You will experience two picturesque towns, Suzhou and Zhouzhuang, each unique in the splendors they reveal. 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 as "The Venice of the East." Suzhou was one of the few city's in China to escape the ravages of the cultural revolution and its famous gardens survived almost intact. It is the gardens here, which are the most famous attraction in the city. The gardens 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, 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 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, air-conditioned coach, transportation tax, tolls, parking fees, English-speaking guide, lunch, all admission tickets, and gondola ride.
Tour Info:
Times: Mon, Weds, Fri and Sat from 08.00am.
Tour Departure / Pick-up
Pick-up is between 08:00 and 09:00AM at your hotel. Provide your hotel information at time of booking or e-mail your hotel information to
jane@graylineinfo.com 24 hours in advance to guarantee service.
Running Time: 10 Hours
Shanghai, which literally means "City by the Sea", is a blend of ancient Chinese culture and a progressive, modern city.
Daily sightseeing tours and airport transfers are now available in the popular excursion cities of Xian, Guilin, Qingdao, and Chengdu.
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