Private Tour
Suzhou Day Tour from Shanghai to Classical Garden, Tongli Water Town
Overview
Available languages
10 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou to take in one of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Classical Gardens of Suzhou. The Master of Nets Garden was founded as long ago as the 11th century and represents the pinnacle of classical Chinese garden design. Then travel to the ancient Tongli Water Town, where you can appreciate the glamour and charm of the water township along the Yangtze River in China. Learn the fascinating history from your expert tour guide and enjoy a hassle-free experience with hotel pickup and drop-off in a comfortable chauffeur-driven minivan.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Pick-up from hotels within the Middle Ring Road of Shanghai. An additional transfer fee will be incurred if your hotel is outside the above mentioned area.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Your professional guide will pick you up at your hotel in Shanghai at the agreed time in the morning, and then a 2-hour drive in a comfortable minivan with chauffeur will take you to Suzhou. For hundreds of years, Suzhou is well-known for preserving many charming and typical classical gardens, almost all of which are the local wealthy families' residences. Your first destination is the Master of Nets Garden. The exquisite garden is not very large in scale but the special layout of pavilions, gateways, windows and various halls enlarges the space visually and worth a visit.
Shantang Street
Afterwards, your guide will take you to Shantang Street, an ancient riverside pedestrian road with a few old stone bridges and lots of traditional residential houses. It is ideally a place to stroll, try all kinds of local snacks and pick up souvenirs. Here you will have one hour free time to explore this street and have your lunch by yourself. Of course, your guide will offer you the best recommendations according to your preference.
What‘s Included
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Umbrellas are provided for free use
Boat ride ticket in Tongli
Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
Centrally located hotel pick-up and drop-off in Shanghai
Air conditioned minivan with chauffeur
Meals
Gratuities
Pickup points
Parkline Century Park Hotel Shanghai
No.1433 Minsheng Road, Pudong New District Shanghai China
Ocean Hotel Shanghai
No.1171 Dongdaming Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai China
Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel
159 South He Nan Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai China
The Peninsula Shanghai
No. 32 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai China
Sunrise On The Bund Hotel
No.168 Gaoyang Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai China
Golden Riverview Hotel
No.308 Hengfeng Road, Zhabei District, Shanghai China
Holiday Inn Shanghai Jing'an
No.1738 Zhongxing Road Shanghai China
Options
Suzhou Day Tour from Shanghai
Suzhou Day Tour from Shanghai
Pickup included
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Venice of China
ricardocT8628RA,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience and so much fun. The driver and Juliet, our guide were great the whole trip. Juliet was kind, helpful and answered all of our questions. thnak you so much for both
It was awesome!
ombr3,,Sep 30, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended! Interesting and complete introduction to Shanghai's most essential places. Tourguide was awesome.
Wonderful Tour in Shanghai
Daotrang,,Aug 18, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family has a great time in Shanghai. Ocean is our tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot about the history and culture of this city. We definitely will take this tour again when we come back to China.
Tour guide review
AdrianaDLu,,May 21, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ocean was our guide in Shanghai. We’ve saved the best for the last: Shanghai. Although was just one day we had in Shanghai, Ocean made it happen. He spent with us 13 hours that day to get us through the most exciting sites in Shanghai, and we also had time to go to a live show. Timing was the key and Ocean managed to get all of us on the same page. That successful outcome was because Ocean is an excellent tour guide, patient, very articulate, accommodating, and super friendly. We have enjoyed the time spent with him to the maximum.
Travel guide review
Gheorghe L,,May 11, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ocean was our guide in Shanghai. We’ve saved the last for the best: Shanghai. Although was just one day we had in Shanghai, Ocean made it happen. He spent with us 13 hours that day to get us through the most exiting sides in Shanghai, and also have time to watch a show. Timing was the key and Ocean managed to get all of us on the same page. That successful outcome was because Ocean is an excellent travel guide, patient, very articulate, accommodating, and super friendly. We have enjoyed the time spent with him to the maximum.
Tongli Ancient Town tour with a knowledgeable guide Ryan
cocomari7,,May 6, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to Tongli Ancient Town which is famous for water town on the last day of labors’ holiday. it took almost 1.5 hours by car and it was good to leave the hotel earlier than we planned at first because of the busy traffic. Private tour is really good and helpful especially in busy season. Ryan has a lot of knowledge about history, architecture, economics, and etc... and we really enjoyed his explanations. After coming back to the downtown, he supported us to go to the acrobatic show which was hold in a theater a little bit far from the central. He showed warm hospitality during our stay in Shanghai.
Excellent service + Professional tour guy
irenec943,,Nov 28, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have Daniel as our tour guy during the Shanghai city tour. He is from the local and very knowledge about this city. Speaking both English and Chinese well. Very good language skill. My kids love him so much. Oh, I almost forget to mention that he is a good photographer. He helped to take the picture of my families and each came out very nice!!!! That's definitely a plus!!!
The city has it all!
kailtraveller,,Nov 26, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We finished our China 20 days tour in Shanghai and it was perfect. Shanghai is a city has everything; from a "modern" China Town with traditional garden to French quarter like back in Europe; the breathtaking Pudong skyline opposites the Bund; endless shops along Nanjin Road and the biggest Starbucks in the world! Ryan, who is our tour guide, is so knowledgeable, he can relate the information with other culture and make the experience so personal.
Shanghai excellent place, Elaine/TCG were awesome !!
Sushant M,,Oct 22, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had great time in Shanghai. Elaine took care of everything and more. We added a acrobatic show and other events. Will definitely call on her next time in Shanghai.
Great start to our China vacation
asubean,,Oct 4, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our first arrival city into China. Valerie, our guide from Travel China Guide, was there to greet us. Over the 2 days we saw the world financial center, the urban planning hall, Yu Gardens (really beautiful!) and tianzifang. Valerie took us to a great restaurant for lunch. We enjoyed all our tours and especially Valerie. She was really funny and had a great knowledge of China! Excellent guide and tour!!
Related Experiences
Operated by Travel China Guide