Overview

Take a bullet train from Shanghai to Suzhou for a private day tour. Visit classical gardens, Pingjiang Road, Tiger Hill, and silk markets with an expert local guide.

About This Tour

Escape the bustle of modern Shanghai on this private guided day trip to Suzhou, a picturesque riverside city famed for its centuries-old heritage. Your package includes round-trip bullet train tickets, transfers in both Shanghai and Suzhou, and a local lunch. Upgrade to the all-inclusive package which offers a scenic boat ride along the Grand Canal, a rickshaw ride through history-packed Pingjiang Road, and entrance to one of Suzhou’s famous gardens.

Private guided day trip to Suzhou from Shanghai, with all-inclusive option

Discover a heritage city with UNESCO World Heritage–listed gardens

Travel in your own private vehicle, with bullet trains between cities

Sit down to an authentic lunch in a local restaurant

Itinerary

You will depart from your Shanghai hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Shanghai Train Station to have a wonderful bullet train experience to Suzhou. Relax during the scenic on the road to the Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou city.

Typically, you will visit the famous humble administrators garden, an UNESCO World Heritage. 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.

From Humble Administrator's Garden, you will visit the Pingjiang Road, which is a beautiful old street beside the canal. You will take a 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.

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.

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.

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 to visit some other attractions besides the sample itinerary, feel free discussing with your guide, some suggested alternative options for your reference in below: Tiger Hill, Hanshan Temple, Master of net garden, Lingering Garden or Silk factory. When tour is finished, you will take bullet train back to Shanghai city.

What's Included

✓ Included

Private guide
Transport by private vehicle in both Shanghai and Suzhou
Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown shanghai
Local lunch
Round trip bullet train ticket

✕ Not included

Humble Administrator's Garden Ticket 11 USD/Person(if Private Tour with Lunch Option is selected)
Pan Men City Gate Ticket 6USD/Person(if Private Tour with Lunch Option is selected)
Grand Canal Boat Ride 7USD/Person( if Private Tour with Lunch option is selected)
Rickshaw Ride 13USD/Person ( if Private Tour with Lunch option is selected)
Gratuities

Know Before You Go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

4.6★★★★★Based on 61 reviews

Sophie N.🇦🇪 UAE★★★★★2024-05

Looking back, there was a fair amount in 8 hours and 30 minutes, but it never felt like a checklist. The stop at Suzhou Day from Shanghai by Bullet Train had room to breathe instead of becoming another quick photo.

Lucas K.🇵🇹 Portugal★★★★☆2025-06

The unglamorous part: the private format mattered most between the main stops. No waiting for a coach to refill and no counting thirty people before moving on. For 8 hours and 30 minutes around Shanghai and Suzhou, the pace felt about right.

Tom D.🇸🇬 Singapore★★★★★2025-07

One thing I learned: lunch landed later than I expected, so a small snack was useful. I was happier not cutting the time at Suzhou Day from Shanghai by Bullet Train.

Ben M.🇨🇭 Switzerland★★★★★2025-12

The best compliment I can give is that I never checked how many stops were left. Suzhou Day from Shanghai by Bullet Train arrived at just the right point in the route.

Jin V.🇧🇷 Brazil★★★★☆2024-05

No grand claims from me: this was organised well, felt personal and showed us Shanghai and Suzhou at a sensible pace.

Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train