Suzhou is famous for its classical Ming Dynasty gardens — UNESCO World Heritage sites of ponds, rockeries and pavilions — and for nearby canal towns like Tongli. Our private car tour combines the best gardens with a relaxed afternoon in Tongli's water lanes.
We can start from your Suzhou hotel, or drive you in from Shanghai (about 1.5 hours). Fixed pricing from $90 with the driver waiting at every stop.
Distances & Driving Time
| Route | Distance | Driving Time |
|---|---|---|
| Suzhou hotel → Humble Administrator's Garden | ~3 km | ~15 min |
| Humble Administrator's Garden → Tiger Hill | ~5 km | ~20 min |
| Suzhou → Tongli Water Town | ~18 km | ~35 min |
| Shanghai → Suzhou (if starting from Shanghai) | ~100 km | ~1.5 hours |
Suzhou Gardens & Tongli Water Town Private Car — Rates
Professional driver, fixed price. All prices include driver, fuel, tolls and parking. MPV for 4–6 guests, Mercedes V-Class for 7–8.
| Vehicle | Seats | Full-Day Charter |
|---|---|---|
| VW Passat / Toyota Camry (sedan) | 1–3 | $90 ~¥648 |
| Buick GL8 MPV | 4–6 | $130 ~¥936 |
| Mercedes V-Class | 7–8 | $210 ~¥1512 |
Why Choose a Private Car
- Humble Administrator's Garden + Tiger Hill + Tongli
- Canal boat ride in Tongli arranged for you
- Driver waits at each garden and the water town
- Start from Suzhou hotel or Shanghai
- Fixed price, fuel, tolls & parking included
- Great for garden and photography lovers
Suggested Itinerary
09:00
Pickup in Suzhou (or depart Shanghai 08:00)
09:30
Humble Administrator's Garden
11:00
Lingering Garden & old street
12:30
Lunch in Suzhou
14:00
Tongli Water Town — canals & Tuisi Garden
15:30
Hand-rowed boat ride
16:30
Return to Suzhou / Shanghai
What's Included
- Private vehicle & professional driver
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- All fuel, tolls & parking
- Bottled water
- Driver waiting time at each stop
Not Included
- Garden & water town entrance fees
- Boat ticket
- Meals
- Tips
Rated 4.9/5 by 528+ travelers • Free cancellation up to 48 hours • Fixed price, no hidden fees
