Wuxi Private Day Trip: 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.

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Wuxi
• Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
• Guide Languages: Chinese & English.
• Pickup Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pickup & Drop-off Place: Your accommodation in Wuxi
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour. We recommend having a substantial breakfast and bringing snacks in case you get hungry while sightseeing. If you'd like to experience authentic local cuisine for lunch, feel free to inform your guide, who will be happy to assist.

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

Price Remark
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).

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

Price Exclusions
• Hotel accommodation.
• Meals are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Your personal expenses.
• 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.
• 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
• Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour's start time or after the tour begins are non-refundable.
• 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 want to customize this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com). We'll create a tailor-made tour package just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Pickup time, guide's name, and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will be at the meeting point, holding a GGC pickup sign with your name.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• If you book an Airbnb, please note that door-to-door pickup and drop-off might not be provided.
• There's a 20-minute grace period for waiting. Failure to show up will result in tour cancellation & no refund.

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

Visit 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 Wuxi.