From Shanghai: Suzhou and ZhouZhuang Water Village Day Tour Suzhou & Zhouzhuang Private Day Tour with English Guide
ID: GYG810492-O-1307705
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Explore the Master-of-Nets Garden, Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill, and the Ancient Grand Canal on a day trip from Shanghai. Visit the ZhouZhuang Water Village and take a boat ride through the waterways.
Discover the Venice of the East on a private day tour from Shanghai. Explore the Master-of-Nets Garden, Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill, and Ancient Grand Canal in Suzhou. Then, head to the ZhouZhuang Water Village to see the white-washed houses and stone bridges.
Begin your day with a visit to the Master-of-Nets Garden. Explore the smallest of the Suzhou residential gardens, which is considered one of the most impressive in town. Its unique design, ethereal beauty, and enduring cultural significance have seen it proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Next, head to the No.1 silk mill. At the factory, see the complete production of silkworm raising, cocoon sorting, cocoon boiling, reeling, yarn spinning, and packing. At the product exhibition hall, see a collection of products produced by this factory.
Afterward, head to the Ancient Grand Canal. Enjoy a lunch in a local Chinese restaurant near the Ancient Grand Canal. Try some local dishes before heading to the ZhouZhuang Water Village.
Wander about the heart of the village and get a real feel for local life by the water. Enjoy lovely scenes of white-washed houses, stone bridges, and traditional-style houses by a boat ride.
Highlights
- Discover the Master-of-Nets Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See the complete production of silk at the Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill
- Enjoy a boat ride through the waterways of ZhouZhuang Water Village
- Explore the Ancient Grand Canal and the ruins of the Suzhou ancient city wall
- Try some local dishes at a Chinese restaurant near the Ancient Grand Canal
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes as there will be a moderate amount of walking.
Bring your camera to capture the beautiful scenery.
Be prepared for the weather conditions of the day.
Respect local customs and traditions while visiting the attractions.
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.
