Suzhou may be the best place to travel by bike. Many alleys here are still the same as they were more than 1000 years ago. They are slender, hiding gardens, museums, celebrities' former residences, original "time-honored brands", or stunning or elegant Suzhou memories and life. Rent a bicycle, walk through it freely and fresh, and enjoy the fun of Suzhou life while changing the scenery.
Suzhou's ancient charm makes people crazy, and Suzhou's new style also makes you intoxicated. As the first business tourism demonstration area in China, the charm of Jinji Lake should not be underestimated. During the day, you can enjoy the sparkling water of Jinji Lake, the willows on the shore, ride around the lake at night, taste delicious food at Gong Li Dam, or enjoy the magnificent musical fountain.
Huanjinji lakeside water style
Cycling route:
Gong Li Dam-Xingzhou Street-Xinggang Street-Modern Avenue-Guanfeng Street-Cuiyuan Road-Zhongyuan Road-Xinghu Street-Jinjihu Avenue-Gong Li Dam
It is the only long dike of Bajiji Lake in Gong Li, and it is also an aquatic leisure corridor integrating catering, sightseeing and culture. It takes a little effort to get to the bridge pavilion here by bike. Turn onto Sin Chew Street, walk slowly along Hubin Avenue, pass lakeside park and Zhangxiang Garden, and look up to see Changhong lying on Jinji Lake Bridge. On the other side of the bridge, the view is wider, the red maple forest is beautiful all year round, and the moonlight pier is European. The long-awaited Ferris wheel finally appears in front of you, making you want to sit on it and enjoy the panoramic view of Suzhou.
Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, you can choose a weekend to enjoy country life in Shushan Village. There are farm dishes, cabins, hot springs, pears and the freshest air.
Gusu Tianyuan
Cycling route:
Majian-Shushan village
If you want to go far away, you might as well ride all the way to Baimajian. Ma Jian is developing very well now, and its pastoral style is rare in this city. After the tour, you can ride a bike to Shushan Village not far away to taste the local peasant food and enjoy the rare rural leisure life. There are also many mountains around here, such as Shushan, Tianchi Mountain and Huashan Mountain. If you have energy, you can visit them.
Where there are mountains and water, there are always stories. Riding on Taihu Lake, blowing gentle wind and releasing your mood.
Green tour around Taihu Lake
Cycling route:
Taihu Park-Yuyang Mountain Ecological Recreation Scenic Area-Linwudong-Shigong Mountain-Yuemingwan-Cowboy Country Club-Dim Peak
Many Suzhou people who love cycling have ridden the route around Taihu Lake. The surrounding environment and scenery of Taihu Lake are among the best. There are also many natural landscapes here, such as Wetland Park and Yuyangshan Ecological Leisure Scenic Area, which are all worth visiting. If you want to eat farmhouse music in Xishan, it's good to go to Linwudong and Shigong Mountain. If you like riding horses, you must go to the nearby country club. Dimly discernible peak is also recommended. Teacher Jin Yong set up Lingjiu Palace here in the year of "Eight Dragons".
Looking for the past in the south of the city
Old houses carry yellowed memories, and ancient city gates and brick towers also carry memories of a city.
Cycling route:
Huisi Lane-Fenghuang Street-Cuxiang-Pingqiao Street-Shiquan Street-Wuqiqiao Road-Canglangting Street-Renmin Road-Miao Wen Antique Market-Xinshi Road-Dongjie Street-Panmen Road
Visit the only pavilion pagoda and twin towers in China, and have lunch at one of the hotels in Phoenix Street. Shiquan Street under the buttonwood tree in France has a quiet and flashy beauty. The masters of Netscape Garden and Jingsi Academy are waiting for you in a corner. The Canglang Pavilion built in Song Dynasty is unique in that the water is outside the garden. Opposite Renmin Road are the Confucian Temple and the Inscription Museum, and the antique market of the Confucian Temple next to it is worth visiting. Opposite the market is Xinshi Road, and not far from it is the amphibious gate, which is still well preserved after thousands of years of wind and frost.
Legends scattered on the streets
For most people, the symbol or story of Suzhou is a small bridge, flowing water, white walls with black tiles, a faint slate road and a girl like cloves. Pishi Street, Panru Lane and Fang Chuan Lane. You can find these saints in all the streets.
Beita-Renmin Road-Northwest Street-Northeast Street Pedestrian Street-Baijiaxiang-Panru Lane-Huayuan Road-Baita East Road-Pingjiang Road-Shanjia Lane-Linton Road-Diaoqiao Lane-Pingjiang Road-Daoguanqian-Cangjie
Starting from the North Temple Tower, which is known as the "first tower in the south of the Yangtze River", you can soon see the pink and white exterior wall of Suzhou Museum by crossing the busy Renmin Road and Northwest Street. There is a river on the south side of the museum, and not far from the east is the famous Humble Administrator's Garden. If you cross an alley, you can stop at the folk museum or jade shop lined up by the roadside. After Baita Road is Pingjiang Road, where you will find the ancient water town you dream of.
Visit Ming Garden and Ming Temple.
There are Cao Xueqin's The Second Prosperity of the World of mortals, Zhang Ji's Sleeping at Hanshan Temple in Qiao Feng, and Yu Yue's Stay in the Garden. Today, once prosperous gardens can still be found.
Cycling route:
Qilitang-Beihao Lane-Shangtang Street-Qiao Feng Road, Dujiang Bridge-Liuyuan Road-Tongjing North Road-Qiao Feng Road-Hanshan Temple.
With the first morning smoke of Shantang people, you will find Qili Shantang, ancient stage, Shaoxing Hall and Zhougang Hall. Along the way, you can feel the street customs of Suzhou in Beihao Lane and Shangtang Street. If you want to stay in the garden, you must take photos in front of the famous "Yunfeng", just like everyone who comes to Hanshan Temple can't help but want to bump into an old bronze bell and say a blessing in their hearts. On the way through the West Garden, the Lohan inside is lifelike and worth seeing. Although Qiao Feng Road is very long, it is accompanied by shade, which makes people feel excited.