Things to Do in Suzhou

One of Southern China’s top 4 gardens. Surviving 400 years of dynastic history, step into the secret retreat of ancient poets and experience a truly breathtaking showcase of Eastern aesthetics.

Known as the “Venice of the East,” Suzhou has over 35km of navigable canals and 60 of China’s most well-preserved gardens. On this walking tour, you’ll walk back in time while exploring Suzhou’s residential old-town, explore its lush gardens and monasteries, and discover what locals eat in the city that’s been the center of wealth and culture for 1,000s of years. You will try far more than a meal’s worth of food and drinks at 5 sit-down restaurants, plus multiple cultural stops along the way.

Sail through the historic Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal on a daytime cruise. Skip the ticket lines with a direct-entry ticket, and enjoy charming views of ancient bridges and local tea houses.

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.

Explore multiple famous gardens in Suzhou with convenient combo tickets. Choose your preferred garden combination and enjoy skip-the-line entry to each attraction.

Maximize your Suzhou visit and enjoy the fully guided private tour to visit the top-rated water town Tongli. Explore the beautiful township scenery full of the ancient old architecture, stone bridges, calm canal streams , UNESCO garden as well as the active and tantalizing alley streets, take the relaxing gondola ride to appreciate the charming of the “ Oriental Venice”, travel with your personal knowledgeable guide to get great leaning about local culture, custom and life sounds.

Embark on a captivating Suzhou creek cruise, witness Shanghai's unique blend of historical charm and modern architectural marvels from a fresh angle. Unveil the refined beauty of the 'Oriental Seine'.

Visit two of south China’s most celebrated water towns Tongli and Zhouzhuang on a private tour from Suzhou. Explore the remarkable township scenery full of the ancient old architecture, stone bridges, calm canal streams as well as the active and tantalizing alley streets, travel with your own local knowledgeable guide to gain a great insight to the local culture and tastes.

Explore the Humble Administrator's Garden at your own pace. Secure your entry to this UNESCO site and discover Suzhou's finest classical landscapes with total freedom.

Enjoy a self-guided tour to the two well-known ancient water towns Zhouzhuang and Tongli from Suzhou, explore the remarkable township scenery full of the ancient old architecture, stone bridges, calm canal streams as well as the active and tantalizing alley streets, travel with your own private professional driver and enjoy exclusive private door to door transfers during your visit. You could choose to return to Suzhou or get dropped off at your Shanghai hotel after the visit.

Visit the Master of the Nets Garden with flexible options: explore the classical garden by day or enjoy an immersive traditional night performance.

Explore few top attractions of Suzhou within your limited time. The half-day tour itinerary is fully customizable based on your personal interests. See the beautiful Humble Administrator's Garden, Tiger Hill, Panmen Gate, Jinji Lake and etc.. Take a boat ride along the old Grand Canal or walk along on the historic Pingjiang Road and Shantang Street to experience the local life. Private guide and transfer services are included

Explore Tongli Water Town with an entry ticket and digital guide. Skip the ticket lines, discover the UNESCO-listed Tuisi Garden, and admire the lucky Three Bridges.

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, Temples or museums based on your preferences, afternoon choose to visit Tongli, one of the most authentic ancient water towns without over developed, explore the ancient stone bridges, tranquil canals, Ming and Qing era houses and Tuisi garden with your local guide. Enjoy a flexible itinerary, with central Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station pickup and drop-off included.

Discover the romance of Suzhou's Couple's Retreat Garden with an entry ticket. Explore a UNESCO World Heritage site with a digital self-guided tour and skip the ticket office line.

Spare half day to discover the ancient charm of the “Paradise City” Suzhou on this fully guided tour. Explore the UNESCO garden such as Humble administrator’s garden or Lingering Garden etc. with your choice. Visit the ancient old street and experience the local authentic markets, appreciate the beauty of “Oriental Venice” town under the expert guidance of your knowledgeable guide. With option boat ride along the Grand canal available to choose to meet different interests.

Discover Suzhou on a guided day trip from Shanghai. Visit Humble Administrator’s Garden, Suzhou Museum West, Pingjiang Road, enjoy a hand-rowed boat ride, and explore Shantang Street.

Explore beautiful Suzhou and the famous water village Tongli in this private day tour. Accompanied by your profession private guide, and visit the top attractions based on your interests in Suzhou such as Humble Administrator's Garden, Tiger Hill, Panmen Gate, Hanshan Temple, Pingjiang Road, Shantang Street or others. In addition, visit Tuisi Garden (Retreat & Reflection Garden) and enjoy a relaxing boat ride in Tongli water village.

