How to Plan Your Su Zhou and Zhou Zhuang Water Village Day Tour
Are you looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai and immerse yourself in the beauty of ancient China? Look no further! Book a day tour to the picturesque towns of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang water village and enjoy a day filled with breathtaking sights, local cuisine, and the sounds of the waterways.
Experience
This full-day tour offers you the chance to explore two of the most beautiful towns in China – Suzhou and Zhouzhuang – together in a single day. On this tour, you will enjoy the following experiences:
- Visit Suzhou, the Venice of the East, and explore the Master of Nets Garden, a magnificent example of Ming Dynasty landscaping style that has been standing for centuries.
- Walk along the ancient city wall of Suzhou, which is reputed to date back to 600 BC, and be fascinated by its majestic grandeur.
- Discover Chinese silk being produced at a local silk mill and witness the production process of different silk products firsthand.
- Stroll through the lovely water village of Zhouzhuang and take a ride on a sampan through the beautiful waterways.
- Enjoy a delicious local Chinese lunch for a chance to taste local cuisine.
- Listen to informative narration provided by a professional English-speaking guide.
- Enjoy pick-up and drop-off service from your downtown Shanghai hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan.
Highlights
The Su Zhou and Zhou Zhuang Water Village Day Tour is packed with highlights you don’t want to miss, including:
- Visiting two of the most beautiful and historic towns in China and enjoying the beauty of its evergreen gardens, ancient city walls, and waterways.
- Riding on a traditional sampan boat and gliding through the waterways of the Zhouzhuang water village to soak up the atmosphere of this picturesque corner of China.
- Experiencing the production of Chinese silk in Suzhou and learning the process of silk-making from scratch;
- Tasting a delicious local Chinese lunch and exploring the intricate flavors of authentic Chinese cuisine.
- Being guided by a professional and knowledgeable English-speaking guide, who provides informative narration throughout the tour and shares interesting facts and stories.
Full description
Your tour commences with a pick-up service from your downtown Shanghai hotel in an air-conditioned comfortable minivan. From your pickup location, you will embark on a scenic journey to the historical town of Suzhou, known as the Venice of the East, which boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes in China.
Upon arrival to Suzhou, the tour guide will lead you through an informative narration of the town, helping you understand its rich history and cultural heritage. You’ll stop at the Master of Nets Garden, a magnificent example of a classical Chinese garden that has been standing for centuries. The garden features fish ponds, halls, and rock formations that showcase a type of ancient gardening style known as the Ming Dynasty landscaping method.
From there, the group will stroll along the ancient city walls of Suzhou and enjoy a beautiful view of the town parallel to the pictures Grand Canal. You will then visit a local silk mill where the production process of various silk products is demonstrated. You will be able to watch as skilled workers feed silk cocoons into ancient machinery and learn about the history of silk production in China.
Afterward, you will enjoy a classic Chinese lunch at a local restaurant in Suzhou before continuing your journey to Zhouzhuang water village. This beautiful and historically rich town is also known as the Venice of the East because of its charming waterways and beautiful bridges connecting its alleys.
Once in Zhouzhuang, you’ll explore the town by stepping into a traditional sampan boat and gliding through the beautiful waterways. The sampan ride is the highlight of the tour and offers you the chance to see the beauty of the town from a unique angle. Finally, you’ll make your way back to Shanghai with drop-off service at your hotel.
Booking your tour
Ready to book your Su Zhou and Zhou Zhuang Water Village Day Tour? Follow this link and book the tour here: Book the tour now!
Make sure you book in advance to secure your spot on this wonderful day tour of some of China’s most beautiful and historic towns. You’ll enjoy a convenient and luxurious way to see and experience the rich cultural heritage of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang.
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