2 Days Suzhou's Exquisite Gardens Tour

Tour Code: CTSZ01

Tour Duration: 2 Days

Tour overview:
Experience in the "Heaven on Earth" Suzhou is China's well-known "city of gardens", you may feel the charm of mountains,forest and springs without going out of the noisy surroundings of the town.

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Day by Day Itinerary

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B=Breakfast,L=Lunch,D=Dinner

Day 1

Arrival Suzhou (L)

Arrival Suzhou (L)

Transfer via: transportation on your arrangement
Sightseeing: Lingering Garden, The Garden of Master-of-the-Net

Upon your arrival you will be met by your local guide. Then you will visit Lingering Garden. Occupying an area of 23,300 square meters (about 5.8 acres), the Lingering Garden is located outside Changmen Gate in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Originally a classical private garden, it is one of the four most famous gardens in China, possessing typical Qing style, it is well-known for the exquisite beauty of its magnificent halls, and the various sizes, shapes, and colors of the buildings.

Then you will see Garden of the Master of the Nets, which is truly a masterpiece. The effective use of space is the most impressive thing about this garden. Rock arrangements and beautiful fish pools balance each other as do the house and garden sections. Take some time to walk around and let your sense calm down.

Day 2

Departure Suzhou (B, L)

Departure Suzhou (B, L)

Transfer via: Train on your arrangement
Sightseeing: Humble Administrators Garden, Lion Grove

In the morning you will head to Humble Administrator's Garden, the largest classical garden in Suzhou and one of the four most famous ones in China. Originally built in 1513 AD, the garden consists of three parts with different types buildings around streams and ponds.

Afterwards we will drive to Lion Grove, one of the four noted gardens in Suzhou. It was first built in 1342 in the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368).This small garden is truly exquisite in design, the rocking imaginative. Entering the garden the tourist will find stones in various interesting shapes. Look at them closely, they are lions: lying, sitting, slinking along, standing on hind legs, embracing a ball made of strips of silk. Some are linked with each other and others are not. Those who are not familiar with these caves may easily lose their way running into dead ends or walking in circles within the maze.

Later that day you will be transferred to the railway station for to your next destination.

B=Breakfast,L=Lunch,D=Dinner

Tour Dates Destinations Services Provided Meals Included
Day 1
Suzhou

Arrive in Suzhou, be met and transferred to hotel, visit Lingering Garden (Garden to linger in) The Garden of Master-of-the-Net

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Shangri-La Hotel Suzhou Bamboo Grove Hotel Traveler-Inn Gusu Hotel Suzhou
B L D
Day 2
Suzhou

Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden Lion Grove , then be transferred to railway station for the train departure.

B L D

Price

Season Tour Class Group Size Single Room
Supplement
1pax 2-5pax 6-9pax
Peak Season 3*(Tourist Class) $308 $195 $120 $28
4*(Deluxe Class) $340 $210 $139 $46
5*(First Class) $450 $282 $165 $70

-NOTE:

1. Normally hotels allow a maximum of 3 adults per room with an extra bed, at extra charge. Some hotels will allow three adults and a small child.

2. Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.

3. More people more discounts. Please enquire for more details.

Price Includes

A. Entrance fees:To scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary.
B. Meals: All meals as specified in the itinerary.
C. Private Transfers: Among airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in the above cities by the private air conditioned vehicle.
D. Guide and Driver: As outlined in the itinerary, a well selected English-speaking guide and driver will accompany you throughout the entire tour in that city. They do not fly with you from one city to another.
E. Hotels: Hotel Based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
F. Luggage Transfers: Between airports and hotels.
G. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
H. Travel insurance in mainland China during the above travel period.
I. Arrangements: The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

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