Your local friendly guide and the driver will pick up at your Suzhou hotel or railway station (If you travel by train). Begin your great tour at the UNSECO garden-The Humble Administrator’s Garden, a must visit when in Suzhou, with a history about 500 years, is one of the top four famous gardens in China. Here spends quality time to explore different sections of the garden that designed with the beautiful ancient architecture, tranquil ponds, flowers, unique Taihu rockeries and pavilions, step back to learn the charming history and culture with your guide. As private tour, if you prefer the more intimate garden you could substitute to one of the other gardens such as Lingering Garden, Garden of the Master of the Nets, Canglang Garden etc.

Next head to Tiger Hill, another iconic site in Suzhou which is also listed in the UNSECO site, here you will see the famed Huqiu Pagoda which has been leaning over 1000 years, the world second leaning one after the Pisa Tower. Follow your guide and take the easy hike up and enjoy the tea garden, peaceful bamboo paths along the way, learning the interesting folklores from your guide.

Continue the tour to Shangtang ancient street, a lively stoned paved street along the Grand Canal. Enjoy fun stroll along and check out the interesting water markets with local arts, crafts, trinkets, eateries etc. You may enjoy fun souvenir shopping or take a relaxing boat ride along the peaceful canal, fully appreciate the charm of the “Oriental Venice”. After the great tour your guide will see you off at your Suzhou hotel or other downtown area as per your request. This is the sample itinerary if you have other interests for the tour visit , please feel free to discuss with your guide during the tour and the itinerary will be fully customized for you.