Local Life & City Light Adventure
- 1 Day
Adult
Child
Description
Step off the beaten path with our Local Life & City Light Adventure. Shop for handmade crafts at the ancient Xiangmen City Wall Market, savor authentic street snacks on Fengmen Lane, master tea rituals at the Net Master’s Garden, and wander boutique-lined Shiquan Street as dusk falls. With English-speaking hosts, this half-day immersion reveals Suzhou’s “slow city” spirit for culture lovers and urban explorers alike.
Duration
1 Day
Group Size
1-8
Language
ALL
Highlights
- Xiangmen City Wall Market: Browse local crafts, learn bamboo-weaving, and sample sweet rice porridge—vendors speak basic English
- Fengmen Lane Snacks: Taste Aozao noodles at Lu Changxing’s stall, a local favorite with an English menu
- Net Master’s Garden Tea Ceremony: Hour-long gongfu tea lesson + 30-min tasting; tea tools explained in English
- Shiquan Street Evening Stroll: Discover indie bookstores, snap the “Net Master’s Back Gate” mural, and sense the local nightlife vibe
Included
- English-speaking local guide
- Bamboo-weaving demo materials
- Aozao noodle tasting portion
- Tea ceremony with tea tools & tasting snacks
- Bottled water & route map
Excluded
- Transport to Xiangmen Market
- Additional food/drinks beyond plan
- Personal shopping & gratuities
- Travel insurance
Travel Itinerary
10:00 – 12:00 - Xiangmen City Wall Market
Wander stalls of handmade fans, calligraphy brushes, and bamboo baskets. Try “sugar porridge” from a friendly vendor with simple English tips.
12:30 – 13:30 - Fengmen Lane Street Lunch
Enjoy Lu Changxing’s Aozao noodles—spicy, savory, and beloved by locals. English tasting guide provided.
14:30 – 16:30 - Net Master’s Garden Tea Ceremony
At Wengshi Garden, learn gongfu tea brewing techniques in a private pavilion. Tea utensils, leaf types, and tasting notes all explained in English.
17:00 – 18:30 - Shiquan Street Stroll
Explore indie shops and galleries, photograph the famous mural at the garden’s back gate, and feel the pre-evening energy of Suzhou’s local youth culture.
Maps
From$64.00
Book This Tour
Contact Information
Have a question in mind
Looking for more info? Send a question to the tour agent to find out more.
You might also like
Travel is my life. Since 1999, I have been traveling around the world nonstop. If you also love travel, you are in the right place!
