Top 10 tourist attractions in Suzhou

Suzhou, referred to as "Su", was called Gusu in ancient times and has the reputation of "Paradise on Earth". The beauty of Suzhou has the euphemistic, fresh and natural ancient charm of Xiaojiabiyu. A hint of shyness, a hint of coquettishness and an unadorned spontaneity make people feel approachable. If this is your first time traveling to Suzhou, be sure to keep this Suzhou travel guide shared by Lian Mei.

Recommended travel attraction routes

Day 1: Humble Administrator’s Garden Suzhou Museum Lion Grove Pingjiang Road Eslite Bookstore Jinji Lake

Humble Administrator’s Garden Time: 7: 30-17:00

The largest classical garden in Suzhou, the first of the four major gardens in China, is a must-visit attraction when traveling in Suzhou. If you want to understand this garden, it is best to rent an electronic audio guide.

Humble Administrator's Garden

Suzhou Museum Time: 9:00-17:00

Closed on Mondays, it is best to make an appointment in advance, by the architect I.M. Pei It is a masterpiece of Fengshan. The main building has a sense of design. The geometric design is combined with the landscape garden, which is very suitable for taking pictures.

Suzhou Museum

Lion Grove Time: 7:30-16:30

One of the representatives of Han classical private garden architecture, with many scenic spots and mountains and forests nearby , there are many rockeries in the scenic area, which is like a maze when entering, very suitable for taking pictures

Lion Forest

Pingjiang Road Address: Pingjiang Road, Gusu District, south of Suzhou Museum

A historical old street in Suzhou, with a total length of about 1.6 kilometers, is also the most complete preserved area of ??the ancient city of Suzhou so far. There are many water alleys preserved on the east side, with water and land running parallel to each other and adjacent river streets. It has the characteristics of a water town in the south of the Yangtze River. There are various specialty shops. Hand-cranked boats are also a major feature, and they are also very suitable for taking photos and checking in.

Pingjiang Road

Eslite Bookstore Time: 10:00-22:00

An original brand in Taiwan, Suzhou Eslite Bookstore is the first in mainland China A branch not only contains a bookstore, but also a commercial complex, with the bookstore as the backbone and integrating many commercial elements. There is an Internet celebrity check-in point in the bookstore - the light of life.

Elite Bookstore

Jinji Lake Time: 06:00-24:00

China’s largest inner city lake, the Jinji Lake Bridge at night is not to be missed , come here to walk, shop, and taste delicious food by the lake, and couples also come here to take wedding photos. It is not recommended to walk around on foot, but you can take the subway and bus to explore.

Jinji Lake

The next day: Guanqian Street, Huqiu Hanshan Temple Qilishan Pond

Guanqian Street Time: Open all day

< p> Located in the center of the ancient city of Suzhou, the area has prosperous commerce, famous stores and numerous historical sites. It is an urban commercial, cultural, religious and tourism center with strong local flavor. To buy specialties, go to Guanqian Street, which is the oldest commercial street in Suzhou and has many Suzhou specialties.

Guanqian Street

Huqiu time: 7:30-17:30; 7:30-17:00

Enjoy "the first scenic spot in Wuzhong" "It is a must-visit place when visiting Suzhou. The tea garden and bamboo forest inside are very artistic, and the Tiger Hill Tower and the Tiger Hill Sword Pond are the most famous. Su Dongpo once said, "It would be a pity not to visit Huqiu in Suzhou." Every year, Huqiu holds several flower fairs and temple fairs, displaying a large number of famous Chinese and foreign flowers and plants in a quiet and beautiful setting.

Huqiu

Hanshan Temple Time: 8:00-16:30

Hanshan Temple outside Suzhou City" is the business card of Suzhou tourism, with many historical sites. There are stone inscriptions written by Zhang Jishi, stone inscriptions found by Hanshan and Hanshan, fragments of inscriptions written by Wen Zhengming and Tang Yin, etc. There is a bell tower where you can ring the bell and feel the ancient charm of the bell. On December 31st every year, Hanshan Temple A New Year's bell-ringing ceremony will be held, with 108 bells ringing. It is a famous place for praying.

Hanshan Temple

Qili Shantang Time: 8:30-21:00

Known as "the first ancient street in China", "the epitome of old Suzhou, the window of Wu culture", the small bridges and flowing water, the white walls and gray tiles, and the Qili Mountain Pond fully reflect the Jiangnan artistic conception. Find a teahouse to drink tea, Listen to the Pingtan and feel the traditional culture of old Suzhou. It is best to come in the evening. You can also see the beautiful night view of Qili Mountain Pond

Day 3: Tongli Ancient Town or Zhouzhuang Ancient Town.

Transportation: Suzhou Railway Station, Suzhou South Bus Station and Suzhou Wuxian Bus Station all have direct buses to Tongli, and there are also direct buses to Tongli at the Suzhou Tourism Distribution Center

Jiangnan One of the six ancient towns, it has many rivers and bridges, many Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings, and is surrounded by five lakes. The network of rivers divides the ancient town into seven islands. It has beautiful scenery and is surrounded by water. Here you can drink tea, chat, listen to music, and walk. Three Bridges, take a cruise, and enjoy the slow pace of Tongli

Tongli Ancient Town

Zhouzhuang Ancient Town Time: 8:00-21:00

Address: Kunshan. Quanfu Road, City

A small town in the south of the Yangtze River, known as "China's No. 1 Water Town", has Shen Hall, Zhang Hall, Milou, Ye Chugan's former residence, Chengxu Taoist Temple, Quanfu Temple and other famous places. Most of the historic sites are ancient bridges, which are connected by bridges and bridges.

Zhouzhuang Ancient Town

Travel Tips:

Suzhou Ancient Town: Zhouzhuang and Tongzhuang. The charm of the water town in Tongli is full of charm. In comparison, the transportation in Tongli is more convenient than that in Zhouzhuang.

The ancient town is relatively far from Suzhou city, so it is recommended to visit it on the last day of your trip.

Accommodation: Just choose one along the subway line. Guanqian Street and Hepingjiang Road are recommended. Guanqian Street is close to the subway station and scenic spots, with convenient transportation and food. Pingjiang Road has a clean environment. It is recommended to stay near the ancient town on the last day.

·Transportation: Both Suzhou Station and Suzhou North Station are directly connected by subway, and Suzhou Station is preferred because it has convenient transportation to the city; download the subway "Su e-line" and scan the QR code to take the bus, and get the Suzhou bus electronic ticket at zfb Ka; Tongli: Line 4 scenic spot shuttle bus, Zhouzhuang: Line 4 bus 725, 758.

·Viewing: The rooftop terrace of Suzhou Center overlooks Suzhou, including the night view of Jinji Lake and the Gate of the East. There are also many beautiful garden scenic spots in Suzhou, which you can arrange according to your preferences. There will be many tricycles touting for tourists next to popular attractions, so don’t easily believe their claims that you can visit attractions for free.

·Food: The fried milk and stir-fried meat dumplings sold in limited quantities by Zhao Ji are both fragrant and tender, and the sweet-scented osmanthus and taro seedlings, fried raw vegetables, lotus root starch and soup dumplings are all delicious.

·Luggage: When traveling to Suzhou, one day is definitely not enough. Remember to bring enough luggage. It is recommended not to carry luggage with you during the trip. You can leave it at luggage storage points, which are basically available at all popular tourist attractions. Safe and easy.

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