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2-Day Unlimited Private Trip to Suzhou and Hangzhou by Bullet Train from Shanghai

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese (Taiwan)
Chinese
English

48 hours

Mobile ticket

There is a Chinese saying, "Up in heaven, there is paradise; down on earth, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou". It means that the cities of Hangzhou and Suzhou have beautiful scenery that make them comparable to paradise on earth. This 2-day private tour leads you to the amazing sightseeing of the top attractions in both Suzhou and Hangzhou. Experience the speedy bullet train of China for your short excursion each day from Shanghai. The itinerary can be 100% customized based on your own interests. Accompany by your professional private guide each day to learn the local history and famous tea culture.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

2 round trip bullet train tickets (Shanghai -Suzhou; Shanghai - Hangzhou)

Entrance fees of Humble Administrator's Garden, Linyin Temple (if all inclusive package is selected)

Private transportation in Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou city

Private guide

Boat ride in Suzhou (if all inclusive package is selected)

Daily lunch (if all inclusive package is selected)

Additional entrance tickets

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Gratuities

Lunch and entrance fees (if choose Guide and Transfer Service Package)

Hotel accommodation

What To Expect

Day 1

Shanghai - Suzhou by bullet train

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

At local Chinese restaurant. Include lunch only if All Inclusive Package is selected.

1

Meet up your friendly private guide in the morning, and depart from your Shanghai hotel Shanghai Train Station in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to start your 2-day comprehensive tour.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
2

Humble Administrator's Garden

Head up to beautiful Suzhou and visit to the famous Humble Administrator's Garden. Spend your relax morning strolling around the ancient house with delicate pavilions, corridors, ponds, rockeries, walkways and lush green trees. Enjoy the picturesque view and hear the rich history from your professional guide. Sitting in the pavilion beside the pond, feel like stepping back in history.

1 hour•Admission Included
3

Pingjiang Road

From Humble Administrator's Garden, you will visit the Pingjiang Road, which is a beautiful historic street beside the canal. You will take a walk or private rickshaw along the historic Pingjiang Road, where the driver will take you up and down old streets to see the lifestyle of people and the district. Refuel with a traditional Chinese lunch on Pingjiang Road.

40 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
4

Panmen Gate

You will then head to the Panmen Gate. It is claimed to be the oldest ancient water and land gate in the world for the purpose of defense against enemy armies. You will wander around the park see the well-maintained gate all as well as the pagodas.

1 hour•Admission Included
5

Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal

From Panmen Gate (or pick one from Tiger Hill and others), then enjoy a relaxing boat trip on the old Grand Canal. The ancient households and the old city gate wall are along the riverside, and you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old times lifestyle and appreciate the charms of old China.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable
6

Shantang Street

Then head to Shantang street. Spend your relax time sitting beside the river, enjoy the beautiful view of old bridge, traditional houses. Taste some local snacks or enjoy the local Pingtan music if you like. If you want visit some other attractions, feel free discussing with your guide, lease feel free to discuss with your guide.Some suggested alternative options for your reference in below: 1) HIGER HILL 2) HAN SHAN TEMPLE 3) MASTER OF NET GARDEN 4) LINGERING GARDEN 5) SILK MUSUEM OR FACTORY When tour is finished, you will take bullet train back to Shanghai city.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Shanghai - Hangzhou by bullet train

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

At local Chinese restaurant. Include lunch only if All Inclusive Package is selected.

1

Meet your private guide at your hotel lobby in the morning, and head up to Hangzhou City by taking a 1-hour bullet train ride. On the train, discuss your Hangzhou things-to-do list with your guide. Of course, your knowledgeable guide will give you some suggestions, and he or she will customize your day based on your needs and interests. Below literary is just an example for you.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable
2

West Lake (Xi Hu)

Typically, you will visit West Lake firstly, see the beautiful lake view surrounded by mountains, old pavilions, shaded trees, lotus flowers and small bridges. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the lake and learn the history and popular folklore from your guide.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable
3

Longjing tea fields

Then, move on to Meijiawu or Longjing Tea Village to enjoy your tasty tea plantation lunch and tea tasting. In addition, you will walk into the tea farm, and see the tea plants. Your guide will share with you the Chinese tea culture, related history and how to make good tea when your return back home.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable
4

Lingyin Temple

Continue your tour to visit one of the top ten most famous ancient Buddhist monasteries in China (built in 326AD), which contains numerous pagodas and Buddhist grottoes. See the Fei Lei Feng (Peak Flown from Afar) inside of the temple. Enjoy the picturesque view of nature surroundings and learn the fascinating religious culture from your knowledgeable guide. If you have been to Hangzhou before, and wish to visit some other attractions this time, please feel free to discuss with your guide. Some suggested alternative options for your reference in below: 1. Meijiawu Tea Village 2. Hefang Street 3. Leifeng Pagoda 4. Yuewang Temple 5. Liuhe Pagoda When your tour is finished, you will take the bullet train to return back to Shanghai city.

1 hour•Admission Included

Options

Guide and Transfer Service

Private guide, private transportation in each city, round trip bullet train ticket of Suzhou and Hangzhou from Shanghai are all inclusive. (Attraction tickets and daily lunch at your own cost).
Pickup included

All Inclusive Package

Private guide, private transportation, round trip bullet train ticket of Suzhou and Hangzhou from Shanghai, daily lunch and selected attraction tickets and a relax boat in Suzhou are all inclusive.
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

9 reviews

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  • Enjoyable tours!

    gracie y,

    Dec 10, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Caroline(Hangzhou) and Bella(Suzhou) are both very patient and accommodating to our requests. The food for lunch was fantastic! We were happy to be able to taste the local specialities. Both guides were very informative and friendly. Thank you for this wonderful experience.

  • This is a must when visiting China. We had a wonderful day exploring

    Lori C,

    Nov 19, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our tour guide was wonderful and had a lot of knowledge. We got to experience a lot of different things in one day.

  • Amazing tour experience

    Lam D,

    Oct 20, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Xin was our guide in Shanghai. Tracy was our guide in Suzhou. Lin was our guide in Hangzhou. All three were great at what they do, very attentive and knowledgeable of the cities, history and culture. The experience was amazing. We covered a lot in two days. I highly recommend this tour.

  • best guide ever

    inge t,

    Mar 25, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    we are family with 4 elders, caroline and alana are very helpful with taking care of our parents so much. they even arrange us everything they make our parents very comfortable and rhey know our way to enjoy the city with shopping eating and sightseeing, caroline and alana always ask what we want to do and always want to make us happy with our holiday.

  • Best time ever

    Extraordinary825688,

    Oct 28, 2019

    - Viator

    5.00

    This 2 day trip was jam packed with activities and was the best way to see other places outside of Shanghai. Our guide Daisy Chen was very knowledgeable competent and accommodating. We enjoyed every minute of the trip. Value for money.

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