Suzhou, known as the 'Paradise on Earth', is an ancient Jiangnan city with more than 2500 years of history. It is the most representative water town culture city in China. Here you can find world-famous classical gardens, water town scenery with small bridges and flowing water, and profound Jiangnan cultural heritage. It is the top destination for international tourists to experience Chinese Jiangnan culture.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Suzhou, First Experience of Shantang Street

Morning: Arrive in Suzhou, private transfer to hotel, check in at Park Hyatt Suzhou, rest for a while.

Afternoon: Head to Shantang Street, this ancient street with more than 1200 years of history is the epitome of Suzhou ancient city. You can walk on the stone road, feel the unique charm of Jiangnan water town.

Evening: Taste authentic Suzhou snacks on Shantang Street, such as Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Crab Roe Soup Dumplings, Sweet Osmanthus Porridge, experience Suzhou food culture.

Day 2: Humble Administrator's Garden, Suzhou Museum, Pingjiang Road

Morning: Visit Humble Administrator's Garden, one of the four famous gardens in China, also the largest classical garden in Suzhou. It is famous for its exquisite garden art and profound cultural connotation. You can appreciate the ultimate beauty of Jiangnan gardens.

Afternoon: Visit Suzhou Museum, designed by the famous architect I.M. Pei. The museum collects a large number of Suzhou cultural relics, showing the historical and cultural development of Suzhou. Then go to Pingjiang Road, the best preserved ancient block in Suzhou. You can walk between small bridges and flowing water, feel the tranquility of the ancient city.

Evening: Dine at a characteristic restaurant on Pingjiang Road, taste seasonal Suzhou dishes.

Day 3: One Day Tour of Zhouzhuang Water Town

Full day: Go to Zhouzhuang, the first water town in China, the most representative water town ancient town in China, known as 'Venice of China'. You can take a rowing boat, shuttle between the ancient town's waterways, appreciate the Ming and Qing ancient buildings on both sides, visit famous attractions such as Shen Hall and Zhang Hall, experience the unique lifestyle of Jiangnan water town.

Evening: Return to Suzhou urban area.

Day 4: Lingering Garden, Hanshan Temple, Maple Bridge Night Mooring

Morning: Visit Lingering Garden, one of the four famous gardens in China, famous for its exquisite layout and unique garden construction techniques. The Guanyun Peak in the garden is one of the three famous stones in Jiangnan, which is very worth seeing.

Afternoon: Go to Hanshan Temple, famous for the poem 'Maple Bridge Night Mooring' by the Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Ji. 'Outside Gusu City, Hanshan Temple, the midnight bell reaches the passenger boat'. You can feel the tranquility and Zen of the thousand-year-old ancient temple here, visit the Maple Bridge scenic area, experience the artistic conception in the poem.

Evening: Dine at a characteristic restaurant near Hanshan Temple, taste vegetarian food.

Day 5: Tiger Hill, Jinji Lake

Morning: Visit Tiger Hill Scenic Area, known as 'the first scenic spot in Wuzhong'. Tiger Hill Pagoda is the landmark building of Suzhou, with a thousand years of history. You can also visit famous attractions such as Sword Pool and Thousand People Stone, understand the historical legend of King Helü of Wu.

Afternoon: Go to Jinji Lake, the largest inner city lake in China. You can walk by the lake, appreciate the modern urban scenery of Suzhou, visit modern buildings such as Gate of the Orient and Suzhou Center, feel the modern development of Suzhou.

Evening: Dine at a lakeside restaurant by Jinji Lake, appreciate the lake view and night view.

Day 6: One Day Tour of Tongli Ancient Town

Full day: Go to Tongli Ancient Town, one of the six major Jiangnan ancient towns, with the unique style of 'small bridges, flowing water, people'. You can visit Tuisi Garden, which is a world cultural heritage and the most famous garden in Tongli. You can also take a cruise boat, tour the ancient town's waterways, experience the leisurely life of the ancient town.