Discover picturesque Chinese towns with Suzhou and its own unique characteristics. Founded around 600 BC, Suzhou is one of the oldest settlements in the Yangtze basin. Often referred to as the "Venice of the East," its neighborhoods and interconnected waterways are truly a masterpiece.
Suzhou was one of the few cities in China to escape the ravages of the Cultural Revolution, and its celebrated gardens miraculously survived largely intact. Visit the Master of Nets Garden, the Silk Embroidery Research Institute, the Grand Canal and a silk factory while in Suzhou.
After lunch, move to a 900-year-old water village where a stone route runs alongside a flowing river. Bridges cross the river, white-walled houses with black roofs line the stone road, and locals stroll leisurely — a scene of traditional Suzhou life.
The itinerary can be adjusted according to your request. After the Suzhou one day tour, you will be brought back to your hotel in Shanghai.