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The 11 Tongli Trips in China That Earn Their Price

11 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 average  ·  from $71

This is the shortlist to send a friend: 11 tongli trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Suzhou and Tongli Water Town Private Day Trip from Shanghai - Leaving Shanghai for Tongli, with a comfortable ride
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Suzhou and Tongli Water Town Private Day Trip from Shanghai

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1.Suzhou and Tongli Water Town Private Day Trip from Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 9 hours · from $243Our pick

Private Suzhou and Tongli day trip from Shanghai with a guided walk, Tuisi Garden, canal boat ride, and a Suzhou garden choice.

“Our day trip was truly a wonderful experience from start to finish. The highlight for me was visiting Tongli — a charming, historic water town that absolutely exceeded my expectations. We were lucky enough to visit when it wasn’t very crowded, which made the experience even more special. Without the usual hustle and bustle, I was able to slowly wander through the beautiful streets, take in the traditional architecture, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at my own pace. Our guide, Aries, was absolutely fantastic. In addition to being incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture, and hidden corners of the town, Aries also had excellent bargaining skills, which made our shopping…”

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Immerse in Suzhou & Tongli: Private Day Trip - Getting picked up in downtown Shanghai, and traveling in comfort
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Immerse in Suzhou & Tongli: Private Day Trip

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2.Immerse in Suzhou & Tongli: Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 7 hours · from $260

Private 7-hour trip from Shanghai to Tongli canals and Suzhou's Humble Administrator’s Garden, plus Pingjiang Road, lunch, and private guide.

“It was a very lovely day and everything was well organized and smooth. Caroline was a great guide and always made sure I had all I needed. Tongli water town is very cute and relaxing. We had a nice coffee break on the canal. Suzhou was rich in history and the garden was gorgeous, albeit super crowded and warm. And we had a delicious lunch in Suzhou!”

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Tongli Water Town Visit and Courtyard Lifestyle Experience at Jinze Water Village

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3.Tongli Water Town Visit and Courtyard Lifestyle Experience at Jinze Water Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $248

Small-group Tongli and Jinze water towns with a courtyard lunch, tea ceremony, calligraphy, and dumpling making, plus hotel pickup from Shanghai.

“Truly amazing tour. You will get your money worth. Tongli and Jinze are still pristine water villages with local residents going about their daily life. But the cherry on this sweet cake is the authentic home cooked lunch, served in a local house Read more”

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Private Suzhou and Tongli Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai - The private guide factor: how it changes the day from a checklist into a story
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Private Suzhou and Tongli Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

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4.Private Suzhou and Tongli Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $238

Private Suzhou and Tongli day trip from Shanghai with hotel pickup, gardens, Pingjiang Road, and a Tongli boat ride, plus lunch.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Berlin. She was engaging and knowledgeable. It was a great tour for our team and helped with jet lag for one team member as we had the various sites and van rides between activities. She took care of us with cool snacks since we were visiting when it was very warm as well as lunch. We are glad we took this tour!”

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4-Hour Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride - Price and What You Actually Get for $127.50
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4-Hour Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride

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Zhouzhuang and Tongli Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou with Drop-off Options - Tongli Town: canals, Tuisi Garden, and the lucky ring bridges
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Zhouzhuang and Tongli Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou with Drop-off Options

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Tongli Water Town Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Tuisi Garden and Boat Ride - Stop 1: Tongli Water Town in Two Hours
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Tongli Water Town Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Tuisi Garden and Boat Ride

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7.Tongli Water Town Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Tuisi Garden and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $190

Private Tongli water town day trip from Shanghai with UNESCO Tuisi Garden, Ming-Qing streets, and a peaceful canal boat ride.

“We opted for the private pick from our hotel and met with our local tour guide, Peter in Tongli. Peter grew up in the area so he was very knowledgeable and an experienced tour guide. We went on a Wednesday so there wasn't much crowd, Read more”

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Private Suzhou Day Tour from Shanghai to Classical Gardens and Tongli Water Town - Who this tour fits best, and who should think twice
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Private Suzhou Day Tour from Shanghai to Classical Gardens and Tongli Water Town

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8.Private Suzhou Day Tour from Shanghai to Classical Gardens and Tongli Water Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $259

Private Suzhou and Tongli day trip from Shanghai with a guide, classic gardens, Suzhou Old Town tricycle ride, and canal-side water-town views.

“A highly recommended day trip outside of Shanghai. It’s a unique experience to see a traditional water village and beautiful gardens. Our guide Chloe was informative and made sure we had all of our questions answered. We had the chRead more”

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Tongli and Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Day Tour from Suzhou - Tongli Water Town: Canals, Bridges, and Old Streets You Can Actually Enjoy
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Tongli and Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Day Tour from Suzhou

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9.Tongli and Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Day Tour from Suzhou

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $186

Private Tongli and Zhouzhuang day trip from Suzhou with hotel pickup, a UNESCO garden stop, lunch included, and a caring guide.

“My daughter and I had a wonderful time with Lulu. I appreciate that the driver and her were punctual and professional. She made me very excited about knowing more because she is filled with enthusiasm herself . She is genuinely interesteRead more”

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Suzhou and Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Shanghai with Options - Humble Administrator’s Garden: A Ticket That Sets the Tone
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Suzhou and Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Shanghai with Options

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10.Suzhou and Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Shanghai with Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $211

Private day tour from Shanghai to Suzhou and Tongli, with Humble Administrator’s Garden, Shantang Street, and a Tongli canal boat ride.

“Tongli is a typical ancient water town that has retained its atmosphere, and Suzhou is worth a visit with its rich history. My guide, Judy, was very kind and attentive. She took me to an excellent restaurant in Tongli called "Nanyuan Tea House." After 15 days of touring China having good food, this restaurant was perhaps the best I've eaten at.”

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Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Town Private Transfer Service from Shanghai - The Car, the Driver, and What Comfort Means in Real Life
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Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Town Private Transfer Service from Shanghai

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11.Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Town Private Transfer Service from Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $106

Private transfer from Shanghai to Zhouzhuang and Tongli water towns, with a comfy air-conditioned car, flexible timing, and English help by phone.

“We were picked up in the most comfortable mini van I've ever been in, with reclining seats and massaging/heating functionality. Our driver did not speak English but we were told this in advance and communicated with her through WeRead more”

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