China Guide
Jiangsu and Zhejiang
Tours around Suzhou
1 Minibus tours of Suzhou Depart from the train-station square Minibus tours of Suzhou, on which you get ferried to the sights, often without any commentary, depart from the train-station square at 7.30am and return at 4.30pm. Price: ¥15 exclusive of admission charges
2 CITS tours CITS: next to the Lexiang Hotel, Dajing Xiang 
0512/65155207 Air-conditioned bus tours to Suzhou sights or to surrounding areas such as Tongli.
3 Boat tours Book through the tourist office directly across the street from the train station exit Boat trips around Suzhou (¥60 for either Hanshan Si or a ride around the city moat) and to Tongli (day-trip leaves 8am; ¥150).