Travel by the modern bullet train to famed oriental venice on fully escorted private day trip,visit UNESCO garden, lively water market with charming heritage and relaxing boat ride along Grand Canal

Visit the charming Suzhou city by taking the advantage of exclusive private door to door transfer service. Travel with your own friendly professional driver, choose to cover the city’s popular attractions such as the Humble Administrator's Garden, Pingjiang Road, Lingering Garden, Temple or Pagodas etc at your own pace. Flexible departure time cater to your travel schedule. The service does NOT include any guide service, driver is only for door to door transfers, you will explore and visit the sites by yourself. The self-guided tour does NOT nclude any guide service, driver is only for door to door transfers, you will explore and visit the sites on your own. Driver is with limited English skills and you will need use translation apps for the easy communication with him if needed.

Enjoy the exclusive private guided day tour to two famed water towns know as "Oriental Venice". Explore ancient Zhujiajiao and paradise Suzhou with UNSECO garden and charming old street and canals.

This one-stop professional English guide and interpreter services offers you great local language support no matter you travel in Suzhou for business or leisure sightseeing activities.The itinerary will be fully customized based on your needs, which can include sightseeing tours to the famous attractions in the city or business tours to visit the local companies, markets. Your professional guide/Interpreter will help you overcome the culture and language barrier and ensure you a smooth and successful trip in Suzhou.

Depart from Suzhou, visit Humble Administrator’s Garden, Hanshan Temple, Fengqiao Scenic Area and Shantang Street, and experience the poetic gardens and vibrant water town charm in one day

Maximize your short visit in Suzhou by taking this half day 4-hour customized tour.The tour is 100% customized around you, your local expert guide will lead you to the incredible Suzhou sites such as UNESCO gardens, Grand canals ,temples ,Tiger hill/Pagodas etc. Choose to have lunch or dinner option if you have more time.

Visit China’s grandest classical garden! Explore the stunning pavilions, tranquil ponds, and historic rockeries of this UNESCO World Heritage site in Suzhou.

Maximize your Suzhou visit and enjoy the fully guided private tour to visit China No.1 water town Zhouzhuang. Explore the beautiful township scenery full of the ancient old architecture, stone bridges, calm canal streams as well as the active and tantalizing alley streets, take the relaxing gondola ride to appreciate the charming of the “ Oriental Venice”, travel with your personal knowledgeable guide to get great leaning about local culture, custom and life sounds.

Explore one of Suzhou’s most iconic classical gardens, famous for its labyrinth-like rock formations, tranquil ponds, and traditional Chinese landscaping.

This private day trip from Suzhou takes you to explore prestigious Lingshan Grand Buddha in Wuxi. The attraction is right by the famous Taihu Lake. You will be able to see the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue (289 feet) as well as the gorgeous natural scenery. The Lingshan Buddhist Scenic Spot also features some other attractions including the Brahma Palace, Five Mudra Mandala, Nine Dragons Bathing Sakyamuni, Xiangfu Temple and many other Buddhist sites. Upgrade to All-Inclusive Tour Package at time of booking that includes a vegetarian buffet lunch, entrance fee, private guide and driver services.

Discover the romantic charm of Ouyuan Garden in Suzhou. Quiet paths, lotus-root-shaped layout, and elegant pavilions make it ideal for couples or anyone seeking a peaceful, classical garden experience

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover Suzhou on this private day tour. Explore the Suzhou City’s top attractions on this guided excursion. Visit famous landmarks of Humble administration garden, Tiger Hill and Ping Jiang Road. 1: Tour Suzhou’s signature sights with a private guide 2: Take in the highlights of The Humble of Administration Garden, Tiger Hill and Pingjiang Road 3: Prebook your tickets prior to your visit 4: Relax with pickup and drop-off direct from your Suzhou hotel or Suzhou Railway Station

·Suzhou gem blending cliffs with ancient architecture, embodying Jiangnan garden elegance ·sites like Trial Sword Stone, linked to King Helü’s legendary swordsmithing, and Ming-Qing era pavilions

Take a leisure tour and get away from the busy and hectic city life and visit the one of most beautiful and eco friendly village near Suzhou. Enjoy a delightful home cooked lunch at the quaint village and treat yourself a relaxing and amazing natural hot spring spa in one of the China’s top 10 famous hot-spring resorts surrounded by the beautiful mountains and take in its fresh air and beautiful countryside scenery. Tasty local lunch, all entrance fees, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive.

