The 6 Water Town Tours in Suzhou That Repay a Whole Day

1.Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 426 reviews · from $135Our pick

Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Elena, or Frank. See the Master-of-Nets Garden, Grand Canal, Panmen Gate, and a silk workshop, then cruise Zhouzhuang’s canals by Chinese-style gondola. Lunch, tickets, and central hotel pickup are included, though traffic and limited village time can affect the day.

“Tom was a Shanghai native and knows the city and its environs like the back of his hand. The town of Souzhou and the water village are definitely worth seeing!”

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2.Private Suzhou and Zhouzhuang or Tongli Tour from Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $280Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private guide and air-conditioned MPV visiting Suzhou’s Humble Administrator’s Garden, a silk factory or another Suzhou site, and your choice of Zhouzhuang or Tongli. Guides such as Rita, Sunny, Annie, and Fei Fei are praised for flexible planning and clear English. Lunch and canal boat rides cost extra.

“Our guide Fei Fei was knowledgeable and experienced, giving us a good overview of Shanghai, Suzhou and Zhouzhuang, as well as insights into the history and culture of these places. Fei Fei was also patient and accommodating Read more”

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3.Private Day Excursion to Suzhou and ZhouZhuang Water Village from Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $230

Travel from Shanghai with a private guide such as Tom, Roy, Mary, or Peter to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang. Visit the Master-of-Nets Garden, Panmen Gate, and a silk mill, enjoy a local lunch, then walk Zhouzhuang’s old lanes and ride a Chinese-style gondola. Hotel and port pickup, transport, lunch, admissions, and the boat ride are included.

“Great experience, a private tour with a knowledgeable guide, Peter. Thoroughly enjoyed. Great communication before the day so knew exactly what was expected.”

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4.Zhouzhuang Water Village Tour from Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 28 reviews · from $210

Travel from Shanghai to Zhouzhuang with a local English-speaking guide, tour the Zhang and Shen residences, and glide through the old canals on a Chinese-style gondola. The 1:30 pm departure can bring sunset lights, but traffic may leave you only about an hour to explore. Groups are capped at 12.

“This is a very nice excursion to do from Shanghai. The place si very quaint and pretty, although a bit touristy. The organization was very good and the guide was friendly and dynamic. Recommended.”

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5.Suzhou and Zhujiajiao Private Guided Day Trip from Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 9 hours · from $243

Leave Shanghai with a private English-speaking guide and driver, then explore Zhujiajiao’s stone lanes, canals, food stalls, and Ming and Qing-era buildings. After a local lunch, visit one Suzhou garden, cruise or stroll the ancient waterways, and add stops such as Pan Gate or Tiger Hill when time allows. Guides include Melinda, Annie, Shirley, and Lea.

“Absolutely great experience with the best tour guide I could have ever asked for. will he definitely recommending”

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6.Suzhou and Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Customized Day Tour from Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $215

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private guide and driver visiting Suzhou gardens, Beisi Temple or a silk factory, Shantang Street, and Zhujiajiao. Guides such as Melinda, Judy, Annie, and Lea have led this outing. Add lunch, garden admission, and a canal boat ride with the all-inclusive option.

“We had the best tour guide ever!! Her name was Annie, she was very knowledgeable and spoke perfect English and showed us the most interesting places. We have been to 68 countries and this was the best tour ever. Thank you so much! We are already planning our next trip to China!”

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