Explore Suzhou’s hidden gems with a private tour: gardens, temples, boat rides, and more. Discover local flavors and culture in a day.
Explore Suzhou’s hidden gems with a private tour: gardens, temples, boat rides, and more. Discover local flavors and culture in a day.
- Lion Forest Garden - A highly acclaimed Suzhou garden that offers a complete garden experience with fewer visitors. Discover the artistry, symbolism, and cultural elements inherent in Suzhou garden design. For extra enjoyment, navigate the maze-like paths of the garden’s rock mountain.
- Pingjiang Road - Formerly the silk hub of the city, today…
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Lion Forest Garden - A highly acclaimed Suzhou garden that offers a complete garden experience with fewer visitors. Discover the artistry, symbolism, and cultural elements inherent in Suzhou garden design. For extra enjoyment, navigate the maze-like paths of the garden’s rock mountain.
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Pingjiang Road - Formerly the silk hub of the city, today the river-crossed side-alleys are the true treasures of this area. Take a break at a delightful riverside tea house hidden in this neighborhood, and savor tea in the traditional Chinese manner.
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Dinghuisi Lane - Explore a local wet market and familiarize yourself with local ingredients and fruits in a market favored by locals. Select your preferred Suzhou local dishes such as meat dumplings, egg pancakes, shrimp noodles, beef casserole, Shengjian, and more!
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Xiyuan Temple of Suzhou - Experience Buddhism in this spiritual temple, filled with engaging activities like cat spotting, coin tossing, sampling vegetable buns, fortune-telling, and incense burning. Enjoy the Zen and entertainment of this place, regardless of your beliefs!
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Tiger Hill - Visit Suzhou’s version of the Leaning Tower, a city icon for over a millennium. Wander through a stunning bamboo grove and listen to Chinese legend stories.
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Shantang Street - Sail along a 1,200-year-old waterway on a boat, with views transitioning from local riverside neighborhoods and historic houses to lively alleys and lantern-lit streets. Finally, ascend the ancient city wall for a panoramic view of the old town and the ultra-modern skyline in one frame.

- Bottled Water
- Entry Admission - Xiyuan Temple
- All entry admissions/tickets included - a Classic Suzhou Garden, Xiyuan Temple, Tiger Hill
- Local English-speaking guide
- Boat ride in the Suzhou Grand Canal
- A thoughtful gift :)
- Private tour (if your group exceeds the max size, please contact us)
- Private car for hotel / preferred location pickup and drop-off
- Bottled Water
- Entry Admission - Xiyuan Temple
- All entry admissions/tickets included - a Classic Suzhou Garden, Xiyuan Temple, Tiger Hill
- Local English-speaking guide
- Boat ride in the Suzhou Grand Canal
- A thoughtful gift :)
- Private tour (if your group exceeds the max size, please contact us)
- Private car for hotel / preferred location pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Experience a full day immersed in the wonders of Suzhou: explore a curated garden, a spiritual temple, charming water alleys, a leaning tower, a bustling wet market, and more! The day is enriched with unique activities: enjoy a boat ride through historic canals, relax at a riverside tea house, and engage in fun activities at a temple.
- No shopping! No…
Experience a full day immersed in the wonders of Suzhou: explore a curated garden, a spiritual temple, charming water alleys, a leaning tower, a bustling wet market, and more! The day is enriched with unique activities: enjoy a boat ride through historic canals, relax at a riverside tea house, and engage in fun activities at a temple.
- No shopping! No silk museums, no unnecessary spending. All expenses are covered—except for lunch. You’ll have the opportunity to choose your favorites at a lively wet market.
- Discover one of Suzhou’s finest gardens, once favored by the emperor.
- Savor tea at a riverside tea house and try your hand at creating latte art with tea.
- Explore a bustling local wet market to find your favorite local delicacies.
- Spot cats, burn incense, and try fortune-telling at a spiritual temple.
- Visit a 1000-year-old leaning tower and learn about its cultural significance.
- Enjoy a boat ride from a quiet neighborhood on a 4-km river journey.
- Climb the ancient city wall for a panoramic view of the old town and the modern skyline.
- Vegetarian friendly (please notify us in advance)
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions (except for the extreme ones), please dress appropriately
- Infants (age under 3) are welcome to join free of charge; however, please note that we do not provide infant seats in car
- Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be approx. 3-4 km of walking
- Not recommended for gluten-free guests due to the common use of soy sauce in local cuisine
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.