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Embark on an extraordinary journey with our Shanghai to Suzhou day trip, crafted exclusively for you! Whether it's the convenience of a high-speed train or the flexibility of a scenic drive, we've got your travel covered. Sit back, relax, and let us handle all the details.
As you journey from Shanghai to Suzhou, immerse yourself in the charm of Suzhou's ancient gardens, picturesque waterways, and rich cultural heritage. Opt for the high-speed train for a swift and comfortable ride, or choose the scenic drive for a personalized experience.
Don't miss the opportunity to explore Suzhou's famed water towns – stroll along ancient canals, cross stone bridges, and witness the timeless beauty of Suzhou's unique water landscape. Our expert guides are ready to unveil the history, art, and beauty of Suzhou, ensuring your day trip is an unforgettable experience.
Book now and let us guide you seamlessly from the bustling streets of Shanghai to the timeless allure of Suzhou, including the enchanting water towns. Uncover the treasures of two cities in one incredible day – your adventure begins here!
Duration：8-9 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Humble Administrator's Garden, Pingjiang Road, Panmen Scenic Area, Hanshan Temple
Tour Style：Embark on a meticulously curated one-day adventure from Shanghai to Suzhou, designed for travelers eager to explore this historic city's essence. Our expertly guided tour blends cultural immersion with seamless logistics, ensuring you experience Suzhou's iconic landmarks effortlessly. From the tranquil Humble Administrator's Garden to the charm of Pingjiang Road and historical significance of Panmen Scenic Area, each moment is enriched with historical insights and local anecdotes. Enjoy authentic Suzhou cuisine for lunch and find tranquility at Hanshan Temple before a comfortable return to Shanghai. Experience Suzhou confidently, with every detail meticulously planned for your enjoyment and convenience.
Duration：6-7 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Tongli Ancient Town (Tuisi Garden, Three Bridges, Nanyuan Teahouse, Canal Boat Ride)
Tour Style：The tour offers a meticulously crafted and immersive cultural experience, ensuring a seamless and worry-free journey. Starting with a prompt hotel pickup, guests are guided through Tongli's rich historical and aesthetic wonders by a knowledgeable guide. Highlights include the tranquil Tuisi Garden, the iconic Three Bridges, and well-preserved ancient residences, all enriched by detailed storytelling. A scenic boat ride along picturesque canals and a delicious lunch featuring authentic Suzhou cuisine further enhance the experience. With personalized leisure time to explore, this tour balances structured activities with relaxation, allowing guests to fully appreciate the serene beauty and cultural heritage of Tongli Ancient Town.
Duration：7-8 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：Suzhou Garden Museum, Lion Grove Garden, Pingjiang Road, Master of the Nets Garden, Shantang Street
Tour Style：The tour offers a meticulously crafted and immersive cultural experience, ensuring a seamless and worry-free journey. Starting with a prompt hotel pickup, guests are guided through Suzhou's rich historical and aesthetic wonders by a knowledgeable guide. Highlights include the immersive Suzhou Garden Museum, the labyrinthine Lion Grove Garden, and the picturesque Pingjiang Road, all enriched by detailed storytelling. A traditional Suzhou lunch featuring authentic local cuisine further enhances the experience. With personalized leisure time to explore, this tour balances structured activities with relaxation, allowing guests to fully appreciate the serene beauty and cultural heritage of Suzhou. Ending with a visit to the vibrant Shantang Street and a seamless return to the hotel, this tour ensures a comprehensive and memorable exploration of Suzhou's classical gardens and historical charm.
Duration：7 - 8 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Lion Grove Garden, Pingjiang Road, Zhouzhuang(Twin Bridges, Shen House, Fu'an Bridge, gondola ride)
Tour Style：Experience the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang with our immersive cultural exploration tour. Starting with a convenient pickup from Suzhou train station, our expert local guides will lead you through iconic landmarks like the Lion Grove Garden and historic Pingjiang Road, providing detailed narratives and personal anecdotes that bring each site to life. Enjoy a traditional Zhouzhuang lunch featuring local delicacies, and continue your journey with visits to the town’s famous Twin Bridges, Shen House, and Fu'an Bridge. The tour concludes with a serene gondola ride through Zhouzhuang's scenic waterways, offering picturesque views and engaging stories. This tour promises a seamless, hassle-free experience, combining historical and cultural insights with interactive and engaging elements, perfect for those seeking a deep and enriching adventure.
