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Things to do in Jiangsu, China: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours
Jiangsu ( listen (help·info)), formerly romanized as Kiangsu, is an eastern-central coastal province of the People's Republic of China. It is one of the leading provinces in finance, education, technology and tourism, with its capital in Nanjing. Jiangsu is the third smallest, but the fifth most populous and the most densely populated of the 23 provinces of the People's Republic of China. Jiangsu has the highest GDP per capita of Chinese provinces and second-highest GDP of Chinese provinces, after Guangdong. Jiangsu borders Shandong in the north, Anhui to the west, and Zhejiang and Shanghai to the south. Jiangsu has a coastline of over 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) along the Yellow Sea, and the Yangtze River passes through the southern part of the province.
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1. Private Day Tour: Suzhou Highlights with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy private Suzhou hotel or Railway Station pickup and drop-off services and escorted by professional local tour guide on this one day trip to explore attraction highlights in Suzhou. You will visit picturesque Tiger Hill, wander along Shantang Street (Seven-Li Shantang), take a boat ride along the river to enjoy fascinating scenery of this ancient town, visit typical Qing style garden of Lingering Garden (Liu Yuan), and Buddhist Hanshan Temple.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Professional tour guide, Bottled water, Chinese Lunch, Fuel surcharge and tax, Hotel pickup & drop-off, Entrance ticket fees
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Sightseer790338
We visited Suzhou in September 2018 as a day trip from Shanghai. Our guide Celia picked us up at the train station and led us through the Humble Administrator's Garden, pointing out the structure of the garden and sharing the history and delightful anecdotes associated with it. The bonsai here impressed me most. Next we visited the Silk Museum. Celia (a native of Suzhou) is very knowledgeable about making silk, and she demonstrated some of the steps in the fascinating process herself, explaining other steps in detail. This was really the highlight of the day. Next Celia took us to a favorite local restaurant for a delicious lunch (the lotus root fritters were outstanding), where we were the only westerners. Lastly we went to ZhouZhuang water town, exploring the beautiful canals and shops. It's a lovely place, but perhaps a little too commercial. Finally Celia insisted on securing our return train tickets to Shanghai when she learned that we had not yet done so. Overall, Celia was an excellent guide. She did not push us to buy anything but when I expressed interest she was very helpful with information and advice, especially about silk products but also other items. The only reason for a 4 instead of 5 rating was that we didn't find the actual sites to be all that compelling given their UNESCO status - perhaps we were travel-weary after 2-1/2 weeks in China.
2. Private Hidden and Historical Suzhou Exploration from Shanghai
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
As a city nearby modern Shanghai but with a history of 2000 years, Suzhou has become more and more popular for visitors from all over the world. This tour is not only designed for you to catch the top highlights of Suzhou but allow you to slow down your pace, walk into the deep alley to see the real life of local people. You will visit a classical garden, ancient alleys along the canals, the Buddhist pagoda over 1000 years old and take a boat ride to see the oldest part of Suzhou from the water as well. Your knowledgeable local guide will explain you all the stories behind it and still find the best way to avoid the crowds. If you have some special tour requests, please feel free to suggest at the time of booking.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private vehicle, Lunch and entrance fees (if All Inclusive Package is selected)
Exclusions: All entrance fees (if Guide and Transfer Service option is selected), Lunch (if Guide and Transfer Service option is selected), Gratuities
Reviewed By Menepois
The tour was great. I learned a lot of interesting things about the Bund. Penny was great and friendly. She was also well informed.
3. Private Day Trip to Tongli Water Village with Suzhou Garden from Shanghai
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This full-day tour takes you to visit one water town - Tongli Water Town in Suzhou, one of the most fabulous water town in China. You may heard of it or seen either for its history or photography. For this tour, you will be picked up and dropped off at your Shanghai hotel, so its quite convenient to add to visit some city sightseeing as well, such as Panmen Gate and Garden of Master of Nets. All the tickets, lunch, transport and guide are included.
Inclusions: Professional English speaking tour guide, Private transportation service, Lunch in local Chinese restaurant, Fuel surcharge, Lunch
Exclusions: Dinner, Boat ride in Tongli Water Town, Gratitude (Recommended)
Reviewed By B8603NLmiked
This was our first time to go on a private tour here in China and it was well worth it. Peter was an excellent guide, who took care of everything, and was very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with. Visiting the Great Wall was a highlight for me and my kids loved riding back down in the toboggan. Being able to jump in the van and relax as we were driven from place to place was great and it is highly recommended if you have kids. Our driver, Lee, was very polite and both he and Peter provided a great service. I highly recommend this tour.
4. Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Take a visit the to the old capital city Nanjing with a full-day sightseeing tour with your personal local guide. Itinerary can be customized based on your interests. See famous spots, such as Chaotian Gong (Heaven Palace), Zhonghua Gate (ancient city wall), Confucius Temple, Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum, Qinhuai River, Xuanwu Lake, Purple Mountain or other city attractions. Private transfer and lunch are also included, and your meeting point can be either from your Nanjing Hotel or Nanjing Railway Station.
Inclusions: Private guide, Private air-conditioned comfortable car, Nanjing Hotel/Railway Station pick up and drop off, Local Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees
Reviewed By U1481YWandrewc
I had an excellent day with Fred and Alana. It was extremely informative with a knowledgeable guide and seem less logistics.
5. Private Day Tour: Suzhou Incredible Highlights from Shanghai by Car or Train
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 30 reviews
Catch the highlights of historic Suzhou, including the Master of Nets Garden, on this 9-hour private day tour from Shanghai. Visit the striking Panmen Gate, surrounded by historic buildings, enjoy an included lunch on Shantang Street, tour one of China's finest silk factories, and visit the delicate Master of Nets Garden.
Inclusions: Personal tour guide, Premium car and driver, Bottled water, Central Shanghai hotel pickup and drop-off, Su style noodle authentic lunch, Hi-speed train optional, Flexible start time: Choose when booking
Exclusions: Tips-recommended
Reviewed By Abr24601
Thanks to Cassie and Jenny’s China Tours, I recently enjoyed a live virtual tour of the Leshan Buddha, one of the oldest Buddha statues in the world. Cassie made the experience come alive, and is an absolutely incredible tour guide. She is so kind, welcoming and knowledgeable! I felt like I was there in person. Cassie provided an excellent historical background (including the Buddha’s construction), and bravely climbed the steps to the top. She made the experience personal, pausing as she climbed the steps, giving me the opportunity to marvel at the Leshan Buddha from different perspectives, and answering all of my questions. I also enjoyed the pavilion and exquisite Buddhist temple behind the Leshan Buddha (including breathtaking Buddha statues). What an exceptional experience! I can’t wait to tour with Cassie and Jenny’s China Tours again.
6. Private Day Trip to Suzhou from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 4 reviews
Travel by bullet train from Shanghai to Suzhou, a relaxing 35-minute ride through the Chinese suburbs. With your local guide, visit the Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, Pingjiang Road and leisurely enjoy boat ride along ancient grand canal. Round trip 1st class bullet train ticket are all inclusive.
Inclusions: Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide, 1st class bullet train Shanghai to Suzhou , Taxi and subway fare (Within Outer Ring Road）, Entrance fees
Exclusions: Meals, Gratuities (Recommended), Taxi fare at your own expense (Outside of outer Ring Road), Any other expenses that not listed as included
Reviewed By Mary1710
We were picked up from the ship terminal on time and Aileen was ready to show us around - our driver was really fantastic driver but did not speak English well . Aileen her English was amazing. She had studied literature and her knowledge of China, culture and history was interesting and thorough. She was loads of fun with all the answers. The drive to the Water village was quite long but all the way we saw lots of interesting things that Aileen described for us. When we arrived at the village we crossed a bridge built in the 15th century. We went into one of the houses to walk through what would have been a very wealth persons home and gardens. When inside we saw farming equipment, Aileen described how her grandparents had farmed the land and she had helped with the rice stripping etc. While in the house we saw some beautiful hand made tapestries - saw the women doing the work. Just did not buy as we could not decide what we would do with it. We went through the markets which were hectic and a little touristy - if we had more time we did find some out of the main stream areas that were very appealing for shopping. We had lunch on a balcony looking over the river(canal) it had a feeling of Venice. We liked the food but may be did not chose as well as we could - Eel was not great and the small prawns were not easy for us as we did not want to eat the shells. We travelled back into Shanghai and went to the Kezhi gardens which were beautiful not dissimilar to those at the water village - but much bigger. The Chinese markets nearby were also fabulous but time was getting away form us. The Shanghai tower was most inspiring. We wanted to drive by the Bund. Really we could have spent hours looking at the architecture of these buildings alas time ran out . The lights coming back to the ship were most impressive. It had been a busy but lovely day. Thank you Aileen
7. Private Suzhou Garden and Water Town Highlight Trip with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Spend full day to explore the top attractions in Suzhou with private travel service exclusively. On the private day trip, you will visit the largest garden in Suzhou - Humble Administrator’s Garden (Zhuo Zheng Yuan) to explore the ingenious man-made landscape, Stroll around Zhouzhuang to enjoy the exquisite water town and charming natural scenery.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Professional tour guide, Bottled water, Chinese Lunch, Fuel surcharge and tax, Hotel pickup & drop-off, Entrance ticket fees
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Ravi Kiran N
If you are an English speaker and can afford it, the best way to hit up a city in China is with a private, guided tour. A group of us had a day off from work and we were able to use this company for a tour of Nanjing. We were picked up from the high speed station by our driver and guide (Maggie). Per our research (on Tripadvisor) we ended up going to a bunch of sights, at our own pace, finishing the included lunch, ending up at the markets for some shopping. Maggie was a great help throughout - regaling us with stories, both historical and personal and even helping us negotiate prices at various tourist traps. Do your research, create an itinerary, have your host negotiate with the company on the phone and you should have a good experience.
