Private Tour

Flexible Suzhou Private Day Tour from Nanjing by Bullet Train

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

Mobile ticket

See beautiful Chinese Gardens and experience local culture of Suzhou on a fully customized sightseeing day trip from Nanjing by bullet train. You can choose the attractions you visit and the places you see, such as Humble Administrator's Garden, Tiger Hill, Panmen Gate, Jinji Lake and etc.. Take a boat ride along the old Grand Canal or walk along on the historic Pingjiang Road and Shantang Street to experience the local life. A tasty local lunch, round trip bullet train tickets, private guide and driver service are included. Upgrade to All-Inclusive Tour Package with boat ride ticket and one top attraction entrance ticket at time of booking.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Nanjing hotel pickup and drop-off

Ancient Grand Canal boat ride and one attraction fee for "All-Inclusive Tour Package"

Private guide

Round Trip Bullet Train Ticket (2nd class)

Local lunch

Transport by private vehicle

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Humble Administrator's Garden

Meet up your friendly private guide at your Nanjing hotel in the morning, and head up to Nanjing Railway Station to catch the bullet train to Suzhou. On the train, discuss your Suzhou 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. Typically, you will visit the famous humble administrator’s garden, an UNESCO World Heritage. 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.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Pingjiang Road

After that, take a rickshaw or walk on Pinging road, explore the historic street next to canal, with a large number of heritage buildings, old residences, stone bridges as well as quaint shops and cafes. Enjoy the peace and serenity of the street while learning the glorious culture and traditions.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Standard Tour Package

Local lunch, round trip bullet train ticket (2nd class), private guide and driver services are included. All entrance fees/boat ride at your own cost.
Pickup included

All Inclusive Tour Package

Local lunch, round trip bullet train ticket (2nd class), private guide and driver services, boat ride ticket, 1 Suzhou garden entrance fee (or one alternative attraction) are included.
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic Day trip in Suzhou
B2982IGlisaw,
Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful day trip from Nanjing to Suzhou - collected promptly from our hotel by our Nanjing Guide Fred, and transferred to the train station for our fast train to Suzhou, where we were met by our guide Joe and our driver. Joe was an excellent guide and very knowledgable about the city, its sights and its history. Our driver was very good and it was a smooth ride and he would appear within minutes at the end of each visit to collect us - the car was clean, spacious and airconditioned and 100% electric. Our tour included a visit to the Panmen Scenic area and the city wall and the main canal. A wonderful included Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, full of locals (always great to eat where the locals ear) and sampled some of the local specialities. Then on to the wonderful World Heritage Listed Humble Administrator's Garden. And then a boat cruise on the canals. Followed by a quick tea break and listening to some local music. Joe and our driver delivered us back at the train station in plenty of time for our high speed train back to Nanjing. Joe escorted us through security and stayed with us until the boarding call and made sure we were safely through check in. We were collected at Nanjing Station by our driver and safely delivered back to our hotel. The entire tour was overseen by the wonderful Alana, who messaged us to ensure we knew which exits at the stations to ensure we could find our guides/drivers. And also to remind us when to exit the train (as the trains can be travelling on to other cities, rather than terminating at our destination). This removed any worries we might have had about getting lost. The guides also sent our picutres to Alana, the other guide and driver so they knew who to look for in case we didn't see them. I highly recommend this tour and feel sure that other tours organised by this company and Alana would be of the same high standard.
Wonderful visit to Suzhou from Nanjing - thank you!
emilylF1661DA,
Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
In January 2025 we took an all-day tour with FRANK as our guide. Frank guided my son and myself from Nanjing to Suzhou, taking the bullet train. We especially appreciated learning more in depth about the history and cultural nuances of Suzhou and the greater Suzhou/eastern seaboard (Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shanghai) region. Frank is truly a fount of wisdom, given his extensive training and personal experience. He also flexibly accommodated our schedule so that we could briefly stop by Suzhou University. The day with Frank was wonderful - Thank you, Frank!
So much more than just a tour
848charmainea,
Oct 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I learned so much from Fred about the rich history, interesting tales and facts of China as we went through all the main sights in a day. Efficient and informative.

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