• Master-of-Nets Garden - This full-day exploration of Suzhou City and ZhouZhuang Water Village starts at 8:30 from your hotel or cruise terminal in Shanghai, where your private guide will pick you up and head to Suzhou. The first stop of the day will be the Master-of-Nets Garden. It is the smallest one of the Suzhou residential gardens but is considered as one of the most impressive ones in town. Its unique design, ethereal beauty, and enduring cultural significance have seen it proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Panmen Gate - Pan Gate was the only entrance to the wall that surrounded ancient Suzhou. It is so famous for its complex of both land and water city gates that many times, people directly refer to it as the “Land and Water Gate”.
• Suzhou Silk Museum - Afterward, head to the No.1 silk mill. At the factory, you will see complete production of silkworm raising, cocoon sorting, cocoon boiling, reeling, yarn spinning, and packing. Furthermore, at the product exhibition hall, you will see a collection of products produced by this factory.
• Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal - Then you’ll have lunch in a local Chinese restaurant near the Ancient Grand Canal. You will try some local dishes.
• Zhouzhuang Water Town - After lunch, you will be driven to ZhouZhuang Water Village. Wander about the heart of the village you will get a real feel for local life by the water and enjoy lovely scenes of white-washed houses, stone bridges and traditional-style houses by a boat ride.

• Private hotel and port pickup/drop-off service
• Complimentary bottled water
• Lunch included
• Knowledgeable private driver/guide
• Scenic boat ride
• Comfortable private air-conditioned transportation

• Personal expenses
• Gratuities

This private day trip allows you to explore two charming towns. Su Zhou, one of the oldest towns in Southern China, is celebrated for its pleasant climate and beautiful gardens, and is often regarded as ‘Paradise on Earth’. Zhou Zhuang, known as the premier Water Village in China, is frequently referred to as the ‘Oriental Venice’ due to its intertwined waterways and ancient homes.

Take advantage of comfortable round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel or cruise terminal during this insightful journey. You will explore the UNESCO world heritage site Master of Nets Garden, the Grand Canal, and a Silk Factory, and take a traditional Chinese gondola ride in Zhou Zhuang Water Village. An authentic Chinese lunch in Su Zhou is also provided. In addition, a professional guide will enlighten you with informative commentary about the places visited and share their knowledge of China.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Infant meals not included
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.