Suzhou City Highlights Tour Short Glimpse of Best Suzhou
ID: GYG863283-1361369
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the best of Suzhou on a private tour. Visit the Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, and a silk factory. Stroll along Pingjiang Road and see the Yunyan Pagoda.
Discover the best of Suzhou on a private tour from Shanghai. Visit the Lingering Garden, stroll along Pingjiang Road, and explore the iconic Tiger Hill. Learn about the silk industry at the Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory.
Start with a visit to the Lingering Garden, one of the Four Greatest Gardens in China. Admire the traditional Suzhou gardens, which have synthesized almost all the classic features of Suzhou gardens.
Continue to Pingjiang Road, a peaceful water town-style street with canals by the side. Stroll along the narrow lanes, humpbacked bridges, and archaistic cafes and shops.
In the afternoon, head to the iconic historical site of Tiger Hill. The hill is only 36 meters in height, but covers about 3.5 acres with a number of historical sites, some of which have a history of over 2,500 years.
See the Yunyan Pagoda, an over-1000-year-old pagoda with seven stories in height, and the Sword Pool where the King of Wu, He Lu, tested and buried his treasured swords about 2500 years ago.
Transfer from Tiger Hill to the Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory for a great entertaining and educational experience. Learn about the ancient looms in different dynasties and different weaving techniques.
See a demonstration of silk manufacturing from cover to cover, including silkworms eating mulberries, machinery unraveling cocoons, and workers spinning silk. Browse a sea of fancy silk items like scarves, pajamas, bags, cheongsams, and shirts.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you explore the ancient Lingering Garden in Suzhou
- Take a walk along the peaceful Pingjiang Road and admire the water town style
- Visit the iconic historical site of Tiger Hill and see the Yunyan Pagoda
- Learn about the history of silk and see the manufacturing process at a silk factory
- Enjoy the convenience of a private transfer from Suzhou to the factory
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes as there will be a moderate amount of walking.
Bring a camera to capture the beautiful scenery.
Carry water to stay hydrated during the tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
