Immerse in Suzhou Classical Gardens
Make the most of your time to visit Suzhou and Tongli Water Town from Shanghai in 1 day!
Enjoy the Suzhou gardens recognized by UNESCO and authentic experience to appreciate the graceful charm of Suzhou! We provide private transfer services and a guide between Shanghai and Suzhou to make your trip more convenient and efficient. We can also customize the itinerary according to your requirements.
Tour Highlights
Visit a UNESCO Garden - Lingering Garden

Relax in a Rowing Boat

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October 2024 China Trip - Suzhou.
![]() I had an absolutely incredible experience on my tour in Suzhou, all thanks to our amazing guide (Brenda)! She was knowledgeable, and personable, and went above and beyond to make the entire trip unforgettable. Her insights into the local culture, history, and hidden gems of Suzhou added so much depth to the experience. Whether we were exploring the beautiful gardens or walking through the charming old streets, she brought the city to life with her stories and passion for the area. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an authentic and enriching tour in Suzhou! more
Oct 2024, Bruce N
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Our guide Brenda made all the difference!
![]() Our guide Brenda spoke fluent English. She was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Thanks to her explanations, we had a memorable two-day trip to Suzhou and Tongli water towns. more
Aug 2024, 365Rainbow
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Great stop in Suzhou -- highly recommend!
![]() Our guide, Brenda with China Highlights, really made our experience unforgettable even though we were only there for a short bit of time. Brenda was really knowledgeable and helpful in telling us where to find food nearby the hotel.She took us to the water town of Tongli, and shared so much of its history as well as the history of Suzhou. She also had great conversations with us -- topics ranging from the transformation of Suzhou to how the economy in China. more
Jul 2024, Passenger10230583941
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Suggested Itinerary
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and schedule.
Your private guide and driver will be waiting for you in your Shanghai hotel's lobby, so get ready to enjoy Suzhou.
It's about 1½ hours' drive to Suzhou from Shanghai. On the highway, you can see the typical outskirts and modern countryside of East China.
Visit a UNESCO garden - Lingering Garden. Your guide will tell you the history and some stories of this delicate traditional garden.
Explore Suzhou by taking a rickshaw ride alongside the ancient canal. You will go into little lanes and chat with locals in a food market.
Enjoy authentic Suzhou food in Pingjiang Road. Your guide will help you to order the dishes. The most famous dish in Suzhou is squirrel-shaped mandarin fish.
Tongli Water Town is only 30 minutes' drive from Suzhou. It's a small water town with lovely traditional architecture and bridges - the local people still live there. Visit a moxibustion academy and relax in a rowing boat.
At the end of the trip, we will escort you back to your hotel in Shanghai.
Trip Price
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