Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour
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About the Activity
Known as the “Venice of the East,” Suzhou has over 35km of navigable canals and 60 of China’s most well-preserved gardens. On this walking tour, you’ll walk back in time while exploring Suzhou’s residential old-town, explore its lush gardens and monasteries, and discover what locals eat in the city that’s been the center of wealth and culture for 1,000s of years. You will try far more than a meal’s worth of food and drinks at 5 sit-down restaurants, plus multiple cultural stops along the way.3 hours 30 minutes
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
Local English-speaking guide
Multiple cultural stops along the way.
Food and drink : Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea
Food and drink : Far more than a meal’s worth of food and drinks at 5 sit-down restaurant.
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
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You’ll walk through lush gardens and 800-year old monasteries while stopping to enjoy Suzhou’s incredibly rich food and culture, in true Suzhou fashion. We include 2 cultural stops, 4 sit-down, safe-to-eat restaurants, plus a trendy dessert shop. On this tour, you will:
- Eat seasonal Suzhou noodles with over 500 toppings and discover why locals enjoy this dish with opera.
- Enjoy homemade silken tofu. For over 50 years, a family has served fresh tofu from their home, hidden in a narrow alley—a labor of love starting at 5am.
- Visit Suzhou's only Buddhist nunnery and a hidden Ming-dynasty garden with Taihu Lake stones.
- Try neighborhood favorites like savory soy milk, Suzhou-style spring rolls and donuts, and Tang-dynasty fried sesame balls.
- Tour some of Suzhou’s best sights, including 800-year-old pagodas and secret Ming-dynasty gardens.
- Eat at a famous bubble wonton joint, loved by celebrities and neighbors. Enjoy tiny bubble-like wontons in rich broth—you’ve never had anything like it!
- End the tour at a dessert shop popular with today's crowd. Try subtly sweet soup with slow-cooked red beans topped with chewy rice balls.View Location
Sample Menu
Main Courses
- Authentic Morning Noodles - This decades-old noodle joint is known for having the best broth in town, along with a huge selection of seasonal condiments served on small plates.
- Suzhou's Ancient Gardens & Temples - We’ll visit Suzhou’s only Buddhist nunnery and explore a secret Ming-dynasty garden and ornamental stones from nearby Taihu Lake.
- Traditional Old-Suzhou Snacks - We'll try some neighborhood snacks like fresh soy milk, local spring rolls, Chinese donuts, and pancake-wrapped dough sticks.
- Floating Wontons - Try delicately wrapped wontons that are magically filled with air and float atop a bowl of rich broth. You’ve never had anything like it!
Deserts
- Suzhou-style sweet congee - End the tour at a dessert shop popular with today’s younger crowd. Try a sweet soup made with slow-cooked red beans and chewy glutinous rice balls.
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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This tour starts at Beisita Subway Station, located outside of the 800-year-old pagoda that stands taller than any other building in Suzhou’s old-town. Please refer to your voucher ticket for meeting location details.View Location
End point
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This tour starts at Beisita Subway Station, located outside of the 800-year-old pagoda that stands taller than any other building in Suzhou’s old-town. Please refer to your voucher ticket for meeting location details.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Signup and advance payment are required
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Mandarin
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketMeeting Location: Beisita Subway Station, Exit 5, Street Level If traveling from Shanghai, trains leave regularly from both Shanghai Railway Station and Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and arrive at Suzhou Railway Station (苏州火车站). The journey takes approx. 30 minutes, but you'll need to allow plenty of extra time to get your tickets. Purchasing tickets online is possible at: https://www.trip.com/?locale=en_xx Subway Directions(strongly recommended): Beisita Subway Station service line 4 in Suzhou. This is one stop away from the Suzhou Railway Station. When you arrive at Beisita station, follow signs to Exit 5. Your guide will be upstairs, outside the exit waiting for you. Show Your Taxi/Didi: 北寺塔地铁站5口 (Please note: traffic will be heavy around this area during rush hour. Please allow plenty of extra time) Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/kHh2B7p98A3CJ6Lp6 (requires a VPN in China) Chinese Map: https://j.map.baidu.com/ec/p4DCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Shanghai time to receive 100% refund.
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