Top China Literary Tours

Visit two world cultural heritage sites Temple of heaven and Summer palace, to complete the perfect Beijing trip, either choose morning or afternoon accompanied with your expert guide give insider knowledge of each stop, make the half day tour more meaningful, hotel pick up and drop-off are included.

By the side of Gusu City, enjoy a thousand years of elegance. Stroll in gardens listening to Pingtan, taste Biluochun in a rowing boat, and embrace the most poetic Jiangnan. Suzhou is famed for its exquisite classical gardens like the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lingering Garden, showing the unique charm of Jiangnan gardens along with the charming water town scenery. With a history of over 2,500 years, Suzhou, the birthplace of Wu culture, has many historical sites like Tiger Hill and Hanshan Temple, boasting a rich cultural ambience. Traditional handicrafts such as Suzhou embroidery and Taohuawu woodblock New Year pictures are worth experiencing to feel the refinement and craftsmanship of Jiangnan culture.

Unlike standard daytime Zhujiajiao tours, this private half-day tour is timed for late afternoon and early evening, when the crowds fade and the canals, bridges, lantern streets, and water reflections become more atmospheric. The experience focuses on a relaxed water-town walk, local stories, photo spots, and optional upgrades such as a boat ride or Kezhi Garden visit when available. On the return journey, your driver can drop you off anywhere within downtown Shanghai, so you may continue enjoying the city’s night views, such as the illuminated Yuyuan Garden area or the Bund.