Suzhou and Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Customized Day Tour from Shanghai
Overview
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Enjoy the exclusive private day trip to the famed water town- Suzhou and Zhujiajiao. Experience 2500 years old Suzhou from ancient UNSECO gardens, Grand Canal and No.1 ancient street, Silk industry etc. Explore 1700 years old Zhujiajiao Water Town, known as the “Little Oriental Venice”, visit the local traditional water market, stone bridges and have a great understanding of local culture, custom from your expert guide. Private door to door transfers are include in the tour.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
What To Expect
The Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Your local great guide and the driver will meet at your hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy a comfortable ride to Suzhou. As private tour the itinerary is fully customized around you. Following is the recommend one, be sure to let your guide know if you need make any changes. Typically, start the visit at one of the top four famous gardens in China-the Humble Administrator’s garden ,listed in the UNESCO World Heritage , spend quality time to explore unique Taihu rockeries, delicate pavilions, ponds , beautiful flowers, lush greens and Bonsai trees. Appreciate the charming of the traditional Chinese garden while learning the interesting history, culture, custom from your guide. If you prefer a more intimate garden, you could substitute to the other garden such as Master of Nets Garden, Lingering Garden, Lion Forest Garden etc.
Beisita
Next make the option to visit either thousand-year-old Beisi Buddhist Temple and oldest North Pagoda, appreciate the tranquil temple with peaceful garden settings or choose to visit Suzhou silk factory to learn the interesting and famous silk production from the little tiny silk worm to the fine finished materials. Then take a break to savor a delightful local lunch with the recommendations from your guide.
Options
Private Tour with Lunch
Great guide, private driver with car,tasty lunch are included.( Entrance fees, boat ride at your own costs). Pickup included
All Inclusive Private Tour
All Inclusive Private Tour: Great guide, private driver with car,1-garden ticket,tasty lunch, boat ride are included. Pickup included
Private Tour Only
Great guide,private driver with car are included. (Lunch,boat ride,entrance fees at your own costs) Pickup included
What‘s Included
Local tasty lunch( Only If "All inclusive tour " is booked)
Professional guide
Entrance fee to one Suzhou garden( If " All Inclusive Tour" is Booked)
Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Shanghai area
Private driver with comfortable car
Boat Ride in the canal ( If " All Inclusive Tour" is Booked)
Food and drinks (if " All Inclusive " and " Tour with Lunch "option is not booked)
Entrance fees or optional boat ride (If"All incluisve" option is not selected)
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding tour
xiaoyux694,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Melinda is an excellent tour guide, patient and very knowledgeable. One of the best private tours we have ever had. Absolutely recommend!
Perfect day
56flaminiaf,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was very professional, it was a beautiful day for my birthday . Such an amazing experience See you soon
Perfect day touring Suzhou garden and Zhujiajiao water village with Annie!
CindyHeart,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Annie was outstanding. She works with Sunny. Annie was not only very knowledgeable, she was very thoughtful about my recent hip surgery and planned our visit perfectly. She customized our tour to ensure we got to visit the places of most interest to us and pointed out souvenirs worth getting and ones to avoid. She also is very knowledgeable about the history, allowing us to fully appreciate the Suzhou garden and the water village we visited. We had a delicious lunch, including having one dish she recommended, the local water bamboo. Never had it before. Everything was delicious. Despite the full schedule, she also made sure we got back on time for a dinner engagement we had in Shanghai. Overall it was a perfect day!
A fantastic day
Barbara M,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Booking was straightforward and seamless. While it's a premium-priced package, it is absolutely worth every penny. Our guide, Michael, and our driver picked us up in an immaculate, highly comfortable car. Our first stop was an ancient water town near Shanghai-small, picturesque, and featuring a lovely river where we enjoyed a short boat ride before exploring the unique local shops on foot. From there, we drove about an hour to Suzhou for a beautiful lunch, followed by a visit to the Master of the Nets Garden, a stunning pocket of history. We then walked down the famous Shantang pedestrian street, which was bustling with energy, incredible architecture. and endless stalls and eateries along the scenic river. Michael was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with. His English is flawless, and he is courteous, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. We learned so much and truly enjoyed his company. He is an exceptional, top-tier tour guide!
A good tour to go and experience.
JesusM L,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The places we visited were so nice and felt like you were in Europe. The towns were lively and the people were nice. My only concern was the pricey amount being charged for the tour.
Great experience
PinkyAus,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour to Suzhou and Zhujiajiao. The scenery, gardens, and water town atmosphere were beautiful and unforgettable. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and well organized, making the trip smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour for a wonderful cultural experience.
Great day tour with Melinda
Pollym1990,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Melinda on this day tour. Pick up and travel was easy. The towns were beautiful and Melinda had lots of extra information to share on the areas. The boat ride was fun and lunch was really tasty, we got to choose a few things that we wouldn’t have tried otherwise and they were a good surprise. The garden in Suzhou was also a surprise and really peaceful to walk around and enjoy. We dropped by a silk factory on the way back as well as the LV boat. Highly recommend the tour and Melinda as she was really helpful and friendly and we’d easily book again!
Great way to see 2 cities
N9167KBmariab,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great excursion, very educational. The guide was very knowledgeable, very helpful and thoughtful. Everything was well organized. I strongly recommend this experience.
We had a great tour. Our...
Wolfgang B,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great tour. Our host and tour guide Roy was just fantastic, starting with the pick-up at the cruise terminal and then taking us to the water town of Zhujiajiao and Suzhou. Very interesting history and culture. We also enjoyed the Chinese cuisine and beer :-). Thank You Roy for such a great day! We loved it!
Water town fun
Ben F,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00High value tour. Got to see a lot and do a lot. Excellent food for lunch. Gardens and water town were impressive. Roy was friendly and very helpful
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