Suzhou Private Day Tour from Shanghai




Explore Suzhou with a local! Discover hidden gems like an ancient water town, savor Su-style cuisine, visit a stunning water temple, enjoy a lakeside cycle, and try Chinese wine or tea.
Experience Details
Hi, I’m Mao! Suzhou is my hometown, a picturesque riverside city known as “Venice of the East”. Joining my day tour, you will be able to escape from the crowds at famous tourist attractions and personally explore a hidden ancient water town, experience traditional Su-style cuisine made using ancient methods, visit stunning the “water temple”, cycle or just relax by the beautiful lake, and enjoy Chinese wine/tea tasting with me.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants (for fast train ticket reservation)
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
What You’ll Experience
Shanghai Railway Station
Kunshan
Yangcheng Lake
Chongyuan Temple
Meeting & Pickup
Shanghai Railway Station, Shang Hai Shi, China, CN, 200071
Open in Google MapsThis experience ends at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Mao made Suzhou’s history fun! The bullet train ride was smooth, and she explained things in a way that wasn’t overwhelming. Loved the hidden garden she chose—she pointed out how the rocks and pond...read more
Mao was super helpful and friendly! The bullet train from Shanghai was way faster than I expected, and the private car in Suzhou made getting around easy. The gardens she picked were quiet and pret...read more
We had a great time visiting and learning about the beautiful city of Suzhou. Mao arranged all the transportation and tickets which made everything seamless and enjoyable. She was a fantastic and f...read more
We had a fantastic time exploring Suzhou with our private tour guide Mao. We opted for bullet train transport from and returning to Shanghai which was a highlight in itself. We were also transporte...read more
Forget generic tours—Mao’s Suzhou is a love letter to the undiscovered. The bullet train’s speed contrasted beautifully with her leisurely strolls through nearly empty gardens, where she revealed h...read more
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