Buy the train ticket to Suzhou in advance
Suzhou:
1. Accommodation
After exiting the train station, head east past the train ticket office and take bus 1 or 102 to the Renmin intersection of Guanqian Street. It is recommended to stay at Home Inn. Accommodation in Suzhou is similar. There are many hotels on Guanqian Street, which are good choices and cheap. Accommodation in Suzhou is very convenient, so there is no need to worry.
After leaving the train station, pay attention to the moat in front of you. After crossing the iron bridge, there is a large bus station with buses to various ancient towns. (Zhouzhuang is very famous, and because of this, it lacks the original atmosphere of the ancient town. It is recommended to go to Tongli, Mudu, Jiaozhi, such real ancient towns)
2. Night view
Guanqian and Shilu are the most famous pedestrian streets in Suzhou. Shopping is very convenient and the night view is also very good. There is a cruise ship dock on Shilu, where you can take a night cruise and appreciate the night view of ancient Suzhou. The panmen is very beautiful especially at night.
At night in Suzhou, you can also choose to go to the famous Night Garden Master of the Nets Garden. The Master of the Nets Garden is also included in the "World Cultural Heritage List". The Night Garden has Kun Opera, Pingtan, Jiangnan Silk and Bamboo, Guzheng, and Flute. Other folk arts programs are performed in different halls in the garden in turn. Night Garden tickets are 80 yuan.
There is also the famous Suzhou Museum designed by Luming Pei. The lighting effect is unique at night. It is worth a visit and you will gain a lot from it.
Shiquan Street is a famous night view street in Suzhou. If you like the excitement, you can go there to go bar shopping and watch the night view.
A little further away, Jinji Lake has a musical fountain and a water screen movie at night. The transportation is not convenient at night, so take a taxi if you want to go. You can negotiate the price directly without making a price call.
3． Food
For breakfast, we had noodles at "Jinshuitai" not far from "Home Inn". We highly recommend the "Crab Meat Xiaolong" and "Shrimp Shaomai". They are juicy, sweet, fresh and have thick skin. Moderate and not easy to break. It is recommended to choose double-cross noodles. You can freely match the toppings. The braised meat is worth tasting.
The "Good People's Famous Snacks" on Guanqian Street costs 15 yuan for a full meal for 2 people and 40 yuan for a good meal. The taste and environment are pretty good, and it's very famous. It's an improved Sichuan cuisine.
Have a look at Xuanmiao Temple, and pass by old shops such as "Caizhizhai" along the way, where you can buy some specialties.
For dinner in Bifengfang, you can have a delicious meal in Bifengfang Lane, which is parallel to Guanqian Street. There are famous snack bars such as Luyang Wonton and Lu Changxing in Bifengfang, which will definitely satisfy you. A real treat.
4． Itinerary
Xuanmiao Temple (just on Guanqian Street, you can go there for a walk after staying)
Introduction: The most popular place in Suzhou is not a Buddhist temple, but a Taoist temple Mysterious view.
History: Xuanmiao Temple was built in the second year of Xianning in the Western Jin Dynasty (AD 276) and has a history of more than 1,700 years. In the early Qing Dynasty, in order to avoid the name taboo of Emperor Kangxi Xuanye, it was renamed "Yuanmiao Temple". At its peak, Xuanmiao Temple had more than 30 temples and was the largest Taoist temple in the country at that time. It currently has a mountain gate, main hall (Sanqing Hall), auxiliary hall (Miluo Bao Pavilion) and 21 auxiliary halls.
Tour guide: The mountain gate is majestic and towering, with the "Yuanmiao Temple" inscribed by Emperor Kangxi on the forehead.
The Sanqing Hall built in the sixth year of Chunxi in the Southern Song Dynasty (1179 AD) is majestic and majestic. It is the largest ancient wooden building in the south of the Yangtze River. The 17-meter-high statues of the Three Qings (Shangqing, Yuqing, and Taiqing) enshrined in the hall can be regarded as the best sculptures of the Song Dynasty.
