Arrival by High‑Speed Rail or flight from Shanghai.

Afternoon check‑in at Suzhou hotel.

Light orientation walk: stroll along Pingjiang Road, Suzhou’s charming 1,600 m canal‑side cobbled street flanked by willows, shops and tea‑houses

Evening dinner at a halal‑friendly restaurant near Guanqian Street.

Visit Humble Administrator’s Garden (Zhuōzhèngyuán)—the city’s largest classical garden; expect 2–3 hours exploring pavilions, ponds, Taihu rocks

Walk to Master of Nets Garden (Wǎngjǐngyuán), a compact Ming‑dynasty model; ideal for framing scenic ‘rooms’ of water and rock

Afternoon: Tour Lingering Garden (Liúyuán)—with peaceful ponds and classical architecture

Optional: visit the Suzhou Museum (modern + heritage design by I. M. Pei).

Walk along Shantang Street, famed ancient thoroughfare lined with traditional shops and bridges.

Overnight: Suzhou (2 nights).

Morning transfer (~30 km) to Zhouzhuang, famed as “China’s No. 1 Water Town” with well‑preserved Ming/Qing houses, canals and twin‑bridge views

Guided walk including Twin Bridges, Shen Wansan’s former mansion, Fuan Bridge and Chengxu Temple.

Walk through canal‑side alleys, enjoy local snacks (e.g. glutinous‑rice balls), with halal alternatives organized.

Private gondola boat ride on the canal.

Return to Suzhou by late afternoon.

Evening free: optional canal cruise along Grand Canal or relaxation.

Overnight: Suzhou.

Morning visit to Suzhou Silk Factory and Embroidery Institute, learn craftsmanship behind Suzhou’s famed silk and embroidery arts

Lunch: Halal‑sensitive Jiangsu cuisine prepared nearby.

Mid‑afternoon: Visit Tiger Hill (Huqiu), with its leaning pagoda and scenic garden fused with legendary martial tradition

Free time to browse Guanqian Street for cultural souvenirs (silk, local snacks).

In evening, optional performance of Kunqu opera in a classical garden (e.g. Master of Nets garden evening show)

Overnight: Suzhou.

Early stroll in the North Temple Pagoda or small local temple near gardens, combined with peaceful early hours at Lingering Garden revisit (for golden morning light).

Breakfast & check‑out.

Light boat cruise on the Grand Canal, gliding past historic residential houses and old waterfront architecture

Transfer to Shanghai (or next destination).