Private Tour

Suzhou Private Tour featuring Kun Opera Museum, the No.1 Silk Factory and More

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

Japanese

English

French

Mobile ticket

Suzhou is not only a famous historical and cultural city with a blend of classical gardens and tiny canal-side streets, but also the silk capital of China. The itinerary includes Suzhou Museum, Pingjiang Road, Kunqu Opera Museum, Xiangmen Gate, Master-of-Nets Garden and the No.1 Silk Factory. Let Five Star Tours be your guide in this amazing trip!

1. Visit Suzhou Museum and learn about Suzhou's history and culture

2. Take a boat along canal to Pingjiang Road and enjoy local lifestyle

3. Stroll on Ancient City Gate - Xiangmen Gate

4. Visit Master-of-Nets Garden

5. Visit the No.1 Silk Factory, learn about silk history and the whole process of silk production

6. Get local tips and insights from your guide

7. Enjoy delicious local food for lunch

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Vegetarian, Western and Local Speciality options are available, please advise at time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Admission to the indicated attractions

Vegetarian, Western and Local Speciality options are available, please advise at time of booking.

Professional guide

Pick up and drop off service

Boat

What To Expect

Suzhou Museum

Your tour guide will be welcoming you at your hotel or Suzhou Railway Station at 09:00 a.m. Then, transfer to Suzhou Museum and start the one-day Suzhou tour. Suzhou Museum is an attractive place famous for its rare cultural relics and unique architectural style. Suzhou Museum’s designer, I.M. Pei, an internationally recognized and award-winning architect, traveled back to his hometown to design and build one of Suzhou’s most popular attractions. The museum exhibits a vast collection of ancient ceramics, cultural relics and woodcarvings, and the handsome lotus pool at the museum’s center is a highlight there.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable

Pingjiang Road

Take a boat along along canal to Pingjiang Road and enjoy local lifestyle. The epitome of the ancient city of Suzhou. With the length of 1,606 meters, Pingjiang Road is a stone route with a river flowing across it. Here, bridges across the river, houses with white walls and black roofs built along the stone road, and the old walking leisurely, which presents the traditional Suzhou local life. Because of its nostalgic style, Pingjiang Road becomes the symbol of Suzhou ancient city.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable

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Suzhou Private Tour featuring Kun Opera Museum, the No.1 Silk Factory and More

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

It was raining and we...
LitSin Q,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was raining and we were told to meet our guide at the outdoor exit of the metro station when we could have been picked at our hotel as it was a private tour. James made up for it by apologizing profusely for the inconvenience. He also explained extensively why we are visiting the Suzhou Museum West and not the older Suzhou museum, mentioned in the itinerary. James is very knowledgeable on the beginnings and history of Suzhou. How the “Venice of the East” was planned with north-south Grand Canal augmenting the east-west natural rivers to lower no up with the Silk Road and allowed Suzhou to flourish as a trading hub. He brought us to taste the 2nd most popular fried dumpling in Suzhou, but as tasty as the most popular joint that has a perpetual long queue. We were convinced. The boat ride was scenic, especially with the banks peppered with “dolled up” couples in traditional Suzhou fashion and doing photo shots. It was a passage through time. Kun Opera was informative but we did not want to watch it and moved on. The silk factory tour was informative and solk products were beautiful. Unfortunately teenage daughter was not in favour of the designs. Some miscommunication at the beginning of the tour but James made up for it by providing us with a good experience even with the “detours”. Thanks