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Tour Code: SZ01
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Suzhou - Zhouzhuang Water Town
4 Days Luxury & Standard of Suzhou - Zhouzhuang - Suzhou
- Starting from $189 per person
- Luxury & Standard
Departure: Daily
Garden of the Master of the NetsDay 01Arrival in Suzhou
Our guide will meet you at Suzhou railway station and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.
Day 02Suzhou
Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Tiger Hill, the Garden of the Master of the Nets and the Lingering Garden.(B+L)
Descriptions:
The Garden of the Master of the Nets - Wangshi Yuan in Chinese, it represents the masterpiece of small and medium size classical gardens in southern China. The garden can be divided into the eastern residential area and the western garden area. Thanks to its perfect layout, compact construction, and harmony proportion, it was placed on the list of UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage in 1997.
The Lingering Garden - Liu Yuan in Chinese, it is one of the four famous gardens in China. Covering an area of 27,867 square yards, it represents the garden style in Qing Dynasty. The masterly workmanship, imaginative variation, and luxurious decorations in the garden are greatly appreciated by visitors and gardeners.
Zhouzhuang water townDay 03Suzhou - Zhouzhuang - Suzhou
Drive to Zhouzhuang, the No. 1 Water Town of China. Visit the Hall of Shen's residence, the Milou Tower and the Chengxu Taoist Temple. Transfer back to Suzhou before dinner time.(B+L)
Descriptions: The Hall of Shen's Residence - Built in 1742 by Shen Benren, the descendant of the rich businessman Shen Wansan, the Hall of Shen's Residence is the largest residential house in Zhouzhuang. It is composed of three parts: the front part is composed of water-wall gate and river port, used for shipping boats and washing clothes. The middle part is the place to discuss great events in the family and to receive and part with guests. The back part is the place of daily living. The delicate decorations and the stories behind make it worth seeing when you come to Zhouzhuang. The Milou Tower - Located near Zhenfeng Bridge, the Milou Tower is a grogshop. In Qing Dynasty, Li Dejiang brought along his family and moved to Zhouzhuang and then opened this grogshop. Today the Milou Tower was restored to the original appearance. The water scenery around it is extremely fascinating, attracting more and more visitors to explore its beauty.
Day 04Departure from Suzhou
Your pleasant China tour ends as we transfer you to the railway station and help you board the train to your next stop.(B)
B-- Breakfast L-- Lunch D-- Dinner
| Grade | Luxury | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Suzhou | Sheraton Hotel  | Holiday Inn Jasmine Suzhou |
Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)
2009 Prices (Valid from Jan. 1st, 2009 to Feb. 28th, 2010)
| Grade | Luxury | Standard | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | High Season | Low Season | High Season | Low Season | ||||
| Double | Sole | Double | Sole | Double | Sole | Double | Sole | |
| 2-5 persons | $529 | $799 | $489 | $719 | $359 | $459 | $359 | $459 |
| 6-9 persons | $429 | $689 | $379 | $609 | $259 | $359 | $259 | $359 |
| 10 & above | $389 | $659 | $349 | $569 | $209 | $289 | $189 | $249 |
Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)2010 Prices (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2010 to Feb. 28th, 2011)
| Grade | Luxury | Standard | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Season | Low Season | High Season | Low Season | ||||
| Double | Sole | Double | Sole | Double | Sole | Double | Sole | |
| 2-5 persons | $479 | $709 | $439 | $619 | $359 | $459 | $359 | $459 |
| 6-9 persons | $379 | $609 | $339 | $529 | $259 | $359 | $259 | $359 |
| 10 & above | $349 | $579 | $309 | $499 | $209 | $299 | $199 | $269 |
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Questions & Reviews
1.
Apr. 23,2008 13:47 Reply
Mr.Joy Ramon said:
Do you know what are the four most famous Gardens of China?
They are the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort of Chengde, the Humble Administrator''s Garden and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou.
All the people know Suzhou is world well known for its beautiful gardens. Do you know what are the four most famous Gardens of Suzhou?
They are the Lang Cang Garden in Song dynasty, the Lion Grove Garden in Yuan dynast, the Humble Administrator''s Garden in Ming dynasty and the Lingering Gafden in Qing dynasty.
Have you got more knowledge about China''s gardens now?
2.
Apr. 2,2008 16:19 Reply
Ms.Ellyse Peers(Italy) said:
riding tours in Suzhou
1 Riding Shantang street and Tiger Hill.
You can rent a bike from the water town youth hostel, which is located at the center of suzhou old town. It costs rmb25Yuan for a whole day including a bottle of water. Ride to north following the Yangyu lane. Go through the Ganjiang west road and turn left, then you get to the Xizongshi road. Go through the old stone gate- Chang gate, and turn right through the bridge of Dusunqiao, you will get to the shantang street. Cycling along the shantang street, it takes about half an hour to get to the sight of Tiger Hill. After visit the spot, return along the same way.
2 Riding Pingjiang Road and Suzhou New Museum.
Start in the morning from the water town youth hostel, turn left and ride along the Renmin road direction. Just after a short distance, turn right and ride along the Ganjiang east road. Later turn left and go to north following the Lindun road. It takes about half an hour to get to the Suzhou new museum. Please pay attention to check and put the bike at the parking spot. Visit the Suzhou new museum and the Humble Administrator''s Garden. Afterwards, go on riding along the Yuanlin Road, Baita west road, then turn right and go along the Pingjiang road. You can follow the old street and go to Middle Zhangjiajie lane to visit Pintan Museum and Kunqu Museum, both of which are free to visit. You may spend 5yuan or 10yuan to watch a show of Pintan or Kunqu. Before back, you can go to have a supper at Guanqian street.
3.
Mar. 5,2008 17:04 Reply
Mr.Kloen Liew(India) said:
Suzhou is famous for its good quality silk products. Suzhou Silk Museum visit could bring you some detailed knowledge about silk. The entrance fee is only 7 yuan. It''s quite a good museum because everything is clearly marked in Chinese and English, which makes your tour more enjoyable and easier. It starts with the legendary inventor of silk, Leizu who was the concubine of the equally lengendary Emperor Huang Di. There were silk making machines with demonstrators ready to show you how they were used. The most interesting and also at the same time quite repulsive part of it all is the last room where you can see literally hundreds of silkworms munching away on mulberry leaves whilst spinning cocoons!
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Nov. 12,2007 15:37 Reply
Mr.Paulo Taylor(United Kingdom) said:
It is amazing to visit Suzhou, expecially to those who like gardens and architecture. For example, the Garden of the Master of the Nets, the Lingering Garden, the Lion Grove and the Humble Administrator's Garden. Visiting like this order, then you can feel the scenery is better and better. Nothing special in the Garden of the Master of the Nets. Lingering Garden is fine. You can feel quiet in the noise as if you were not in the prosperous city. Rockwork is the hightlight in the Lion Grove. It is interesting especially for the kids. The architecture in the Humble Administrator's Garden is wonderful. It looks like a big garden. There is garden in the house, house in the garden. It is absolutely worth to pay a visit there.