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Suzhou Ancient Canal & Silk Culture

Discover Panmen Gate, silk craftsmanship and canal-side Pingjiang Road, paired with Pingtan opera, afternoon tea and a traditional boat ride.

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US$520

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Suzhou Ancient Canal & Silk Culture

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A visual introduction to your day
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Experience story

Discover Panmen Gate, silk craftsmanship and canal-side Pingjiang Road, paired with Pingtan opera, afternoon tea and a traditional boat ride. Your local expert will adapt the pace, add context and leave room for the moments that cannot be planned.

Itinerary timeline

  1. 01Shanghai hotel pick-up
  2. 02Private car to Suzhou
  3. 03Panmen Ancient City Gate
  4. 04Silk Culture Museum
  5. 05Pingjiang Ancient Canal Street
  6. 06Pingtan opera and traditional afternoon tea
  7. 07Canal boat ride
  8. 08Return to Shanghai

Your all-inclusive day

  1. 1Shanghai hotel pick-up
  2. 2Private car to Suzhou
  3. 3Panmen Ancient City Gate
  4. 4Silk Culture Museum
  5. 5Pingjiang Ancient Canal Street
  6. 6Pingtan opera and traditional afternoon tea
  7. 7Canal boat ride
  8. 8Return to Shanghai

What's included

  • Round-trip private car between Shanghai and Suzhou
  • Licensed English-speaking Jiangnan culture guide
  • All attraction, performance and boat tickets
  • Suzhou-style lunch and Chinese afternoon tea
  • Bottled water

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Plan the essentials

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Day tours start from 07:00 to 14:00. Times are available every 15 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the Suzhou canal day tour?+

Round-trip private car, an English-speaking Jiangnan culture guide, all attraction, performance and boat tickets, a Suzhou-style lunch with afternoon tea, and bottled water.

Is hotel pickup included?+

Yes — private door-to-door pickup and drop-off at your Shanghai hotel.

What is Pingtan opera?+

Pingtan is a Suzhou storytelling and music performance in the local dialect; you will hear a short show paired with traditional afternoon tea.

Can the itinerary be customized?+

Yes, the pace and focus are flexible; let us know your interests when booking.

What is your cancellation policy?+

Flexible cancellation under our refund policy (shanghaiwelcome.com/refund-policy).