In Xuanmiao Temple, there are existing steles such as the portrait of Laojun painted by Daozi of Tang and Wu Dynasties, the praise of Xuanzong, and the calligraphy of Yan Zhenqing. They were copied by Zhang Yundi, a master of stone carving in Song Dynasty. They can be called the "four unique" steles. They are the only two remaining in China. One of the monuments with the image of Lao Tzu is extremely precious.
The street in front of Xuanmiao Guan, named Guanqian Street, is one of the main commercial streets in Suzhou.
Address: No. 94 Guanqian Street
Transportation: It can be reached by taking Line 1, 2, 4, 5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 20, and 38.
Opening hours: 7:30-16:30
Tickets: 10 yuan, free for those over 70 years old with a certificate, and free for children under 1.2 years old. 20% off for groups of 30 or more people.
D1: Lion Grove - Humble Administrator's Garden Canglang Court - Lion Garden
Lion Grove
Introduction: Lion Grove is one of the four famous gardens in Suzhou , with a history of more than 650 years, is included in the "World Cultural Heritage List".
History: The Lion Grove was created by Zen Master Tianru in the Yuan Dynasty to commemorate his teacher, the Divine Monk Zhongfeng. In the second year of Zhizheng of the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1342), a disciple of Zen Master Tianru, a famous monk in the late Yuan Dynasty, "invested money to buy land and build a house to live under his master." Because in the garden "there are thousands of solid bamboos in the forest, and there are many strange rocks under the bamboos, which look like Suan Ni (lion)"; and because Zen Master Tianru obtained the Dharma from the Lion Rock in Tianmu Mountain, Zhejiang Province, the Puying National Master - Zhongfeng Divine Monk, is commemorated here. The mantle of the Buddha and the relationship between teachers and teachers are taken from the meaning of the lion in the Buddhist scriptures, hence the name "Teacher's Forest" and "Lion Forest".
Tour guide: Lion Forest has the largest remaining group of ancient rockeries in China. The rockery in the lake is numerous and exquisite, resembling a dancing lion. It is known as the "Kingdom of Rockery" and has the reputation of "Eighteen Scenes of Taoyuan". Many tourists like to play hide-and-seek among the fake rocks. It is really difficult for those who don’t know the tricks to get out. In fact, as long as you enter the rockery group in the same direction and keep turning right or left, it will be easy to get out of the mystery cave.
The highest peak in the park is "Lion Peak", and there are other famous peaks such as "Hanhui" and "Tuyue". The buildings include "Lixue Hall", "Woyun Room", "Zhiboxuan" and "Wenmei Pavilion" wait.
Address: No. 23, Yuanlin Road, Northeast City.
Transportation: You 1, You 2, You 5 lines, No. 202 (original No. 2), No. 204 (original No. 4), No. 23, No. 529 (original No. 29), No. 40, No. 78, Route 301 and 305 arrive
Tickets: 30 yuan in peak season (end of April to end of October); 20 yuan in off-season. Tickets are free for seniors over 70 years old and children under 1.2 years old are free
Tip: You can visit the Suzhou Folk Museum and Numismatic Museum together. One hundred meters north along Garden Road is the Humble Administrator's Garden.
Humble Administrator's Garden
Introduction: It is the largest and most famous garden in Suzhou. It is included in the "World Cultural Heritage List".
History: The Humble Administrator's Garden was built in the Ming Dynasty, and Wang Xianchen was the first owner of the garden. During the Jiajing and Zhengde years, he lived as an official to supervise the censorship. In his later years, his official career was unsatisfactory, so he resigned and returned. He bought land and built a garden, and asked Wen Zhengming to design a blueprint for it. He built this water-based, sparse and plain, almost natural scenery. The mother of Chinese gardens. Borrowing the meaning of the sentence "Humble Administrator's Government" in "Xianju Fu", it was named Humble Administrator's Garden.
Tour guide: The whole park is divided into four parts: east, middle, west and residential.
