After hotel pickup in Shanghai by your guide, your day trip starts with the 2-hour drive to Suzhou in a private vehicle.
When you arrive, start your exploration of the city at Humble Administrator's Garden (aka Zhouzheng Garden), the city's largest and often considered to be the best classical garden in southern China. Then head to the Lingering Garden for another look at Suzhou's famous landscaping sites before visiting a local restaurant for a lunch of Chinese food.
After eating, continue your tour to the Suzhou Silk Museum to learn about silk's role in China's history and culture. Your guide shares insight into the techniques of making and using silk.
Your tour then ends with the return drive to Shanghai for hotel drop-off.
