Private tour in Suzhou David Y

Highlights in Suzhou Day-Trip

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David Y.

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I am a very open-minded and happy person, have been a tour guide for 20years, meeting friends from all over the world. I like travelling, it makes me humble, and greatly opens my eyes. I really enjoy sharing with my guests about my city, my country with an easy and humorous way. Personally I do a lot of reading and study about Chinese history,culture and phylosophy,so I can share quite a lot of meaningful and inspiring information with my guests. I have guided all kinds of guests in my career life, including the Prime Minister of Slovenia, Governor of Johor , as well as all different delegations. So I know the need of different guests and provide them the best service that they can have. Senior English-speaking Tour guide, Best Tour Guide in Jiangsu Province in 2004, Top 10 Tour Guide award in Suzhou in 2009, National Gold Medal Tour Guide in 2017. none

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Overview of your Suzhou tour

Visit a world culture heritage, Lingering Garden to see its incredible arrangement of space. Then go the Tiger Hill, learn the history about Wu and Yue, 2 kingdoms' blood and revenge story, know why there is a sword pond there, and why there is leaning pagoda on top of the hill. Authentic lunch, eat like locals, try the dumplings or noodle soup in a great local restaurant. Then go to a water village, called "Tongli", have a gondola ride for 25 minutes, going along the water alley, arched bridges, and serene community like Venice, afterward, visit Retreat and Reflection Garden, another world cultural heritage site, to see its amazing layout. Then get some free time to explore in the local alleys to do little window shopping or some local snacks, like ginger candy, etc.

Recent Reviews

Sijing C.
April 2025

Our group had Chinese only and English only speakers and David's ability to convey the Chinese garden and Tiger Hill's historical context and artistic designs in English and Chinese captivated us for the whole day. We also had a very enjoyable boat ride and tour in Tongli. We were impressed by the varied content of the 1 day tour that David curated. We were in a bit of a pickle when the usual lunch place closed for the day to celebrate their 25th anniversary, but David quickly came up with another spot that served Suzhou style noodles with seasonal vegetables and other delicacies. Also worth noting was David had an comfortable and eco friendly EV. My husband was very impressed with the drive and park assist features :) He was also patient with my 3-year-old son.

Dave S.United States
February 2025

David Y is definitely one of the best guides we have encountered during our world travels. From arranging our port to Suzhou private transportation, to showing us more than we expected of Suzhou (major sights plus so many "locals" sights), to making sure we got on our bullet train return to port ride, David Y did not disappoint. His knowledge was amazing. His pacing was perfect. His spoke perfect english and even provided "whispers and earbuds" which we did not expect. A true professional! We enjoyed the local delicacies and culture. I will definitely use his services again and will not hesitate referring his services to friends and family.

Dave D.United States
November 2024

Absolutely fantastic tour. Would highly recommend!!! Thanks for the great day!!

Teresa C.
October 2024

David is extremely knowledgeable on Chinese culture and history in the context of the places that we visited. He is punctual, efficient and very affable. Importantly he was very patient with our numerous questions n requests. We really appreciate that. His pace was just right. Despite the rain during our tour, we still enjoyed ourselves. I attribute it to David as he has such calming effect with the way he guide us through the gardens n the hills. And he is very thoughtful. He came prepared with headsets so that we won't miss out any of his anecdotes amidst the cackles n noise fr other tourists. I highly recommend him especially if you need someone with great command of English and Chinese!

Your Suzhou tour itinerary

Sample of tour time itinerary is as below: 9:00a. m, visit the Lingering Garden, 10:30am, Tiger Hill, 12:00a. m, local dumpling lunch, 1:45p. m, gandola ride in Tongli, 2:30p. m, Retreat and Reflection Garden, 3:30pm, some free time to explore in local alleys of Tongli, 5:00p. m, back to downtown Suzhou

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

sedan car, van or minibus, according to the number of passengers

What's included
Other: local dumpling lunch
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: tickets for scenic spots
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Meeting location

Su Zhou Shi, 215008, China

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Other details
Tour categories
Boat
City Highlights
Tour reference number
661858
Languages
English
Mandarin
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Suzhou best suited for?

This private tour in Suzhou is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's cultural heritage and enjoy a personalized experience. It's also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for those who prefer a light activity level. With a maximum group size of 8, it offers an intimate setting to connect with David Y., your local guide, for deeper insights.

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