asia·Multi-day tour·4 days
4-Day Suzhou Private Tour: Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden, Panmen City Gate | Free Transfer Services Included
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What you'll experience
Highlights
- Humble Administrator: Discover the largest Ming Dynasty garden with its unique and renowned design
- Lingering Garden: Marvel at the exquisite Qing-style architecture and magnificent classical private halls
- Panmen Gate: Visit the world’s only well-preserved water-and-land city gate with 2,500 years history
4 days
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1 — Arrival Suzhou
Upon your arrival at Suzhou railway station, you will be met by an English speaking guide who will accompany you to your transfer to the city. The half-hour private transfer will take you directly to your hotel in Suzhou. If you feel tired after the journey, you can relax and make use of all available services at the hotel. But if you are anxious to explore this awesome city, stroll down its charming streets and indulge into its unique vibe.
Overnight in Suzhou.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 star hotel: Garden Hotel - 2
Day 2 — Suzhou
After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at about 9:00am at hotel's lobby for our full-day Suzhou sightseeing tour. We will start with a visit to Humble Administrator's Garden which was originally built in 1509 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It was initially a private garden of a former government servant named Wang Xianchen for his life after retirement. He thought that was a simple life led by a humble man like him, hence the name of the garden. Next, we will drive to Lingering Garden. Originally a classical private garden, Lingering Garden is one of the four most famous gardens in China. Possessing a typical Qing style, it is well-known for the exquisite beauty of its magnificent halls, and the various sizes, shapes, and colours of the buildings. After lunch at local restaurant visit Panmen City Gate, which was first built during the Wu Kingdom of Spring and Autumn Period (770BC-476BC) and it is the only well preserved water-and-land city gate in the world now. Finally, drive to Xinshiqiao Wharf to take a 45-minute cruise of the Suzhou Grand Canal. You will be back at the hotel in the late afternoon at approx. 17:00pm.
Overnight in Guangzhou.
Lingering Garden
Panmen Gate
Humble Administrator's Garden
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: 3 star hotel: Garden Hotel - 3
Day 3 — Suzhou
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the full day at leisure in the city. You can set out to explore this 'Oriental Venice' charming city or simply relax at the hotel and enjoy the available services. Alternatively, you can book one of our optional tours:
Optional Tour A: Tongli Water Town excursion
Pick up at 8:30am at your hotel. Visit Tongli Water Town. Originally named Futu (meaning a rich land), Tongli is an age-old but very well preserved water town with a history of more than 1,000 years. On the eastern shore of Taihu Lake, about 18 kilometres from Suzhou City. It is a really wonderful travel destination for its profound cultural background and achievement. After lunch at a local restaurant continue with a 30 minutes cruise by featured sculling wooden boat. Tour ends at approx. 17:30pm.
Optional Tour B: Suzhou Walking Tour
Starting at 9:00am with the pick-up at your hotel to take 5 hours walking tour to retrace Pingjiang Map. Suzhou City was called Pingjiang Prefecture in Song Dynasty some 800 years ago. According to the old map of Pingjiang, the urban pattern of Suzhou is generally consistent with that shown in the map. Though seriously damaged in the 1960s and 70s, some areas still preserved the frame structure of the ancient city, not only the original style but also the continuation of life function and cultural heritage. Pingjiang Road is one of the few survivors. Start from the Master of Nets Garden (visit exclusive), en route passing Shuangta Market, Weidaoguan Qian (once a Taoist Temple there), Nanxianzi Alley, Xuanqiao Alley, Lujia Alley, Humble Administrator's Garden (visit exclusive) and etc. And the walking tour ends at North Pagoda (visit exclusive). Lunch in a local restaurant.
Overnight in Suzhou.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 star hotel: Garden Hotel - 4
Day 4 — Departure Suzhou
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and at the agreed time you will be transferred to Suzhou railway station to continue with your travel arrangements.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- English-speaking local tour guide
- 3 nights' accommodation
- 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
- Meet & Greet
- Private transportation in an air-conditioning vehicle throughout the tour (Day 2)
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Panmen City Gate tour (Day 2)
- Inbound/Outbound private transfer from/to Suzhou railway station with English speaking guide assistance
Not included
- Rail tickets
- Travel Insurance
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- Any visit not mentioned in the programme
- Optional tours and activities
- Tips for guides and drivers
- International nor domestic flight tickets and airport taxes or China visa fees (if any)
- Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic/non- alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses or items not stated explicitly in the programme
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 5 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 6–9 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 6 days to 9 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 10–16 days before | 75% | Cancellation Made Within 10 days to 16 days prior to departure, Refund 75% of total purchase amount |
Important info
Special notes
* Please check the China visa requirements with your local embassy or authorities
* No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
* Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible change of hotels and/or itinerary
* Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
* In many hotels in China, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
* We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems, security reasons or other restrictions.
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.
* No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
* Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible change of hotels and/or itinerary
* Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
* In many hotels in China, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
* We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems, security reasons or other restrictions.
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* The tour price is for reference and may be subject to change. Please refer to the final price.
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