Private tour in Shanghai Xiao Jun Z

Suzhou Full-Day Tour

4.8

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Xiao Jun Z.

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My English name is Mark, I was born in Shanghai, grew up in Shanghai, studied in Shanghai. I started to work as a tour guide since 2007 and in the past years I've guided individual and group travelers from all over the world, they are mainly from United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, Israel, Turkey, and so on. As a National licensed tour guide for long times, I am very knowledgable about estern part of China (Shanghai , Hangzhou , Suzhou , Huangshan, Ancient water towns such as Zhouzhuang, Tongli, Wuzhen, Xitang, Zhujiajiao etc) and quite familiar with the histories, cultures of these cities and towns. Tour services offered below: 1. Create package tours for travelers. 2. Guiding individual or group tours in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Water Villages nearby . (Except Customized private tours based on each client's interests, I give more freedom and flexibility to travelers to alter the itineraries) 3. Personalized shopping guide services, helping you purchase the best products from China. 4. Car, Minivan, Bus service for both business and tourism purposes. 5. Helping travelers find best food in above cities. Please feel free to contact me if you are going to travel to China, I am sure with my professionalism and excellent services, you will have a wonderful trip in china. 1. Certificate of National licensed English-spearking Tour guide ( Enjoys free entrance to the sites, no need to pay for my entrance fees) 2. Certificate of Business Interpretation & Translation

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Overview of your Shanghai tour

Suzhou is one of the oldest towns in China, founded in about 600 BC. With its interconnected waterways and beautiful environment, the city is often referred as " The Venice of the East. " Suzhou was one of the few cities in China to escape the ravages of the Cultural Revolution and its famous gardens survived almost intact. I'll introduce the techniques of designing Chinese gardens in a very detailed way.

Recent Reviews

Julia H.United Kingdom
February 2026

We loved our tour with Mark. I'd never been to China and neither of us spoke any Chinese. It was a life saver not having to worry about anything - but also having someone who could arrange what we wanted. The great thing about Tours by locals is that you can arrange a tailor made tour, rather than just being given the standard tourist trail schedule. If like me you're rather overwhelmed by the rise and rise of modern China, it's a relief to visit Zujiajiao where you get a glimpse of human scale living with cats, washing on the line and people playing cards. Mark had a good breadth of knowledge about both old and modern China, which I particularly enjoyed hearing about.

Hwee L.Singapore
February 2024

Suzhou was great . Understood how Suzhou gets compared to Venice with the multiple canals and small bridges all over . A very nice city . Thank you Xiao Jun for a wonderful chinese new year holiday in Jiangsu. We enjoyed our stay there very much especially with you as our guide. The transport you provided were very spacious and comfortable with beautiful and clean interiors . The airport transfers you arranged were very professional and punctual . We were in very good hands throughout our stay there .

Paul T.United States
March 2019

Sometimes things can go wrong and having a tour guide who can make the changes and make things better than expected was "Mark." I Would pick him as my guide any day and I've arranged many trips for my family and travelled with many guides around the world. Suzhou was wonderful for our age group because we were never kept waiting. Our van was always waiting for us even when we had to change vans mid-trip. Our comfort and needs were priority with "Mark". He was always on. Thank you Mark! Aloha

Your Shanghai tour itinerary

Humble Administrator's Garden or Lingering Garden (both are among the four best gardens in China. ) Walking along the oldest street - Shantang Street or historical culture street-Pingjiang Road. (where you'll find so much ancient house, bridges, shops etc. . . ) Silk spinning factory (for the city is crowned as "home of silk" since ancient times, you will learn how Chinese silk has been produced. ) Standing on the old Wumen Bridge to watch ancient Panmen City Gate and Ruiguang pagoda, make best photos of Suzhou Option: River cruise on the Grand Cannel

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

A private car or minivan will be arranged for this tour, it will be modern, clean and with air-conditioning.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Entrance fee
Meeting location

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Day Trip
Tour reference number
544031
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

4.8

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This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the rich history and beautiful gardens of Suzhou, often called "The Venice of the East." It's ideal for those interested in Chinese garden design, ancient architecture, and silk production. The tour is also suitable for families, seniors, and travellers with mobility concerns as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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