Shanghai Shore Excursion: Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Private Day Trip | La Vacanza Travel

Shanghai Shore Excursion: Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Private Day Trip

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: China, Shanghai Region, Shanghai
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  • 8 hours
  • Shanghai
  • E-Voucher
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Enjoy a privately guided shore excursion to the picturesque towns of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang while in port in Shanghai. On this day trip by private vehicle, stroll through Suzhou's marvelous Net Master Garden and view its Grand Canal, as well as the silk mill. You’ll explore Zhouzhuang's waterways on a Chinese-style gondola and dine on a Chinese lunch. With an expert guide, observe the traditional daily life in these centuries-old towns, situated within the Yangtze basin – a trip to be remembered!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Master-of-Nets Garden, No.11 Kuojiatou Alley, Daichengqiao Road, Canglang District, Suzhou 215006 China

Suzhou is one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze basin, founded in about 600 B.C. With its interconnected waterways and beautiful environment, the city is often referred as “The Venice of the East”.

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. Net Master Garden is the best and most celebrated as a model Ming Dynasty Garden in all of Suzhou.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jinghang Waterway, Gusu District, Suzhou, China, 215009

The Grand Canal starts in Beijing, pass by Suzhou, and ends in Hangzhou. It is over 1,000 kilometers from the North China to South China, which is known as a miracle in the world.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Panmen Gate, No.1 East Street, Canglang District, Suzhou 215002 China

Panmen Gate is one of the oldest "ancient city walls" left in Suzhou, with the history over 1000 years. You will have the chance to picture it by Grand Canal.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Suzhou Silk Museum, No.2001 Renmin Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou 215001 China

Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill is world wide known for its silk products, with the Silk Museum in its workshop. It is your chance to purchase the traditional Chinese silk products.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Zhouzhuang, Kunshan, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, 215325

With the reputation of No. 1 water village in the world, 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.

Boat tour is also included in the water village.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Zhouzhuang Boat, No.5 Daqiao Road, Zhouzhuang Town, Kunshan 215325 China

You will visit the water town of Zhouzhuang and board a Chinese-style gondola to cruise the waterways of the town. In this water village, locals live life on waterways, still doing everyday activities from washing clothes to shopping from vendors in boats.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Chinese-style lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Master-of-Nets Garden
  • Entry/Admission - Zhouzhuang Boat

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Shanghai, Shanghai
Traveler pickup is offered
Please choose the correct cruise port from the following options, as your cruise boat.

1. Baoshan Port in Wusongkou
2. Shanghai International Cruise Terminal at Dong Da Ming Road or Gao Yang Road
3. Waigaoqiao Port

Ports

  • Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal, 500 Dong Da Ming Lu, Hong Kou Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200086


Departure Time

08:00 AM


Return Details

1: Shanghai, China
2: Shanghai, China
3: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 4RV5+P8J, Ying Bin Gao Su Gong Lu, Pu Dong Xin Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China
4: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, China, Shang Hai Shi, 长宁区虹桥路2550号 邮政编码: 200237

Voucher info

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Duration

8 hours


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