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Suzhou Private Guided Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Travel by the modern bullet train to famed oriental venice on fully escorted private day trip,visit UNESCO garden, lively water market with charming heritage and relaxing boat ride along Grand Canal
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Duration 9 hours
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Your exciting Suzhou day trip begins with the pick up at your downtown Shanghai hotel. Follow your driver to board the modern bullet train , enjoy an efficient 30- minute fast train ride to Suzhou. Following is the recommended itinerary , the itinerary can be fully customized if you have any other preferences.
Upon arrival, visit one of the top four famous UNESCO gardens-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, Lion Forest Garden etc.
Next head to ancient canal waterways, here enjoy a leisure stroll along the stone paved streets , have fun explore the colorful water markets ,appreciate the unique Jiangnan architectures with lively ambience, step back to "ancient times” watching people dress up in dynasty costumes, learn the interesting lifes and traditions of water village.
Then continue to Guanqian street, the infusion of old and modern pedestrian road that showcase city's vibrant culture and history. Here take a break in the well selected restaurant and savor a delightful local lunch with the recommendation from your guide.
In the afternoon, pay the visit to Tiger hill scenic area,explore the ancient Wuzhong gate while admiring the thousand years old leaning pagoda.
After that ,embark the sightseeing boat and enjoy a relaxing river cruise down the grand canal, admire historic towers, ancient bridges, famed temples, old houses along the way while soaking up the charming water township scenery. Off the boat, hop on to China No.1 ancient street,enjoy the dynamic cultural streets full of interesting arts, crafts, eateries while walking cross the “Fortune Bridge”, see ancient city wall and learn th
Free cancellation - Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Suzhou Private Guided Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
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