Tour Overview
| Tour Code | sc-sz-01 |
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| Departure Date | 15 August 2009 ~ |
| Special Price | $146 Tourist Class 2-5 Persons |
Tour Highlights
2 Days Suzhou Gardens Tour Photo Gallery
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Tour Summary
| Dates | Destinations | Today's Activities | Comments |
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| Day 1 | Suzhou | Pick up from hotel | Pick-up from hotel & lunch included |
| Day 2 | Suzhou | Drive back at hotel | Breakfast & drop-off at hotel included |
Accommodation Details
| Day | Stay City | Tourist Class | Classic Class | Deluxe Class |
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| 1 | Suzhou | Gusu Hotel | Bamboo Grove Hotel | Shangri-la Hotel Suzhou |
Tour Price Variation
| 1 person | 2-5 persons | 6-9 persons | Single room supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Class | 246 | 146 | 103 | 26 |
| Classic Class | 285 | 165 | 123 | 43 |
| Deluxe Class | 343 | 194 | 152 | 69 |
Price Inclusions
- All domestic transportation within China as per itineraries;
- Hotel accommodation as per itinerary based on two people sharing one room;
- Meals as listed in the itinerary: with daily western breakfasts; daily lunches and/or dinners at local finest restaurants;
- Entrance fees of sightseeing and show as listed in the itinerary;
- Excellent individual English speaking guide & driver;
- Luggage handling and transfers from airport to hotel and vice versa;
- Private air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
- Two bottles of mineral water per day;
- Government taxes.
Price Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare not included in the itinerary;
- Personal expenses;
- Excess baggage expense;
- Any meals that are not indicated in the itinerary;
- Tips to guides or drivers;
- Insurance fees;
- Visa fees.
Tour Day By Day Itinerary
Day by Day Itinerary
- » Suzhou
- The guide picks you up at the hotel. Then drive to the Tiger Hill, Atop the hill stands the Cloud Rock Pagoda (Yunyan Ta), which the Suzhounese love to compare to the Tower of Pisa. By climbing the hill, you will find a number of historical sites, some of which can be traced back over 2500 years to the founding of Suzhou.
- Next attraction is the Humble Administrator's Garde - one of the four famous gardens in Suzhou, a classical luxurious garden, regarded as the "mother of the world's gardens" due to its interesting islands, bamboo houses, pinaster hillock and curvy water.
Humble Administrator's Garden Dating from the 16th century, the garden makes complex use of the element of water. The maze of connected pools and islands seems endless. The creation of multiple vistas and the d ...
Tiger Hill Named Yunyan Temple Pagoda, the pagoda was first built in the Sui dynasty (581-618) and rebuilt in 961 A.D. in the Northern Song dynasty. Being the oldest pagoda in Suzhou, the pag ...
- » Suzhou
- After breakfast, visit the Hanshan Temple, a Buddhist temple and monastery in Suzhou. The temple has tall and spacious halls, which are neatly laid out. Pine trees, winding corridors and paths add more elegance to the ancient temple. The ringing of the bell at Hanshan Temple on Chinese New Year eve is a major pilgrimage and tourist event for visitors from many countries. When your trip of Suzhou is over, you are transferred to your hotel.
Hanshan Temple Building originally commenced during the Liang Dynasty (502 - 557), and was repaired again in the following dynasties. Now, covering an area of about 10,600 square meters (about th ...
Travler's FAQ & Tips
Weather
Travel
Customs
Other Hints
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How about the weather in Suzhou?
Suzhou is located in a subtropical monsoon zone, so the weather is mild and moist with four distinct seasons.
The Plum Rain Season of June is followed by a hot July. After July, a harvest autumn arrives. Both the fresh fruits and the seafood will surely whet your appetite.
It's best to visit Suzhou between January and April because the temperature is not too low and the flowers are in full bloom until June.
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How to rent a bicycle?
You can find bicycles for rent at a lot of place, but you will need to leave deposit and show your identity card.
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Write dowm names and numbers if you don't speak Chinese.
Being a foreigner in China, is quite demanding as you would have to struggle with the language barrier. Our best tip for people travelling from one place to another is to know the chinese character of the place you intend to go to and make sure you jot down the plate number of the bus, and it may prove very helpful once you leave some stuff behind.
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Could you tell me something about local festival - Ya Shenxian?
Ya Shenxian (April 14th in Chinese lunar calendar)
April 14th is said to be the birthday of Lv Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals in Chinese Taoist mythology.On that day, he comes to Suzhou disguised as a human to spread happiness and prosperity. To receive more luck from the immortal, people from all over Suzhou crowd the streets in celebration.
Today, this activity has turned into a bustling temple fair with various displays including handicrafts, plants, animals, and local snacks.
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People do tips there?
People here in Suzhou usually don't do tips. You don't have to pay porters for carrying things around for you. You don't have to pay waiter or waitress for bringing your dish.
But some tips might make their life a bit easier. So tip or not tip, all depends on your personal preference.
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Do people speak English there?
The official language of China is Mandarin, though regional dialects pervade every corner of this massive country. Learning a few phrases in Mandarin is sufficient for travel in Suzhou.
While younger Chinese and those involved with the tourist industry may understand varying degrees of English, it is still advised that visitors carry the name of their hotel and other important destinations written in Chinese characters.
