Meet up with your friendly private guide at your hotel in the morning, and drive directly to Hongqiao Railway Station to catch the bullet train to Suzhou.
Upon arrival, you can choose to visit the Humble Administrator's Garden first. Stroll around old houses, ponds, and walkways inside the garden. The garden is considered the model of the modern Chinese Garden. Sitting in the pavilion beside the pond, you will fell like stepping back in history.
Then, continue your self-guided tour to Tiger Hill or other attractions. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing boat trip on the old Grand Canal. The ancient households and the old city gate wall are along the riverside, and you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old times lifestyle and appreciate the charms of old China. You will then head to the Panmen Gate. It is claimed to be the oldest ancient water and land gate in the world for the purpose of defense against enemy armies. You will wander around the park see the well maintained gate all as well as the pagodas.
After lunch break, visit the Pingjiang Road, which is a beautiful old street beside the canal. You can also have a stroll on Shantang Street to experience the local lifestyle.
Some other alternative attractions for you:
• Lingering Garden
• Lion Forest Garden
• Net-Master Garden
• Suzhou Museum
• Hanshan Temple
• Canglang Pavilion
• Jinji Lake
When tour is finished, you will be transferred back to Shanghai city.
