1 Day Shanghai to Suzhou Round-Trip Tour

1 Day Shanghai to Suzhou Round-Trip Tour

Immerse in Suzhou Classical Gardens

Make the most of your time to visit Suzhou and Tongli Water Town from Shanghai in 1 day!

Enjoy the Suzhou gardens recognized by UNESCO and authentic experience to appreciate the graceful charm of Suzhou! We provide private transfer services and a guide between Shanghai and Suzhou to make your trip more convenient and efficient. We can also customize the itinerary according to your requirements.

Tour Highlights

Visit a UNESCO Garden - Lingering Garden

Suzhou garden

Relax in a Rowing Boat

Tongli Water Town

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Suggested Itinerary

Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and schedule.

08:00-10:00Shanghai Pickup and Transfer to Suzhou

Your private guide and driver will be waiting for you in your Shanghai hotel's lobby, so get ready to enjoy Suzhou.

It's about 1½ hours' drive to Suzhou from Shanghai. On the highway, you can see the typical outskirts and modern countryside of East China.

10:00-14:00Suzhou Highlights and Lunch

Visit a UNESCO garden - Lingering Garden. Your guide will tell you the history and some stories of this delicate traditional garden.

Explore Suzhou by taking a rickshaw ride alongside the ancient canal. You will go into little lanes and chat with locals in a food market.

Enjoy authentic Suzhou food in Pingjiang Road. Your guide will help you to order the dishes. The most famous dish in Suzhou is squirrel-shaped mandarin fish.

14:00-16:00Tongli Water Town

Tongli Water Town is only 30 minutes' drive from Suzhou. It's a small water town with lovely traditional architecture and bridges - the local people still live there. Visit a moxibustion academy and relax in a rowing boat.

16:00-18:00Drive Back to Shanghai

At the end of the trip, we will escort you back to your hotel in Shanghai.

Trip Price

FromUSD 229p/p Based on a private tour for 2 people. Price varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel

Price includes:

  • Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
  • English speaking local guide
  • Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
  • 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling