One Day Tour: Suzhou & Water Town from Shanghai

USD:$129.00

One Day Tour: Suzhou & Water Town from Shanghai

Shanghai,Suzhou

Appreciate China’s provincial delights during a full-day tour of two charming traditional towns outside of Shanghai. Escape the metropolitan mayhem of the city and see how daily life has remained unchanged in these quaint, ancient enclaves. With an accomplished guide, stroll amid the botanical beauty of Suzhou’s gorgeous gardens; cruise along the winding waterways of Zhouzhuang on a Chinese-style gondola; and appease an appetite for authenticity with a delicious Chinese lunch.

Map of Beijing-Xian-Chengdu-Guilin-Hong Kong

 


 

Itinerary: Master of Nets Garden→14th-century silk factory→Water Town (Zhouzhuang)
Morning:
Depart from your Shanghai hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and begin the scenic journey to Suzhou, an ancient town famed for the beauty of its verdant gardens. Listen as your guide offers informative narration on the town hailed as the Venice of the east, and then disembark your coach to explore the Master of Nets Garden. Marvel at the town’s exquisite example of Ming Dynasty landscaping and admire the harmonious style of Chinese garden construction. Continue to the town’s ancient city wall, reputed to date back to 600 BC, and stroll parallel to the picturesque Grand Canal. Conclude your tour of Suzhou with a visit to its 14th-century silk factory then revitalize with a delicious Chinese lunch in a local restaurant. 
Afternoon: 
Sated, return to your vehicle to travel to Zhouzhuang, a quaint town thronged with winding waterways and charming structures. Admire the simple, perfectly preserved houses and hear of how the town’s history dates back to the 11th century as you sail the canals in a Chinese-style gondola. Relax during the journey back to your Shanghai hotel and bid farewell to your guide and group upon your return. 

 



Inclusions

◆ Entrance fees

◆ Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

◆ Professional licensed guide

◆ Transport by private vehicle

◆ Bottle water


Exclusions

◆ Accommodation

◆ Food and drinks, unless specified

◆ Gratuities (recommended)


Additional info

◆ A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

◆ Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

◆ Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

◆ Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

◆ Hotel information is required


 

Itinerary: Master of Nets Garden→14th-century silk factory→Water Town (Zhouzhuang)
Morning:
Depart from your Shanghai hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and begin the scenic journey to Suzhou, an ancient town famed for the beauty of its verdant gardens. Listen as your guide offers informative narration on the town hailed as the Venice of the east, and then disembark your coach to explore the Master of Nets Garden. Marvel at the town’s exquisite example of Ming Dynasty landscaping and admire the harmonious style of Chinese garden construction. Continue to the town’s ancient city wall, reputed to date back to 600 BC, and stroll parallel to the picturesque Grand Canal. Conclude your tour of Suzhou with a visit to its 14th-century silk factory then revitalize with a delicious Chinese lunch in a local restaurant. 
Afternoon: 
Sated, return to your vehicle to travel to Zhouzhuang, a quaint town thronged with winding waterways and charming structures. Admire the simple, perfectly preserved houses and hear of how the town’s history dates back to the 11th century as you sail the canals in a Chinese-style gondola. Relax during the journey back to your Shanghai hotel and bid farewell to your guide and group upon your return. 

 


Inclusions

◆ Entrance fees

◆ Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

◆ Professional licensed guide

◆ Transport by private vehicle

◆ Bottle water


Exclusions

◆ Accommodation

◆ Food and drinks, unless specified

◆ Gratuities (recommended)


Additional info

◆ A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

◆ Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

◆ Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

◆ Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

◆ Hotel information is required


Useful Information for Traveling in China
Payment 
Best China Experience will provide you with quote calculated in Chinese currency-CNY, as well as the equivalent quote in USD based on the current exchange rate between them. (Please note our quote in USD may change slightly due to the fluctuation of the exchange rate, though CNY quote remains the same) After confirming your itinerary with us, you will be requested to pay a deposit to secure the booking and the balance should be paid upon your arrival or at the end of your tour.
Option1: Paypal (You can sign up for a Paypal account here: https://www.paypal.com)
Using Paypal is safe and easy! Just:
1: Sign up for a Paypal account
2: Link your Paypal account to your bank account, credit card, or debit card
3: Use Paypal to pay when you checkout
4: You’re done!
Our Paypal account is guzeyu88@163.com. We require 49 USD as a booking deposit for the confirmation of the tour. More deposit may happen if you need us to book hotels, airfare, train tickets, etc. for you.

Option 2: Cash or credit card (we have Pos Machine) After confirmation, you may also choose to pay us by cash or credit card when we meet up on the first day of your tour.
For any other suggestions or requirements on the terms of payment, please feel free to contact us. We are flexible because we hope to accommodate to your every convenience!
Tipping
It is customary to tip service providers in the travel industry in Asia, depending on the service. Tipping is expected — though not compulsory — and shows an expression of satisfaction with the people who have assisted you on your tour. Recommendations for tipping drivers (4 USD per person per day as a guideline) and local guides (8 USD per person per day as a guideline) would depend on the quality and length of the service.
Train conditions in China
A soft sleeper is recommended for overnight and long-distance travel. Each soft sleeper compartment is enclosed, and contains four bunks, two on each side. The bunks are wider and more comfortable than hard sleepers, with decent bedding. Soft sleeper compartments may vary between trains. You may have both over-head storage and under-bed storage, or just under-bed storage. For short distance train travel, G and D high-speed trains are recommended. G trains are the fastest trains in China, with a speed of 250 km/h to 400 km/h, and their prices are highest.
Currency Exchange
As currency exchange rates in China fluctuate, we suggest you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com. In 2015 the yuan (CNY or RMB) has been around 6.2 RMB to 1 USD (6.1–6.3 RMB to 1 USD), and the HKD (Hong Kong Dollar) has been more stable around 7.75 HKD to 1 USD (7.74–7.77 HKD to 1 USD). There are many ATMs that accept both Visa and Master Card, but these are limited to cities. We also recommend the use of cash and travelers checks in USD currency. Major credit cards are accepted in most shops, but they may charge a 2–4% transaction fee.
Food
Eating is an important part of your China experience. Generally breakfasts are included in the itinerary and offered by hotels. Best China Experience recommends local Chinese restaurants that are popular with local people for meals. You can order dishes with the help of your guide. Western food can be found in most large cities. If you are vegetarian or you are looking for specially-prepared food, please feel free to inform your travel advisor or your guide.
Vehicle
We use comfortable sedans or vans with air-conditioning. The comfort and safety of our customers is of the utmost importance, so we ensure that all of the vehicles that we use are well maintained and always very clean. Our drivers take pride in their vehicles.

 

 

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