Itinerary:

Your private English speaking driver will meet you in the lobby of hotel. ( Driver with English speaking skills , not a guide, but it is quite enough for your self-guide trip, because driver has translator APP) . Then directly heading to Suzhou , it will take about 2 hours riding if without heavy traffic .
Suzhou is located in southern Jiangsu Province in the center of the Yangtze Delta, Shanghai lies to the east. This is a much smaller city compare to Shanghai with a lots to see in the city. Below listed attractions are famous in Suzhou , but you do not have time to visit all in the day trip, your driver will take you to where you want to go and give you the best advice based on your requests. Suggested 3 hours for this city with quick lunch .
Tiger Hill, known also as Surging Sea Hill, is a large hillock covering about 3.5 acres and only 118 feet in height. Climbing it, you will find a number of historical sites some of which can be traced back over 2,500 years to the founding of Suzhou. Although the hill is relatively small it has rich history. These are just some of the highlights of what to be found there. Suggested time : 1 hour
Classical gardens of Suzhou are the cultural and the artistic essence of folk architecture in China. This can only be appreciated by visiting them, and thus to understand why Suzhou is called 'Paradise on Earth'. Suggested time :1 hour
Pingjiang Road is the largest and best-preserved historical block in Suzhou. It’s a 1.6km-long narrow road along the old canal. Suggested time : 45 minutes
It is adjacent to the Humble Administrator’s Garden. Please bring your passport if you want to go visit. Suggested time :45 minutes
It is listed as a World Cultural Heritage site and has also been designated as one of the Cultural Relics of National Importance under the Protection of the State as well as a Special Tourist Attraction of China . Suggested time :1 hour . Please bring your passport if you want to go visit.
It’s a symbol of Suzhou as “New Paradise on Earth”, where people can enjoy their leisure time and the beautiful broad view of the lake. Suggested time :30 minutes
It is one of the four most famous and representative gardens of ancient classical style in Suzhou City. Suggested time: 45 minutes
Possessing typical Qing style, it is well-known for the exquisite beauty of its magnificent halls, and the various sizes, shapes, and colors of the buildings. In 1997, it was recorded on the list of the world heritage by UESCO. Suggested time :1 hour
Shantang Street, an ancient riverside pedestrian road in northwest Suzhou, is very popular with tourists. And you day lunch can be here, you can find good snacks or restaurant . Suggested time:1.5hours included lunch time.
It is famous for its numerous historic relics and abundant human landscapes and has been listed as a National AAAA Tourist Area. Suggested time :30 minutes
In different cities excellent ships and boats are available to take visitors to admire the Grand Canal scenery to their heart's content. Suggested time :1 hour
Being one of the most famous temples in Chinese history, Hanshan Temple often boasts about its bell rings. Suggested time :45 minutes
Canglang Pavilion (Blue Wave Pavilion) is located in the southern part of Suzhou, and is one of the four most famous gardens of the city. Suggested time :45 minutes
Located at Tongli water town. Suggested time 40 minutes
In the afternoon , takes about 40 minutes riding to Zhouzhuang Water Town which is one of the most famous water townships in China，which built amid canals, ponds, and lakes. There are many old buildings and bridges, boat rides, crafts, framed by the quaint water town scenery. Deep visit 3 highlights:Shen House, Zhang House, Chengxu Taoist Temple. Your guide will share all history information based on your interests.
After exploring the Tongli water town, your driver will take you back to hotel in Shanghai , it will take about 2 hours riding.