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Take a break from Shanghai city life and spend a day wandering through gorgeous gardens and ancient enclaves in Tongli Water Town. Tongli is noted as "the Venice of East" due to its beautiful water town scenery, profound history and culture. Accompanied by your personal guide, you'll explore the ancient bridges, Tuisi Garden, Chongben Hall, Jiayin Halls and much more in one day. Pickup & drop-off service from Shanghai, professional English-seapking guide, experienced driver, private vehicle, entrance fees are all included.
Duration: 6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):
Tongli Water Town: Residential House, Retreat and Reflection Garden (Tuisi Garden), etc.
Pick-up point:
Your hotel in Shanghai (based on your requirement)
Finishing point:
Your hotel in Shanghai (based on your requirement)
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In the morning, your guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Shanghai, you will find a welcome signage “Suzhou Private Tour”. And drive you to Suzhou Tongli Water Town(around 1 hour). One day tour in Tongli water town includes the following attractions and activities.
Our Suzhou pick Up Sign "Suzhou Private Tour"
Tongli Water Town: As one of the many ancient water towns in the south of the Yangtze River Delta, Togli was established in the Song Dynasty, has a history of over 1,000 years, which are famous for their rivers, ancient bridges and house complexes. There are more than one hundred of well-preserved woodcarvings of traditional figures from Chinese classics. In 2004, Tongli together with Zhouzhuang and Luzhi were listed in the tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With the rapid modernization of China, large number of historical towns disappeared under the bulldozers, with only a handful of well-preserved historical townships remaining today.
Residential House: Tongli Water Town deserves its name of a “museum of ancient architectures” as there are many homes and temples dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Designed along the riverside and embellished with carved windows, porcelain furniture, figured clay bricks, flying eaves, dapper gardens and tiny stairs leading all the way down to the water, these complexes named Tongli Water Town could be a shining pearl among the water townships south of Yangtze.
Retreat and Reflection (Tuisi) Garden: designed by the retired official Ren Lansheng throughout 1885 and 1887, is that the most spectacular in Tongli Water Town. Its name, Tuisi, suggests being meditative upon the previous faults when away from officialdom. The ingenious style for Tuisi Garden conforms to the native landforms and conditions and covers 700 square meters. Compact and harmonious, the garden is made from two parts. The garden within the east has verandas, ponds, waterside pavilions, Marble Boats, halls, kiosks, rockeries and bridges. In conjunction with flourishing trees and colorful flowers the garden greets guests with its beauty and charm regardless of the season. The residential area to the west consists of an outer house and inner house together with the tea hall, the sedan hall, 2 buildings forming the particular dwelling and a main reception hall.
Have luch at the local restaurant.
Ancient Bridge: Taiping Bridge was built in 1747 during the Qing dynasty. Changqing Bridge, also named Guangli Bridge, was rebuilt by Xiezhen in the Ming dynasty. Siben Bridge, built in the Southern Song dynasty, is the oldest bridge in Tongli town. Dubu Bridge, 5 feet in length and 3 feet in width, is the smallest bridge in the town. As a character of Tongli, these ancient bridges today is reputed as the witness of the history, telling the story of the past.
Free on your own for a while and drive you back to your hotel in Shanghai and your tour ends.
If you want to do this tour by train, there are some useful tips for you to purchase Train Ticket between Shanghai and Suzhou
Shanghai to Suzhou
Option 1: G7104 Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Suzhou Station: Depart at 08:54AM and arrive at 09:30AM
Option 2: G7006 Shanghai Station to Suzhou Station: Depart at 09:00AM and arrive at 09:25AM
Please choose one of the above options according to your hotel location
Suzhou to Shanghai
Option 1: G7119 Depart at 17:56 from Suzhou Station and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Station at 18:32
Option 2: G7243 Depart at 18:02 from Suzhou Station and arrive at Shanghai Station at 18:27
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Duration:6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Tongli Water Town
Tour Style:Voyage to one of China's famous ancient water towns, Tongli Water Town on this private tour from Suzhou, including round-trip transport. First, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Retreat and Reflection Garden, and then take a cruise along the nearby lake in a wooden boat(optional). Visit Chongben Hall and Jiayin Hall before catching sight of three of the most popular bridges out of the more than the 50 found in town.
Duration:6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Master of Nets Garden, Pingjiang Road, Suzhou Silk Factory, Tongli Water Town
Tour Style:Save time without compromising on experience on this door-to-door private guided tour that covers Suzhou city highlights and Tongli Water Town. Admire the exquisite Landscape architecture at Mater of Nets Garden that successfully combines traditional Chinese architecture with natural beauty; Visit Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill, get an insight to Silk culture and the process of how silk is made into products. In the afternoon, wander thround the Tongli water accompanied by your personal guide to see the old lifestyle of ancient China and enjoy the tranquil beauty.
Duration:6-7 hours
Attractions(Cities):Tongli Water Town
Tour Style:When you travel to Suzhou, you should not miss the tranquil water towns. Enjoy door-to-door service in a comfotable vehicle with a knowledgeable guide and a professional driver on this private day tour. Simply strolling along the banks of Tongli's canals and exploring its winding lanes will give you a sense of the town's history and allow you to appreciate its scenery. Having a leisurely lunch a sip a cup of tea at a local restaurant along the canals can be a great experience. You have the options to take a cruise down the scenic waterwys in a traditional wooden boat.
Duration:4-5 hours
Attractions(Cities):Zhouzhuang Water Town
Tour Style:Explore one of China's most cherished water towns on this exciting half day tour. Zhouzhuang Water Town is a hub of cultural history and well-preserved ancient architecture. It has been called the "Venice of the East". Visit the Twin Bridges and the old drama stage of Zhouzhuang, wander around Zhang House and Shen House and take in the beautiful surroundings at Fuan Bridge.
Duration:4-5 hours
Attractions(Cities):Tongli Water Town
Tour Style:Suzhou is widely famous for Tongli water town. When night falls, Tongli water town presents a tranquil and cozy atmosphere. This private tour offers you a comfortable transfer between Shanghai and Suzhou, make your Tongli water town night tour hassel-free. With your personal tour guide, discover stunning night scenery of Tongli, enjoy the tranqui beauty of the ancient village and experience the old lifestyle of ancient China at your own pace.
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