Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai: Gardens and Water Towns

Duration：10 hours

Attractions(Cities)：Master of Nets Garden, Shantang Street, Tongli Water Town

Tour Style：This one-day tour from Shanghai reaches Suzhou and Tongli by first-class high-speed train, with private car transfers to and from the Shanghai station and a local guide meeting you in Suzhou. The morning takes in the Master of the Nets Garden and Shantang Street in Suzhou, with lunch on local cooking. The afternoon moves to the water town of Tongli, for Tuisi Garden, the old merchant houses and a walk across the canals and stone bridges. In the evening you return by train and are driven back to your hotel in Shanghai. The tour is private, and the order and pace of the stops can be changed to suit you.

Duration：8-9 hours

Attractions(Cities)：Humble Administrator's Garden, Pingjiang Road, Panmen Scenic Area, Hanshan Temple

Tour Style：A one-day classic Suzhou trip from Shanghai by high-speed train. You meet your guide at Suzhou station - take your own bullet train from Shanghai, about half an hour, and we can help you reserve seats with a first-class option if you prefer - then spend the day with a private car and a licensed guide. The route is Suzhou's essential quartet: the Humble Administrator's Garden, the city's largest and finest classical garden and a UNESCO site; a canal-side walk on old Pingjiang Road; a proper Suzhou lunch; the ancient land-and-water gate at Panmen; and Hanshan (Cold Mountain) Temple, famous from a Tang poem. Garden and temple entrance fees are included; you pay your own train ticket and lunch. Back at Suzhou station for the evening train to Shanghai.

Duration：2 Days, 1 Night

Attractions(Cities)：The Lingering Garden, Panmen Gate, Hanshan Temple, Pingjiang Historic Street, Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill, West Lake,Guo Garden,Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Bamboo Lined Path at Yunqi, Hangzhou Qianjiang CBD

Tour Style：This two-day tour from Shanghai makes Suzhou on day one and Hangzhou on day two, each as a round trip by high-speed bullet train with private transfers and a guide, returning to your Shanghai hotel each evening. Day one covers Lingering Garden, the Master of the Nets Garden, a Suzhou lunch and the Silk Museum. Day two covers West Lake, Lingyin Temple, a Hangzhou lunch and Hefang Street. The tour is private, so the two days can be swapped and the sights reordered, and first-class train seats can be requested.

Duration：6-7 hours

Attractions(Cities)：Tongli Ancient Town (Tuisi Garden, Three Bridges, Nanyuan Teahouse, Canal Boat Ride)

Tour Style：This private day trip from Shanghai goes to Tongli, a water town near Suzhou, by high-speed train and a short car ride, with first-class train seating available on request. The day stays within Tongli: Tuisi Garden, a UNESCO classical garden; the Three Bridges at the old centre; a cup of tea and a short Pingtan performance at the Nanyuan Teahouse; a local lunch; free time on the canals; and a slow boat ride to close. A guide travels with you and your driver takes you back to Suzhou station and on to your hotel in Shanghai. The tour is private, so the order and pace can be changed to suit you.

Duration：8-9 hours

Attractions(Cities)：Master of the Nets Garden, Shantang Street, Tongli Ancient Town(Tuisi Yuan, Three Bridges, Chongben Hall and Jiayin Hall)

Tour Style：This private day trip from Shanghai reaches Suzhou and the water town of Tongli by car, with your own guide and driver for the whole day. The morning is given to Suzhou: the Master of the Nets Garden, a small classical garden from the Song dynasty, and the canal-side Shantang Street, with lunch at a local kitchen serving Suzhou cooking. The afternoon moves to Tongli, a water town held together by canals and stone bridges. You visit the Retreat and Reflection Garden, the Three Bridges and two old family halls, before your driver brings you back to your hotel in Shanghai. The day is private, so the order and pace of the stops can be changed to suit you.

Duration：8-9 hours

Attractions(Cities)：Morning Wet Market, The Grand Canal, Lingering Garden, Shantang Street, Pingjiang Road

Tour Style：This private day trip from Shanghai reaches Suzhou by high-speed train and returns the same evening, so you can cover the old city in a single day. The plan follows three threads: the markets and canals that made Suzhou a trading town, the classical gardens that show how officials once lived, and the lanes that still run beside the water. The morning starts at a neighbourhood wet market, then moves to a walk along the Grand Canal and a visit to Lingering Garden, a UNESCO-listed classical garden. Lunch centres on Suzhou hairy crab when it is in season. The afternoon continues on Shantang Street and ends with a rickshaw ride along Pingjiang Road. A guide meets you at your hotel in Shanghai and brings you back there at the end of the day. First-class train seating can be arranged on request, and the order of the stops can be changed to suit your pace.

Duration：3 Days, 2 Nights

Attractions(Cities)：Shanghai Museum, Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC),Tianzifang, Jade Buddha temple, Pingjiang Road,The Bund, Boat cruise on the Huangpu river, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Bazaar, Nanjing Road, The Lingering Garden, Panmen Gate, Hanshan Temple

Tour Style：This private three-day tour covers Shanghai over two days and finishes with a day in Suzhou. A guide and private car handle all of it, and you are met at your Shanghai hotel or at the train station on the first morning. Day one is the modern and museum side of Shanghai, from the Lujiazui towers to the Bund and a river cruise. Day two turns to the old town, the former French Concession, the main shopping street and a working temple. On the last day you take the high-speed train to Suzhou, see a classical garden, the old city gate and a lane beside the canal, and return to Shanghai. Because the tour is private, the sights and the pace can be changed to suit you.

Duration：3 Days 2 Nights

Attractions(Cities)：Humble Administrator's Garden, Pingjiang Road, Panmen, Hanshan Temple, Shantang Street, West Lake Boat Cruise, Viewing Fish at the Flower Pond, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Hefang Street, Chenghuang Pavilion, East Scenic Zone of Wuzhen, Hundred-Bed Museum, Jiangnan Folk Customs Museum, Hongyuan Thai Dye House, Jiangnan Woodcarving Exhibition Hall, Former Residence of Mao Dun

Tour Style：This three-day trip from Shanghai takes in Suzhou, Hangzhou and Wuzhen with private transfers and a guide meeting you at your Shanghai hotel. In Suzhou you visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, walk Pingjiang Road, see Panmen Gate and Hanshan Temple, and finish along Shantang Street. Hangzhou brings a West Lake stroll past the Broken Bridge and Viewing Fish at the Flower Pond, time at the Meijiawu tea village, and a sunset view from Chenghuang Pavilion above Hefang Street. The last day goes to Wuzhen, where you explore the East Scenic Zone, the Hundred-Bed Museum, a tie-dye workshop, a woodcarving hall and a former writer's residence before the drive back to Shanghai. Meals in local restaurants and a private car with guide are arranged for the whole route.

Duration：9-10 hours

Attractions(Cities)：Lingering Garden, Panmen Gate, Hanshan Temple, Shantang Street

Tour Style：Book this Shanghai to Suzhou day trip, part of our Suzhou Shanghai tour, and enjoy a seamless journey on a bullet train in less than 30 minutes. Accompanied by your private guide, you’ll explore Suzhou’s winding canals, historical buildings, ancient streets, and classic Chinese gardens. This private customized day tour offers a deep dive into Suzhou's rich heritage and picturesque landscapes. To enhance your experience, we will pre-book entrance tickets, allowing you to bypass the crowds and enjoy a hassle-free visit. This thoughtful arrangement ensures a comfortable and enjoyable day trip from Shanghai, blending convenience with an immersive exploration of Suzhou's traditional charm.