The residence is a typical Suzhou residence and is now arranged as a garden museum exhibition hall.
The eastern part is bright and cheerful, dominated by Pinggang distant mountains, pine forest lawns, and Zhuwu meandering water. The main attractions include: Lan Xuetang, Zhuyun Peak, Furong Pavilion, Tianquan Pavilion, Xiangxiang Pavilion, etc.
The middle part is the essence of the Humble Administrator’s Garden. The pool accounts for 1/3 of the area and is dominated by water. The pool is wide and lush with trees, and the scenery is natural. Buildings of different shapes and heights are arranged near the water. The primary and secondary distinct.
The main attractions include: Yuanxiang Hall, Xiangzhou, Hefeng Pavilion, Jianshan Tower, Xiaofeihong, Loquat Garden, etc.
The main building in the west is the Thirty-Six Yuanyang Pavilion near the residence. The pool is in the shape of a curved ruler. It is characterized by the separation of the pavilions, the undulating corridors, the reflection of the water waves, the unique interest, and the gorgeous and exquisite decoration.
The main attractions include: Thirty-six Yuanyang Pavilion, Reflection Tower, Sitting with Whom Pavilion, Water Corridor, etc.
Address: No. 178, Northeast Street, Loumennei
Transportation: Tour 1, Tour 2, Tour 5, Route 202 (formerly Route 2), Route 313 (formerly Route 3) , 923 (formerly No. 23), 529 (formerly No. 29), No. 40, and No. 78, get off at Humble Administrator's Garden Station, and walk 100 meters eastward.
Opening hours: 8:15-17:30
Tickets: 70 yuan in peak season (3.1-5.31; 9.1-11.30); 50 yuan in off-season (6.1-8.31; 12.1-2.29) Yuan. Free Azalea Festival and Lotus Festival are held respectively in the two peak seasons.
Tips:
1. The Humble Administrator’s Garden uses a handheld electronic tour guide, which can be rented at the entrance.
2. After leaving the Humble Administrator’s Garden, walk 100 meters west to reach Prince Zhong’s Mansion of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Suzhou Museum, and Suzhou Garden Museum. Walk about 100 meters along the garden road to the Lion Grove and Suzhou Folk Museum.
3. There are many handicraft shops on Northeast Street and Garden Road at the entrance of the Humble Administrator's Garden. Local specialties such as Su fans and Su embroidery can be purchased here.
Humble Administrator's Garden - Before departure, buy water in the food store downstairs. Water is very expensive in the scenic spot. Walk 3 minutes from "Good Man" to Renmin Road and take bus 3 to "Humble Administrator's Garden", or take a rickshaw for 5 yuan or a taxi for 10 yuan. The tour of the Humble Administrator's Garden takes about 1 and a half hours.
The garden tour ends at around 4 pm. You can choose to go to Jinji Lake to wait for the night view and make your own arrangements (the night view item is detailed)
D2: Tiger Hill-The Lingering Garden-Gushan Pond Street - Stone Road
Huqiu also buys water before departure. It is recommended to take a taxi to Huqiu, which is only about 16 yuan, which can save a lot of time. Tiger Hill is surrounded by small rivers. It is recommended to walk along the river first to see other small attractions, and then go up the mountain to see the tower.
Tiger Hill
Introduction: It is the iconic landscape of Suzhou City, known as "the first scenic spot in Wuzhong". It is located in the northwest of the ancient city of Suzhou, 3.5 kilometers away from Changmen on the outskirts. Huqiu has many historical sites and rich legends. It has the charm of forests and springs and the charm of hills and mountains. The poet Su Shi of the Song Dynasty once said: "It would be a pity not to visit Tiger Hill in Suzhou." When the ancients evaluated the characteristics of Tiger Hill, they once put forward the theory of "Nine Benefits", saying that Tiger Hill is suitable for the moon, snow and rain. , suitable for smoke, suitable for spring dawn, suitable for summer, suitable for cool autumn, suitable for falling trees, and suitable for sunset.
