2-Day Wuxi and Suzhou Tour from Shanghai with Tongli Watertown

Program

Day 1: Shanghai to Wuxi, then Suzhou

1. 08:30 - Depart from your Shanghai hotel and travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.

2. 09:00 - Take the high-speed train to Wuxi. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.

3. 09:30 - Arrive in Wuxi and continue by Didi taxi to Lingshan Island.

   • Visit the Lingshan Grand Buddha, one of the largest Buddha statues in China.
   • Explore nearby Nianhua Bay, a scenic area with traditional Chinese architecture.
   • Lunch at a local restaurant.

4. 15:00 - Take the high-speed train to Suzhou. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.

5. 15:30 - Arrive in Suzhou and check in at the hotel.

   • Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   • Stroll around Pingjiang Road, a historic street lined with canals, shops, and teahouses.
   • Dinner at a local restaurant.
   • Overnight stay at a hotel in Suzhou.

Day 2: Suzhou and Tongli Watertown

1. 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

2. 09:00 - Depart for Tongli Watertown by metro. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes.

   • Explore Tongli, known for its well-preserved canals, traditional buildings, and bridges.
   • Visit attractions such as the Retreat & Reflection Garden and the Three Bridges.
   • Lunch at a local restaurant in Tongli.

3. 14:00 - Return to Suzhou.

   • Visit the Suzhou Museum, designed by I.M. Pei.
   • Enjoy a leisurely walk around Shantang Street, another historic area with canals.
   • Early dinner in Suzhou.

4. 18:00 - Take the high-speed train back to Shanghai. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.

5. 19:00 - Arrive in Shanghai and return to the hotel. Back at 20:00 hours.