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4-Day Shanghai & Suzhou Cultural Gardens and Water Town Private Tour

🏙️ Discover Shanghai's historic waterfront and tree-lined neighborhoods before traveling to Suzhou's celebrated classical gardens. Explore 【Lingering Garden】 and 【Tiger Hill】, then enjoy traditional performances during an evening visit to 【Master of the Nets Garden】. Finish with a hand-rowed boat journey through the canals of 【Tongli Water Town】 before returning to Shanghai. 🛶
4-Day
From US$849 p/p
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🏙️ Discover the Stories Behind Shanghai's Waterfront
Explore the Bund with your guide, discovering its historic buildings and the stories of Shanghai's twentieth-century commercial life.
🌳 Walk Through Shanghai's Historic Neighborhoods
Stroll through the Former French Concession, admiring tree-lined avenues, historic residences and the blend of Chinese and European architectural influences.
🏯 Explore Suzhou's Classical Gardens
Discover the carefully arranged landscapes of Lingering Garden, then visit Tiger Hill to explore its historic scenery and distinctive bonsai displays.
🎭 Experience a Suzhou Garden After Dark
Visit Master of the Nets Garden in the evening and discover traditional music and cultural performances presented within its illuminated garden setting, subject to the confirmed night-tour program.
🛶 Glide Through the Canals of Tongli
Board a hand-rowed boat in Tongli Water Town and discover traditional waterside homes, stone bridges and everyday life along the canals.
Day
01
Shanghai Arrival Airport → Shanghai Hotel
Approx. 15–55 km / 0.5–1.5 hrs
Day
02
Shanghai Hotel → The Bund → Former French Concession → Shanghai Hotel
Approx. 20–40 km / 1–2 hrs
Day
03
Shanghai Hotel → Lingering Garden → Tiger Hill → Master of the Nets Garden → Suzhou Hotel
Approx. 125–175 km / 2.5–4 hrs
Day
04
Suzhou Hotel → Tongli Water Town → Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Approx. 160–210 km / 2.5–4 hrs
Day
01
Selected Hotel in Shanghai
Standard Double Room
Day
02
Selected Hotel in Suzhou
Standard Double Room
Day
03
Selected Hotel in Suzhou
Standard Double Room
The Cost Includes

• English-speaking local guide for scheduled sightseeing and transfers

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for scheduled road transfers and sightseeing

• 3 nights of hotel accommodation

• Hotel breakfast from Day 2 to Day 4

• Scheduled lunch from Day 2 to Day 4

• Scheduled dinner on Day 3

• Admission tickets and scheduled activities listed in the confirmed itinerary

• Scheduled in-depth cultural walk along the Bund

• Scheduled walking visit to the Former French Concession

• Scheduled visits to Lingering Garden and Tiger Hill

• Scheduled evening visit to Master of the Nets Garden, including performances available under the confirmed night-tour program

• Scheduled visit to Tongli Water Town and hand-rowed canal-boat experience

• Scheduled Shanghai arrival pickup, Shanghai → Suzhou private road transfer and Suzhou → Shanghai Pudong International Airport departure transfer

• Travel assistance during the tour

The Cost Excludes

• International and domestic flights or train tickets to and from Shanghai

• China visa

• Meals on Day 1 and dinner on Day 2 and Day 4

• Food and drinks purchased independently

• Optional Huangpu River sightseeing cruise on the arrival evening

• Shanghai Tower observation-deck admission unless selected and confirmed in the final itinerary and quotation

• Optional attractions, performances, transport upgrades or activities not listed in the confirmed itinerary

• Personal expenses

• Single Room Supplement

• Travel insurance

• Tips to guides and drivers

• Any service not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"

Booking Notice

• The published reference price is based on 2 people traveling together on a private tour with 4-star hotel arrangements. Final pricing may vary according to travel date, group size, hotel choice and itinerary adjustments.

• Day 1 includes arrival pickup and hotel check-in. The Bund night walk and Huangpu River sightseeing cruise are leisure suggestions, not guaranteed scheduled activities.

• Day 2 includes an in-depth Bund cultural walk and a visit to the Former French Concession. Shanghai Tower is an optional recommended experience; its observation-deck ticket and visiting time must be confirmed separately.

• Day 3 includes a private road transfer from Shanghai to Suzhou, followed by Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, the scheduled dinner and an evening visit to Master of the Nets Garden.

• Master of the Nets Garden night-tour dates, admission sessions and traditional performances depend on the venue's actual seasonal program and availability.

• Day 4 includes Tongli Water Town and a hand-rowed canal-boat experience before the private transfer to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Boat operation depends on weather, water conditions and local arrangements.

• Please provide your Shanghai arrival flight details and Day 4 departure flight time before booking. An early departure may not allow sufficient time for the scheduled Tongli visit and lunch.

• The itinerary involves walking through historic streets, gardens and stone-paved water-town lanes. Comfortable non-slip walking shoes are recommended.

• This private itinerary can be customized according to your interests, walking preference and travel schedule.

Refund Policy

• More than 30 days before departure: 10% cancellation fee

• 30–15 days before departure: 20% cancellation fee

• 14–7 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee

• 6–2 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee

• Less than 48 hours before departure or no-show: 100% cancellation fee

• Any non-refundable costs already incurred for hotels, tickets, transportation or other services will be deducted from the refundable amount.

FAQ
Is this a private tour with an English-speaking guide?
Yes. The reference itinerary includes an English-speaking local guide and a private vehicle with driver for scheduled road transfers and sightseeing.
Where does the tour end?
The standard Day 4 itinerary ends with a private transfer from Tongli Water Town to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Which meals are included?
Hotel breakfast is included from Day 2 to Day 4. Lunch is included from Day 2 to Day 4, and dinner is included on Day 3. Other dinners and meals on the arrival day are not included.
How do we travel between Shanghai and Suzhou?
The standard itinerary uses a private vehicle on Day 3. It does not include a scheduled intercity high-speed train journey.
Does the tour include an evening visit to Master of the Nets Garden?
Yes. Day 3 includes a scheduled evening visit after dinner. The night-tour session and available traditional performances must be confirmed for your travel date.
Is the Shanghai Tower observation deck included?
The reference itinerary recommends Shanghai Tower for interested visitors, but it does not separately confirm an observation-deck ticket in the published daily arrangements. Please request and confirm this experience before booking.
Is the Huangpu River cruise included on Day 1?
No. The reference itinerary suggests a Huangpu River cruise as an optional evening activity. It is not part of the standard scheduled program.
Can this itinerary be customized?
Yes. This is a private tour. The sightseeing pace, garden visits, accommodation and arrival or departure arrangements can be adjusted according to your interests and travel schedule.
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