08:00 Depart After Hotel Breakfast
After breakfast, take an exclusive private car to Suzhou, the "paradise on earth" (about 1.5 hours' drive), a full-time private English-speaking guide will explain the historical culture of Suzhou on the way, making the journey comfortable and pleasant.
10:00-12:00 Humble Administrator's Garden · The Crown of Jiangnan Gardens
Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, the first of China's four major gardens (tickets included), under the explanation of a full-time private English-speaking guide, appreciate classic scenic spots such as Lanxue Hall, Furong Xieshu, and Tianquan Pavilion, feel the garden artistic conception of "changing scenery with each step and winding paths leading to seclusion", and taste the elegance and gentleness of Jiangnan water towns.
12:30-13:30 Suzhou Characteristic Lunch
Taste Suzhou characteristic food, recommend squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, stir-fried eel with scallions, Suzhou soup dumplings, etc., and feel the delicacy of Su-style food.
14:00-16:00 Pingjiang Road Historical and Cultural Block
Stroll on Pingjiang Road, one of the best-preserved ancient streets in Suzhou, where bluestone roads, small bridges, flowing water and ancient dwellings set off each other. Wander around characteristic cultural and creative stores and time-honored teahouses to feel the slow life rhythm of Suzhou; you can take a gondola to tour the Pingjiang River and experience the comfort of "wandering in the painting". A full-time private English-speaking guide will explain the ancient street history and humanistic allusions throughout the journey.
16:30 Head to Wuzhen · Check In
Take an exclusive private car to Wuzhen (about 1.5 hours' drive), check in at a characteristic homestay in or around Wuzhen Xizha after arrival, and rest for a while. A full-time private English-speaking guide will follow up the service throughout.
18:00-20:00 Wuzhen Xizha Night Tour · Dreamy Moment of Water Town
Night tour of Wuzhen Xizha (tickets included), Xizha at dusk with lanterns lit is extremely beautiful. Take a gondola to shuttle through the river, enjoy the bright reflections of ancient houses and stone bridges on both sides; stroll on the bluestone roads, visit scenic spots such as Caomu Bense Dyeing Workshop, Zhaoming Academy, and Old Post Office, a full-time private English-speaking guide will explain the water town history and folk culture, and feel the tranquility and romance of the water town.
