Huzhou Fruit Picking & Lucun Silk Village Private Day Trip

Escape the city for a relaxed taste of rural Jiangnan on this private day trip from Suzhou. Your day begins with convenient hotel pickup in a private air-conditioned car, followed by a scenic drive into the green hills near Huzhou. At Jin'gai Hill you'll enjoy a gentle, scenic walk along well-paved paths and ancient stone trails - an easy outing with lovely photo spots and open views from the top, suitable for almost everyone and framed by your guide as a leisurely nature stroll rather than a workout.

Next, explore Lucun, a beautifully preserved thousand-year-old water village built along the Lu stream, with little bridges, whitewashed walls, grey-tiled roofs and stone-paved lanes still home to local residents. Lucun is one of the cradles of Chinese silk: your English-speaking guide shares its rich history, from the Qianshanyang archaeological site - one of the earliest sites in the world's silk-civilisation story - to charming modern additions like cosy bookshops and a firewood-style cafe.

The highlight for many is hands-on seasonal fruit picking at a local orchard, where you can pick and taste as you go. Depending on the season you might gather sweet white loquats, nectarines, sweet corn, yellow peaches, plums or pears - your guide will confirm what's ripe on the day. It's a fun, low-key farm experience perfect for families and food lovers. Enjoy lunch along the way, then ride back to your Suzhou hotel in the evening, relaxed and refreshed.

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.