🏨 Suzhou’s Gardens and Silk Journey Activity

Suzhou’s Gardens and Silk Journey

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From $222.67

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: China, China

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

The former capital of the Wu Kingdom, the ancient centre of Wu culture and now a city that moves forwards in a fast way but without forgetting its past: Suzhou’s imperial gardens and silk industry importance form the backbone of a full-day exploration.
• Enjoy two of Suzhou’s immaculately-designed gardens
• Gain an insight of centuries of silk production and weaving
• Admire the city’s history at one of the leading museums
• Wander around history at downtown Pingjiang Road
• Lunch is included at a local restaurant

What's Included

A full-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide

All applicable taxes and service charges

All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description

Lunch at a local restaurant is included (food only)

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.

What's Not Included

Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point

Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.

Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable

Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description

Transfers To/from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 1
CHILD: Age: 2 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 80

Additional Info

Customers are advised that during the Lunar Festival celebrations (celebration of Chinese New Year), excursions and tours may be subject to supplementary charges and/or may see longer waiting times than normal.
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours
Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Due to the nature of this tour, we regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside the Puxi side. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the Central Business District (i.e. Pudong), Suzhou, Chongming, cruise ter
This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply.
We regret to inform you that most of the museums in China are closed all day on Mondays; wherever possible, we will try to offer alternative visits for touring options on this day.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Humble Administrator's Garden

As soon as we leave Shanghai, the world changes from one of the world’s largest metropolis to a satellite city that boasts some of its lauded treasures. We commence with heading over to one of the main attractions of the city; two of its imperial gardens. Once the secluded grounds of government officials and the aristocracy, they are now accessible to the public as a representation of China from a bygone era. The Humble Administrator's Garden, once the private garden of a former government servant and now, is a well-maintained and balanced-out collection of water features, rock formations and pavilions, dating back to the Ming Dynasty.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Master-of-Nets Garden

Secondly, the Garden of the Master of Nets may not topple the list as one of the most extensive one, but its compact size has drawn crowds for its space and the illusion of making it feel larger than it actually is and still keeps a tranquil aura within Suzhou. Lunch will be enjoyed at a local restaurant.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Suzhou Silk Museum

After lunch, we admire the finest treads in life as we pay a visit to the Silk Museum of Suzhou. A time-honoured presence in Suzhou is dedicated to the work done by both silkworks and artisans, who have kept the traditions alive. It also marks the importance of Suzhou in the silk industry since weaving was introduced to the city during the 12th century.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pingjiang Road

Finally, we enter Pingjiang Road, the most recognizable historical street of Suzhou. A gateway when trade was still more tradition, this landmark in its own right is located in the North-eastern side of Suzhou. Only 1606 meters in length, it once formed the main trading aorta for commerce and transportation. We leave Suzhou and head back to Shanghai at the end of the afternoon; with ample mementoes that form a lineage to the dynasties, this city has still some spirit in itself, not going to trade upon its past to meet the future.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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