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3 Days Suzhou Garden Highlights Tour
Summary:
Suzhou:Founded in 514 BC,featured by the well-preserved layout of the city,inter-crossed waterways,stone bridges , Suzhou is oldest city in the southern China.As the saying goes ,"above there is a heaven,below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou" and praised as”the Venice of the East”by the famous Italian traveler Marco Polo in his book,there are numerous ponds , streams and water towns. With several gardens have been listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO ,Szuhou is the best city to explore traditional Chinese private gardens.
Suzhou:Founded in 514 BC,featured by the well-preserved layout of the city,inter-crossed waterways,stone bridges , Suzhou is oldest city in the southern China.As the saying goes ,"above there is a heaven,below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou" and praised as”the Venice of the East”by the famous Italian traveler Marco Polo in his book,there are numerous ponds , streams and water towns. With several gardens have been listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO ,Szuhou is the best city to explore traditional Chinese private gardens.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR
1,Step into the representative Ming style Chinese Residence garden.
2,Explore the historical walking area that is the epitome of Venice in the East.
3,Appreciate the model for the Ming Hall Garden at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
4,Walk around in the authentic local market .
5,Visit World Cultural Heritage site which is the mother of Chinese gardens.
6,Enjoy city view from the ancient Chinese pagoda .
7,In -depth experience at the famous Yangcheng lake ecological tourism resort.
Price:$0
Travel Route:Chengdu / Wolong / Chengdu
Travel Length:3Days & 2Nights
Tour Code:
Group Size:You, your family and friends
Experience:Architecture,Culture,Photograph,Religious
Departure:Any day you want
Day 1 Suzhou
Today's highlights:Yipu Garden,Shantang Street (Duration:5 hours)
As the most famous garden city is China,a visit to some unique Chinese private gardens will be the one of the highlights in you tour.We will explore Suzhou by appreciating a small and classic one first.Originally built in the year of 1541,considered as a representative work of Ming style garden by its natural beauty and extraordinary designs.
After the garden visit,you will be guided to the Shantang street .Praised as the Venice in the East,Shangtang street can present you the prosperous scene of old Suzhou with traditional Chinese buildings ,old bridges and canals .You can wander around here ,or order a cup of Chinese tea or coffee enjoy the view of ancient town and people watching .
Recommend restaurant by your local guide at your own expense before escort you back to the hotel.
Day2 Suzhou
Today's highlights:Mater of Nets Garden,Shuangta market,Pan’s Former Residence.The Humble Administration Garden,The North Temple.(Duration:8 hours)
Sometimes the smallest garden can contain the most magnificent scene ,the Master of Nets Garden is a best example of this. You will be impressed by its use of space ,it creates the illusion that the area is much bigger than its actual size. First designed during the Southern Song Dynasty,it was a residence for a government official. After an in-depth visit,It will be easier for you to imagine the life of the former residents who lived in a feudal society .
Market is the place that you can get to know some aspects about the local authentic lives of city.We would like to show you a local market packed with different kind of things.It is not only for elders to buy daily necessities, but also getting popular among the young people for its varieties , unique designs and decorations.
Before lunch,we will take a look at the Pan’s former residence.Built in the year of 1787,this residence was owned by a rich merchant.It is the representative garden of Qing style for it’s exquisite work and brick carvings .
Recommend lunch restaurant by your local guide at your own expense .
We will continue the tour after lunch,An exploration to The Humble Administrator's Garden will be another highlight .It was a private garden of a former government servant- . Originally built in 1509 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644),considered as the mother of Chinese gardens and listed as World Cultural Heritage site ,it features pavilions,small stone bridges ,streams, ponds, man-made islands that are covered in bamboo plants. Walking and enjoying the tranquility ,appreciate its unique designs and natural beauty .
Buddhism has a long history and great influence in China,a visit to the oldest temple in Suzhou can not be missed .Ascent to the ancient pagoda and impressive city view will be presented in front of you.
At the end ,our guide will escort you to hotel,dinner restaurant will be recommended by guide and it will be on your own expense.
Day3 Suzhou
Today's highlights:Suzhou Outlet village,Sun island Golf Course,Chongyuan temple,Peninsula in Yangcheng Lake.(Duration:7 hours)
Yangcheng Lake is renowned for its natural beautiful scenery and lucid water.It is an ecological tourism
resort with all kinds of catering,entertainment,convention facilities.Suzhou Outlet village is our first stop.It combines Italian architectural and decorative style with Chinese elements,providing us unique experiences .
After that,we will stop for a visit at the Sun Island Golf Course where you can get extraordinary golf experience and then you will head to Chongyuan Temple.It has a biggest temple building in China with an area of 22600 square feet and 1300 inches high indoor sculpture of Goddess of Mercy,the highest one in China.
Then,we will take a walk on the one of the three peninsulas in Yangcheng Lake.Its shape resembles a Beauty’s leg if we look from the high of the sky.Farmers’ houses,natural scenery and ideal ecological environment make it a wonderful place to escape from the hustle and bustle.
Back to Shanghai and escort you to hotel by your local guide.
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