Private Tour
Suzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Rather than struggling to plan your own itinerary, make the most of Suzhou on a private full-day tour. It's the perfect introduction for first-time China visitors. Just pick three or four attractions, perhaps a classical garden of Suzhou, the boat ride on the ancient canals, a Buddhist pagoda, the Suzhou museum or local opera, and design your dream day out. Entrance fees are at your own expense, upgrade to tour with first class train ticket at time of booking.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A currently valid passport is required on the day of travel
Local operator will contact you for your passport pictures to purchase bullet train ticket in advance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Lunch
Round Trip Bullet Train Ticket
All entrance fees
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Shanghai Railway Station
Your lovely local guide who speaks excellent English will meet you at your hotel lobby at 8:00 am or your preferred departure time. Please make sure to bring your passport with you before arriving at Shanghai railway station. All your train tickets will be ready in advance. This is a fully private customized tour based on your interests, please choose 4 top attractions that you want to visit the most, or feel free to discuss your preference with your guide directly. The high-speed train only takes you half hour from Shanghai to Suzhou.
Master-of-Nets Garden
If you like, you can choose to visit the most famous classic Master-of-Nets Garden. Compare to other gardens in Suzhou, this garden is always more quite and peaceful for your better enjoyment. Your guide will share with you the Chinese garden art, and give you an overview of high official's life in the history.
Options
Tour w/ 1st Class Train Ticket
Tour w/ 1st Class Train : Your excellent English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby at 8:00am or your preferred departure time.
Pickup included
Tour w/ 2nd Class Train Ticket
Your Excellent English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 8:00am or your preferred departure time.
Pickup included
Tour W/ Super 1st Class Train
Your professional and friendly local guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby at 8:00am or your preferred departure time.
Pickup included
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A glimpse of China’s beauty
Giuseppe V,
Oct 27, 2024
- Viator
4.00The gardens, the buildings, the canals, from which it is possible to catch the glimpse of the local life, the train ride, the stations… Everything was interesting. But best of all was Penny’s (the guide) telling about life in China and how it changed in the past few years. Perfect organisation of transfers by car, train and boat.
Great company, great guide, great day
Eric T,
Nov 16, 2019
- Viator
5.00Kelly, the owner of Melody Tours, is a true professional, meeting us at our hotel just to say hello and introduce us to Jessica, our guide. Jessica was great: highly knowledgeable, completely fluent in English and very friendly. Highly recommend using them, and would certainly do so the next time we're in Shanghai.
Suzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train.
Robert S,
Apr 1, 2019
- Viator
5.00Great private tour and customizable to our desires. Jamie (Wang) was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable providing great info on the culture and history of China, Shanghai and Suzhou. Very enjoyable.
A great discovery of Suzhou in a professional and friendly atmosphere
Vacation60705042063,
Mar 10, 2019
- Viator
5.00Excursion well organized and prepared by Kelly. We saw the main sites of Suzhou with very interesting explanations. Kelly and Jessica are warm, dynamic and attentive. We could also choose to adjust the route to our desires. We recommend this day!
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