Garden of the Master of the Nets

Day 01Arrival in Suzhou

Welcome to Suzhou, a paradise city on earth! Our tour guide will be waiting for your arrival at Suzhou Railway Station and then escort you to check in the downtown hotel for three nights' stay. The rest of the day is free on your own leisure.

Meals: No meals

Day 02Suzhou

For hundreds of years, Suzhou does boast many superior classical Chinese gardens. Almost all of these gardens once were the private residences, which combines buildings with natural scenery, water and rockery perfectly. Even the constructions of ancient royal gardens have adopted the unparalleled garden design of Suzhou. Today you will firstly visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, which is the largest classical garden in Suzhou and praised to be one of the top four gardens in China. The following Tiger Hill is another must of Suzhou. Only 36 meters above sea level, this picturesque hill is left with a number of historical sites and anecdote since 2,500 years ago. Upon arrival at the Garden of the Master of the Nets this afternoon, you will be surprised by its ingenious gardening in a compact space. Benefiting from its lettered masters, this garden has the most artistic and cultural relics. Finally visiting the Lingering Garden, you could find the most delicate layout and strange rock as much as possible. It also has the most buildings among these gardens, including residence, ancestral temple, family nunnery and garden.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Zhouzhuang water town

Day 03Suzhou - Zhouzhuang - Suzhou

Possessing gifted location, the tranquil water town of local residence is another highlight in this region. Today, you are driving to Zhouzhuang which is the No.1 Water Town of China. Surrounded by water, Zhouzhuang blends the unsophisticated residential houses, paved narrow lanes, stone bridges and some historical sites. Besides of experiencing the folk culture, it is suggested that you pay a visit to Shen House, Milou Tower and Chengxu Taoist Temple. Shen House is the former residence of Shen Wansan, who was the richest businessman in the 14th century of the early Ming Dynasty. The two-storey wooden Milou Tower once was a popular restaurant where some noted literators always visited. After one day's tour, we will drive you back to Suzhou.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Day 04Departure from Suzhou

While your essence tour of Suzhou ends, our guide will transfer you to Suzhou Railway Station for the departure train on time. Hope your connecting trip is enjoyable!

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Accommodation

Grade	Luxury	Standard
Suzhou	Suzhou Marriott	Holiday Inn Jasmine Suzhou

• ◆ 2012 Price
• ◆ 2011 Price

Based on per person and in U.S. dollars, valid from Mar. 1st, 2012 to Feb. 28th, 2013

Grade	Luxury				Standard
	High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 28th)		High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 28th)
	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single
2-5 persons	$529	$769	$509	$719	$409	$529	$409	$529
6-9 persons	$419	$659	$389	$609	$299	$409	$299	$409
10 & above	$309	$479	$289	$429	$239	$329	$219	$299

Based on per person and in U.S. dollars, valid from Mar. 1st, 2011 to Feb. 29th, 2012

Grade	Luxury				Standard
	High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 29th)		High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 29th)
	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single
2-5 persons	$509	$709	$489	$669	$409	$529	$409	$529
6-9 persons	$399	$599	$369	$549	$299	$409	$299	$409
10 & above	$289	$439	$269	$389	$239	$329	$219	$309

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