Step into the elegance of Humble Administrator's Garden. Wander through tranquil pavilions, serene ponds, and lush landscapes that reflect centuries of classical Chinese artistry and culture.

"In heaven there is paradise. On earth there are Suzhou and Hangzhou." Suzhou is not only noted for the "Garden of City", also get the fame of "East Venice of the World", referring to its natural beauty, classical gardens, bridges and waters, traditional operas and soft dialect tone. Book this tour, you will visit one of six famous water towns in China--Luzhi water town to learn the local culture and history and experience the old lifestyle in ancient China.

visit Lion Grove Garden, Hanshan Temple, Fengqiao Scenic Area and Shantang Street. Explore the essence of Suzhou’s classical gardens, ancient temples and water town in one day.

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

Explore Suzhou's Humble Administrator's Garden with a guided tour and cultural lecture. Enjoy a scenic rickshaw ride through historic neighborhoods and discover the city's charm.

Enjoy a relaxing and memorable night out by visiting famed UNESCO garden: The Master of the Nets garden when it’s lit up with the charming lights on the traditional buildings, watch the local art performances and enjoy the traditional Chinese music and opera sinning with the amazing garden setting. Savor a delightful dinner along the ancient canal and immerse yourself in the beautiful night view of the water town scenery, explore the ancient canal street full of colorful stores with arts, crafts and trinkets with your local guide and get a great insight into local custom, culture and sounds.

Visit Humble Administrator’s Garden with an included entry ticket, online English audio guide, and downloadable PDF guidebook. Explore at your own pace with clear entry instructions before your visit.

1) Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Humber Administrator's Garden; 2) Visit Panmen Gate - the oldest city gate of Suzhou; 3) Stroll in Lion Grove Garden, one of the four most famous and representative gardens of ancient classical style in Suzhou City; 4) Enjoy the cruise down the Grand Canal; 5) Travel in an air-conditioned private vehicle on the way;

Explore Suzhou's Lingering Garden with a skip-the-line entry ticket. Discover hidden courtyards and architectural detailsand enjoy a stress-free 24-hour cancellation policy.

This private transfer service offers you the most convenient and worry-free transfer service from Suzhou city to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Enjoy a most convenient and comfortable ride with your own professional driver and you will be dropped off at the Pudong airport directly for your departure flight.

Ride along scenic lakeside greenways, enjoy sunset views, and discover South Taihu Lake on a relaxing cycling trip from Shanghai

Enjoy private Suzhou hotel or Railway Station pickup and drop-off services and escorted by professional local tour guide on this one day trip to explore attraction highlights in Suzhou. You will visit picturesque Tiger Hill, wander along Shantang Street (Seven-Li Shantang), take a boat ride along the river to enjoy fascinating scenery of this ancient town, visit typical Qing style garden of Lingering Garden (Liu Yuan), and Buddhist Hanshan Temple.

On this walking tour, you’ll walk back in time while exploring Suzhou’s residential old-town, explore its lush gardens and monasteries, and discover what locals eat.

Guaranteed Admission - Secure your spot, avoiding sold-out disappointments. Time Efficiency - Skip long queues at ticket counters; simply show QR code. Better Planning - Choose specific dates and times to fit your schedule perfectly.

Explore two classic Jiangnan water towns—Wuzhen and Nanxun—in one day. Cruise ancient canals, taste traditional Sandao tea, listen to Suzhou Pingtan, and uncover the charm of Jiangnan culture.

Enjoy an easy and comfortable ride from Suzhou to Shanghai, on the way, make a tour to visit one of the top six famed ancient water town Tongli. Explore the ancient stone bridges, canals, water markets and admire the traditional Chinese architecture and its charming local” Oriental Venice” township scenery at your own pace. After the visit, your driver will transfer you back to your Shanghai hotel or Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao airport for your departure flight. Flexible departure time base on you. Flexible departure time base on you. Wide range of vehicles catering to different No.s of the travelers available all with spacious boot space for luggage storage.

Enjoy a fully guided private day trip to famed oriental venice by private car ,visit UNESCO garden, lively water market with charming heritage and relaxing boat ride along canal.

Discover the amazing Suzhou city on this exclusive private guided tour. Choose to explore the remarkable sites that in line with your interests and style, such as winding canals at ancient street, charming garden at the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden, ancient pagodas and more. Experience the local authentical culture, life and history. Appreciate the beauty of “Oriental Venice” and “Garden City” with your expert guide. Choose to upgrade the tour with lunch to savor the delight local Suzhou cuisine.