• Two-Day Getaway to Suzhou From Shanghai

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    Tour Code: ODY-CN-452

    Destination:Suzhou, Shanghai

Duration

2 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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About This Trip

Suzhou, known as the “Venice of the East” for its canals, tranquil gardens, and romantic water towns, will take you through centuries of culture and modern wonder. Enjoy a relaxing journey while exploring the city’s main attractions, such as the Lingering Garden, Suzhou Museum, and Tongli Water Town, on this short 2-day trip. Furthermore, you’ll also visit a silk factory to learn how silk is made and enjoy a traditional musical and dancing performance in the Master of the Nets Garden.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1Shanghai – SuzhouLingering Garden, Night Show at the Master of the Nets Garden, Suzhou Museum
2Suzhou – ShanghaiTongli Water Town With Boat Ride, High-Speed Train Back to Shanghai
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Itinerary

Start your day by boarding a bullet train from Shanghai to Suzhou, arriving in just half an hour. Your private guide will meet and take you to discover the rich collections at Suzhou Museum designed by I.M. Pei, the serene Lingering Garden, famous for its intricate architecture and striking rock formations, and a silk workshop, where you can learn about silk production. In the evening, visit Master of the Nets Garden to enjoy various performances, including Kunqu Opera, Pingtan, and classical Chinese music.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Drive 40 minutes from Suzhou to the charming town of Tongli, often called the “Venice of the East.” With your guide, enjoy a leisurely walk or a relaxing boat ride through its scenic canals, capturing views of ancient arched bridges, traditional houses, and weaving willow trees. Explore hidden back alleys and sample local delicacies that reflect Tongli’s authentic water-town charm. In the afternoon, be dropped off at Suzhou Railway Station for your return journey to Shanghai.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eI highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    James T.
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Greenfly
    Couples · Verified · TripAdvisor
  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Ludovic V.
    Couples · London, UK · Verified · TripAdvisor

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