2-Day tour to Suzhou & Wuxi from Shanghai
Highlights
Suzhou (Jiangsu), Wuxi
interpreter, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
2 Days
Easy
English, Mandarin
Description
Step back in time to explore Wuxi and Suzhou with a local guide. Walk through their old towns to see the famous Lingshan Buddha, the Nanchan temple and Tai Hu Lake. In Suzhou, visit the famous Humble Administrators Garden, the historical city centre gardens, and Tongli Watertown. Dwell in ancient times through these two old towns that brim with stories of ancient China. In this tour, we will travel with a high-speed train and Didi taxi.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Wuxi
Program
Day 1: Shanghai to Wuxi, then Suzhou
- 08:30 - Depart from Shanghai hotel
- Travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.
- 09:00 - High-speed train to Wuxi
- Duration: Approximately 30 minutes.
- 09:30 - Arrive in Wuxi
- Go with Didi taxi to Ligshan Island
- Visit Lingshan Grand Buddha, one of the largest Buddha statues in China.
- Explore the nearby Nianhua Bay, a scenic area with traditional Chinese architecture.
- Lunch in a local restaurant.
- 15:00 - High-speed train to Suzhou
- Duration: Approximately 30 minutes.
- 15:30 - Arrive in Suzhou
- Check in at the hotel.
- Visit Humble Administrator’s Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Stroll around Pingjiang Road, a historic street with canals, shops, and teahouses.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight stay at a Suzhou hotel.
- 08:30 - Depart from Shanghai hotel
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Day 2: Suzhou & Tongli
Day 2: Suzhou and Tongli Watertown
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00 - Depart for Tongli Watertown
- Travel by metro (approximately 40 minutes).
- Explore Tongli, known for its well-preserved canals, traditional buildings, and bridges.
- Visit attractions such as the Retreat & Reflection Garden and the Three Bridges.
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Tongli.
- 14:00 - Return to Suzhou
- Visit the Suzhou Museum, designed by I.M. Pei.
- Enjoy a leisurely walk around Shantang Street, another historic area with canals.
- Early dinner in Suzhou.
- 18:00 - High-speed train back to Shanghai
- Duration: Approximately 30 minutes.
- 19:00 - Arrive in Shanghai
- Return to the hotel. Back at 20:00 hours
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.