Attractions: Liuyuan, Shantang Ancient Street, Tiger Hill, The First Silk Factory
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai
After breakfast, our guide and driver will pick you up from the lobby at the agreed time. You will drive about 1.5 hours from Shanghai to Suzhou. Start from Liuyuan Garden.It is a classical garden in Suzhou, one of the four famous gardens in China, and also a world-renowned example of artistic treatment of architectural space. It was built in Ming Dynasty. In the Qing Dynasty, it was called "Han Bi Villa", commonly known as "Liu Yuan", and later changed to "Liu Yuan". The park has been listed as a World Cultural Heritage by the United Nations, and has been rated as a national 5A tourist attraction.
After visiting the Liuyuan Garden, proceed to the next attraction - Shantang Ancient Street, Shantang Street, in the northwest of Suzhou City, has been the bustling area of Gusu City since ancient times, and has the reputation of "a second-class rich and graceful place in the red world".
In the afternoon, you will go to explore the most historic site in Suzhou, the Tiger Hill. There are many historical sites here, some of which are over 2,500 years old. The most famous attraction is the Yunyan Pagoda, a more than 1,000-year-old pagoda that is seven stories high and resembles the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Next, head to the First Silk Factory in Suzhou, where you can not only see how silk is processed from worm to final product, but also learn some of the history and culture of Chinese silk.
After the tour, we will drive back to our hotel in Shanghai.