Highlights
- Combine the visit to two ancient water towns in fully guided private day trip
- Immerse in the ancient charm of thousand-year old ancient village village
- Experience authentical water town traditions with unique heritage
- Cruise down the old canal and see the sights from private boat
- Appreciate the ultimate beauty of ancient chinese garden with your choice
Description
Your wonderful day excursion begins with the convenient pick up at your downtown Shanghai hotel. Follow your guide to board you private clean and comfortable air-conditioned car, enjoy scenic ride to Jiangsu provide.
Upon arrival, begin your fun visit in the UNESCO water village with 1000 years history, follow the lead of your expert and wander in the ancient Ming and Qing Dynasty street, explore the lively water markets with unique crafs ,arts, trinkets, pay the visit to Tuisi Garden designed with charming ancient architectures, peaceful ponds with fish, ancinet trees while learning the interesting culture and history from your guide.
Then board a private gondola,enjoy a relaxing boat ride along old canals , see Lucky ring bridges , water birds while taking in the serene and picturesque water town scenery.
After wonderful morning activities, take a break and savor a delightful local lunch with the recommendations from your guide.
Continue your afternoon venture to Suzhou city, here choose to visit one of the top four famed garden-the Humble Administrator’s garden, immerse yourself in the ancient charm and elegance of the heritage garden designed with unique Taihu rockeries, delicate pavilions, ponds, beautiful flowers and big Bonsais parks while listening your guide sharing the fascinating history and culture .If you prefer a more intimate garden, you could substitute to the other garden such as Master of Nets Garden, Lingering Garden etc.
Next head to ancient canal waterways at Shantang old street--know as China No.1 old street, here enjoy a leisure stroll along dynamic cultural streets , have fun cross the lucky fortune bridge ,appreciate the unique Jiangnan architectures with lively ambience, traditional lanterns and ancient city wall. Step back to 'ancient times” watching people dress up in dynasty costumes.
After the most memorable day trip, you will travel back to Shanghai with the convenient drop off at your downtown Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.
Includes
Great private guide
Downtown Shanghai hotel pick up and drop off
Private driver with air-conditioned vehicle for door to door transfer
Entrance ticket to one selected garden in Suzhou
Entrance fee to Tongli Water town
Boat ride ticket in Tongli
Excludes
Lunch( Can be arranged at your own costs)
Out skirts pick up and drop-off as Pudong /Hongqiao airport /Disneyland area etc, can be arranged at surcharge with additional USD 45.00per group ,pay to the guide on the tour day. )
Gratuities
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
