Private Tour
Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option
Overview
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Enjoy a fully guided private day trip to famed “Oriental Venice ” Suzhou under the lead of your personal expert guide with fully customizable itinerary. Immerse in the beauty of ancinet Chinese garden with UNESCO heritage,discover one-of-a-kind charms of water town with the picturesque networks of ancient canal and lively water markets. With different optional packages cater to your own travel needs.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants (for fast train ticket reservation)
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local tasty lunch( If "All inclusive tour " is booked)
Transportation: based on your chosen tour option (see details upon booking)
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Shanghai area
Boat Ride in the canal ( If " All Inclusive Tour" is Booked)
Entrance fee to one garden( If " All Inclusive Tour" is Booked)
Entrance fees to the garden and boat ride (If"All incluisve" option is not selected)
Lunch, food and drinks (if " All Inclusive "option is not booked)
Outskit hotel pick up and drop off(Can be arranged at surcharge)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Shanghai
Your wonderful day excursion begins with a comfortable hotel pick up in Shanghai, follow your guide travel to Suzhou with the transportation option you booked. If you book the fast train / bullet train option, you will enjoy an exciting 30-minute train ride to Suzhou. On the way, spend few mins to discuss with the guide for a tailor-made itinerary. As exclusive private tour, your itinerary is fully flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinerary and you are welcome to tell your guide if need make adjustment during the tour.
Humble Administrator's Garden
Upon arrival, visit one of the top four famous gardens in China-the Humble Administrator’s garden ,listed in the UNESCO World Heritage, immerse yourself in the charming and elegance of the ancient Chinese garden designed with the unique Taihu rockeries, delicate pavilions, ponds , beautiful flowers, lush greens ,150 Bonsais while learning the interesting history, culture, custom from your guide. If you prefer a more intimate garden, you could substitute to the other garden such as Master of Nets Garden, Lingering Garden, Lion Forest Garden etc.
Options
All Inclusive by Car Only
All Inclusive by Car Only : Guide,driver&car,lunch,1x garden ticket,boat ride all included.Travel between Shanghai &Suzhou by car,no bullet train ride.
Pickup included
Tour by Private Car Only
Guide and Private Transfer: Great guide,driver & car are included.Tour conducted by car between Shanghai &Suzhou, no bullet train ride.
Pickup included
BulletTrain+Private Car Option
BulletTrain&Private Car Option: Great guide,private local driver with car,round trip bullet train tickets are all included (Lunch and entrance pay as actual)
Pickup included
All Inclusive Smart Package
Great guide,round trip bullet train tickets, uber taxi fares ,tasty lunch, one garden ticket, boat ride are all included.
Pickup included
All Inclusive by Bullet Train
Great guide,round trip train fare,private local car with driver,1-garden ticket,tasty lunch, boat ride are all included
Pickup included
Bullet Train+Uber Taxi Option
Tour by Bullet Train+Uber Taxi: Great guide,round trip bullet train tickets, uber taxi fares are all included.(Lunch ,entrance fees pay as actual).
Pickup included
Reviews
334 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day in Suzhou.
Angie T,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time in Suzhou with Annie. She was friendly, informative, showed us everything we wanted to see and was able to adapt to our needs. The lunch was fantastic and the places we visited were perfect for a short trip. We would highly recommend this day trip and Annie as a guide.
We have a very...
PARICHAT N,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00We have a very knowledgeable guide Annie, she is taking so good care of our journey all the way from Shanghai to Suzhou and way back. We really enjoy this trip.
Beautiful tour and very organized. Love it !
Steve Y,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Melinda English speaker was very attentive and knowledgeable. We were happy and the meal was great . To be honest I would do it over again with stay overnight to explore more , but not during summer time. The canal was beautiful, It’s little too hot now however in overall , It’s highly recommended.
Awesome Guide!! Enjoyable trip
Yiling,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00The whole trip was seamless, very relaxing and enjoyable. Kudos to my guide Sammi! She was very outgoing, knowledgeable, speaks very good English too. I travelled with my 3 young children and they all loved Sammi. Sammi was observant and made sure we feel very comfortable through the entire trip. Highly recommend to have Sammi!
Day trip to Sushou
Elena I,
May 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00The trip to Sushou was wonderful. The garden is very beautiful and the boat ride us very intersting. The car was very confortable and the guide was especilly good.
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