Suzhou's Exquisite Gardens Tour
- Tour Code: SZ-1
- Duration: 2 days
- Departure Date: You Choose!
- Tour Type: Land tour + well selected hotel + Your own English speaking guide (otherwise specified), your own driver at your own pace and schedule.
Mention China and our thoughts are inevitably drawn to images of classical Chinese garden. Suzhou is the fulfillment of all those images in your imagination.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Place & Transport: Shanghai to Suzhou, Train No. D416 (Shanghai Railway Station - Suzhou Railway Station) Dep 10:25 - Arr 10:56
Today's Activities: Train station to Hotel Transfer (Suzhou), The Grand Canal, Lingering Garden, The No.1 Silk Factory, The Garden of the Master of Nets
Meals: Chinese Lunch at Qinghua Restaurant
- The Grand Canal: The Grand Canal ranks alongside the Great Wall of China as the country's greatest engineering achievement and it is the longest man-made waterway in the world. Cruising on the Canal, you can see the local peoples' life.
Known as the land of rice and fish, Suzhou city has a network of picturesque lakes and canals both large and small, which all link in eventually to the Grand Canal. The view from the little boats that ply the smaller canals is enchanting, whilst the traffic on the Grand Canal reminds you of Suzhou that it was the original source of the 'sea' silk road.
- Lingering Garden: Suzhou is famous for its gardens.Lingering Garden is an elaborate succession of small gardens. Lingering in a garden you will marvel at its unique architecture and art. It is located on No.338 Liuyuan Road, Suzhou City.
Designed to "linger" through the generations, with a succession of small beautifully landscaped gardens, pools and pavements and a pavilion for each season. It has wonderful covered walkways, carved corridors, elaborately shaped doorways and perfect viewpoints for a variety of perspectives on this special garden.
- The No.1 Silk Factory: Suzhou is famous for its silk produts. Tourists may go and see how the silk is processed from worm to the final product, and some of the silk history of in China. There's also an opportunity to buy something beautiful from the showroom, or just enjoy the goods on display.
- The Garden of the Master of Nets: The Garden of the Master of Nets is the smallest garden in Suzhou covering a space of only 5000 sq meters. The small space is its greatest charm as it encompasses all the elements of a classic Chinese garden within close boundaries.
- Qinghua Restaurant: Qinghua Restaurant mainly specializes in Suzhou style cuisine. It is continually creating new style dishes, to be a leader in its field. Its light-taste delicacy reminds customers of it while dine, popularizing in the local place.
Day 2
Place & Transport: Suzhou to Shanghai, Train No. D431 (Suzhou Railway Station - Shanghai Railway Station) Dep 16:11 - Arr 16:53
Today's Activities: Hotel to Train station Transfer (Suzhou), Humble Administrators Garden, Rickshaw ride
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Pine and Crane Restaurant
- Humble Administrators Garden: The garden is the best representative of Chinese classical gardens, constructed in the Ming dynasty,which focuses on a central pond with pavilions, terraces, chambers, and towers located nearby, the garden is divided into three parts: the eastern, middle and western parts.
At 5 hectares the largest of these beautiful gardens, it is one of the most famous one. It provides everyone with pleasure. Don't miss the Garden Museum - actually don't miss any of this lovely place. Tourists may wear comfortable shoes, as there's a lot of walking here.
- Rickshaw ride: Through the old streets & Hutongs in Suzhou, you will see local people's life.
- Pine and Crane Restaurant: Located near Humble Administrator's Garden, this old famous restaurant and serves Suzhou cuisine. The dishes are famous for the fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods. It is a very popular restaurant in Suzhou.
- Apr. 01 - Nov. 31
High Season - Dec. 01 - Mar. 31
Low Season(2010)
| Your Group Size | Tour Class | Tour Price | Single Room Supplement | Inquiry |
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| 1 Person | Superior Class | $499 | $0 |
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| Deluxe Class | $381 | $0 |
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| Tourist Class | $356 | $0 |
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| 2-5 Person | Superior Class | $301 | $105 |
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| Deluxe Class | $242 | $46 |
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| Tourist Class | $229 | $34 |
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| 6-9 Person | Superior Class | $246 | $105 |
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| Deluxe Class | $187 | $46 |
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| Tourist Class | $174 | $34 |
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Hotels
| City | Superior Class | Deluxe Class | Tourist Class |
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| Suzhou | Sheraton Hotel Suzhou | Bamboo Grove Hotel Suzhou | Yuanwailou hotel |
* Price is in US dollars, for one person. Price is for references only, may vary according to your travel time Please inquire for more details. Click here to change prices to your Currency
* Better discount is available when travel in low season from Nov to March or when travel in a large group. Please Contact Us for more details.
* If only one person is traveling then the single room supplement is not required. If, for example, three people book a hotel, with two in one room and one in another room, the single room supplement must be paid.
Price Inclusions and Exclusions
Price Inclusions:
- Entrance Fees:
To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary. - Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations. - Private Transfers:
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Shanghai, Suzhou by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
Your comfort is our priority! Click here to get a description of the vehicles that we use for our tours. - Guide:
As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available. - Hotels:
Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Transportation:
Shanghai To Suzhou Transfer via: Train, D416 (Our arrangements)
Suzhou To Shanghai Transfer via: Train, D431 (Our arrangements) - Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Insurance
The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
Click here to learn more about the insurance coverage and the sum insured. - Luggage Transfers:
Between railway stations and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Price Exclusions:
- Personal Expenses:
Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary. - Meals:
Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary. - Single Room Supplement.
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