Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Included (Traditional Chinese Lunch)|Dinner: Excluded
You’ll explore two stunning water towns: Suzhou, one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze Basin, known as the "Venice of the East" for its waterways and gardens. Visit the Master of Nets Garden, a classic Suzhou garden, Panmen (ancient city gate), and the Grand Canal. Tour a Silk Factory to see silk production. After lunch, head to Zhouzhuang, a 900-year-old water village with Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture, including 100 classic courtyards and 60 carved-brick archways. Walk across the iconic Double Bridges before returning to Shanghai.
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Suzhou, CN
Suzhou formerly romanized as Soochow, is a major city located in southeastern Jiangsu Province of East China, about 100 km (62 mi) northwest of Shanghai.
Master of Nets Garden
The Master of Nets Garden is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-visit for those exploring Suzhou's heritage.. Built during the Southern Song Dynasty and later restored in the Qing Dynasty, it exemplifies the refined aesthetics of Suzhou's garden art. The garden features delicate pavilions, serene ponds, rockeries, and lush greenery, creating a miniature landscape that reflects the poetic beauty of traditional Chinese culture.
Panmen
Panmen is a historic site featuring a 2,500-year-old city gate with both land and water passages. It includes the ancient Ruiguang Pagoda and offers views of the Grand Canal, showcasing Suzhou's rich history and architectural brilliance.
Grand Canal
The Grand Canal of Suzhou is part of the UNESCO-listed Grand Canal, the world's longest artificial waterway. It has served as a key trade route for over 2,500 years and is lined with ancient bridges and traditional houses, showcasing Suzhou's historic charm and cultural significance.
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Zhou Zhuang, CN
Zhouzhuang, often referred to as the "Venice of the East", is one of China's most famous water towns. Dating back over 900 years, it is renowned for its well-preserved Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture, ancient stone bridges, and tranquil canals.
Shuangqiao
The Double Bridges of Zhouzhuang (Shuangqiao) are two Ming Dynasty stone bridges forming a right-angle structure over the canals. Known as the "Key to the Water Town", they are a symbol of Zhouzhuang's charm and historic beauty.
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