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Tea
Bi Luo Chun tea( one kind of green tea) is one of the most famous tea in China. It's from my hometown -Suzhou....
Bi Luo Chun tea( one kind of green tea) is one of the most famous tea in China. It's from my hometown -Suzhou. Bi Luo Chun was given its name by an emperor from the Qing Dynasty.(1636-1912) " Bi " describes the rich green color and " Luo " decribes the spiral shaoe of the tea leaf. The word " Chun " means the season of spring, as this tea is the best harvested in the springtime.
Tea is very good for our health. It can dredge toxin, can prevent cancer.In the tea house we can taste some different kinds of tea in the 1000 years old walking street.
No.1 fish in China
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish is the No.1 fish in China.The fish is prepared to resemble a squirrel.The mandarin fish is noted for its delicate flavor. It is prepared to fry it in hot oil before bathing it in a sweet and sour sauce....
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish is the No.1 fish in China.The fish is prepared to resemble a squirrel.The mandarin fish is noted for its delicate flavor. It is prepared to fry it in hot oil before bathing it in a sweet and sour sauce. The end result is fish crisp on outside, and tender and delectable inside. The fish is perfect in color,aroma,taste and appearance.
The braised madarin fish served by Song He Lou and De Yue Lou are said to be the most renowned. these two restaurants have a history dating back over 100 years.
A way to save money for Xitang
The most convenient way to Xitang from Suzhou or Shanghai is to take a bus. But if you leave for Xitang from Suzhou, there is a way to save money. The entrance ticket for Xitang is 100rmb. And the bus ticket from Suzhou to Xitang is about 35rmb....
The most convenient way to Xitang from Suzhou or Shanghai is to take a bus. But if you leave for Xitang from Suzhou, there is a way to save money. The entrance ticket for Xitang is 100rmb. And the bus ticket from Suzhou to Xitang is about 35rmb. You can ask for joint tickets for the bus and Xitang entrance together when you are in the bus station. You can buy both at 100rmb in total.
Top Suzhou Tours
$300 Per Day
2 days tour in Shanghai area: Shanghai modern city and Suzhou Oriental Venice water town !
2 days tour in Shanghai area: Shanghai modern city and Suzhou Oriental Venice water town !
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Link: http://www.classicsuzhou.com
First day: pick up all of you before 9:00am from hotel or airport, then go to Suzhou/Soochow;
Suzhou 42.5% are water, is real oriental Venice,
...Read more2 days tour in Shanghai area: Shanghai modern city and Suzhou Oriental Venice water town !
Deposit pay to Paypal account : [email protected] OR [email protected]
Link: http://www.classicsuzhou.com
First day: pick up all of you before 9:00am from hotel or airport, then go to Suzhou/Soochow;
Suzhou 42.5% are water, is real oriental Venice,
1/ will have a look the city water town;
2/ will enjoy a canal boat;
3/ will have a look Chinese famous private gardens;
Suzhou also most famous is silk Capital in this world,
4/ so will do silk shopping;
In china Suzhou & Hangzhou are paradise, So there are abundant products,
Suzhou there are so many fresh water,
5/ then the fresh water pearl are very good also very cheaper;
the fresh water fish there are many different, the shrimps, clean water crabs all are famous in china...
6/ At evening 6:30 in Suzhou most beautiful building there are a perfect performance SU SHOW !
Second day: Shanghai is modern city in china, So we first go to the highest building in Shanghai:
1/ the world financial trading center & 2/ Shanghai oriental pearl TV tower,
Up to the top , Survey the whole Shanghai city...
3/ Shanghai healthy knowledge hall;
4/ 6:30pm Shanghai most famous big river boat cruise ;
Upside USD 300/one person just included vehicle(car) & guider, the Hotels、scenery spots tickets etc., not included inside..
Then the hotels I can order for you, will be better enough and cheaper a lot than order by yourself !!
$150 Per Day
Suzhou and Tongli tour with Tifa with a private Buick van ( 1-5 guests )
* Leave hotel by 8:30am and return by 7:00pm, it will be a long day since we are going out side of Shanghai.
* Tongli ancient water village ( 100RMB/person ), a water village with small canals built 1000 years ago. Crisscrossed, cute small bridges spanning over canals. It is tranquil, peaceful, original. There are 2 beautiful ancients Gardens and some nice museums are included....Read more
* Leave hotel by 8:30am and return by 7:00pm, it will be a long day since we are going out side of Shanghai.
* Tongli ancient water village ( 100RMB/person ), a water village with small canals built 1000 years ago. Crisscrossed, cute small bridges spanning over canals. It is tranquil, peaceful, original. There are 2 beautiful ancients Gardens and some nice museums are included.
* Lunch at riverside restaurant have orthodox homestyle Chinese food in local people’s restaurant. We can buy our favorites vegetables and other food from the food market of Tongli and bring them to the chef to cook for us as well.
* Drive to Suzhou by 40 minutes after lunch
* Tiger Hill (60RMB/ticket) Or Take boat tour on Jing - Hang grand man-made canal and Suzhou old city through small canals and cross underneath small arch bridges. (200RMB/private boat )
* Suzhou No.1 Silk factory ( learn how silk been produced from silkworm, we can see silkworm from the eggs to cocoons, from cocoons to silk quilt, watching the silk worm eating leaves, it depends on your interests. There is a silk mall here, but we are non-shopping tour we only learn silk culture here due to Suzhou is famous for ancient classical gardens and silk )
Warm note:
1. Guide service charge: 1100RMB for 11 -12 working hours ( all entrance fee of all attractions in the itinerary are excluded )
A comfortable Buick van: 1800RMB, about 320 kilometers driving, including parking and toll fees, driver’s meal, bottled mineral water, about 11-12 working hours
2. I can arrange a big tour with 6 up guests as well
$154 Per Day
One day Suzhou Tour
Todays activities:The Lingering Garden,Su Embroidery Research Institute,Lunch ,Pan Gate Ancient City Wall,River cruise on the Grand Canal,No.1 Silk Factory
Morning:
Meet your guide at your hotel in the morning,Drive to Suzhou(ancient garden city)
Visit the Lingering Garden-----an ancient private garden with nearly 400 years history. Visit Su Embroidery Research Institute--where you can learn more about China embroidery.
Lunch at local restaurant
Afternoon: ...Read more
Todays activities:The Lingering Garden,Su Embroidery Research Institute,Lunch ,Pan Gate Ancient City Wall,River cruise on the Grand Canal,No.1 Silk Factory
Morning:
Meet your guide at your hotel in the morning,Drive to Suzhou(ancient garden city)
Visit the Lingering Garden-----an ancient private garden with nearly 400 years history. Visit Su Embroidery Research Institute--where you can learn more about China embroidery.
Lunch at local restaurant
Afternoon:
Visit Pan Gate Ancient City Wall-----Pan Gate is famous as the historic landmark in Suzhou.It is located on the southwest corner of the Grand Canal. Originally built during the Warring States Period in the state of Wu, historians estimate it to be around 2,500 years old.
Continue to No.1 Silk Factory-----where you can see the whole process of making silk.
Take the river cruise on the Grand Canal
Drive back to Shanghai and drop-off at your hotel.
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Tour Price Details
Your Group Size
Tour Class
Tour Price Per Person
Single Room Supplement
1 Person
$353
2-5 Persons
$203
6-9 Persons
$163
Price includes:
1.Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel.
2.Private vehicle with driver;
3.Excellent English speaking private tour guide;
4. Entrance fees of all sites as mentioned;
5. Typical Chinese lunch with drink.
6.Service charge & Government taxes.
7.Insurance.