Suzhou is also known as the "Venice of the East". Its warm climate and close proximity to Shanghai (by road and rail) also ensure its enduring appeal. Originally a key commercial port at the end of the Grand Canal, it is home to innumerable enchanting Chinese gardens that thankfully escaped the ravages of the cultural revolution. The Old Town district is particularly picturesque. Built around a maze of scenic canals linked by a series of small bridges and pretty waterside houses,
Highlights: Humble Administrative Garden, Hanshan Temple, Grand Canal, Silk Factory.
Tour Itinerary:
09:00 - Meet at your hotel and transfer to Suzhou (100km).
10:30 - Visit the Administrative Garden.
11:45 - Take a boat ride on the Grand Canal.
12:30 - Have an up-close look to the old city by rickshaws.
13:00 - Lunch at local restaurant.
14:00 - Visit a silk factory, learn how silk products are made step by step.
15:00 - Visit Hanshan Temple.
16:00 - Back to Shanghai and drop off at your hotel.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices:
- 2-5 pax - $123,
- 6-9 pax - $71.
Price Includes:
- All the transfers,
- Private car/van,
- English speaking guide,meals and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary.
Price Excludes:
- Personal expenses and tips to the guide and driver.
Also see tour packages in:
Asia
China
Archeology/History
Cultural Journey
Email it to a friend:
Click here to email this vacation to a friend
|