Duration：8-9 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Morning Wet Market, The Grand Canal, Lingering Garden, Shantang Street, Tiger Hill, Pingjiang Road
Tour Style：The tour offers a seamless exploration of Suzhou's cultural treasures with "Your Way Holiday." Beginning at Suzhou train station, the tour starts with a lively morning market experience, immersing guests in local flavors and traditions. A leisurely CITY WALK along the Grand Canal unveils Suzhou's architectural charm and historical significance. Highlights include the serene Lingering Garden, showcasing Ming Dynasty elegance, and a stroll through historic Shantang Street, a vibrant cultural hub since the Tang Dynasty. Visitors explore the historical marvels of Tiger Hill, including the iconic Yunyan Pagoda, and indulge in a rickshaw ride along picturesque Pingjiang Road. The tour concludes with seamless transfers back to Suzhou train station, ensuring an enriching and unforgettable journey through Suzhou's rich cultural heritage.
Duration：7-8 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Master of the Nets Garden, Shantang Street, Tongli Ancient Town(Tuisi Yuan, Three Bridges, Chongben Hall and Jiayin Hall)
Tour Style：Embark on a meticulously guided tour through Suzhou, blending cultural immersion with historical exploration. Led by our expert guide, this journey ensures a seamless and enriching experience from start to finish. Delve into Suzhou's UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Master of the Nets Garden, where ancient garden artistry comes alive amidst serene pavilions and lush greenery. Explore the timeless charm of Shantang Street, steeped in over a millennium of history, and indulge in authentic Suzhou cuisine at a renowned local restaurant. In Tongli Ancient Town, discover centuries-old architecture, tranquil gardens, and ancestral halls that offer insights into China's rich cultural tapestry. Throughout, our guide provides captivating narratives and historical context, ensuring you gain a deeper appreciation of Suzhou's cultural treasures.
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：Unveil the rich heritage of Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Wuzhen with our insightful tour, "Heritage Unveiled: Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Wuzhen Explored." Led by expert guides well-versed in local history and culture, this journey promises an in-depth exploration of China's cultural gems. From the architectural splendor of Suzhou's ancient city gates to the timeless allure of Hangzhou's West Lake, each day offers curated experiences that highlight the essence of these iconic destinations. Enjoy hassle-free travel arrangements and personalized attention, ensuring an enriching and unforgettable travel experience.
Duration：2 Days 1 Night
Attractions(Cities)：Humble Administrator's Garden, Pingjiang Road, Panmen, Hanshan Temple, Shantang Street, Twin Bridges, Zhang Hall, Quanfu Temple
Tour Style：Embark on a captivating exploration of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang, meticulously curated to blend historical insights with modern comfort. Our tour style promises a seamless travel experience, where expert guidance and personalized service ensure you can focus fully on soaking in the timeless beauty around you. Whether strolling through ancient gardens or exploring vibrant streets, each day is designed to evoke a sense of tranquility and wonder, allowing you to connect intimately with China's rich cultural heritage.
1. How can I get to Suzhou from Shanghai via train? How long is it?
It’s very convenient to take trains from Shanghai to Suzhou, there are many trains depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station and Shanghai station (close to Shanghai downtown). Normally, the train takes 30 minutes, and the price for the train tickets is around 40RMB or 7USD based on 2nd class seat for one way. You can book the train tickets online in advance and collect them when you arrived at train station. It’s quite easy to find the way since there are all with clear English sign.
2. I am planning a day trip to Suzhou from Shanghai by train, is day trip possible?
Yes, we offer various Suzhou day trips from Shanghai. Tourists prefer to take train instead of car from Shanghai to Suzhou since it’s very easy and comfortable. It takes only 25 minutes from Shanghai station to Suzhou station by bullet train. The attraction in Suzhou city is close to each other. Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai is popular by our clients. If above Suzhou tours are not you interested, feel free to contact us to tailor made your own trip.
3. Do you have Shanghai group tour to Suzhou?
We have group day tour to Suzhou from Shanghai, the tour is daily available. Please make reservation 24 hours before you travel. The Suzhou group day tour includes pickup from Shanghai hotel and drive to Suzhou to visit city highlights and Zhouzhuang water town; Drive you back to Shanghai city after the tour. The package includes English tour guide service; Shanghai downtown hotel pick up service; main entrance fees for the places that you visited; Chinese tale lunch. For more tour details, please refer to 'Shanghai Group Tour' page or feel free to contact us.
4. Which garden should I visit if I travel to Suzhou?
Suzhou is world-renowned for its classical Chinese gardens. Commissioned by wealthy merchants, officials and scholars, these gardens depict China’s most stunning natural landscapes on a miniature scale, such as Humble Administrator’s Garden and Lingering Garden, Master of Nets Garden and Great Wave Pavilion are the most famous 4 gardens in Suzhou. All of them are worth visiting.
Suzhou is famous throughout China for its classical gardens. In fact, a famous quote goes "in heaven there is paradise, on earth there is Suzhou and Hangzhou. Suzhou residents were historically very wealthy because of the thriving silk industry in the region and many of these rich families had enormous compounds that included fantastic classical gardens. Many have been preserved and are now open to the public. In fact, nine of the gardens are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Site list. Moreover, Suzhou is the cradle of Kunqu Opera.
