Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option | 8 hours to 9 hours

285 Reviews | Shanghai
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BulletTrain+Private Car Option
2 Adults x $367.00
$734.00
Approx Total
$734.00
BulletTrain&Private Car Option: Great guide,private local driver with car,round trip bullet train tickets are all included (Lunch and entrance pay as actual)
Pickup included
All Inclusive by Bullet Train
2 Adults x $413.00
$826.00
Approx Total
$826.00
Great guide,round trip train fare,private local car with driver,1-garden ticket,tasty lunch, boat ride are all included
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local tasty lunch( If "All inclusive tour " is booked)
  • Transportation: based on your chosen tour option (see details upon booking)
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Shanghai area
  • Boat Ride in the canal ( If " All Inclusive Tour" is Booked)
  • Entrance fee to one garden( If " All Inclusive Tour" is Booked)
  • Entrance fees to the garden and boat ride (If"All incluisve" option is not selected)
  • Lunch, food and drinks (if " All Inclusive "option is not booked)
  • Outskit hotel pick up and drop off(Can be arranged at surcharge)

Overview

Enjoy a fully guided private day trip to famed “Oriental Venice ” Suzhou under the lead of your personal expert guide with fully customizable itinerary. Immerse in the beauty of ancinet Chinese garden with UNESCO heritage,discover one-of-a-kind charms of water town with the picturesque networks of ancient canal and lively water markets. With different optional packages cater to your own travel needs.

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Pickup details

Private pick up and drop off is provided anywhere in dowtown Shanghai. Please advise pick up details at time of booking. ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • Shanghai

    Your wonderful day excursion begins with a comfortable hotel pick up in Shanghai, follow your guide travel to Suzhou with the transportation option you booked. If you book the fast train / bullet train option, you will enjoy an exciting 30-minute train ride to Suzhou. On the way, spend few mins to discuss with the guide for a tailor-made itinerary. As exclusive private tour, your itinerary is fully flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinerary and you are welcome to tell your guide if need make adjustment during the tour.

    30 minutes

  • Humble Administrator's Garden

    Upon arrival, visit one of the top four famous gardens in China-the Humble Administrator’s garden ,listed in the UNESCO World Heritage, immerse yourself in the charming and elegance of the ancient Chinese garden designed with the unique Taihu rockeries, delicate pavilions, ponds , beautiful flowers, lush greens ,150 Bonsais while learning the interesting history, culture, custom from your guide. If you prefer a more intimate garden, you could substitute to the other garden such as Master of Nets Garden, Lingering Garden, Lion Forest Garden etc.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Pingjiang Road

    Next head to Pingjiang historic Road, here enjoy a leisure stroll along the stone paved canal streets, have fun explore the authentical water markets, appreciate the unique Jiangnan old architectures with traditional lanterns, step back to ancient history watching people dressed up dynasty costumes, if you like , choose to take a private rickshaw ride navigate in the old alleys to experience charms of old lifes.

    1 hour

  • GuanQian TaiJian Nong BiFengFang

    After the wonderful morning activities, you will make the stop at Qianqian street, the infusion of ancient and modern pedestrian road that showcase city's vibrant culture and history, here take a break and savor a delightful local lunch with the recommendations from the guide.

    1 hour

  • Tiger Hill

    In the afternoon, head to Huqiu scenic area, take a leisure stroll in the historic park, admire the 1000 years old leaning pagoda surrounded by lush green park , see seasonal colors as peach blossom or foliage in different periods of the year along the mile long riverside.

    1 hour

  • Shantang Street

    Next continue to Wuzhong gate,embark the sightseeing boat ( Boat ticket included if " All Inclusive Package" is booked),cruise down the ancient grand canal while soaking up the picturesque water township scenery. Off the boat, hop on to China No.1 ancient street-Shantang street (Free entry) ,enjoy the dynamic cultural streets full of interesting arts, crafts, eateries while walking cross the “Fortune Bridge”, see ancient city wall and learn the loal custom, history from your expert guide. As mentioned, the itinerary can be fully customized, if you prefer, you could also substitute the above-mentioned sites to the following other sites: 1) Panmen Scenic area; 2) Museums: Suzhou Museum, Suzhou Silk Museum, Garden Museum of Suzhou; 3)Temple: Hanshan Temple, Xiyuan Temple etc. After the wonderful excursion, you will travel back to Shanghai with the convenient drop off at your downtown Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.

    1 hour

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants (for fast train ticket reservation)
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

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1 Day brought us closer to the Chinese ppl living and thinking

Published on Mar, 2025

This trip was a good choice to make! Our guide Annie was great, direct and she spoke well and understandable English. She knew a lot about Chinese culture and history. She could answer any of our additional questions like Japanese and Chinese art differences etc. By the end of the day we could get closer to the Chinese living and thinking. Wish we could spend more days with her at different cities but unfortunately we was just traveling by and China could not stay more.

Sunny and very nice visit

Published on Mar, 2025

The day was very good with my guide Shirley, plenty of information about local, history and very interesting places visits. I do recommend it

Had a great day exploring...

Published on Feb, 2025

Had a great day exploring the city with Roy! He was very knowledgeable and engaging. Definitely recommend it.

Suzhou private tour with Roy

Published on Feb, 2025

Had a great trip with Roy. Extremely knowledgeable and flexible to cater to my specific interests. Would definitely recommend

VIP from beginning to end, and then some…

Published on Feb, 2025

Taking a tour with Shirley is like going to visit an old friend you never knew you had… She takes the time to listen to what is important to you, is a wealth of knowledge, and really tries to get to know you while sharing all about her home, Shanghai. We had 2 tours already booked and were lucky enough to have Shirley for both tours (we loved taking tours with Shirley so much we booked a custom tour for our last free day!) it was a VIP tour and we felt every bit of being treated like a VIP from beginning to end. Food choice was spot on, she took pictures for us (& pointed out good spots & times to take them too), let us know what was worth our time and energy to see, and most of all was always in a great mood and happy to be spending time with us. Overall, well worth the money and I would even say a bargain given the overall experience. Car service is excellent, Sunny is very easy to deal with and very responsive, and with Shirley as your guide will make this tour a once in a lifetime experience!!!

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