History: In ancient times, Huqiu was once a small island in the bay that disappeared and appeared with the tide. After many changes, it finally emerged from the sea and became an isolated hill on the flat land. , people called it Haiyong Mountain. The origin of Huqiu and the sea can be seen in the Zhaobi, Haiyong Bridge, Haiyong Spring, and the stone carvings of "Haiyong Peak" written by Qian Daxin, a scholar from the Qing Dynasty, in Yuejiaxuan of Yongcui Villa.
Suzhou was the capital of Wu State in the Spring and Autumn Period. King Helu of Wu was buried here after his death. Three days after his burial, a white tiger appeared on it, so it was named Huqiu Mountain. Later, Qin Shihuang once climbed the hill to see the scenery; Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, led 8,000 of his descendants to rebel against Qin here.
Later, when Bai Juyi, the great poet of the Tang Dynasty, served as the governor of Suzhou, he dug mountains to divert water and built a seven-mile embankment to make the scenery of Tiger Hill more beautiful.
Tour guide: The main sights include: Tiger Hill Tower, "The Third Spring in the World", Broken Liang Hall, Hanhan Spring, Sword Testing Stone, Sword Pond, Yongcui Villa, Wanjing Villa, etc.
Huqiu Tower is a flat octagonal brick tower built in the Song Dynasty (961 AD), with 7 floors and a height of 47.5 meters.
Due to its foundation, the tower began to tilt toward the northwest 400 years ago. According to preliminary measurements, the center point of the top of the tower has deviated from the central vertical line by 2.3 meters (the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy, has a deviation of 4.4 meters from the top), with a slope of 2゜40'. It is called the "Oriental Leaning Tower of Pisa" . The original tower top was destroyed by lightning. During the renovation in 1956, a large number of precious cultural relics such as stone letters, sutra boxes, bronze Buddhas, bronze mirrors, and Yue kiln celadon lotus bowls were discovered in the third mezzanine.
Huqiu Sword Pond The most mysterious and attractive monument in Huqiu is the Sword Pond. On the stone wall directly north of Thousand Man Stone, there are four characters engraved: "Huqiu Sword Pool". It is said that these four characters were written by Yan Zhenqing, a great calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty. The so-called sword pool is a pool as narrow as a long sword under the cliff. The tomb of King Wu Helu may be here. It is said that at that time, the fish intestine sword and 3,000 other swords were used to bury King Wu, so it was named Jianchi. Two steep stone cliffs rise from the ground, locking a pool of green water. "The dark pool generates cold air" and "the empty mountain has deep sword energy", and the weather has changed. According to the "Suzhou Prefecture Chronicles", Lu Yu lived in Huqiu for a long time, studying tea and writing the "Tea Classic". The water of Jianchi was rated as "the fifth spring in the world" by him.
The Mystery of King Wu’s Tomb In 1955, Tiger Hill was renovated and the Sword Pond was dredged. At that time, the moss was washed and it was verified that on the rock wall on the east side of Jianchi there were stone carvings written by Wu Xi and others from the three counties of Changzhou, Wuxian and Kunshan in the Ming Dynasty, as well as Tang Yin, Wang Hao and others. ) The water in Jianchi was dry, and the gate to King Wu’s tomb was discovered at the bottom of the pond. From the analysis of the fact that the mountain behind Tiger Hill is made of soil and the above-mentioned signs, Jianchi was probably designed and dug to protect the tomb of King Cheng. There may also be some kind of secret behind the tomb door. However, whether the tomb of King Wu is among them remains an eternal mystery until it is confirmed by archaeological excavation.
Address: No. 8, Huqiu Mountain
Transportation: Arrive at Route 1, 2, Route 8, Route 32, Route 146 (formerly Route 46), Route 949 (formerly Route 49)
Opening hours: 7:30-18:00
Tickets: 60 yuan in peak season (April 16-October 30); off-season (October 31-April) 15th) 40 yuan. Tickets are free for seniors over 70 years old and children under 1.2 years old are free.
