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Day 1

Place & Transport: Shanghai to Suzhou

Day 2

Place & Transport: Suzhou
Today's Activities: The Grand Canal, Panmen Gate, Lingering Garden, The No.1 Silk Factory, Wangshi Garden, Tiger Hill
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Qinghua Restaurant

- The Grand Canal: The Grand Canal ranks alongside the Great Wall of China as the country's greatest engineering achievement and it is the longest man-made waterway in the world. Cruising on the Canal, you can see the local peoples' life.

Known as the land of rice and fish, Suzhou city has a network of picturesque lakes and canals both large and small, which all link in eventually to the Grand Canal. The view from the little boats that ply the smaller canals is enchanting, whilst the traffic on the Grand Canal reminds you of Suzhou that it was the original source of the 'sea' silk road.
- Panmen Gate: Pan Gate is an ancient city gate with land and water entrances. Once, a gate with land and water entrances was quite typical in ancient China. Much restored, this is one of the last remaining land and water gates in China, once a vital part of Suzhou’s defences. The city wall, towers and gates form a nice scenic area.The view from the top across the town's rooftops and distant pagodas, is all the better because of strict local rules regarding building height and design.
- Lingering Garden: Suzhou is famous for its gardens.Lingering Garden is an elaborate succession of small gardens. Lingering in a garden you will marvel at its unique architecture and art. It is located on No.338 Liuyuan Road, Suzhou City.

Designed to "linger" through the generations, with a succession of small beautifully landscaped gardens, pools and pavements and a pavilion for each season. It has wonderful covered walkways, carved corridors, elaborately shaped doorways and perfect viewpoints for a variety of perspectives on this special garden.
- The No.1 Silk Factory: Suzhou is famous for its silk produts. Tourists may go and see how the silk is processed from worm to the final product, and some of the silk history of in China. There's also an opportunity to buy something beautiful from the showroom, or just enjoy the goods on display.
- Wangshi Garden : It is the smallest of the Suzhou residential gardens and the most exquisite in design. It is the most impressive because of its use of space that creates the illusion of an area that is much greater than its actual size.Its has a series of lovely pavilions around a central pond, rocks and plants uses design details filled with symbolism and story references, with delightful touches such as the mirror backing that provides three moons (sky pond and mirror).
- Tiger Hill: Tiger Hill, known also as Surging Sea Hill, is a large hillock, standing 36 meters high and covering an area of some 14,100 square meters. Going up to the hill, you will find a number of historical sites, including some from 2,500 years ago, which are as old as the Suzhou city.

It is a beautiful park around the hillock where, according to legend, King Wu was buried in 514BC, guarded by a white tiger. A gentle climb passes attractive historic spots, each with own tale such as Sword Testing Rock, Miss Wu’s Tomb, Sword Spring, 1000 People Rock, to the leaning pagoda at the top. Tourists may walk down past tea bushes to the pretty canal and wooden boats. Horse-drawn or electric carts may travel some of the paths.
- Qinghua Restaurant: Qinghua Restaurant mainly specializes in Suzhou style cuisine. It is continually creating new style dishes, to be a leader in its field. Its light-taste delicacy reminds customers of it while dine, popularizing in the local place.

Day 3

Place & Transport: Suzhou to Shanghai
Today's Activities: Rickshaw ride, Humble Administrators Garden, Tongli
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Pine and Crane Restaurant

- Rickshaw ride: Through the old streets & Hutongs in Suzhou, you will see local people's life.
- Humble Administrators Garden: The garden is the best representative of Chinese classical gardens, constructed in the Ming dynasty,which focuses on a central pond with pavilions, terraces, chambers, and towers located nearby, the garden is divided into three parts: the eastern, middle and western parts.

At 5 hectares the largest of these beautiful gardens, it is one of the most famous one. It provides everyone with pleasure. Don't miss the Garden Museum - actually don't miss any of this lovely place. Tourists may wear comfortable shoes, as there's a lot of walking here.
- Tongli: Tongli town 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. Fifteen rivers divides the town into seven island and 49 sets of historic bridges connect the town as a whole.
- Pine and Crane Restaurant: Located near Humble Administrator's Garden, this old famous restaurant and serves Suzhou cuisine. The dishes are famous for the fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods. It is a very popular restaurant in Suzhou.