Scenic Suzhou
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Port
Shanghai, China
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,14,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$149.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 9¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
A town of great scenic beauty, Suzhou was founded in the 5th century BC and inspired the famous Chinese proverb, ‘In heaven there is paradise; on earth Suzhou and Hangzhou.’ By coach you will travel 1½ hours through China's countryside.
One of China's most famous gardens is the Humble Administrator’s Garden, which occupies an area of ten acres. The garden’s name comes from the proverb which says, ‘To cultivate a garden for a living is really the politics of a humble man.’ About two thirds of the garden is made up of lakes with islands dotted throughout.
Next, a boat ride on the Grand Canal reveals the beauty of Suzhou—whitewashed houses with gray tile roofs, old stone bridges spanning a spider web of waterways.
After lunch at a local hotel, stop at the Silk Embroidery Research Institute to learn more of this region’s important contribution to the silk and textile industry. Return to the ship by motor coach.
Notes:
The approximate duration of the tour is calculated from Baoshan Cruise Terminal.