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Wuxi Private Day Tour Classical Gardens Ancient Town
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Escape from busy Shanghai and discover the poetic side of Wuxi on this carefully curated private day tour. Start with a peaceful morning stroll in Huishan Ancient Town and admire the exquisite Jichang Garden, a masterpiece of classical Jiangnan design. In the afternoon, explore Yuantouzhu, the most scenic spot of Taihu Lake, and end your day with a breathtaking sunset over the lake. No shopping stops, no rushed schedule — just pure culture, beautiful scenery, and an unforgettable sunset. Suitable for culture lovers, photography enthusiasts, sunset chasers, travelers who prefer relaxed, private, crowd-free experiences.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking Tour Guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Guided Wuxi Private Tour
Bottled water
Admission Tickets and Boat-Ride Ticket
Train Tickets and Transportation expenses
Personal expenses
Guide tips and gratuities
Food & drinks
Wuxi Private Day Tour Classical Gardens Ancient Town
About
Escape from busy Shanghai and discover the poetic side of Wuxi on this carefully curated private day tour. Start with a peaceful morning stroll in Huishan Ancient Town and admire the exquisite Jichang Garden, a masterpiece of classical Jiangnan design. In the afternoon, explore Yuantouzhu, the most scenic spot of Taihu Lake, and end your day with a breathtaking sunset over the lake. No shopping stops, no rushed schedule — just pure culture, beautiful scenery, and an unforgettable sunset. Suitable for culture lovers, photography enthusiasts, sunset chasers, travelers who prefer relaxed, private, crowd-free experiences.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking Tour Guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Guided Wuxi Private Tour
Bottled water
Admission Tickets and Boat-Ride Ticket
Train Tickets and Transportation expenses
Personal expenses
Guide tips and gratuities
Food & drinks
Itinerary
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Shanghai Railway Station
We will take a bullet train to Wuxi from Shanghai Railway Station. Please make sure you have your passport or ID card with you.
30 minutes
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Jichang Garden
Hidden inside Huishan Ancient Town in Wuxi, Jichang Garden is one of China's most celebrated classical gardens. Built over 400 years ago, its elegant pavilions, winding paths, and pond reflecting nearby Huishan Mountain create a landscape that feels naturally born, not man-made.
So admired was its design that Emperor Qianlong had it copied – twice – for Beijing's Summer Palace and Chengde Mountain Resort.
1 hour
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Huishan old town
Step into a living painting along the Grand Canal. Huishan Ancient Town in Wuxi offers a quieter, more authentic alternative to busy water towns like Zhouzhuang or Wuzhen.
Wander through centuries-old lanes lined with traditional white-walled buildings, stone bridges arched over slow-moving canals, and ancient banyan trees shading teahouses. This is where locals still sip morning tea and play mahjong by the water.
You can visit The legendary Second Spring under Heaven (famously tasted by Emperor Qianlong) and Jichang Garden- a classic Ming Dynasty garden that inspired Beijing's Summer Palace. And the Huishan Clay Figurine Museum, home to the iconic "Grand Ah Fu" folk art.
Perfect for a half-day escape from Shanghai or Suzhou. No entrance ticket needed for the town itself – just wander freely, then pay small fees for gardens and sights you wish to enter.
1 hour
4
Taihu Yuantouzhu Scenic
A giant peninsula shaped like a turtle head reaching into Taihu Lake, Wuxi's top natural attraction. Spring brings a sea of pink cherry blossoms (among China's best), while autumn paints the lakeside hills in gold and red
