Grand Canal Tours and Tickets

Make the most of your limited time in Suzhou, and see more of the city in less time, when you book this convenient, half-day tour. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and set off with just a private guide for company. In the space of just a few hours, you’ll discover top city highlights like the UNESCO-listed Humble Administrator’s Garden, the lofty Tiger Hill, the historical Panmen Gate, and more. On this flexible, customizable tour, you can also go for a boat trip down the Grand Canal.

Enjoy a relaxing and memorable night out by visiting famed UNESCO garden: The Master of the Nets garden when it’s lit up with the charming lights on the traditional buildings, watch the local art performances and enjoy the traditional Chinese music and opera sinning with the amazing garden setting. Savor a delightful dinner along the ancient canal and immerse yourself in the beautiful night view of the water town scenery, explore the ancient canal street full of colorful stores with arts, crafts and trinkets with your local guide and get a great insight into local custom, culture and sounds.

It’s a matter of debate which of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang really counts as the Venice of the East. But after this fabulous private door-to-door (or port-to-port) tour you’re bound to have an opinion. Spend the morning in Suzhou, exploring the Master-of-Nets Garden, Suzhou Silk Museum, and Panmen Gate. After a restaurant lunch, admire Zhouzhuang’s scenic bridges, lanes, and canals on foot and by gondola.

Experience the essence of Suzhou within a single day, from serene classical gardens and historic canal streets to bustling local markets and eye-catching modern landmarks. Feel the unique blend of tradition and innovation in this city, where the past and present coexist in perfect harmony. Feel the rhythm of local life as you explore vibrant markets and charming neighborhoods, before slowing down to take in the tranquil beauty of the waterways. A highlight of your journey awaits along the Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal, where gentle boat rides or evening walks offer a glimpse into the city’s rich trading history, illuminated by soft lights and traditional scenery. This day trip invites you to discover the unique harmony of tradition and modernity that defines Suzhou. With thoughtfully planned stops and a seamless flow between attractions, it’s the perfect way to experience the city’s most iconic sights in comfort and style.

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.

Spend a day exploring Suzhou and Zhouzhuang with your own private guide on this full-day tour. You'll start with Suzhou, known for its gardens and canals, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, you'll head to Zhouzhuang, where you'll take a gondola ride along the canals and visit the 14th century Shen's House before returning to your Suzhou hotel.

An old Chinese proverb says, “In heaven, there is paradise; on earth, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou.” Experience these two classical cities from Shanghai with a private guide to put the culture in context on this 2-day adventure by bullet train and private car. Choose between a guiding and transfer service, with fast train tickets, or upgrade for an all-inclusive package with lunch, entrance tickets, and a Suzhou boat ride.

Enjoy a relaxing Suzhou highlights tour, to get a great experience of the“Ancient Oriental Venice”-Shantang street with canal cruise and“Garden City”-Lingering garden (UNESCO), discover the art of silk at Suzhou silk art gallery. Visit thousand years old Hanshan Temple. The most easy way to explore Suzhou, one of China`s oldest cities from Shanghai, is taking a private car/van from your hotel to Suzhou, meet and led by a local expert guide in Suzhou.

What better way to explore one of the most historical town near Shanghai—still mostly survived China's modernization drive—than by having an indigenous inhabitant tell you stories about the history and evolution of the 2500-year-old quaint town. I am a local Shanghainese—born, and lived here all my life.We will be going to Suzhou by bullet Train(at the speed of 180 miles/hour!) or a car(van) -Known as "Venice of The East ", 60 miles from downtown Shanghai, Suzhou has managed to maintain most of its old buildings and population. Besides exploring the a beautiful 700-year-old Ancient Chinese Garden , we will also visit Suzhou Silk Museum, known as the origin of Chinese silk, silk has been woven in Suzhou since about 3000years ago! after refueling with a typical Suzhou lunch, we will take a Suzhou style Gondola trip down the charming canals. Finally, we will sip some tea from local tea farms while enjoying a beautiful tea ceremony , so you can immerse deeper into local life.

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.

This relaxing Suzhou day tour 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 (optional) or walk along on the historic Pingjiang Road and Shantang Street to experience the local life. Tasty local lunch, private guide and transfer services are inclusive.

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.

Spare yourself the time and hassle of Chinese public transport with this convenient guided tour that covers two picturesque water towns: Suzhou and Zhouzhuang. In Suzhou, discover the Master-of-Nets Garden, the old city wall at Panmen Gate, and a silk mill. In Zhouzhuang, admire attractions like the celebrated Double Bridges. Tour includes a local restaurant lunch.

Experience China’s “Venice of the East” on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, upgrade and relax on first-class bullet train tickets from Shanghai. Then explore this historic water town with an informative, professional guide and visit sites like the Humble Administrators Garden, Shantang Street, Suzhou Pingtan Opera, and Suzhou Museum. Enjoy a boat ride along the old canals and a complimentary meal.

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

See beautiful Chinese Gardens and experience local culture of Suzhou on a fully customized sightseeing day trip from Nanjing by bullet train. You can choose the attractions you visit and the places you see, such as 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. A tasty local lunch, round trip bullet train tickets, private guide and driver service are included. Upgrade to All-Inclusive Tour Package with boat ride ticket and one top attraction entrance ticket at time of booking.

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover Suzhou on this private day tour. Explore the Suzhou City’s top attractions on this guided excursion. Visit famous landmarks of Humble administration garden, Tiger Hill and Ping Jiang Road. 1: Tour Suzhou’s signature sights with a private guide 2: Take in the highlights of The Humble of Administration Garden, Tiger Hill and Pingjiang Road 3: Prebook your tickets prior to your visit 4: Relax with pickup and drop-off direct from your Suzhou hotel or Suzhou Railway Station

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. Private guided day trip to Suzhou from Shanghai, with all-inclusive option Discover a heritage city with UNESCO World Heritage–listed gardens Travel in your own private vehicle, with bullet trains between cities Sit down to an authentic lunch in a local restaurant

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.

• Shanghai to Suzhou Visit Lingering Garden or Garden Of Master Nets and boat tour on grand canal. Suzhou also is called Venice of the East. • Enjoy Chinese long history by your friendly and knowledgeable private guide  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel  • All entrance fees included • Bullet train tickets from Shanghai second class seat

Be amazed by the beautiful Chinese gardens of Suzhou and experience the local culture on a fully customized sightseeing day trip from Hangzhou by bullet train. Choose the attractions you want to visit, such as the Humble Administrator's Garden, Tiger Hill, Panmen Gate, Jinji Lake, and more. Enjoy a boat ride along the old Grand Canal or take a stroll on the historic Pingjiang Road and Shantang Street to immerse yourself in the local life. The tour includes a delicious local lunch, round-trip bullet train tickets, a private guide in Suzhou, and driver service. Upgrade to the All-Inclusive Tour Package to include a boat ride ticket and one top attraction entrance ticket at the time of booking.

Visit Suzhou without the hassle of driving or waiting for other passengers on this private guided tour from Shanghai. Explore the city's canals and gardens and discover why it is often called "the Venice of the East." Your tour includes a visit to a silk store, Chinese-style gondola cruise, and lunch.

Flexible customized private full day tour from Shanghai. Travel to Suzhou to explore its historical , flexible itinerary based on your interests and guide suggestion for Suzhou , Afternoon , explore Tongli Water Town with your guide , to know and see their stone bridges, tranquil canals, and Ming- and Qing-era houses . Private guide and driver , hotel pick up and drop off , tolls, gas, parking fee and bottled water are inclusive.