Escape to the laid-back small city of Guangde in southern Anhui on this relaxed private day tour from Suzhou. With hotel pickup, a private vehicle and your own English-speaking guide, you can explore the town and its surrounding scenery at your own pace.

Drive into the countryside to Maotian Hill, an outlier of the famous Huangshan range nicknamed the 'Little Yellow Mountain' for its dramatic rocks, peaks and bamboo groves. Follow easy paths at a comfortable pace, taking in green forest scenery, curious named rock formations and the quiet ruins of a hilltop temple. This is gentle, scenic walking with plenty of stops for photos - not a strenuous hike.

In the afternoon, head into town to the historic Drum Tower. Pause by the tower to see how older architecture sits among the streets of modern Guangde.

Then comes the best part for food lovers: a leisurely stroll through Guangde's lanes, where your guide points out local foods such as corner rice cakes, flatbread, spicy vermicelli and old-duck soup. Lunch is included; additional snacks and drinks are at your own expense.

The pace stays comfortable all day, blending light nature, heritage and street food. After a full and easy day, you are driven back to your hotel in Suzhou. Stops can be adjusted to your interests.