Shanghai to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang One Day Private Tour

Pick you up from your hotel in Shanghai. Drive around 1.5 hours to Zhouzhuang, which has a long history and unique cultural landscape. Most of the dwellings are still in the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It has nearly a hundred classical houses and more than 60 brick gates. The ancient style of Zhouzhuang architecture still exists. There are also 14 unique ancient bridges.

First have a bird view of Zhouzhuang on the Bizarre Tower and take a boat ride around 20 minutes. Then visit Shen Hall and Zhang Hall. Shen Hall was formerly known as Jingye Hall. It was built by Shen Benren, a descendant of Shen Wansan, in the seven years of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1742 AD). It is divided into seven buildings and five gates. Shen Hall is a must-visit spot in Zhouzhuang. Tourists come here mainly to explore the past of Shen Wansan, a wealthy man. Zhang Hall is one of the few Ming Dynasty buildings in Zhouzhuang Ancient Town. It is an official residence with its own garden and dock.

Next stop is Double Bridge, commonly known as Key Bridge. The double bridge does not mean that there are two bridges, but its special significance is that it forms a standard circle through the reflection of the lake and the bridge itself, which is very distinctive. Shuangqiao is a must-see attraction when visiting Zhouzhuang.

After lunch, transfer to Suzhou to visit Lingering Garden, which is located in the ancient city of Suzhou. It is well known for its exquisite architectural layout and numerous odd stones. Lingering Garden is one of the four famous gardens in China. Its architectural space is exquisitely processed. The gardener uses various artistic techniques to form a rhythmic garden space system, and has become a world-renowned example of architectural space art processing.

After that, enjoy a rickshaw ride on the Pingjiang Road. You will see real daily life of local people. Last, back to your hotel in Shanghai.