General information
Destination |
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Shanghai, China |
Program details
After your hotel pick up, enjoy a 2-hour scenic drive to your first stop, Tiger Hill, which has experienced the rise and fall of history for more than 2,400 years. Among the relics the highlight is the so-called Pizza Tower in China. Next, visit the Garden of Master Nets, considered a masterpiece of gardens in southern China, small but well designed. After lunch (included), you continue to visit Lingering Garden, celebrated for its artistic way of dealing with the spaces between various kinds of architectural form.
Your final visit is to the Institute of Embroidery. With a history exceeding 2,000 years, Suzhou's embroidery is considered the 'pearl of oriental art' for its beautiful designs,varied stitches, superb workmanship and elegant colours. A museum attached to the institute display copies of Ming dynasty imperial robes, as well as over 200 pieces of modern embroidery.