Suzhou Full Day Tour

from US$270.00

Explore Suzhou on this full day tour.

Suzhou is renowned for its classical gardens, silk production, and canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the East".Its UNESCO-listed gardens are a major attraction, along with its historical sites and local delicacies, making it a wonderful choice for a day trip from Shanghai.

  • Experience Suzhou’s best garden—once reserved for emperors, now far less crowded than the famous Humble Administrator’s Garden

  • Sip handcrafted tea in a riverside teahouse, and try making your own tea latte

  • Walk through wet markets to pick your own local lunch favorites

  • Glide on a boat ride from quiet neighborhoods to lantern-lit streets

  • Discover Suzhou’s leaning tower, bamboo groves, and Buddhist temples (with cats!)

  • Hear ancient legends, try fortune telling, and enjoy incense rituals

  • Climb up the city wall for a panoramic view of old and new Suzhou

Date: Choose your own date

📍Pickup & Drop-Off Included

  • Door-to-door service from Shanghai or from Suzhou railway station

  • For areas outside the center (e.g., Hongqiao, Pudong Airport), extra fee may apply included

Price:

Message us to book different group sizes, children and pick up/drop off destination


Depart from Shanghai

  • Group of 2: £155 per adult

  • Group of 3: £135 per adult

  • Group of 4: £120 per adult

  • Group of 5: £115 per adult

  • Group of 6: £110 per adult

  • Group of 7: £105 per adult

(Adult: ages 13+; 20% off for child between age 4-12)

Depart from Suzhou

  • Group of 2: £135 per adult

  • Group of 3: £115 per adult

  • Group of 4: £100 per adult

  • Group of 5: £95 per adult

(Adult: ages 13+; 20% off for child between age 4-12)

2 Adults Pick Up From:

Explore Suzhou on this full day tour.

Suzhou is renowned for its classical gardens, silk production, and canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the East".Its UNESCO-listed gardens are a major attraction, along with its historical sites and local delicacies, making it a wonderful choice for a day trip from Shanghai.

  • Experience Suzhou’s best garden—once reserved for emperors, now far less crowded than the famous Humble Administrator’s Garden

  • Sip handcrafted tea in a riverside teahouse, and try making your own tea latte

  • Walk through wet markets to pick your own local lunch favorites

  • Glide on a boat ride from quiet neighborhoods to lantern-lit streets

  • Discover Suzhou’s leaning tower, bamboo groves, and Buddhist temples (with cats!)

  • Hear ancient legends, try fortune telling, and enjoy incense rituals

  • Climb up the city wall for a panoramic view of old and new Suzhou

Date: Choose your own date

📍Pickup & Drop-Off Included

  • Door-to-door service from Shanghai or from Suzhou railway station

  • For areas outside the center (e.g., Hongqiao, Pudong Airport), extra fee may apply included

Price:

Message us to book different group sizes, children and pick up/drop off destination


Depart from Shanghai

  • Group of 2: £155 per adult

  • Group of 3: £135 per adult

  • Group of 4: £120 per adult

  • Group of 5: £115 per adult

  • Group of 6: £110 per adult

  • Group of 7: £105 per adult

(Adult: ages 13+; 20% off for child between age 4-12)

Depart from Suzhou

  • Group of 2: £135 per adult

  • Group of 3: £115 per adult

  • Group of 4: £100 per adult

  • Group of 5: £95 per adult

(Adult: ages 13+; 20% off for child between age 4-12)

🗺 Itinerary Overview:


1 / Lion Grove Garden

A top-rated classical garden with maze-like rockery paths and fewer crowds. Learn the deep symbolism behind Suzhou garden design.

2 / Pingjiang River Area & Teahouse Stop

Wander the alleys of the former silk district. Rest at a tucked-away riverside teahouse for a tea break—and learn how to make your own tea latte with artistic flair.

3 / Wet Market Snack Stroll（lunch not included)

Visit a lively neighborhood wet market to explore seasonal fruits, veggies, and Suzhou’s favorite snacks. You can pick dumplings, shrimp noodles, beef soup, pancakes, or Suzhou-style Shengjian for lunch.

4 / Xiyuan Temple

A spiritual stop full of local life and fun—spot temple cats, burn incense, toss coins for luck, try vegetarian buns, and explore Buddhist culture in a Zen way.

5 / Tiger Hill & Suzhou’s Leaning Tower

See Suzhou’s iconic leaning pagoda, stroll through bamboo groves, and hear stories of famous swordsmiths, ancient emperors, and hidden treasures.

6 / Shantang Street SharedBoat Ride

Hop on a 4-km long shared canal ride. Watch Suzhou transform—from peaceful residential scenes to lively shopping streets under lanterns.

⏰ Tour Duration

  • 7–8 hours (if departing from Suzhou)

  • 9–10 hours (if departing from Shanghai, including transfers)

👥 Group Size

  • Private tour: 2–5 guests (Suzhou start)

  • Private tour: 2–7 guests (Shanghai start)

✅ What’s Included:

  • English-speaking local guide

  • Entry to garden, temple, and tower

  • Private boat ride

  • Teahouse drink

  • Private transfer from Shanghai or Premier taxis from Suzhou Railway Station)

  • All arrangements handled start-to-finish

Why Not Stay a Night in Suzhou?

Ask us about adding a hotel to stay for a night in Suzhou!

Cancellation policy

  • 100% refund if canceled 48+ hours in advance

  • No refund within 48 hours of tour start or for no-shows

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