2-Day Wuxi and Suzhou Tour from Shanghai with Tongli Watertown
About This Tour
Step back in time as you explore Wuxi and Suzhou with a local guide, travelling by high-speed train and Didi taxi. Visit the famous Lingshan Buddha and scenic N...
Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Suzhou (Jiangsu), Shanghai, Wuxi · Languages: English, Mandarin
About Suzhou (Jiangsu)
Suzhou (Jiangsu)
Everest Global Hub has knowledgeable, local Chinese tour guides to the city of Suzhou – your ticket to the secrets of the Classical Gardens, the pagodas and ancient canals.
What's Included
- English-speaking Chinese tour guide
Not Included
- Cost of transportation
- Hotel in Wuxi, double room in a 3- or 4-star hotel. Cost is around $60 to $75.
- Entrance fees
- Cost of food and drinks
- Guide's transportation cost from Shanghai to Wuxi (return bullet train ticket)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Shanghai to Wuxi and Suzhou
Program Day 1: Shanghai to Wuxi, then Suzhou 08:30 - Depart from your Shanghai hotel and travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. 08:30 - Depart from your Shanghai hotel and travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. 09:00 - Take the high-speed train to Wuxi. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. 09:00 - Take the high-speed train to Wuxi. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. 09:30 - Arrive in Wuxi and continue by Didi taxi to Lingshan Island.Visit the Lingshan Grand Buddha, one of the largest Buddha statues in China.Explore nearby Nianhua Bay, a scenic area with traditional Chinese architecture.Lunch at a local restaurant. 09:30 - Arrive in Wuxi and continue by Didi taxi to Lingshan Island. Visit the Lingshan Grand Buddha, one of the largest Buddha statues in China. Explore nearby Nianhua Bay, a scenic area with traditional Chinese architecture. Lunch at a local restaurant. 15:00 - Take the high-speed train to Suzhou. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. 15:00 - Take the high-speed train to Suzhou. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. 15:30 - Arrive in Suzhou and check in at the hotel.Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Stroll around Pingjiang Road, a historic street lined with canals, shops, and teahouses.Dinner at a local restaurant.Overnight stay at a hotel in Suzhou. 15:30 - Arrive in Suzhou and check in at the hotel. Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll around Pingjiang Road, a historic street lined with canals, shops, and teahouses. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay at a hotel in Suzhou.
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2Day 02
Suzhou and Tongli Watertown
Day 2: Suzhou and Tongli Watertown 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel. 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 - Depart for Tongli Watertown by metro. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes.Explore Tongli, known for its well-preserved canals, traditional buildings, and bridges.Visit attractions such as the Retreat & Reflection Garden and the Three Bridges.Lunch at a local restaurant in Tongli. 09:00 - Depart for Tongli Watertown by metro. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes. Explore Tongli, known for its well-preserved canals, traditional buildings, and bridges. Visit attractions such as the Retreat & Reflection Garden and the Three Bridges. Lunch at a local restaurant in Tongli. 14:00 - Return to Suzhou.Visit the Suzhou Museum, designed by I.M. Pei.Enjoy a leisurely walk around Shantang Street, another historic area with canals.Early dinner in Suzhou. 14:00 - Return to Suzhou. Visit the Suzhou Museum, designed by I.M. Pei. Enjoy a leisurely walk around Shantang Street, another historic area with canals. Early dinner in Suzhou. 18:00 - Take the high-speed train back to Shanghai. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. 18:00 - Take the high-speed train back to Shanghai. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. 19:00 - Arrive in Shanghai and return to the hotel. Back at 20:00 hours. 19:00 - Arrive in Shanghai and return to the hotel. Back at 20:00 hours.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Shanghai, China. Your hotel · Tour start: Shanghai, China — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
