There are quite a lot of scenic spots in Suzhou, so it is necessary to prioritize your visit. Here are three classic tour routes, which are worth collecting.
Line 1
Pingjiang Road-Suzhou Museum-Humble Administrator's Garden-Lion Forest-Guanqian Street
Pingjiang Road (free) and Suzhou Museum (free) in the morning
Pingjiang Road is the street that best reflects the taste of Suzhou. You can see the bridges, flowing water and people in the south of the Yangtze River in your impression. At present, there are many petty bourgeoisie cafes, bookstores and flower shops on Pingjiang Road, as well as Suzhou specialty snack bars, so we can go shopping together.
Address: Ganjiang East Road, gusu district, Suzhou
Must-experience: the sky city of cats, Sufei cheese, chicken feet corners, fox yogurt, etc.
Transportation: get off at Pingjiang Road Station on No.31 and No.35 road; You 2, You 5, 5, 55, 178, 22, 39, 518, 529, 811 go east down Guanqian Street and enter from Daru Lane; Get off at Xiangmen Station of Rail Transit Line 1.
The site of Suzhou Museum is the site of Li Xiucheng Palace, the loyal king of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, which is the work of architect I.M. Pei. Therefore, just to see the masterpiece of the master, you should also come here to have a look. There are 15, collections in the museum, and the paintings and calligraphy of the four great talents in the south of the Yangtze River and various porcelain cultural relics can't be missed.
Address: No.24, Dongbei Street, pingjiang qu
Transportation: No.2, No.5, No.5, No.55, No.178, No.22, No.39, No.518, No.529, No.811, No.923
Lunch Pingjiang Road
There are many restaurants on Pingjiang Road that can taste Suzhou. Here are some recommended.
restaurant recommendation: fish eat rice, shangxiaruo, Pingjiang garden, Pingjiang canteen and Yumiji
Suzhou cuisine: red bean dumplings, sweet-scented osmanthus chicken's head rice, silverfish water shield soup, steamed white fish, etc.
In the afternoon, Humble Administrator's Garden and Lion Forest
Humble Administrator's Garden are the representatives of gardens in the south of the Yangtze River, and they are also the areas in Suzhou gardens. The whole garden is divided into three parts: the East Garden, the Middle Garden and the West Garden. The middle part is the essence of the whole garden, so there should be a focus when visiting. The garden is dominated by water, and halls, pavilions, pavilions and pavilions are arranged around the pool, which basically continues the pattern of the Ming Dynasty.
Address: No.178, Northeast Street, gusu district
Lion Grove is also one of the four famous gardens in Suzhou, the most famous of which are various forms of rockeries. There are nine routes and 21 caves in the Rockery Group of Lion Forest. You can shuttle through them, hovering left and right, or gentle, or narrow, which has a mysterious and confusing taste.
Address: No.23, Garden Road
Transportation (accessible to both places): Tour 1, Tour 2, Tour 5, 5, 55, 178, 22, 262, 39, 518, 529, 811.
Guanqian Street for dinner
After visiting the scenic spots described above, you can go directly to Guanqian Street described below. First, you can have an authentic Subang meal at Songhe Building or Deyue Building, an old brand in Suzhou, and then you can visit Guanqian Street.
Restaurant: Songhelou and Deyuelou
You must order Su Bang dishes: Sweet and Sour Mandarin Fish, Shrimp with Biluo, Soy Sauce, Crab-yellow Tofu, Suzhou-style Steamed Meat with Lotus Leaves
Visit Guanqian Street at night (free)
Guanqian Street is in Suzhou, which is equivalent to Nanjing Road in Shanghai. It will be very lively here every day, and there are many places to visit, which focus on Suzhou's major time-honored brands and Suzhou specialties such as silk and cakes. Therefore, friends who want to take Suzhou specialties home can come here to buy them.
Transportation: Take the No.1 tour under the Xuanmiao Temple, and get off at Leqiao Station or Linton Road Station of Rail Transit Line 2.
Stay in characteristic hotel, Suzhou
When you come to Suzhou, of course, you should try the most local hotels. There are several Suzhou characteristic hotel on Pingjiang Road described above.
a scholarly family? Pingjiangfu (high-grade): a 3-year-old old house, quiet in the noise;
Pingjiang Inn (mid-range): The antique buildings and Chinese furniture are very tasteful.
Mingtang Youth Hostel (civilian): Single rooms, double rooms, multiple rooms and bunk beds are all available, which is very suitable for backpackers.
Line 2
Hanshan Temple-Fengqiao Scenic Area-Shantang Street-Huqiu
Hanshan Temple is famous for saying "Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, the midnight bell strikes the passenger ship", so many people come here. Hanshan Temple was once one of the top ten famous temples in China, with a history of more than 14 years.
