Suzhou Private Day Trip to Wuxi Visiting Lingshan Grand Buddha, Turtle Head Island, Lake Taihu & Liyuan Garden

Tour Highlights
• Admire Wuxi Lingshan Grand Buddha, the largest bronze Buddha statue (289 feet) in the world
• View the stunning view of Taihu Lake from Turtle Head Island & cruise on Taihu Lake to the Fairy Island
• Wander through the exquisitely designed Liyuan Garden, one of the most well-known lakeside gardens in China
• Experienced English speaking tour guide
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Suzhou
• Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
• Guide Languages: Chinese & English.
• Pick-up Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pick-up & Drop-off Place: Your accommodation in Suzhou
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour, please have a big breakfast and pack snacks just in case you get a bit peckish during sightseeing. If you want to try authentic local food for lunch, please feel free to inform your guide who is always ready to help.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Pick up from your accommodation in Suzhou
• Drive to Wuxi Lingshan Grand Buddha (approximately 95km)
• Visit Wuxi Lingshan Grand Buddha
• Lunch on your own
• Visit Turtle Head Island & Cruise Lake Taihu
• Visit Liyuan Garden
• Transfer back to your accommodation in Suzhou

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact GoGrandChina by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour package for you.

Price Remark
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).

Price Inclusions
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Hotel accommodation.
• Your personal expenses.
• Meals 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 Info
• Confirmation will be received at 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.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers 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
• You may cancel the booking and receive a full refund up to 24 hours prior to the date of your tour.
• Cancellation within 24 hours or after the tour begins is non-refundable.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GoGrandChina private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GoGrandChina tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GoGrandChina offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Pick-up time, guide's name & contact information will be confirmed by WhatsApp, WeChat or email.
• Your guide will hold GoGrandChina welcome sign with your name, waiting at the appointed meeting place.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Please note that if you book accommodation on Airbnb, you may not be picked up and dropped off at the door.
• We provide up to 20 minutes of waiting. If you don’t show up and cannot be contacted, this tour will be cancelled and you will receive no refund.

Hotel Pick-up & Transfer to Wuxi Lingshan Grand Buddha
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pick-up sign and waiting for you in your hotel lobby (or other appointed meeting place) at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Wuxi Lingshan Grand Buddha in a comfortable private vehicle.

Visit Wuxi Lingshan Grand Buddha
Lingshan Grand Buddha is a bronze Amitabha standing Buddha outdoor, weighing over 700 tons. Completed in 1996. The monument is 88 meters in total height, including 9 m lotus pedestal. This giant Buddha is 17 meters higher than Leshan Grand Buddha, making it one of the largest Buddha statues in China and also in the world. The Buddhas are made according to the record of the Buddhist Scriptures Tathagata 32 Images. Standing solemnly at the site of famous Tang Dynasty Xiangfu Temple, the Grand Buddha is pleasing to visitors, widely looking at all the living creatures. The left and right hands have hand print with "wish", wishing the world happy and welfare and the character on the Buddha's front chest represents solemnity and virtue. With the nearby Lake Taihu and a beautiful range of hills, the Lingshan Buddha has become the symbol of Wuxi. Lingshan Giant Buddhist Scenic Area also features some other attractions including the Brahma Palace, Five Mudra Mandala, Nine Dragons Bathing Sakyamuni, Xiangfu Temple and many other Buddhist sites.

Lunch at Your Own Expense
Please feel free to ask your guide for suggestions and recommendations

Visit Turtle Head Island
Turtle Head Island lies on the northwestern shore of Lake Taihu. It is named after its unique topographic features: a land surrounded by water on three sides, resembling the head of a giant turtle stretching out of the water. This island is a gift endowed by nature, as people could endulge themselves in the green hills and crystal-clear water. The best view of Taihu Lake is seen on this island as a Chinese saying goes: "The superb view of the Taihu Lake lies in the Turtle Head Peninsula”. There are sakura flowers in full bloom in spring, vast green waves in summer, beautiful fallen leaves in autumn and tree branches covered by frost and snow in winter.

Cruise Lake Taihu
Located in the Yangtze river delta area, with an area of 2,250 square kilometers (869 sq mi) and an average depth of 2 meters (6.6 ft), Lake Taihu is the third-largest freshwater lake in China. The lake holds about 90 islands, ranging in size from a few square meters to several square kilometers. Lake Taihu is linked to the renowned Grand Canal and renowned for its unique limestone formations at the foot of the adjacent Dongting Mountain. These "scholar's rocks" or "Taihu stones" are often prized as a decorating material for traditional Chinese gardens, as exemplified by those preserved as museums in nearby Suzhou. Lake Taihu has historically been considered a place of great natural beauty attracting many tourists. Relax with breathtaking natural scenery of Lake Taihu by walking along the northern bank of the lake.

Visit Liyuan Garden
Liyuan Garden is one of the most well-known lakeside gardens in China, covering an area of 5.4 hectares. It is exquisitely designed, and its pavilions, causeways, and corridors, are harmonious in color. The garden got its name from Fan Li, a senior official of the state of Yue who retired to his hometown after defeating the state of Wu during the Warring States Period (475BC - 221BC). One day after he went boating with one of the most beautiful women in ancient China named Xi Shi, he decided to name the lake Li Lake and the garden was later called Liyuan Garden.

Transfer Back to Your Hotel
Your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Suzhou (approximately 95km).