Day 1: A day trip from Shanghai to Suzhou featuring classical gardens, historic streets, and local cuisine.
not mentioned
Sunny, blue skies, warm
10:27
30 minutes
1
Travel to Suzhou
G7240 train from Shanghai Railway Station to Suzhou Railway Station.
High-speed train ride from Shanghai to Suzhou.
~SGD 18 (Round trip per person)
Tips: Book via Trip.com selecting 'Shanghai' station. Arrive early for two security checkpoints; foreigners must use the manual ticket scan lane.
Morning
2 hours
2
Humble Administrator's Garden
Take subway from Suzhou Railway Station to the garden.
Exploring one of the most famous classical gardens in Suzhou.
80 RMB (~SGD 16)
Tips: Tickets cost 80 RMB. Can buy snacks like peanut nougat inside.
Food Recommendations:
- Peanut Nougat
Afternoon
3 hours
3
Ping Jiang Lu (Pingjiang Road)
Took a rickshaw from the garden area; haggling is required.
Historic street with canals, shops, and traditional food.
Snacks ~SGD 1
Tips: Rickshaw drivers may try to upsell tours. Be prepared to haggle.
Food Recommendations:
- Mei Hua Gao (Plum Blossom Cake)
- Scallion Oil Noodles
- Dongpo Pork
- Steamed Fish
- Choy Sum
Late Afternoon
1 hour
4
Guan Qian Street
Walkable from Pingjiang Road area.
Bustling pedestrian street with well-known brands and shops.
Varies
Tips: Good for shopping (e.g., Wow Colour for makeup).
Evening
1 hour
5
Qi Li Shan Tang (Shantang Street)
Took a Didi (taxi) to the location.
Famous historic street known for night views and lanterns.
not mentioned
Tips: Extremely crowded in the evening; boat rides are available.
Night
30 minutes
6
Return to Shanghai
High-speed train back to Shanghai.
Return train journey to Shanghai.
Included in round trip
Tips: When arriving by subway, go up one level to reach the train station hall.
Day 1: A day trip from Shanghai to Suzhou featuring classical gardens, historic streets, and local cuisine.
not mentioned
Sunny, blue skies, warm
10:27
30 minutes
1
Travel to Suzhou
G7240 train from Shanghai Railway Station to Suzhou Railway Station.
High-speed train ride from Shanghai to Suzhou.
~SGD 18 (Round trip per person)
Tips: Book via Trip.com selecting 'Shanghai' station. Arrive early for two security checkpoints; foreigners must use the manual ticket scan lane.
Morning
2 hours
2
Humble Administrator's Garden
Take subway from Suzhou Railway Station to the garden.
Exploring one of the most famous classical gardens in Suzhou.
80 RMB (~SGD 16)
Tips: Tickets cost 80 RMB. Can buy snacks like peanut nougat inside.
Food Recommendations:
- Peanut Nougat
Afternoon
3 hours
3
Ping Jiang Lu (Pingjiang Road)
Took a rickshaw from the garden area; haggling is required.
Historic street with canals, shops, and traditional food.
Snacks ~SGD 1
Tips: Rickshaw drivers may try to upsell tours. Be prepared to haggle.
Food Recommendations:
- Mei Hua Gao (Plum Blossom Cake)
- Scallion Oil Noodles
- Dongpo Pork
- Steamed Fish
- Choy Sum
Late Afternoon
1 hour
4
Guan Qian Street
Walkable from Pingjiang Road area.
Bustling pedestrian street with well-known brands and shops.
Varies
Tips: Good for shopping (e.g., Wow Colour for makeup).
Evening
1 hour
5
Qi Li Shan Tang (Shantang Street)
Took a Didi (taxi) to the location.
Famous historic street known for night views and lanterns.
not mentioned
Tips: Extremely crowded in the evening; boat rides are available.
Night
30 minutes
6
Return to Shanghai
High-speed train back to Shanghai.
Return train journey to Shanghai.
Included in round trip
Tips: When arriving by subway, go up one level to reach the train station hall.