Tips: You can rent a handheld electronic tour guide at the entrance for 10 yuan each time.
The Lingering Garden After leaving Huqiu, take a tricycle ride in Suzhou for 5 yuan and arrive at the Lingering Garden leisurely in ten minutes. The Lingering Garden and the Humble Administrator's Garden are both known as one of the four famous gardens in China and are included in the "World Cultural Heritage List". The tour takes about 1 hour.
The Lingering Garden
Introduction: The Lingering Garden, together with the Humble Administrator’s Garden, the Summer Palace in Beijing, and the Chengde Summer Resort, are known as one of the four famous gardens in China and are included in the World Cultural Heritage List. 》. History: The Liuyuan Garden was built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. It was originally the East Garden of Xu Taishi, the minister of Taipu Temple during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. The rockery in the garden was created by Zhou Bingzhong (Tokichen), a famous stone stacker. It was acquired by Liu Shu in the late Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. After expansion, it was renamed Hanbi Villa, then called "Liu Garden". The twelve Taihu stone peaks gathered in the garden are a wonder. During the Xianning period, many gardens in Suzhou were damaged, but this garden alone survived. In the early years of Guangxu, the official Shengkang bought this garden, absorbed the advantages of other gardens in Suzhou, expanded and renovated it, and changed its name to Liuyuan.
Tour guide: The Lingering Garden *** is divided into four scenic areas: central, east, west and north. The scenic areas are connected by a winding corridor more than 700 meters long. On the two walls of the corridor are more than 300 square meters of calligraphy stone inscriptions by famous artists from past dynasties. , known as "Liuyuan Dharma Poster". There are pink and white flower walls and leaky windows under the eaves of the corridor, with exquisite patterns. Looking from the flower wall, the mountains, ponds and pavilions are looming among the flowers and trees, like a painting scroll, which is very interesting. The Lingering Garden has become an outstanding example of Jiangnan garden art with its landscape layout that is suitable for living and traveling, and its unique stone peak landscape.
Address: Located outside Changmen, Suzhou, No. 338 Liuyuan Road
Transportation: You 1, You 2, 3 lines, 54, 85, 406 (formerly 6 ), No. 7, No. 949 (original No. 49) arrive.
Telephone: 0512-65337903
Opening hours: 7:30-17:30
Tickets: 40 yuan in peak season (4.16-10.30); 30 yuan in off-season . The "Wu She Lan Xun" performance is provided free of charge during the peak season. Tickets are free for seniors over 70 years old and children under 1.2 years old are free.
Gushantang Street is close to the stone road and is worth a visit. There are many ancient buildings, so you can go in directly without tickets. For example, the tombs of the five people in the famous "Tombstones of Five People" are located on Shantang Street.
Shilu Take Tour 2 to Shilu. The stone road was built by Sheng Xuanhuai of the Westernization movement in the late Qing Dynasty. The road was paved with stones, hence the name "stone road". There are nearly a hundred businesses on Shilu Pedestrian Street, including many famous and historic stores. The last supper can be settled here, there are many gourmet restaurants and large shopping malls.
After dinner, you can choose to take a night cruise to Suzhou.
D3: Suzhou Paradise - Hanshan Temple
If you want to have fun, you have to be willing to spend money. Except for a few items, most of them are free of charge. It's the same as the amusement park, in fact, it's the same, but since I've come to Suzhou, why don't I go digging once? As I said, Disney is too far, so come to Suzhou Paradise. hehe. If you want to have fun playing, you also need time and food. No matter what, I have to stay digging from 9 am to about 5 pm. After dinner before the tour, you can go to the Suzhou Museum to see the beautiful lights.
Suzhou Amusement Park
Introduction: Suzhou Amusement Park is located at the foot of Lion Mountain in the west of Suzhou New District. It is divided into two parts: Water World and Happy World.
