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Day 1 Shanghai
Shanghai Bund area
Your day trips from Shanghai will start today. In the morning at around 09:00, our guide and driver will meet you at the lobby of your hotel, and then take you to visit Shanghai Museum which has eleven galleries and three exhibition halls that possess a rich collection on Chinese painting, calligraphy, ceramics, bronze and minority costumes. You may spend two hours here. Later, have a leisure time at the Bund area to view various buildings in different architectural styles. There are many photo opportunities here and we will leave you some free time to enjoy it on your own.
In the afternoon, visit Yu Garden, an elegant private garden of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD). After that, you will have some free time to go through the Yuyuan Market for some souvenirs. At the end of the day, we will take you to the World Financial Center to have a bird-view of the city.
In the afternoon, visit Yu Garden, an elegant private garden of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD). After that, you will have some free time to go through the Yuyuan Market for some souvenirs. At the end of the day, we will take you to the World Financial Center to have a bird-view of the city.
Day 2 Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai
A peaceful water town
Suzhou, a typical city with all elements you are expecting from a city in southern part. It is elegant, classical, exquisite, leisure and tranquil. Today, you will set out your private day tours from Shanghai to this beautiful city by high-speed train. We will arrange the round-way train tickets and hand it over to you in advance. Take a morning train to Suzhou by yourself. Upon your arrival, our guide in Suzhou will pick you up at the exit of the train station, and then transfer you to visit one of the best classical gardens, Humble Administrator's Garden. Covered by well-proportioned rockeries and exquisite courtyards, the garden gives the explanation to the charm of the water town in south China. Then proceed to Suzhou old town where you can appreciate the historical sites of Suzhou by tricycle. Your short trips from Shanghai will be rounded off with a visit to Tongli Ancient Town. In Tongli, you will find that all the residences are leaning against water and the architectures from Ming and Qing dynasties are well-preserved. In the late afternoon, our guide and driver will transfer you back to the train station for your return journey to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you will find your own way back to the hotel.
Friendly Tips
China has a wide range of food selections from street food to fine dining and the price is quite fair. We leave the lunch and dinner on your own so that you could find more authentic local food that caters to your taste. Our guide is ready to offer you suggestions.

China has a wide range of food selections from street food to fine dining and the price is quite fair. We leave the lunch and dinner on your own so that you could find more authentic local food that caters to your taste. Our guide is ready to offer you suggestions.
Prices (US$ Per Person)
- 1 person$480
- 2 persons$312
- 3 persons$261
- 4 persons$236
- 5 persons$231
- 6 persons$191
- 7 persons$188
- 8 persons$186
- 9 persons$184
- 10+$155
Price Includes
- Train fare of Shanghai/Suzhou/Shanghai
- Private English-speaking guides
- Private drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance fees to tourist sites
Price Excludes
- Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
- Lunches and dinners
- Tips or gratuities for guide and driver
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- 4.88 ReviewsWrite a reviewUKPosted on August 02, 2020I was very satisfied with the 2 days Shanghai and Suzhou tour. I had a preliminary understanding of the panorama and the culture and history of Shanghai through visiting different scenic spots in Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden and Tongli Water Town in Suzhou were very beautiful and many ancient buildings had been well preserved and were still very charming. I would like to recommend this tour to you if you want to know Shanghai and Suzhou.CanadaPosted on June 22, 2020The 2 days Shanghai and Suzhou tour was my family trip. The guides were very gentle and experienced. They organized the itinerary carefully and took good care of everyone. My parents and children all liked the knowledgeable and interesting explanation of the guide in Shanghai.CanadaPosted on May 12, 2020Thank TravelChinaGuide for providing such a relaxed, happy and high-quality 2 days Shanghai and Suzhou tour. The guide was very good and had a strong sense of responsibility. I wished I had a chance to travel to Shanghai next time.CanadaPosted on February 17, 2020We were very satisfied with the tour and my parents were very impressed with the guide, Tong. They said he was very professional and nice. I also thought so.USAPosted on December 24, 2019Although it was only two days, I enjoyed this trip. The schedule was very tight and I liked the scenic spots I visited. I appreciated the elegant buildings and long dragon walls in Yu Garden. The Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou was the most beautiful garden I had ever seen. What an unforgettable 2 days Shanghai and Suzhou tour!AustraliaPosted on November 12, 2019Although the trip was only two days, it was well organized but not rushed. We visited some famous scenic spots, such as the Bund and Humble Administrator's Garden. The tour guide gave us a professional and attractive explanation on the trip. She made the schedule, meeting time and places very clear, making sure everyone understood. We had enough time to visit the scenic spots carefully. An enjoyable 2 days Shanghai and Suzhou tour!United KingdomPosted on September 29, 2019I spent a wonderful 2 days Shanghai and Suzhou tour. I was fond of the beautiful traditional garden, Humble Administrator's Garden. It was very exquisite and memorable. I’d like to take my family to visit it and explore Suzhou deeply with my parents.CanadaPosted on August 14, 2019Nice 2 days Shanghai and Suzhou tour! The guide was very considerate and my children liked him very much.