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Suzhou & Hangzhou Short Stay

5 days Classic Short Stay

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Suzhou & Hangzhou Short Stay

Discover Suzhou's inspiring gardens, explore the Grand Canal, and cruise Hangzhou's West Lake.

  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 4 , Lunches: 3
  • Physical Rating 1
    A reasonable level of fitness is required but it's more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You'll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
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    Walking, some steps and time on your feet.
Classic Short Stay
5 DAYS
Humble Administrator's Garden Cruise Grand Canal Temple of Inspired Seclusion
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Day by Day Itinerary

Suzhou (2N) - Hangzhou (2N)
  • Day 1
    TRAVEL TO SUZHOU
    DAY 1: TRAVEL TO SUZHOU

    Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Shanghai and together you will transfer to Suzhou. Also known as the 'Venice of the East', Suzhou is a a town famous for its plethora of traditional landscaped gardens.

  • Day 2
    EXPLORE SUZHOU
    Breakfast, Lunch
    DAY 2: EXPLORE SUZHOU

    Visit the Master of the Nets Garden and visit its inner sanctum with its 'master's study' of Ming-style furnishings and architecture. Take a stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage listed Lingering Garden, renowned for its ponds and stone bridges before taking a relaxing and peaceful cruise along a section of the Grand Canal.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 3
    DRIVE TO HANGZHOU
    Breakfast, Lunch
    DAY 3: DRIVE TO HANGZHOU

    Travel to the garden city of Hangzhou which is renowned for its beautiful natural scenery. Stroll through the local markets and experience oriental tea-tasting.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 4
    DISCOVER HANGZHOU
    Breakfast, Lunch
    DAY 4: DISCOVER HANGZHOU

    Visit the Temple of Inspired Seclusion, the largest temple in southern China and the Six Harmonies Pagoda before enjoying a cruise on the tranquil West Lake.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 5
    DRIVE TO SHANGHAI
    Breakfast
    DAY 5: DRIVE TO SHANGHAI

    Leave Hangzhou and return to Shanghai. Upon arrival at your Shanghai hotel, your arrangements end.

    Breakfast
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When to go

The best times to visit China are in spring, April to May and autumn, September to October, when the days are warm and rainfall and humidity low.

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hangzhou
  • 2
    8
    5
  • 81
  • Suzhou
  • 0
    7
    4
  • 40
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hangzhou
  • 4
    10
    7
  • 88
  • Suzhou
  • 1
    8
    4
  • 75
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hangzhou
  • 7
    15
    11
  • 141
  • Suzhou
  • 5
    13
    9
  • 193
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hangzhou
  • 12
    21
    17
  • 123
  • Suzhou
  • 10
    19
    14
  • 83
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hangzhou
  • 18
    26
    22
  • 129
  • Suzhou
  • 16
    24
    20
  • 67
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hangzhou
  • 21
    29
    25
  • 219
  • Suzhou
  • 20
    28
    24
  • 59
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hangzhou
  • 25
    34
    29
  • 173
  • Suzhou
  • 25
    32
    28
  • 191
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hangzhou
  • 25
    33
    29
  • 162
  • Suzhou
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 54
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hangzhou
  • 21
    28
    25
  • 124
  • Suzhou
  • 20
    27
    24
  • 67
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hangzhou
  • 15
    23
    19
  • 78
  • Suzhou
  • 14
    22
    18
  • 56
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hangzhou
  • 9
    17
    13
  • 72
  • Suzhou
  • 8
    16
    12
  • 3
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hangzhou
  • 4
    11
    8
  • 49
  • Suzhou
  • 2
    10
    6
  • 43

Short Stay includes

  • Accommodation (2 nights Suzhou, 2 nights Hangzhou)
  • Meals as stated
  • Transportation as stated
  • Private touring with guides and entrance fees

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Meet George

I am optimistic, easy going and dedicated. I know China and I am excited to share my knowledge with you; you are part of my family when you come to China. To know more about the fast-developing country, China and its super long history and tradition, come and join us Wendy Wu Tours. I promise you will reach home culturally fully loaded and ready to go again.

George was exceptional in his care of us all, nothing was too much trouble, he genuinely cared that we were having a great holiday. His knowledge and that of the local guides at each province gave us great insight into the history of the location and various sightseeing spectacles we were there to see.
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Meet Alice

"Happiness can be infectious". As a friendly, caring and easy-going guide I can ensure you will have a worry-free and most rewarding trip, with a knowledgeable, professional and light-hearted guide.

Our National Guide, Alice, was excellent and very caring and thoughtful for all the group. Our local guides were also very good and provided lots of information and were flexible to allow us enough time to see everything and even arrange extra trips.
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Meet Amanda

From my passion and knowledge of my country, you will experience a cross-cultural charm, full of stories and laughter on tour with me. You will be left with great memories and knowledge of China.

The success of this tour was due largely to our wonderful National Escort, Amanda, who guided our small “family” throughout and made this trip a "holiday of a lifetime". If you have the opportunity, try to arrange for Amanda to be your Tour Manager!
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Meet Jason

This is an experience of a lifetime. If I am your guide, you will have my knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to make this an unforgettable journey.

Our tour guide Jason was brilliant & a credit to your company. He was funny, intelligent, informative, always available and would go the extra mile when needed
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Meet Tony
Meet Tony

Relax, enjoy and leave the rest to me. See the different, touch the culture and explore the beautiful, wonderful and real China with me. "Do what you love, and love what you do!" This is my slogan, and I am Tony Li, come and join the Wendy Wu Tours with me!

Our National Escort Tony we couldn't speak highly enough. He was very well conversant with the English language and very knowledgeable in the history of the great country of China. Tony catered to our every need which made our holiday stress free.
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