanghai at the agreed time in the morning, and then a 2-hour drive in a comfortable minivan with chauffeur will take you to Suzhou. For hundreds of years, Suzhou is well-known for preserving many charming and typical classical gardens, almost all of which are the local wealthy families' residences. Your first destination is the Master of Nets Garden. The exquisite garden is not very large in scale but the special layout of pavilions, gateways, windows and various halls enlarge the space visually and worth a visit.
1 hour
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Shantang Street
Afterwards, your guide will take you to Shantang Street, an ancient riverside pedestrian road with a few old stone bridges and lots of traditional residential houses. It is ideally a place to stroll, try all kinds of local snacks and pick up souvenirs. Here you will have one hour free time to explore this street and have your lunch by yourself. Of course, your guide will offer you the best recommendations according to your preference.
1 hour
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Tongli Town
Then a 30-minitue drive will take you to Tongli Water Town, an age-old but very well preserved water town with a history of more than 1,000 years. Forty-nine stone bridges in a variety of styles link the different parts of the town. Many old residential houses with typical features of South China built along the riverside. The entire ancient town is just a large scenic area for you to explore and your guide will show you around. Taking a traditional boat ride along the canal will add more fun to your trip. Just get your camera ready.
After that, your guide and driver will accompany you back to your hotel in Shanghai.
Suzhou Day Tour to Classical Garden and Tongli Water Town
Suzhou
About
On this trip, you will take in the Classical Gardens of Suzhou from Shanghai. Your professional tour guide will show you highlights including the classical Garden of the Master of the Nets, old Shantang Street and famous Tongli Water Town. Take it easy with the door-to-door hotel pickup and drop off. No stops for shopping, tea ceremonies and factory visits will ensure you a pure sightseeing experience.
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Umbrellas are provided for free use
Boat ride ticket in Tongli
Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
Centrally located hotel pick-up and drop-off in Shanghai