Tour guide:
The Happy World is located on the east side of Lion Rock. With the theme of "Oriental Disney", it is divided into European and American towns, children's world, and future world. , Scottish Manor, Venice Water Village, Hundred Lions Garden, Throne Square and other nine scenic spots.
Introducing a large number of high-tech amusement equipment such as flying saucer adventure, time spaceship, space war, space adventure, triangle hang glider, aerial trapeze, high-altitude ejection, etc.
The water world has an area of ??13,000 square meters It has a magical water city, a 4,000-square-meter wave pool and a hemispheric inflatable slide imported from Sweden. The lazy river is also ambushed by simulated animals, making you feel like you are in Jurassic Park.
Address: Lion Rock, Suzhou New District
Transportation: to Happy World: Bus No. 33, 51, 68, 69, You 3 to Suzhou Amusement Park, then walk along Shishan Road for 5 minutes; To get to Water World: Bus 38, 39, 89, or You 3 get off at the water park.
Opening hours: Happy World 9:00-17:00, Water World 9:00-21:00. Water World is open from July 1 to August 31 every year.
Tickets: 60 yuan for Happy World, 40 yuan for students with student ID, half ticket for seniors over 70 years old, and half ticket for children under 1.4 years old. Tickets for Water World are 40 yuan, and some items are subject to additional charges.
D4: Tongli
In front of the train station. After crossing the iron bridge, there is a large bus station with buses to various ancient towns. How many yuan does the ticket cost?
Tongli Town is located on the bank of Taihu Lake to the east of the ancient canal, 18 kilometers away from Suzhou City. It is one of the six famous water towns in the south of the Yangtze River. It covers an area of ??33 hectares and is surrounded by five lakes. The town is connected by a network of rivers. Divided into seven islands. The streets in the ancient town area are all built along the river. In 1998, the ancient water town and Tuisi Garden were included in the World Cultural Heritage Preliminary List.
"Tongli Zhi" records that the environment of the five lakes is outside, and a town is contained in it. Every house in the town is close to the water, and every household has access to boats. Tongli Town has "three things": many celebrities, many buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and many water and bridges.
1. There are many celebrities. From the Song Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, there were one scholar, 42 Jinshi, and 93 civil and military officials. Famous figures in Tongli Town include the poet Ye Yin of the Southern Song Dynasty, the painter Wang Chong of the Ming Dynasty, the military minister Guifen of the Qing Dynasty, the calligrapher and painter Lu Lianfu, the famous figure of the Revolution of 1911 Chen Qubing, the famous educator Jin Songqin, the writer Fan Yanqiao, the China Association for the Promotion of Democracy Chairman Wang Shaochao and famous economist Jin Guobaojia.
2. There are many buildings in Ming and Qing Dynasties. According to the town annals, from 1271 to 1911, 38 houses and 47 temples, temples and temples were built in the town.
3. There are many water and bridges. There are more than 40 ancient bridges from various dynasties in the town, including the Siben Bridge built by Ye Yin, a poet in the Southern Song Dynasty, and the Gaoguan Bridge in the Yuan Dynasty.
The most famous garden in the town is Tuisi Garden, which covers an area of ??10.8 acres and is small and exquisite. It is characterized by Jiangnan residential architecture that combines residence and garden. Such as Tuisi Garden, Chongben Hall, Jiayin Hall, etc.
Shopping Tips:
Be careful when buying Number One Scholar Hoof. Some hooves look very red because they have been colored. They would not be so red when burned normally. Hooves are very expensive, about 30 yuan each. In the summer, there were very few people buying hooves. No one bought the hooves in rows, but they were displayed the next day and were still as bright red as the first day.
On Ming and Qing Street, there are sellers of hand-painted paintings, fans, silks, purple clay pots, and various ethnic handicrafts. You can freely bargain and bargain. Good price. However, most of the silk sold is rayon, not real silk, so the price is generally more than ten yuan or dozens of yuan. Because the price of real silk is high, few tourists generally buy it.