Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Day Trip from Shanghai
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Experience Highlights
Experience two of China's must-see idyllic destinations on an unforgettable full-day trip by joining this tour to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang from Shanghai, with a professional guide who is an expert in history. You'll see the Net Master Garden and explore dreamlike landscapes, made up of beautiful canals and traditional monuments. Travel by gondola on the waters of the region to the town described by explorer Marco Polo as the "Venice of the East".
- Explore two of China's legendarypicturesque destinations, the cities of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang from Shanghai.
- Cruise by gondola along the region's timelesscanals
- Discover the natural beauties of the famous Net Master Garden
What’s included
- Excursion to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang from Shanghai
- Professional guide
- Transfer by air-conditioned bus
- Lunch
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Step by Step
This tour to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang from Shanghai will take you on an unforgettable journey through two of China's most picturesque cities.
You will experience a full day tour where you will stroll through beautiful canals, ancient gardens and monuments stylised with the traditional architecture of the region.
A private driver and guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Shanghai for your bus adventure to Suzhou, a destination renowned for its famous Ming Dynasty Net Master Garden, built more than 400 years ago.
Here, you'll see a wealth of traditional features such as pavilions, bridges, streams and rocks, a living trace of the country's legendary history. During the tour, you will understand why the explorer Marco Polo dubbed Suzhou as the "Venice of the East".
The journey continues through charming Zhouzhuang, where you'll see breathtaking views of the water and bridges connecting old houses and historic buildings in a town that abounds in silk production.
You'll board a gondola to cruise along the canals, the ideal way to take in all the beauty and tranquillity of the area. All around, a landscape adorned with beautiful teahouses, Buddhist temples and ancient bridges, structures that have been preserved for centuries.
And to feel more connected to Chinese culture, you'll enjoy a delicious traditional lunch at a local restaurant.
All you have to do is relax, explore and enjoy the timeless beauty of China, merging with its culture, contrasts and customs in an unforgettable journey.
