Tour Features: Tongli town, known as Little Venice, has a history of more than one thousand years. There are over hundreds of gardens established in Ming dynasty and Qing dynasty, temples, cartilages and former residence of eminent souls. Meanwhile, Zhouzhuang is surrounded by water with many branching streams, stone bridges and old residence with black tiles and white wells. By this tour, you will visit these two towns around Suzhou. It will give you new impression on the Southern China.
Day by Day Itinerary:
Day 1: Tongli / Zhouzhuang (-/ L/ -)
Tongli and Zhouzhuang are famous canal towns around Suzhou. Canal Towns are well-known for their typical Southern Chinese river-side scenery featured by small bridges, murmuring streams and elegant dwellings, and are the ideal destinations for relaxation and holiday-spending. Today, you will visit Tongli first. Tongli is famous for "small bridge, flowing stream and thatched households". It is characterized by a large number of architectures in Ming & Qing dynasties, small bridges and outstanding celebrities. Tongli boasts 38 residences in Ming & Qing dynasties, 47 temples and ancestral halls and around 100 residences of local rich and powerful people as well as former residences of celebrities.
In the afternoon, you will go to another fantastic ancient water town-Zhouzhuang. Zhouzhuang, one of the most famous water-towns in China, is situated in Kunshan City, 30 km southeast of Suzhou. It is noted for its profound cultural background, well-preserved ancient residential houses, elegant waters and traditional lifestyle with a strong local flavor. Afterwards, you will be driven back.
Itinerary: B: Breakfast AB: American Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner SD: Special Dinner
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