A One Day Private Tour
Suzhou is one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze basin, founded in about 600 BC. With its interconnected waterways and beautiful environment, the city is often referred to as "The Venice of the East." Suzhou was one of the few cities in China to escape the ravages of the Cultural Revolution and its famous gardens survived almost completely intact.
These gardens are the most famous attraction in the city and embody the harmonious principles of Chinese garden construction which dictate that gardens should attempt to create a microcosm of the universe in a confined space.
Zhouzhuang is well known for its beautiful environment and simple architecture and has been well preserved for over 900 years. The majority of the town's residences were built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and nearly 100 classic courtyards and 60 carved-brick archways are still in use. In this water village, locals live life on waterways, still doing everyday activities from washing clothes to shopping from vendors in boats.
Upon arrival in Suzhou, the first stop is Net Master Garden, the best and most celebrated as a model Ming Dynasty Garden in all of Suzhou. Then it's on to view the Ancient City Wall, the Grand Canal, and a tour of a silk spinning factory to see how Chinese silk has been produced since the 14th century.
After lunch, we shall visit the water town of Zhouzhuang and board a Chinese-style gondola to cruise the waterways of the city.
Tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, a brand new private car or van service, transportation tax, tolls, parking fees, English-speaking guide, lunch, all admission tickets, and gondola ride.

Tour rate:
150 US D / per head for a couple
120 US D / per head for 3¡ª4 member group
100 US D / per head for 5 member group above
Pick-up is between 7:45am and 8:45am at your hotel.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Net Master Garden
Ancient City Wall
Grand Canal
Water Village and Boating on Waterways

Service Includes
 Hotel pick-up & drop-off
 An individual vehicle for your private tour
 Professional driver
 Transportation tax, tolls, parking fees
 English-speaking tour guide
 
Service Excludes
 Cruise port pick-up
 Personal expense
 Guide & driver gratuity
 Admission tickets
 Your lunch