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Discover the World Heritage Sites of Suzhou and Tongli water town on a full-day private tour

Suzhou
Book online or call: +44 0800 015 4961
Duration: 9 h
Activity Level: Moderate
Experience: Unesco, Family, Foodie, Historical, Nature
Language: English, Chinese
Photo permit included
Tour by public transport
Canal Boat tour included
Train tickets included
Suitable for little children
Wheelchair accessible tour
Museum ticket included
Light snack included
Lunch included
Transportation included
Walking Tour

Overview

Suzhou was built 2500 years ago and during the reign of empires Min and Cin the city was built up with the estates of officials and turned into the garden capital of China. As a World Heritage site, the historic city center is a center of attraction for millions of tourists. Enjoy the most beautiful garden, stroll along the picturesque hill, and admire one of the most famous Chinese water towns.

 

What's included

  • Professional licensed guide
  • Transportation by a private vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Entrance tickets
  • Personal expenses

Highlights

Lingering Garden
Lingering Garden is a renowned classical Chinese garden. It is located at 338 Liuyuan Rd. Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China. It is recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1997, the garden, along with other classical gardens in Suzhou, was recorded by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The garden also stores two UNESCO Intangible World Heritage Arts; Pingtan and Guqin music.
Suzhou
Suzhou, alternately romanized as Soochow, is a major city located in southeastern Jiangsu Province of East China, about 100 km northwest of Shanghai. It is a major economic center and focal point of trade and commerce, and the second-largest city in the province, after its capital Nanjing. The city is situated on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and the shores of Lake Tai and belongs to the Yangtze River Delta region. The city's canals, stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed gardens have contributed to its status as one of the top tourist attractions in China. The Classical Gardens of Suzhou were added to the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997 and 2000. Suzhou is often dubbed the "Venice of the East" or "Venice of China"
The Retreat and Reflection Garden
The Retreat & Reflection Garden is a notable classical garden in China. It is located in Tongli, Wujiang, Jiangsu, China. In 2001, it was recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tiger Hill
Tiger Hill is a hill in Suzhou, China. It is a tourist destination that is known for its natural environment and historic sites. The hill`s name is said to come from the fact it looks like a crouching tiger. Another legend states that a white tiger appeared on the hill to guard it following the burial of King Helü. The hill is also sometimes referred to in parallel with "Lion Mountain", another hill near Suzhou which resembles a sitting lion.
Tiger Hill Pagoda
The Tiger Hill Pagoda, more officially the Yunyan Pagoda, also sometimes translated as Huqiu Tower, is a Chinese pagoda situated on Tiger Hill in Suzhou city, Jiangsu Province of Eastern China. It is nicknamed the 'Leaning Tower of China'.
Tongli town
Tongli, alternately Tong-Li is a town in Wujiang district, on the outskirts of Suzhou, Jiangsu province. It is known for a system of canals, it has been given the nickname "Venice of the East". The place retains many of the features of an ancient Wu region town.

Itinerary

8:00 9:00

The guide will pick you up at the hotel you are staying in Suzhou.

The guide will drive you to the Lingering Garden – one of  UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After the stroll around the garden, you will visit Tiger Hill and learn its history.

Then you will have a traditional Chinese lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, you will go to Tongli, visit its stunning gardens, have a gondola ride along the canals and enjoy the views of the town.

When the tour ends, the guide will drive you back to the hotel.

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