Founded in 514 BC, Suzhou is one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze basin. It became a flourishing city 1,000 years later when the Grand Canal was constructed. Suzhou remains one of the most beautiful cities in China with its web of interlocking canals, classical gardens and a famed silk industry, a veritable "paradise on earth" for many who have tread its ground. Often referred to as "The Venice of the East," Suzhou has been the admiration of poets and literatis throughout the ages and the crown jewel of the patrician society during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

1. Essential Suzhou  RMB1360/2pax

Railway station transfers, Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, Master of Nets Garden, Silk Spinning Mill; including lunch.

2. Suzhou (1/2 Day) RMB700/2pax

Tiger Hill, Master of Nets Garden, Lingering Garden, Han Shan Temple, Silk Spinning Mill, The Ancient Panmen City Gate and Suzhou No.1 Silk Spinning Mill.

3. Grand Canal (1/2 Day) RMB640/2pax

The Grand Canal, Water lanes with traditional houses on both sides, Ancient Panmen Water & Land City Gate, Catching pearls on the Gold Rooster Lake or visit Double-side Embroidery Research Institute.

4. Evening Delights in Classical Garden  RMB440/2pax

Traditional Kun Opera, Pintan Opera with Suzhou local dialect, Chinese traditional music instrument Solo, Song and Dance.

5. Old Town(1Day):  RMB1360/2pax

Visit Tong Li & Zhou Zhuang (The Ancient Water Town)

Tiger Hill

Tiger Hill, home to the 1,000-year-old slanting pagoda,the symbol of this ancient city.

Net Master's Garden

Suzhou is well known for its distinctive gardens such as the one you will see at Net Master's Garden. Private gardens

throughout China emulated these designs for their simple elegance. Net Master's Garden is particularly famous for its water landscapes and pavilions.

Silk Spinning Mill

A silk spinning factory to watch how local silk is produced.

The Grand Canal

The Grand Canal is the world's longest man-made waterway, stretching to 1,800 kilometers in total. The canal connects the present cities of Beijing in the north and Hangzhou in the south, which served as dynastic capitals in the past, and contains 24 locks and 60 bridges. On its run from the north to the south, the Grand Canal connects a large number of rivers, including the Yangtze River valley, the Yellow River valley and other minor river systems. It is currently being restored as a water-diversion conduit.

The building of the canal began in 506 BC during the Wu kingdom. It was extended by the Qi kings and completed by Emperor Yangdi of the Sui Dynasty during six years of rapid construction from 605-610 AD.

Hanshan Temple

Hanshan Temple is one of Suzhou's most iconic landmarks and most worshpped at Buddhist temples. This temple is an important part of Suzhou's local community and cultural life. Built during the Liang Dynasty (502-519) more than 1400 years ago, the temple is named after a famous monk of that dynasty, Hanshan. The Hanshan Temple with its dark roof tiles and yellow walls can be seen very clearly amidst the surrounding pine and cypress trees. The main buildings and towers of the Temple complex offer a splendid view of the area.

The Humble Administrator's Garden

The beautiful waterside City of Suzhou in Jiangsu Province in South China is most famous for its elegant classical gardens. Among these, the Humble Administrator's Garden, covering 52,000 sq. meters (12.85 acres), is the largest and most renowned. The garden has received numerous accolades and garnered many special honors for its unique desgin and nostalgic beauty. It is listed as a World Cultural Heritage site and has also been designated as one of the Cultural Relics of National Importance under the Protection of the State as well as a Special Tourist Attraction of China. It is considered one of China's four most famous gardens. No other classical garden in the country surpasses the Humble Administrator's Garden in fame and popularity.

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The Old City Gate(Panmen)

Panmen City Gate was first built during the Wu Kingdom of Spring and Autumn Period (770BC-476BC) and it is the only well preserved water-and-land city gate in the world now. It consists of the land city gate, the water city gate, the city gate tower, the Weng City and a 300-meter long, 5-meter high city wall on both sides. It was a place of utmost importance for the army in ancient times. The double water city gate is a pioneering work in architectural history. There is a sluice on the gate which can be closed and open by a stone gate at any time to control the water as well as to resist aggression. The city tower above the gate was damaged repeated in wars throughout history, the current Panmen City Gate Tower was built in 1986 to commemorate the 2,500-year-anniversary of the founding of Suzhou.