Day 1 Suzhou, Wuxi ( L ) |
Pikup by our English speaking tour guide at Wuxi railway station and transferred to take city tours to visit YuanTouZhu Peninsula in the Tai Lake Park (cruise fee is on your own if you take a cruise on the lake), Liyuan Garden, family visiting in Qingming Bridge Town. Recommend you visit Huishan Clay Figure Workshop (optional). Later transferred to Wuxi train station for your train to your next destination. (train ticket cost isn't included the quotation) |
Li Garden | Liyuan Garden is a private garden built in the early 20th century in southwest Wuxi, and is surrounded on three sides by Wuli Lake. The garden is classical Chinese in layout and architecture. It is a splendid place for visitors | Yuantouzhu Park | Wuxi is often called the "Pearl of Lake Taihu," and the best place to see the beauty of the lake is from the gardens of the Yuantouzhu peninsula and its nearby islands. Cruising Taihu lake on these classic ships is unique and memorable way to experience the lake. | Taihu Lake | Taihu Lake (or Lake Tai) is the third largest freshwater lake in China. Some 90 islets, large or small, plus the presence of many fleets of fishing junk boats add to its landscape, making it a remarkable spectacle. Taihu lake has to its credit a thriving fishing industry as well as its ornamental li…… | Wuxi Clay Figurines | Clay figurines are Wuxi's most famous folk craft. The techniques for making and decorating the figurines developed among the ordinary people of the area of many centuries, and these traditional styles and techniques are still used today. The themes and decoration of the small statues make them a cha…… |
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[ Optional ] Wuxi Clay Figurines: Clay figurines are Wuxi's most famous folk craft. The techniques for making and decorating the figurines developed among the ordinary people of the area of many centuries, and these traditional styles and techniques are still used today. The themes and decoration of the small statues make them a charming example of traditional Chinese folk culture. |
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