Day Trips from Shanghai to Pingjiang Road (Pingjiang Lu)

Suzhou is a famous historical and cultural city with a blend of classical gardens and tiny canal-side streets. With the assistance of professional guide, you will walk into Suzhou with a history of 2,500 years. This tour takes you through four of the most famous historical Suzhou Attractions. Enjoy the only well preserved water-and-land city gate - Panmen Gate, one of China's four most famous gardens - Humble Administrator's Garden, well-designed Suzhou Museum by I.M.Pei, most traditional local community Pingjiang Road. Besides, we will have a boat cruise along canal, visit Kunqu Opera Museum and Pingtan Museum. 1. Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Humble Administrator's Garden 2. Walk along Pingjiang Road and enjoy local lifestyle 3. Have a boat cruise 4. Pick-up and drop-off service included 5. Have Su-style noddle for Lunch 6. Round trip train tickets from Shanghai to Suzhou included

Discover the timeless beauty of Suzhou, renowned for its authentic Chinese traditional garden architecture. On this immersive tour, you'll visit some of the city's most iconic sites in Suzhou. You will admire two beautiful Chinese gardens in the morning and have a leisurely hike in Tiger Hill in the afternoon. End your tour in the Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal with some local stories. (Please note that a minimum of 2 guests is required to book this tour.) If you would like to change a bit of the itinerary, please feel free to let us know. If you would like to visit the water town, we can change the afternoon tour to Tongli Town. We hope you can fully enjoy Suzhou as unique as you are.

Winding canals, historical buildings, and classic gardens earned Suzhou its nickname as the "Venice of the East." Explore Suzhou's must-see sights and hidden enclaves from Shanghai on this private full-day tour. It includes a guide and transfers by your choice of private car, private car and bullet train, or Uber and bullet train: Upgrade to add lunch, a boat ride, a ticket to a UNESCO–listed garden, and even a ride on the bullet train Explore the beautiful gardens and waterways of Suzhou in one day Private guide means a more personalized and fully customizable experience Upgrade include lunch, a boat ride, entrance fees, and/or the bullet train Includes hotel pickup and drop-off by your choice of private car or Uber Please provide passport pictures of all travelers to buy the highspeed rail tickets, thanks.

Flexible 11 hours self-guide tour with private English speaking driver service. No pushing and rushing day trip. Hotel pick up and drop off include whatever your Shanghai hotel location, all tolls , gas, parking fee an no limited bottled water included.

Combine the flexibility of independent exploration with convenient round-trip transfers and private transport with this full-day self-guided tour to Suzhou and Tongli Water Towns from Shanghai. Choose the sites you want to visit and spend as much time as you want at each, whether it's the historic highlights of Tiger Hill or some of the classical gardens on Suzhou. Includes a stop at Tongli Water Town before returning to Shanghai.

Explore beautiful Suzhou and the famous water village Tongli in this private day trip from Shanghai. Accompanied by your profession private guide, and visit the top attractions based on your interests in Suzhou such as Humble Administrator's Garden, historical Pingjiang Road and etc.. In addition, visit Tuisi Garden (Retreat & Reflection Garden) and enjoy a relaxing boat ride in Tongli water village.

Escape the bustle of modern Shanghai on this private guided day trip to Suzhou, a picturesque riverside city famed for its centuries-old heritage. Your package includes round-trip bullet train tickets, transfers in both Shanghai and Suzhou, and a local lunch. Upgrade to the all-inclusive package which offers a scenic boat ride along the Grand Canal, a rickshaw ride through history-packed Pingjiang Road, and entrance to one of Suzhou’s famous gardens.

This private flexible Suzhou day tour from Shanghai allows you to explore the remarkable sites in Suzhou with your own local expert guide, the winding canals, historical buildings, ancient pagodas and classic gardens. Choose to visit some of the UNESCO sites such as famous Humble administrator’s garden, Lingering Garden , Master of the Nets Garden from different dynasties as well as the local ancient canal streets or ancient city wall ,enjoy a delightful local lunch and get a great overview of the “Ancient Oriental Venice” and “Garden City” with your own guide. Private transportation and bullet train experience adds more convenience for the tour.

Winding canals, historical buildings, and classic gardens earned Suzhou its nickname as the "Venice of the East." Explore Suzhou's must-see sights and hidden enclaves from Shanghai on a private full-day tour. It includes a guide and transfers by your choice of private car, bullet train, or a combination of the two. Upgrade to add lunch, a boat ride, and entrance fees to a garden, to suit your needs and budget.

