Suzhou Gardens & Tongli Water Town Private Car Tour

Discover Suzhou's UNESCO World Heritage classical gardens and the charming Tongli Water Town in one day. Private car from Shanghai or Suzhou with professional driver.

📍 Suzhou ⏱ 9-10 hours 👥 1-7 passengers 🚗 Private car + driver

From $119

~¥833 (approx)

Fixed price · No hidden fees · Fuel, tolls & parking included

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Tour Highlights

Humble Administrator's Garden — Suzhou's largest garden
Tongli Water Town — 'Venice of the East' with 55 bridges
Retreat & Reflection Garden (UNESCO)
Traditional Chinese garden aesthetics
Silk factory visit (optional)

Recommended Itinerary

07:30

Hotel pickup in Shanghai (or 08:30 in Suzhou)

09:00

Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Yuan)

10:30

Lingering Garden or Lion Grove Garden

12:00

Lunch at local Suzhou restaurant (own expense)

13:30

Drive to Tongli Water Town (30 min)

14:00

Tongli — Retreat & Reflection Garden, Three Bridges

15:30

Canal boat ride and old street walking

17:00

Depart for Shanghai

18:30

Return to hotel

What's Included & Not Included

✅ Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver
Fuel, tolls & parking
Hotel pickup & drop-off

❌ Not Included

Garden entrance fees (¥70-90 each)
Tongli town ticket (¥100)
Tour guide service
Meals & beverages

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we be picked up in Suzhou instead of Shanghai?

Yes. Pickup can be arranged from your hotel in Suzhou, which saves about 1.5 hours of driving.

How many gardens should we visit?

We recommend 2 gardens maximum in one morning. Each garden takes 1-1.5 hours to appreciate properly.

Is Tongli better than Zhujiajiao?

Tongli is less commercialized and has more authentic atmosphere. Zhujiajiao is closer to Shanghai. Both are beautiful.

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