Day 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.
Day 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)
Accommodation
| Grade |
Luxury |
Standard |
| Suzhou |
Suzhou Marriott |
Holiday Inn Jasmine Suzhou |
Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)
Prices (Valid from Dec. 1st, 2010 to Nov. 30th, 2011)
| Grade |
Luxury |
Standard |
|
Season
Group size
|
High season
(Mar 1st-Nov 30th) |
Low Season
(Dec 1st-Feb 28th) |
High season
(Mar 1st-Nov 30th) |
Low Season
(Dec 1st-Feb 28th) |
| Double |
Single |
Double |
Single |
Double |
Single |
Double |
Single |
| 2-5 persons |
$489
|
$699
|
$469
|
$679
|
$389
|
$499
|
$379
|
$489
|
| 6-9 persons |
$379
|
$589
|
$369
|
$579
|
$279
|
$399
|
$269
|
$379
|
| 10 & above |
$349
|
$559
|
$339
|
$539
|
$229
|
$319
|
$209
|
$289
|