This tour takes you through four of the most famous historical Suzhou Attractions. Enjoy the beautiful design of the Master-of-Nets garden, the relics on display in the museum, the shops along the canal street of Pingjiang Road and visit a typical water town.Learn about the city, and get out to explore the best parts on your own. 1. Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Master-of-Nets Garden 2. Walk along Pingjiang Road and enjoy local lifestyle 3. Visit Tongli Water Town 4. Pick-up and drop-off service 5. Lunch at local restaurant

Enter the Humble Administrator's Garden to admire the beauty of the classical garden. Then take a tricycle to the Twin Pagodas Market, enjoy the cultural and creative products and taste the snacks, experiencing the charm of the interweaving of tradition and fashion. Stroll along Pingjiang Road, appreciate the ancient charm of this thousand-year-old street, encounter the former residences of celebrities and intangible cultural heritages. Take pictures in front of the internet-famous graffiti walls and freeze the moment of the collision between the past and the present. Sit in the Pingtan Hall, drink tea and listen to the Suzhou Pingtan, savoring the charm of the folk art in the Jiangnan region. Then go to the Suzhou-style noodle restaurant to taste the delicious noodles or choose some delicate snacks.

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.

- Enjoy comfortable round-trip transport from Shanghai, with great private tour guide - Explore The Humble Administrator’s Garden, Suzhou’s largest and most famous classical garden - Stroll along the picturesque Pingjiang Road, lined with canals, teahouses, and heritage architecture - Discover the history and legend of Tiger Hill, home to the iconic leaning Cloud Rock Pagoda - Ideal day trip to experience Suzhou’s essence in one well-paced itinerary

A full day packed with the best Suzhou has to offer: curated garden, spiritual temple, charming water alleys, leaning tower, bustling wet market, and more! The day will also be filled with unique activities: a boat ride through historic canals; rest your legs at a riverside tea house; and visit a temple to do fun activities - No shopping! No silk museums, no wallet drain. All expenses covered—except lunch. We’ll take you to a lively wet market to pick your own favorites - Discover a Suzhou’s finest garden, once the emperor's favorite - Enjoy tea at a riverside tea house and create latte art with tea - Visit a bustling local wet market to discover your favorite local food - Spot cats, burn incense and try fortune-telling in a spiritual temple - Ride a boat from a quiet neighborhood on a 4-km long river journey - Climb up the ancient city wall and get panoramic view of the old town and the modern skyline

What makes our Suzhou One-Day Private Tour a must-do? It’s simple! This journey brings you face-to-face with the poetic soul of classical China—where gardens become dreams, canals sing with history, and every stone tells a story. This immersive experience invites you to step into a living scroll of water towns and scholar gardens, celebrated for centuries as “heaven on earth.” We'll journey from intimate classical gardens to a monumental ancient pagoda, glide along the historic Grand Canal, and finally lose ourselves in the vibrant atmosphere of a traditional water town street. This itinerary balances profound cultural depth with immersive experiences, all while ensuring a seamless and comfortable flow between locations. Each stop reveals why Suzhou is considered the pinnacle of Chinese aesthetic culture. Join our passionate guides as they share tales of poets, painters, and dreamers who shaped this garden city into a living masterpiece.

This experience goes beyond simply wearing Hanfu. Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou by high-speed train, enjoy professional styling, and spend time exploring one of China's most beautiful historic districts with a local host. It's a unique opportunity to experience both modern and traditional China in a single day.

Known as the "Venice of the East", Suzhou boasts winding waterways, age-old buildings and exquisite classical gardens. Join this private full-day tour from Shanghai and uncover Suzhou’s top attractions alongside secret hidden spots. The tour includes a dedicated guide and transfers. Pick your travel option: private car, bullet train, or a combination. Upgrade your package to include lunch, a canal boat trip and garden entry fees, fitting perfectly with your schedule and budget. Tour Perks 1. Stress-free travel from Shanghai to Suzhou; transport arrangements are taken care of 2. A private guide delivers a personalized itinerary built around you 3. Transfer service available for downtown Shanghai hotel pickups 4. Flexible optional extras let you craft your ideal day tour

Travel by bullet train from Shanghai to Suzhou, a relaxing 35-minute ride through the Chinese suburbs. With your local guide, visit the Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, Pingjiang Road and leisurely enjoy boat ride along ancient grand canal. Round trip 1st class bullet train ticket are all inclusive. 1: Tour Suzhou’s signature sights with a private guide 2: Take in the highlights of The Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill and Pingjiang Road 3: Reach the city the speedy way, by first-class bullet train 4: Relax with pickup and drop-off direct from your Shanghai hotel

This relaxing day trip to Suzhou from Shanghai takes you to explore the top attractions of Suzhou. The itinerary is fully customizable based on your personal interests. See the beautiful Humble Administrator's Garden, Tiger Hill, Panmen Gate, Jinji Lake and etc.. Take a boat ride along the old Grand Canal or walk along on the historic Pingjiang Road and Shantang Street to experience the local life. Tasty lunch, round-trip bullet train ticket, private guide and transfer service are inclusive. Upgrade your bullet train seating into first class at time of booking.