Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

Highlights

Cruise in a gondola, visit a silk factory, and see the Grand Canal
Explore one of Suzhou’s UNESCO-listed gardens
Enjoy a Chinese lunch and door-to-door round-trip transportation

Summary

After pickup from your central Shanghai hotel, learn about the city known as “the Venice of the East” as you travel towards Suzhou. Your first stop is the UNESCO-listed Master-of-Nets Garden, a masterpiece of Chinese garden design. Visit the ancient city wall, stroll by the Grand Canal, visit a 14th-century silk factory, and savor a delicious Chinese lunch. Hop back in your vehicle and travel to the quaint little town of Zhouzhuang, with its winding waterways and charming houses. Learn how the town’s history dates back almost 1,000 years as you cruise the canals in a traditional Chinese gondola. Finally, your guide will drop you back at your hotel.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours

Why take this tour?

The water village of Zhouzhuang can be tricky to reach independently—unless, of course, you speak Chinese. Take life easy on this convenient day tour that includes not only Zhouzhuang but the historic center of Suzhou, a canal city famous for silk. In addition to a gondola ride and a silk factory tour, visit the UNESCO-listed Master-of-Nets Garden and savor a Chinese lunch. Hotel pickup makes for a hassle-free trip.

What’s included?

English-speaking tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop off in the city center
Boat tour in the water village
Admission tickets
Entry/Admission - Master-of-Nets Garden
Entry/Admission - Zhouzhuang Boat
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 10h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Han Tang Tour Shanghai

About operator:

Shanghai is a frenetic, picturesque port city, home to both traditional silk weavers and cutting-edge fashionistas. Get a taste of both ancient and contemporary sides of the city on this comprehensive full-day guided tour, which covers more than 5,000 years of Chinese history, from Ming-era temples to sleek new waterfront towers. The tour is the perfect primer for first-time visitors to Shanghai, or anyone traveling on limited time.