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2-Day Unlimited Private Trip to Suzhou and Hangzhou by Bullet Train from Shanghai

By Amazing Shanghai Trip
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €655 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

There is a Chinese saying, “Up in heaven, there is paradise; down on earth, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou”. It means that the cities of Hangzhou and Suzhou have beautiful scenery that make them comparable to paradise on earth. This 2-day private tour leads you to the amazing sightseeing of the top attractions in both Suzhou and Hangzhou. Experience the speedy bullet train of China for your short excursion each day from Shanghai. The itinerary can be 100% customised based on your own interests. Accompany by your professional private guide each day to learn the local history and famous tea culture.

Activity location

  • Shanghai Railway Station
    • 385号 Mei Yuan Lu
    • 200071, Zha Bei Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shanghai Railway Station
    • 385号 Mei Yuan Lu
    • 200071, Zha Bei Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China

Check availability

Guide and Transfer Service
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Private guide, private transport in each city, return bullet train ticket of Suzhou and Hangzhou from Shanghai are all-inclusive. (Attraction tickets and daily lunch at your own cost).
Pickup included

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€655.19 x 1 Adult€655.19
Total
Price is €655.19
Until Fri, 25 Jul
All-inclusive Package
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Private guide, private transport, return bullet train ticket of Suzhou and Hangzhou from Shanghai, daily lunch and selected attraction tickets and a relax boat in Suzhou are all-inclusive.
Pickup included

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€738.58 x 1 Adult€738.58
Total
Price is €738.58
Until Fri, 25 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included2 return bullet train tickets (Shanghai -Suzhou; Shanghai - Hangzhou)
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees of Humble Administrator's Garden, Linyin Temple (if all-inclusive package is selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport in Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou city
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedBoat ride in Suzhou (if all-inclusive package is selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedDaily lunch (if all-inclusive package is selected)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditional entrance tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch and entrance fees (if choose Guide and Transfer Service Package)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel accommodation

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Shanghai - Suzhou by bullet train
  • 6 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Shanghai Railway Station
  • 30m
Meet up your friendly private guide in the morning, and depart from your Shanghai hotel Shanghai Train Station in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to start your 2-day comprehensive tour.
Humble Administrator's Garden
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Head up to beautiful Suzhou and visit to the famous Humble Administrator's Garden. Spend your relax morning strolling around the ancient house with delicate pavilions, corridors, ponds, rockeries, walkways and lush green trees. Enjoy the picturesque view and hear the rich history from your professional guide. Sitting in the pavilion beside the pond, feel like stepping back in history.
Pingjiang Road
  • 40m
From Humble Administrator's Garden, you will visit the Pingjiang Road, which is a beautiful historic street beside the canal. You will take a walk or private rickshaw along the historic Pingjiang Road, where the driver will take you up and down old streets to see the lifestyle of people and the district. Refuel with a traditional Chinese lunch on Pingjiang Road.
Panmen Gate
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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 defence against enemy armies. You will wander around the park see the well-maintained gate all as well as the pagodas.
Suzhou Ancient Grand Canal
  • 1h
From Panmen Gate (or pick one from Tiger Hill and others), then 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.
Shantang Street
  • 30m
Then head to Shantang street. Spend your relax time sitting beside the river, enjoy the beautiful view of old bridge, traditional houses. Taste some local snacks or enjoy the local Pingtan music if you like. If you want visit some other attractions, feel free discussing with your guide, lease feel free to discuss with your guide.Some suggested alternative options for your reference in below: 1) HIGER HILL 2) HAN SHAN TEMPLE 3) MASTER OF NET GARDEN 4) LINGERING GARDEN 5) SILK MUSUEM OR FACTORY When tour is finished, you will take bullet train back to Shanghai city.
Day 2: Shanghai - Hangzhou by bullet train
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Hongqiao Railway Station metro station
  • 1h
Meet your private guide at your hotel lobby in the morning, and head up to Hangzhou City by taking a 1-hour bullet train ride. On the train, discuss your Hangzhou things-to-do list with your guide. Of course, your knowledgeable guide will give you some suggestions, and he or she will customise your day based on your needs and interests. Below literary is just an example for you.
West Lake (Xi Hu)
  • 1h
Typically, you will visit West Lake firstly, see the beautiful lake view surrounded by mountains, old pavilions, shaded trees, lotus flowers and small bridges. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the lake and learn the history and popular folklore from your guide.
Longjing tea fields
  • 1h
Then, move on to Meijiawu or Longjing Tea Village to enjoy your tasty tea plantation lunch and tea tasting. In addition, you will walk into the tea farm, and see the tea plants. Your guide will share with you the Chinese tea culture, related history and how to make good tea when your return back home.
Lingyin Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Continue your tour to visit one of the top ten most famous ancient Buddhist monasteries in China (built in 326AD), which contains numerous pagodas and Buddhist grottoes. See the Fei Lei Feng (Peak Flown from Afar) inside of the temple. Enjoy the picturesque view of nature surroundings and learn the fascinating religious culture from your knowledgeable guide. If you have been to Hangzhou before, and wish to visit some other attractions this time, please feel free to discuss with your guide. Some suggested alternative options for your reference in below: 1. Meijiawu Tea Village 2. Hefang Street 3. Leifeng Pagoda 4. Yuewang Temple 5. Liuhe Pagoda When your tour is finished, you will take the bullet train to return back to Shanghai city.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESShanghai Railway Station
    • 385号 Mei Yuan Lu
    • 200071, Zha Bei Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEShanghai Railway Station
    • 385号 Mei Yuan Lu
    • 200071, Zha Bei Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China

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