Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai
by Hantang International Travel Service
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This 10-hour day trip from Shanghai visits the cities of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village. The tour begins with a one-hour visit to Suzhou’s Master-of-Nets Garden, a Ming Dynasty garden designed to represent a miniature universe. Next, there is a 15-minute stop at the Grand Canal near Panmen Gate, one of Suzhou’s ancient city walls dating back over 1,000 years. Visitors will have time to view and photograph the gate by the canal. The tour continues with a one-hour visit to the Suzhou Silk Museum, located in the Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill, where traditional Chinese silk products can be seen and purchased. After Suzhou, the trip proceeds to Zhouzhuang Water Village, known for its well-preserved residences from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including nearly 100 courtyards and 60 carved-brick archways. Visitors spend about 90 minutes walking through the village. A 30-minute boat tour on a Chinese-style gondola follows, cruising the waterways where locals still carry out daily activities such as washing clothes and shopping from boats. A Chinese lunch is provided during the trip. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, admission tickets, hotel pickup and drop-off in Shanghai city center, and air-conditioned transportation.
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Master-of-Nets Garden
Suzhou is one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze basin, founded around 600 B.C., with a network of waterways earning it the nickname “Venice of the East.” The Master-of-Nets Garden is a celebrated example of Ming Dynasty garden design, built to represent a microcosm of the universe in a compact space. Visitors spend about one hour touring its garden structures and landscaping.
60 min
Grand Canal
The Grand Canal, over 1,000 kilometers long, starts in Beijing and passes Suzhou on its route to Hangzhou. The tour includes a 15-minute stop by this historic waterway, known as a significant engineering feat.
15 min
Panmen Gate
Panmen Gate is one of the oldest ancient city walls remaining in Suzhou, with a history of over 1000 years. Visitors have the opportunity to take photos of the gate alongside the Grand Canal.
15 min
Suzhou Silk Museum
Located in the Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill, the Silk Museum showcases the city’s silk production heritage. Visitors have one hour to explore the museum and can purchase traditional Chinese silk products.
60 min
Zhouzhuang Water Town
Zhouzhuang is recognized as the leading water village in China, with over 900 years of history. Most residences date from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, featuring nearly 100 traditional courtyards and 60 carved-brick archways still in use. Visitors spend about 90 minutes walking through the town’s streets and canals.
90 min
Zhouzhuang Boat
A 30-minute boat ride on a Chinese-style gondola takes guests through Zhouzhuang’s waterways. This ride shows local residents carrying out daily tasks such as washing clothes and shopping from boat vendors.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai
by Hantang International Travel Service
Choose from 1 available option
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.$270Overview
This 10-hour day trip from Shanghai visits the cities of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village. The tour begins with a one-hour visit to Suzhou’s Master-of-Nets Garden, a Ming Dynasty garden designed to represent a miniature universe. Next, there is a 15-minute stop at the Grand Canal near Panmen Gate, one of Suzhou’s ancient city walls dating back over 1,000 years. Visitors will have time to view and photograph the gate by the canal. The tour continues with a one-hour visit to the Suzhou Silk Museum, located in the Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill, where traditional Chinese silk products can be seen and purchased. After Suzhou, the trip proceeds to Zhouzhuang Water Village, known for its well-preserved residences from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including nearly 100 courtyards and 60 carved-brick archways. Visitors spend about 90 minutes walking through the village. A 30-minute boat tour on a Chinese-style gondola follows, cruising the waterways where locals still carry out daily activities such as washing clothes and shopping from boats. A Chinese lunch is provided during the trip. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, admission tickets, hotel pickup and drop-off in Shanghai city center, and air-conditioned transportation.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Master-of-Nets Garden
Suzhou is one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze basin, founded around 600 B.C., with a network of waterways earning it the nickname “Venice of the East.” The Master-of-Nets Garden is a celebrated example of Ming Dynasty garden design, built to represent a microcosm of the universe in a compact space. Visitors spend about one hour touring its garden structures and landscaping.
60 min
Grand Canal
The Grand Canal, over 1,000 kilometers long, starts in Beijing and passes Suzhou on its route to Hangzhou. The tour includes a 15-minute stop by this historic waterway, known as a significant engineering feat.
15 min
Panmen Gate
Panmen Gate is one of the oldest ancient city walls remaining in Suzhou, with a history of over 1000 years. Visitors have the opportunity to take photos of the gate alongside the Grand Canal.
15 min
Suzhou Silk Museum
Located in the Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill, the Silk Museum showcases the city’s silk production heritage. Visitors have one hour to explore the museum and can purchase traditional Chinese silk products.
60 min
Zhouzhuang Water Town
Zhouzhuang is recognized as the leading water village in China, with over 900 years of history. Most residences date from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, featuring nearly 100 traditional courtyards and 60 carved-brick archways still in use. Visitors spend about 90 minutes walking through the town’s streets and canals.
90 min
Zhouzhuang Boat
A 30-minute boat ride on a Chinese-style gondola takes guests through Zhouzhuang’s waterways. This ride shows local residents carrying out daily tasks such as washing clothes and shopping from boat vendors.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.