In-Depth Suzhou Garden Tour Guide

Five Days and Four Nights In-Depth Suzhou Tour Guide (Budget 10,000 RMB)
Suzhou, known as the "Paradise on Earth," is famous for its classical gardens, water towns, and exquisite cuisine. This guide focuses on comfort, culture, and food with a budget of 10,000 RMB, covering high-end accommodations, specialty foods, premium attractions, and exclusive experiences.

Trip Highlights
✅ High-end Accommodation: Selected Suzhou garden-style hotels or upscale boutique homestays
✅ Culinary Feast: Taste Suzhou cuisine, squirrel mandarin fish, Aozao noodles, Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, and more
✅ In-depth Experiences: Garden exploration, ancient town strolls, Pingtan performances, night tour of Pingjiang Road
✅ Exclusive Services: Optional upgrades for private car, personal guide, or SPA experience

Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Suzhou, Garden and Ancient Street Walk

Morning: Arrive in Suzhou, check into a garden-style high-end hotel (Recommended: Park Hyatt Suzhou, Suzhou Pingjiangfu Hotel, budget about 1500 RMB/night)
Noon: Taste Suzhou cuisine (Recommended: Songhelou or Deyuelou, budget 200 RMB/person)
Afternoon: Visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden (ticket 80 RMB) and Suzhou Museum (free, reservation required)
Evening: Stroll along Pingjiang Road, experience Suzhou nightlife, listen to Pingtan (budget 150 RMB/person)

Day 2: Tiger Hill + Hanshan Temple + Jinji Lake Night View

Morning: Visit Tiger Hill (ticket 70 RMB), explore the "Number One Scenic Spot in Wuzhong"
Noon: Enjoy vegetarian meal near Hanshan Temple (budget 150 RMB/person)
Afternoon: Visit Hanshan Temple (ticket 20 RMB), feel the mood of "Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City"
Evening: Head to Jinji Lake, enjoy the night view, dine at Ligongdi (budget 300 RMB/person)

Day 3: Zhouzhuang Ancient Town Day Tour

Morning: Drive to Zhouzhuang (about 1 hour, private car about 500 RMB/day), tour the "Number One Water Town in China"
Noon: Taste Zhouzhuang specialties (Recommended: Wansan pork knuckle, Grandma’s tea, budget 150 RMB/person)
Afternoon: Take a boat tour of the water alleys, visit Shen Hall and Zhang Hall (combined ticket 100 RMB)
Evening: Return to Suzhou, check into hotel

Day 4: Tongli Ancient Town + Night Tour of Shantang Street

Morning: Head to Tongli Ancient Town (ticket 100 RMB), experience the Jiangnan charm of "small bridges, flowing water, and people’s homes"
Noon: Taste farmhouse dishes in Tongli (budget 150 RMB/person)
Afternoon: Visit Retreat & Reflection Garden and Pearl Pagoda
Evening: Night tour of Shantang Street, sample Suzhou snacks (budget 200 RMB/person)

Day 5: Suzhou Silk Museum + Departure

Morning: Visit Suzhou Silk Museum (free), shop for genuine silk products
Noon: Enjoy your last Suzhou meal on Guanqian Street (budget 200 RMB/person)
Afternoon: Depending on departure time, choose to continue shopping or head to the airport/train station

Budget Allocation (for 2 people)
💰 Accommodation: 1500×4 nights = 6000 RMB
💰 Meals: 200×5 days×2 people = 2000 RMB
💰 Tickets + Experiences: Humble Administrator’s Garden (80) + Tiger Hill (70) + Hanshan Temple (20) + Zhouzhuang (100) + Tongli (100) = 370 RMB/person (about 740 RMB for two)
💰 Transportation: Private car for 1 day (500) + taxis = 1000 RMB
💰 Shopping + Others: 1000 RMB
Total: About 10,000 RMB (adjustable based on personal needs)

Travel Tips
✔ Best Seasons: Spring and autumn (March-May, September-November) with pleasant weather
✔ Transportation Advice: Suzhou attractions are concentrated; taxis or private cars are recommended; plan one full day for ancient towns
✔ Special Souvenirs: Suzhou embroidery, Biluochun tea, Suzhou pastries
Wishing you a pleasant journey!