8. Private 3-Night Tour of Suzhou with Accommodation
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Classical Gardens of Suzhou on a 3-night private tour that includes 5-star accommodations. Visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden, Suzhou Museum, Shantang Street, Pingjiang Road, and other highlights as you explore the ‘Venice of the East.’ Includes private guide and vehicle, six meals, Kunqu Opera performance, and entrance fees.
Inclusions: 3 nights accommodations at a 5-star hotel, English-speaking professional guide, All private transfers during the tour, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Optional night garden show, Transportation to/from Pan Pacific Hotel on arrival and departure days
9. Private Day Tour: Gardens and Old Street in Suzhou with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer
Lingering in the exquisite classical gardens and wandering along wonderful ancient streets, you will truly appreciate the charm of Suzhou. On this private day trip, you will visit two of Suzhou's gardens, Humble Administrator's Garden and Lion Grove Garden (Shizilin), to enjoy classical Chinese landscaping style, discover rare cultural relics and unique architectures at Suzhou Museum, and stroll along Pingjiang Old Street.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Professional tour guide, Bottled water, Chinese Lunch, Fuel surcharge and tax, Hotel pickup & drop-off, Entrance ticket fees
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Sightseer790338
We visited Suzhou in September 2018 as a day trip from Shanghai. Our guide Celia picked us up at the train station and led us through the Humble Administrator's Garden, pointing out the structure of the garden and sharing the history and delightful anecdotes associated with it. The bonsai here impressed me most. Next we visited the Silk Museum. Celia (a native of Suzhou) is very knowledgeable about making silk, and she demonstrated some of the steps in the fascinating process herself, explaining other steps in detail. This was really the highlight of the day. Next Celia took us to a favorite local restaurant for a delicious lunch (the lotus root fritters were outstanding), where we were the only westerners. Lastly we went to ZhouZhuang water town, exploring the beautiful canals and shops. It's a lovely place, but perhaps a little too commercial. Finally Celia insisted on securing our return train tickets to Shanghai when she learned that we had not yet done so. Overall, Celia was an excellent guide. She did not push us to buy anything but when I expressed interest she was very helpful with information and advice, especially about silk products but also other items. The only reason for a 4 instead of 5 rating was that we didn't find the actual sites to be all that compelling given their UNESCO status - perhaps we were travel-weary after 2-1/2 weeks in China.
10. Full-Day Suzhou Gardens Exploration with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer
Suzhou is a city famous for its abundant classical gardens, for China’s four most famous gardens, two of them are in Suzhou. This is a customized private day trip covering Suzhou fantastic gardens, you will visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, Master of Nets Garden and Lingering Garden, enjoy private travel experience with a professional tour guide’s commentary, and learn the splendid history and culture of this city.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Professional tour guide, Bottled water, Chinese Lunch, Fuel surcharge and tax, Hotel pickup & drop-off, Entrance ticket fees
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Sightseer790338
We visited Suzhou in September 2018 as a day trip from Shanghai. Our guide Celia picked us up at the train station and led us through the Humble Administrator's Garden, pointing out the structure of the garden and sharing the history and delightful anecdotes associated with it. The bonsai here impressed me most. Next we visited the Silk Museum. Celia (a native of Suzhou) is very knowledgeable about making silk, and she demonstrated some of the steps in the fascinating process herself, explaining other steps in detail. This was really the highlight of the day. Next Celia took us to a favorite local restaurant for a delicious lunch (the lotus root fritters were outstanding), where we were the only westerners. Lastly we went to ZhouZhuang water town, exploring the beautiful canals and shops. It's a lovely place, but perhaps a little too commercial. Finally Celia insisted on securing our return train tickets to Shanghai when she learned that we had not yet done so. Overall, Celia was an excellent guide. She did not push us to buy anything but when I expressed interest she was very helpful with information and advice, especially about silk products but also other items. The only reason for a 4 instead of 5 rating was that we didn't find the actual sites to be all that compelling given their UNESCO status - perhaps we were travel-weary after 2-1/2 weeks in China.
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