Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option
by Amazing Shanghai Trip
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$440Overview
The tour begins with a 9:30 am pickup from a hotel in downtown Shanghai. Guests travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Shanghai Train Station to board a bullet train to Suzhou. The total tour duration is about 8 to 9 hours. Upon arrival in Suzhou, the first stop is the Humble Administrator's Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors spend around one hour walking through the garden's pavilions, corridors, ponds, rockeries, and green spaces while the guide explains its history. Next, the tour moves to Pingjiang Road, a historic street along a canal. Guests can take a private rickshaw ride along the street to see traditional neighborhoods and local life. Lunch is served on Pingjiang Road. After lunch, the group visits Panmen Gate, known as the oldest ancient water and land gate used for defense. Visitors explore the park area, view the gate and pagodas for about one hour. Following this, there is a one-hour boat ride on Suzhou's Ancient Grand Canal, passing riverside homes and city walls. The final stop is Shantang Street, where guests spend about 30 minutes relaxing by the river, viewing traditional houses and an old bridge. Optional activities here include tasting local snacks or listening to Pingtan music. After the tour, guests return to Shanghai by bullet train. The all-inclusive option covers hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Shanghai, round-trip bullet train tickets, local lunch, private guide, private transport in both cities, and entrance fees for included sites. Other entrance fees and gratuities are not included. Guests may request alternate stops such as Tiger Hill, Hanshan Temple, Master of Nets Garden, Lingering Garden, or a silk factory by arranging this with the guide in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Transfer to Shanghai Train Station and Bullet Train to Suzhou
The day begins with pickup from the hotel in downtown Shanghai by an air-conditioned vehicle. Guests are driven to Shanghai Train Station to board the bullet train to Suzhou. The train journey offers views en route to Suzhou city and leads directly to the first sightseeing location, the Humble Administrator's Garden.
40 min
Humble Administrator's Garden
Visitors spend about one hour at the Humble Administrator's Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The garden features traditional Chinese pavilions, corridors, ponds, rockeries, walkways, and trees. The guide provides commentary on the garden's history and design while guests walk through the grounds. The garden's ponds and structures offer a chance to see classical garden architecture.
60 min
Pingjiang Road
Next, the tour moves to Pingjiang Road, a historic street beside a canal. Guests have the option to take a private rickshaw ride along the street, passing old buildings and seeing local life. The rickshaw travels up and down the street to provide views of the district. Lunch is served on Pingjiang Road, featuring traditional Chinese cuisine.
60 min
Panmen Gate
The group then visits Panmen Gate, known as the oldest ancient water and land gate built for defense. Visitors can walk around the park area, view the preserved gate structure, and see the pagodas nearby. The gate is historically significant and well maintained.
60 min
Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal
Following Panmen Gate, guests take a boat ride on the Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal for about one hour. The boat passes riverside ancient houses and old city gate walls. This trip offers views of the historic waterways and a sense of the old lifestyle along the canal.
60 min
Shantang Street
The final stop is Shantang Street, where visitors have free time to relax by the river. They can enjoy views of an old bridge, traditional houses, and the river environment. Guests may sample local snacks or listen to Pingtan music if they wish. After this, the tour returns to Shanghai by bullet train.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option
by Amazing Shanghai Trip
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$440Overview
The tour begins with a 9:30 am pickup from a hotel in downtown Shanghai. Guests travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Shanghai Train Station to board a bullet train to Suzhou. The total tour duration is about 8 to 9 hours. Upon arrival in Suzhou, the first stop is the Humble Administrator's Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors spend around one hour walking through the garden's pavilions, corridors, ponds, rockeries, and green spaces while the guide explains its history. Next, the tour moves to Pingjiang Road, a historic street along a canal. Guests can take a private rickshaw ride along the street to see traditional neighborhoods and local life. Lunch is served on Pingjiang Road. After lunch, the group visits Panmen Gate, known as the oldest ancient water and land gate used for defense. Visitors explore the park area, view the gate and pagodas for about one hour. Following this, there is a one-hour boat ride on Suzhou's Ancient Grand Canal, passing riverside homes and city walls. The final stop is Shantang Street, where guests spend about 30 minutes relaxing by the river, viewing traditional houses and an old bridge. Optional activities here include tasting local snacks or listening to Pingtan music. After the tour, guests return to Shanghai by bullet train. The all-inclusive option covers hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Shanghai, round-trip bullet train tickets, local lunch, private guide, private transport in both cities, and entrance fees for included sites. Other entrance fees and gratuities are not included. Guests may request alternate stops such as Tiger Hill, Hanshan Temple, Master of Nets Garden, Lingering Garden, or a silk factory by arranging this with the guide in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Transfer to Shanghai Train Station and Bullet Train to Suzhou
The day begins with pickup from the hotel in downtown Shanghai by an air-conditioned vehicle. Guests are driven to Shanghai Train Station to board the bullet train to Suzhou. The train journey offers views en route to Suzhou city and leads directly to the first sightseeing location, the Humble Administrator's Garden.
40 min
Humble Administrator's Garden
Visitors spend about one hour at the Humble Administrator's Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The garden features traditional Chinese pavilions, corridors, ponds, rockeries, walkways, and trees. The guide provides commentary on the garden's history and design while guests walk through the grounds. The garden's ponds and structures offer a chance to see classical garden architecture.
60 min
Pingjiang Road
Next, the tour moves to Pingjiang Road, a historic street beside a canal. Guests have the option to take a private rickshaw ride along the street, passing old buildings and seeing local life. The rickshaw travels up and down the street to provide views of the district. Lunch is served on Pingjiang Road, featuring traditional Chinese cuisine.
60 min
Panmen Gate
The group then visits Panmen Gate, known as the oldest ancient water and land gate built for defense. Visitors can walk around the park area, view the preserved gate structure, and see the pagodas nearby. The gate is historically significant and well maintained.
60 min
Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal
Following Panmen Gate, guests take a boat ride on the Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal for about one hour. The boat passes riverside ancient houses and old city gate walls. This trip offers views of the historic waterways and a sense of the old lifestyle along the canal.
60 min
Shantang Street
The final stop is Shantang Street, where visitors have free time to relax by the river. They can enjoy views of an old bridge, traditional houses, and the river environment. Guests may sample local snacks or listen to Pingtan music if they wish. After this, the tour returns to Shanghai by bullet train.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.