Yes, April is the best time for travelers visit Suzhou. Spring in Suzhou (Mar to May) is attractive not only the scenery but also the temperature. There is one phrase to describe Suzhou's spring weather "the sunny March". With most warming days in spring time, Suzhou is decorated with green color. Suzhou has four distinct seasons, monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summer, and cool and damp winters with occasional snowfall. In terms of weather and climate, you can visit Suzhou all year around. However, the best time to visit Suzhou is from April to October, when the trees and flowers of this garden city are green and in full bloom.
7. We will reach Suzhou by train from Shanghai, can you pick up at train station?
Yes, the pickup service can be arranged at Suzhou train station for your Suzhou tour. Our guide will meet you at the exit of the train station (only one exit) with a welcome signage. Please advise your train schedule in advance because there are many trains arrive at the same time.
Normally, day trip in Suzhou lasts around 7-8 hours. Starts at 9:00am or 9:30am, ends the tour at around 5:30pm. This tour is flexible, the time schedule can be customiezed fit to your needs. Some useful tips for you to purchase the train tickets for this Shanghai to Suzhou day trip as below:
Shanghai –Suzhou
G7206 Shanghai Station to Suzhou station; Departs at 8:25am, arrives at 09:06am
G7006 Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Suzhou station; Departs at 9:00am, arrives at 9:25am
Suzhou – Shanghai
G7119 Suzhou Station to Shanghai Hongqiao Station; Departs at 17:49pm, arrives at 18:26pm
G7243 Suzhou Station to Shanghai Station; Departs at18:04pm, arrives at 18:36pm
9. What will be included in your Suzhou Classic Day Trip from Shanghai by Train?
The Suzhou train station/Suzhou hotel pick up & drop off service, personal tour guide service, entrance fees for the attractions we listed in the itinerary, private car service & skill driver, bottle water are included. The round way train tickets and Shanghai hotel-station pick up & drop off service are optional. We can arrange the transfer in Shanghai and book Shanghai Suzhou train tickets if you need the service.
10. How can I book a Suzhou tour with your company?
You can send us your inquiry about the tour that you are interested by email first, our travel consultant will reply to your inquiry with all the details in one hour. You will get a confirmation letter once we confirm the details for the tour. For the confirmation, we require 20% of total amount as deposit in advance and the balance you can pay our guide in cash.
11. Is 144-hour visa free policy suit for Suzhou city if I transit in Shanghai?
Yes, according to the Visa free policy, passengers can move around Shanghai, Jiangsu (Suzhou City) and Zhejiang (Hangzhou City). If you’re stopping in Shanghai for just a few days of your international journey and you want to wander the city, Shanghai 144-hour visa-free transit is a perfect option.
There are two train station in Suzhou, Suzhou North train station and Suzhou train station. Suzhou train station is closer to Suzhou city center and it’s more convenient if you only have short visit in Suzhou. It is about 2.2 miles (3.5 kilometers) to the city center, 1.3 miles (2 kilometers) to the Humble Administrator's Garden and 8.4 miles (13.5 kilometers) to the North Railway Station. We will recommend arrive Suzhou station if you come from Shanghai by high speed train.
13. Do you provide the train tickets booking service for Shanghai and Suzhou?
We also provide booking service for train ticket, please let us know your time schedule of your tour and send us the copies of your passports, we will book the train ticket accordingly and deliver to your hotel in 3 days. There is an extra cost for the service and delivery fee. As for the booking, we require full payment in advance
Yes, it's available. It's a private tour, you can explore the attractions at your own pace, you personal guide will share the information about the culture, history, people of Suzhou to you patiently. Also, pickup & drop-off service can be arranged at your Shanghai hotel. If you have a budget for the tour, we provide Shanghai group tour to Suzhou as well, you can visit the top highlights with other tourists, but get a cheaper price.
We can arrange the private transfer from Shanghai airport to Suzhou, so you can enjoy a most convenient and comfortable ride with your own professional driver and you will be dropped off at the Suzhou hotel or other downtown Suzhou areas that your requests. Different vehilce costs different. We have 5 seats car, 7 seats mini van, 15 seats van, 33 seats bus and even more. You can send us your detailed inquiry to us by email, we will quote you accordingly.
16. How can I plan a day tour to Suzhou from Shanghai?
City like Suzhou which gathers its best highlighting attractions together in the historical old city area is ideal for taking a day trip. When you in Suzhou, you must to visit the Suzhou Classical Garden, famous Grand Canal, Ancient streets like Pingjiang Road and Shantang Street, a visit to Suzhou can’t without learn the silk culture. Book one of our Suzhou day trips from Shanghai to make your one day in Suzhou memorable and unforgettable.
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