Private Tour

Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Private Day Tour with Lunch

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

Mobile ticket

Discovery the charming Suzhou by exploring its enchanting gardens and the bridges and visit one of the UNESCO garden such as Humble Administrator’s garden or Lingering garden,Temples or museums based on your preferences, afternoon visit Zhouzhuang ,rated as National 5A attractions and also known as the China No. 1 water town, explore the ancient stone bridges, tranquil canals, and Ming and Qing era residences with your local expert guide. Enjoy a flexible itinerary, with central Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station pickup and drop-off included.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Please wear comfortable shoes

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Operates in all weather conditions,please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Upto 8-hour private tour.

Experienced driver with air-conditioned comfortable car

Boat ride in canal ( If all inclusive Tour is booked)

Local tasty lunch

Professional private guide

One selected Suzhou city site entrance ticket (If "All Inclusive Tour" booked)

Gratuities

Boatride in the cancal town ( If all inclusive tour is not booked)

Entrance fees If " All inclusive Tour" is not booked

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

The Classical Gardens of Suzhou

Meet your private guide and the driver at your Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station if you travel by train. Spend few mins discuss with your guide about the places to visit in Suzhou. As private tour, the itinerary is 100% flexible and can be customized around you. Following is the suggested itinerary, be sure to let your guide know if you need make any changes. First choose to visit one of the city’s most famous gardens: The Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering garden or Master of the Garden of Nets based on your own preferences. With stunning example of ancient architecture from different dynasties, the amazing Suzhou gardens retains immaculate oasis features, Taihu rocks, delicate pavilions, ponds, and lush flowers and trees and different types of Bonsai tree.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Suzhou Silk Museum

After exploring the garden, visit Suzhou’s best-known silk factory, located in the former Japanese concession and once housed in what was the Japanese consulate. Learn the process used to produce China’s famous silk, from the tiny silkworms to the beautiful finished garments. If you have seen the silk process you could choose to visit one of the other top attractions such as Beisi temple, Pan Man Scenic area or Leaning Pagoda on the Tiger Hill.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tour with Lunch only

This flexible day tour includes the great guide, experienced driver with comfortable car, local tasty lunch (entrance fees or optional boat ride at your own costs)
Pickup included

All Inclusive Tour

This flexible day tour includes the great guide, experienced driver with comfortable car, local tasty lunch, entrance fees to one selected garden, Zhouzhuang town and boat ride .
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Tour
John L,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lulu was a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable and quite pleasant. She had excellent suggestions on what to visit.
Best Suzhou Tour Guides
Dana V,
Oct 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
I was visiting Suzhou with several work colleagues that arrived before me. I had booked this with one of them and she had done another tour the day before. Lulu did a great job of helping us choose places to visit she hadn’t seen yet, helping us stay cool in the heat, avoiding crowds, helping us shop and enjoy a wonderful day in Suzhou. We learned so much in a way that was very enjoyable. This was an excellent experience and highly recommended.
Linda was the best tour guide ever!
NicholasLockeSung P,
Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Linda was absolutely brilliant! She was the best tour guide we had on the trip. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and passionate. Highly recommend touring Suzhou and Zhouzhuang with her - you can't go wrong!
Wonderful guide
Denise B,
Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an excellent tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area. It was very interesting. The guide customized the trip based on our interest and the time we had. For example, she brought us to a more child friendly garden where our daughter could climb rocks and have a bit of fun.
Great times, great tour, lovely people.
stephenjW2261BS,
May 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Well organised before leaving, nothing seemed to be a hassle to Sunny. Lulu our guide was waiting in Suzhou and immediately made suggestions and scheduling. Zhouzhuang is amazing and Lulu an expert at explaining stories and history. Our driver always around as needed. Fantastic day spent.
Sudden trip? No problem!
Krishna S,
Dec 22, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
We just booked one day before for this tour. But we are being handled well with Sunny. Sunny contacted us and said that Lulu would guide us. Overall, the experience was terrific, and Lulu was a great tour guide, experienced and helpful. I will recommend it to friends. Thanks Sunny and Lulu.
Excellent experience of beautiful Suzhou and Zhou Zhuang
Irene C,
Oct 29, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Sunny is knowledgeable and experienced to explain the culture and tradition of Suzhou and Zhou Zhuang. She took time and patiently waiting when we browsed the shops and while we made purchases. I recommend highly Sunny service and hope to join her other tours in the future.
Great tour
Hunkybackpacker,
Oct 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great sites to see, and a very attentive guide. A bit of pressure to buy things, but I'm a pushover on that type of thing.
Thank you Sunny!
David D,
Sep 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sunny was great - informative, friendly, flexible. She made us comfortable, shared a lot about all the places we visited, had lunch with us, etc. We booked this only the afternoon before, but Sunny was responsive in negotiating a place to meet, and on the start time. We also appreciated the flexibility at the end of the day, where she adjusted the itinerary so we would have less travel time back to our hotel. We are happy we did this! (2 adults and older teen)
Perfect Tour of Suzhou & Zhouzhuang!
Karissa R,
Jul 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I have an amazing day with Sunny as my guide! I started with the Master of the Nets Garden in Suzhou, a more tranquil experience compare to some of the other gardens. It was just perfect! Next stop was the silk factory where I got to see the whole process of producing silk. We stopped for lunch where I tried some Suzhou specials! And finished my day with a boat ride in Zhouzhaung - simply magical! Sunny is so knowledgeable and an absolute blast. She made my day meaningful and FUN. Thanks again, Sunny!!