Suzhou's Exquisite Gardens Tour

The first thing you will think about when someone mentions China is the classic Chinese gardens. This tour will fulfill all these images in Suzhou.

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Highlights

Short stays in Suzhou's finer hotels.
Suzhou's graceful gardens.
Rickshaw ride through the city.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 Shanghai to Suzhou, Humble Administrators Garden, The Grand Canal(Cruising by Hand-operated Boat), Lingering Garden

Lunch

Humble Administrators Garden: This is one of the best examples of classic Chinese gardens. Built during the Ming Dynasty, this garden is centered around a pond and has towers, chambers, terraces, and pavilions. The garden has been divided into three parts and it offers something for everyone. The garden museum is also worth a visit.

The Grand Canal (Motor Boat Ride): As the Great Wall, the Grand Canal is one of China’s biggest engineering achievements. It is the world’s longest manmade waterway. Spend some time cruising the canal and get an insight into the life of the locals. Suzhou has a network of beautiful canals and lakes, small and large, linking to this Grand Canal. Enjoy the view of smaller boats and the impressive traffic while you cruise the canal.

Lingering Garden: Known for its beautiful gardens, Suzhou is home to the Lingering Garden. This particular elaborate garden is actually a succession of smaller gardens. The Lingering Garden is well known because of its unique art and architecture. It has beautifully landscaped and picturesque gardens, pavilions, pavements, and pools. There are many viewpoints to enjoy as you walk through covered walkways, doorways, and carved corridors.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

DAY 2 he Garden of the Master of Nets, Rickshaw ride, Suzhou to Shanghai

Breakfast, Lunch

The Garden of the Master of Nets: This is Suzhou’s smallest garden spread over an area of 5000 sq meters. However, this small garden is very charming and it includes all the elements that make a classic Chinese garden.

Rickshaw Ride: Get an insight into the life of locals as you ride a rickshaw through Suzhou’s Hutongs and old streets.

Lunch will taste dumplings.