Address: No.24 Hanshan Temple Lane, gusu district, Suzhou
Fengqiao Scenic Area is opposite Hanshan Temple, with Jiangfeng Ancient Bridge, Tieling Ancient Pass, fengqiao ancient town and Ancient Canal as the main attractions. Of course, Fengqiao is the most unforgettable attraction, and it is also one of the most famous ancient bridges in Suzhou.
Transportation: Take bus No.3, No.31, No.33, No.73, No.3, No.31, No.37, No.315, No.324 and get off at He Shan Bridge. 9, 1, 45, 931 Road Laifeng Bridge
Famous lunches Hanshan Temple vegetarian restaurant
Accustomed to eating big fish and meat, you can have a vegetarian feast in Hanshan Temple vegetarian restaurant.
Tiger Hill in the afternoon
"It's a pity to go to Suzhou instead of visiting Tiger Hill." This is a sentence that Su Shi said. According to legend, Fu Cha, the king of Wu, buried his father here in the Spring and Autumn Period. There are Jianchi and tiger hill in the scenic spot. According to legend, Jianchi contains treasures, and tiger hill is the second leaning tower in the world. Therefore, you must visit Tiger Hill when you visit Suzhou.
Address: No.8, Shanmennei, Huqiu, Suzhou
Transportation: You 1, You 2, You 146 and You 949 get off; 32 Land Rover Qiubeimen
Dinner and night tour of Shantang Street (free)
Visiting Shantang Street at night is the most impressive. There are many snacks and restaurants on this street, so it is not a problem to eat while shopping.
At night, the lights of Shantang Street are dim. In addition to the scenery of "You can meet in Gusu, people are resting on the river, there are few idle places in the ancient palace, and there are many small bridges in the water lane", you can also buy Soviet-style sweets and specialties at the time-honored Caizhizhai, and drink tea and listen to music at Shantang Kunqu Opera Hall.
transportation: No.24 and No.51 take the bus to Shangtang Street, No.7, No.5, No.7 and No.318 take the bus to Guangji Bridge.
Shantang snacks: Da 'er Fried Shop, Smell its stinky tofu, Rongyanglou, Akun Potted Vegetable, New Year's Dim Sum Shop, Plum Blossom Begonia Cake and Zhao Yuanzhang Meat and Bone Roast
Stay in Shantang Street.
Line 3
Dushu Lake Church-Jinji Lake Scenic Area-Yuanrong Times Square
Dushu Lake Church is one of the most beautiful churches in Suzhou, and the photos taken here are beautiful from any angle. The church is near the lake, and a cross nearly 7 meters high stands in the lake. The sunset here is beautiful, so you can also choose to come in the afternoon.
Address: Egret Park, Cuiwei Street, Dushu Lake, Suzhou Industrial Park
Transportation: No.11 and No.178 go down to Dushu Lake Library and No.146 go down to Dushu Lake Gymnasium and go west
Lunch Ligong Dam
Come to Ligong Dam, which is the most emotional food gathering place in Suzhou. You can eat ordinary coffee, western food, exotic food and rare quantum food here.
Transportation: No.9 Zhongxin Road West goes down or No.6 Xujiabang Road turns down to No.1 to go directly to Ligong Dam
Jinji Lake Scenic Area in the afternoon (free)
Jinji Lake Scenic Area is a 4A-level scenic spot that is free to open in Suzhou, and there are enough scenic spots for you to visit all morning. Hubin Avenue is suitable for walking and sunbathing, with the towering Oriental Gate, the lake view connected with Tianshui and the verdant camphor garden, where you can feel the most exotic Suzhou. The ferris wheel theme park has the largest floating skyscraper in Asia at present. Sitting on the ferris wheel can overlook the beautiful scenery of Jinji Lake.
Transportation: take bus No.47, No.1 and No.37, and get off at the Oriental Gate Station of Rail Transit Line 1.
Dinner and night tour are in harmony with Times Square.
It is one of the most beautiful night scenes in Suzhou, with bright neon lights, flaming trees and silver flowers. Many movies and TV dramas are filmed here. There is the world's largest canopy and various gourmet restaurants. If you want to shop, you can go to Yuanrong Constellation and Jiuguang. These two shopping malls can buy almost everything you want.
Transportation: No.28, No.18 and No.168
Shopping: Yuanrong Constellation, Jiuguang Department Store
Restaurant recommendation: Odelli Restaurant, Jinhaihua Dacheng Xiaoai City Restaurant, Toronto Seafood Cafeteria, Shanghai Xiaonanguo, Grandma's House, Sammie and Baked Whole Fish outside the riverside
Accommodation Park Hotel
There are many accommodation options in the park. Mid-range hotels include Metropark Hotel and Intercontinental Hotel. Economy hotels include Hanting hotel chains.