2 Days 1 Nights
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Overview
Overview
2-Day Suzhou Cultural & Culinary Tour Itinerary(Departing from Shanghai)
Highlights
◆ Biluochun Tea Tasting — One of China’s Top 10 Famous Teas◆ Suzhou Pingtan Performance — Intangible Cultural Heritage Art◆ Immersive Exploration of Classical Gardens & Water Town◆ Authentic Su Bang Cuisine Experience
Day 1: Garden Elegance · Tea & Pingtan
07:30 — Hotel pick-up in ShanghaiPrivate transfer to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station (approx. 1-hour journey) with guide commentary
09:30–11:30 — Biluochun Tea Culture Experience (Dongshan Luxiang Ancient Village)
- Visit Biluochun tea plantations in Dongting East Mountain
- Participate in seasonal tea-picking and traditional tea-frying
- Enjoy a Ming/Qing dynasty style tea ceremony paired with Suzhou pastries
12:00–14:30 — Su Bang Cuisine Lunch (Deyuelou or Songhelou Restaurant)
- Signature dishes: Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Sizzling Eel Paste, Crab Roe Tofu
- Seasonal specialties: Gorgon Fruit Sweet Soup (autumn), Three-Shrimp Noodles (summer)
15:00–17:30 — In-depth Classical Gardens Tour
- Humble Administrator’s Garden (2 hours): a masterpiece of Chinese garden design
- Lion Grove Garden (1 hour): explore the intricate rockery maze and see Emperor Qianlong’s inscribed plaque
18:00–19:30 — Pingjiang Road Historical District
- Leisurely stroll along canals, visit CATS’ bookstore and Han’er Garden (filming location of All Is Well)
- Sample local snacks: Yaba Shengjian (pan-fried buns), Sweet Rice Porridge, Gorgon Fruit Dessert
20:00–21:00 — Suzhou Pingtan Night Performance (Guangyu Theater)
- Experience classic performances like Mid-Autumn Celebration from The Legend of the White Snake and Phoenix Hairpin
Accommodation: Pingjiang Mansion — a garden-style boutique hotel in the ancient town
Day 2: Water Town Leisure · Culinary Heritage
08:30 — Hotel breakfastRecommended: Suzhou-style noodles, such as Fengzhen Braised Pork Noodles
09:30–11:30 — Wu Culture Museum & Silk Workshop
- Explore key exhibits: Wu Pagoda treasures and Wu School paintings
- Watch silk weaving demonstration and try DIY scarf crafting
12:00–13:00 — Suzhou Dim Sum LunchSpecialties from a century-old shop:✓ Xiekehuang (crab-shell-shaped sesame cakes)✓ Dingsheng Gao (rose-flavored rice cakes)✓ Sanxian Wonton (three-delicacy dumplings)
14:00–17:00 — Tongli Water Town Exploration
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Retreat & Reflection Garden, a hidden gem
- Walk across the Three Bridges (Changqing, Jili, Taiping) and witness the traditional Cross Three Bridges ritual
- Enjoy a gondola ride accompanied by boatmen’s folk songs
- Taste local snacks: Wadixu (crispy pastries), Qianshi Gao (water lily seed cakes), Zhuangyuan Pork Knuckle
18:30 — Return to ShanghaiComplimentary gifts: Suzhou Illustrated Travel Map + Food JournalEstimated arrival in Shanghai by 20:00
