4-Day Suzhou Highlights Tour from Suzhou to Shanghai

Tour Highlights
• Wander through Suzhou's Humble Administrator's Garden, the finest garden in all of southern China
• Take your time at the Suzhou Museum, designed by the universally well-known architect Mr. Ieoh Ming Pei
• Visit Panmen Gate, the oldest city gate of Suzhou and the only existing water and land gate in China
• Admire Tiger Hill, the oldest pagoda in Suzhou (2,500 years old) nicknamed the Leaning Tower of China
• Stroll along Shantang Street, a window of Wu Culture and a platform to experience the lifestyle of Suzhou
• Admire a transcendent Buddha crafted from pure jade at Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai
• Walk along Shanghai People's Square, once part of a British horse racing course
• Enjoy a stunning bird's eye view of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl TV Tower
• Visit Shanghai Museum, one of China's first world-class modern museums
• Stroll alongside the Huangpu River on the Bund, taking in Shanghai's iconic skyline

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Suzhou, Suzhou Train Station Transfer
• Day 2 Humble Administrator's Garden, Suzhou Museum, Panmen Gate, Tiger Hill, Shantang Street, Drive to Shanghai
• Day 3 Jade Buddha Temple, People's Square, Shanghai Museum, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the Bund & Nanjing Road
• Day 4 Departure from Shanghai, Transfer to Shanghai Airports or Train Stations

Hotels & Meals
• 1 night of accommodation at 4-star Xiangxuehai Hotel Suzhou Youlian (former Holiday Inn Suzhou Youlian) or similar
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Ambassador Hotel Shanghai or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).
• Prices are based on double/twin/triple occupancy at the suggested hotels.
• A single supplement is charged for single room occupancy.

Price Inclusions
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• All government taxes.

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for departure transfer.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Information
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that all travellers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more before departure will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made 22-30 days before departure will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made 15-21 days before departure will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made 8-14 days before departure will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made 0-7 days before departure are non-refundable.
• Once the tour commences, there are no refunds for unused services or missed days.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs
• If you've booked your own hotel, prefer a different stay, or wish to modify this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), and we'll craft a personalized tour just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Tour guide's name and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will greet you in the airport/train station arrival hall with a GGC pickup sign displaying your name.

Day 1 Arrival in Suzhou, Suzhou Train Station Pickup
Meet your guide at Suzhou train stations and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore Suzhou on your own. Impressed by Suzhou's canals, stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed gardens, Marco Polo praised Suzhou as the Venice of the Orient when he first visited Suzhou in 1276. The Classical Gardens of Suzhou were added to the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997 and 2000. Suzhou is one of the top tourist destinations in China.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Xiangxuehai Hotel Suzhou Youlian (former Holiday Inn Suzhou Youlian) or similar

Day 2 Humble Administrator's Garden, Suzhou Museum, Panmen Gate, Tiger Hill, Shantang Street, Drive to Shanghai
Visit the UNSCO World Heritage Site of Humble Administrator's Garden in the morning. The Humble Administrator's Garden is the largest garden in Suzhou and considered to be the finest garden in all of southern China. Next, visit Suzhou Museum said to be the last design of the Chinese-American architect Mr. Ieoh Ming Pei in his career. As a native of Suzhou, Mr. Ieoh Ming Pei combines traditional Suzhou architectural style and places the museum between the courtyards to harmonize the building with its surrounding environment. Continue with a visit to Panmen Gate which is the original entrance to the city of Suzhou and is said to boast a history spanning 2,400 years. Then, admire Tiger Hill, the oldest pagoda in Suzhou (2,500 years old) nichnamed the Leaning Tower of China. Afterwards, stroll along the 1200 year old Shantang Street with old residences and shops selling snacks and handcrafts, like wood engravings and embroideries. Watch wooden boats floating under small arched bridges, which add even more charm to this nostalgic part of town dating back to the Tang Dynasty. Drive to Shanghai late in the afternoon.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Ambassador Hotel Shanghai or similar

Day 3 Jade Buddha Temple, People's Square, Shanghai Museum, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the Bund & Nanjing Road
Morning visit to Jade Buddha Temple to admire a transcendent Buddha crafted from pure jade, brought to China from Burman at the turn of the 20th century. Next, visit the People's Square and Shanghai Museum. The People’s Square was once the finest racecourse in Asia before 1949; it is now a large open space in which locals hang out all day, every day, practicing Tai Chi and flying kites. Shanghai Museum is specially celebrated in the world for its rich and high-quality collection of 120,000 precious works of art including ancient Chinese bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy. Later, get to the second sphere of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower at a height of 263 meters to enjoy a bird's-eye view of Shanghai. Afterwards, stroll along the Bund and nearby Nanjing Road. The Bund refers to Shanghai's famous waterfront stretching for 1.6km along the west shore of the Huangpu River. Nanjing Road is the main shopping street of Shanghai and one of the busiest shopping streets in the world.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Ambassador Hotel Shanghai or similar

Day 4 Departure from Shanghai, Transfer to Shanghai Airports or Train Stations
Private transfer (without guide) to Shanghai airports or train stations for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel