What free attractions are there in Gusu District, Suzhou?

Suzhou is also a famous scenic city, and many people come to Suzhou for tourism. In fact, there are many free attractions in Suzhou, but today I will only tell you about the free attractions in Gusu District. If you want to know, keep reading.

Guxiang City Wall

Xiangmen, formerly known as Craftsman Gate, is located in the east of Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It is famous for being a place where various craftsmen gather. According to legend, King Helu of Wu once ordered a master swordsmith to set up a furnace to make swords here, so it is also called Ganmen. What came to be known as "phase gate" was the sound change.

Address: 200 meters northeast of Exit 2 of Xiangmen Subway Station, Gusu District, Suzhou City

Transportation:

1. Take Metro Line 1 to Xiangmen Station Get off;

2. Take bus No. 2; No. 932; No. 40 East Line; No. 40 West Line; No. 60 North Line; No. 60 South Line; No. 89; No. 12; No. 46 ; No. 78; No. 20 North Line; No. 20 South Line; No. 61 Road; No. 37; No. 58 Road; No. 80 East Line; No. 80 West Line; No. 90 North Line; No. 90 South Line; Night Road 2; Luyou Road North Line No. 5; take South Line No. 5 and get off at Xiangmen Station.

Pingjiang Historic District

A place that you will be reminded of when you walk by. The ancient city of Suzhou is by far the best preserved area and can be called the epitome of the ancient city. Just across an alley from Guanqian Street, the quiet and simple living atmosphere is completely different from the hustle and bustle of the world just a stone's throw away.

Address: Northeast corner of Suzhou Ancient City

Transportation:

1. Bus transportation: Take 1, 2, 5, 202, 313, 923, Take bus 529, 40, or 178 and get off at Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator’s Garden, or Lion Grove Station.

2. Subway: Get off at Xiangmen Station on Metro Line 1 and go west along Qianjiang Road for about 400 meters;

Qili Shantang

Along Shantang Walking along the street, you can feel the charm of Jiangnan Water Town up close. Suzhou Snack Street gathers in front of the street, and you can feel the folk customs of Suzhou through Xinmin Bridge. Walking along the street, you can see the Tiger Hill Scenic Area, which is as important as Pingjiang Road.

Address: Xinmin Bridge, Guangji Road, Suzhou

Transportation:

1. Subway: Shantang Street Station of Line 2

2 .Bus: 61, 304, 315, 317, 318, 34, 406, 415, 44, 522, 64, 7, 85, 921, 970 East, 970 Road West, Road 980 East, Road 980.

Wufeng Garden

The small garden hidden in the market is the smallest garden in Suzhou. Although the yard is small, it has pavilions, pools, flowers and plants. Meet a friend for two or three cups of tea and chat in the meantime. If you like quiet and niche, it is definitely worth exploring.

Address: No. 15, Wufengyuan Lane, Changmenxiatang, Gusu District, Suzhou City

Transportation: You can take bus No. 31, 54, or 501 and get off at the "Gaoqiao" station car.

Dinghui Temple

Looking along Fenghuang Street, it is particularly quiet and blends in with the nearby houses. There are two ginkgo trees in front of the temple, the male ginkgo tree. You can enjoy the ginkgo trees here in late autumn. There is also a library behind the Main Hall for people to read books, but the hall is not very clean.

Address: No. 34, Dinghuisi Lane, Fenghuang Street, Suzhou

Transportation: Get off at Linton Road Station on Metro Line 1.

Chenghuang Temple

It is just in the corner of the bustling city, you will miss it inadvertently. The City God's Temple was built in the third year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty. As one of the most important gods in Han Chinese religious culture, the City God is mostly played by famous ministers and heroes who have made contributions to the local people. It is the guardian of the City God in Han folk and Taoist beliefs.

Address: No. 94, Jingde Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City

Transportation: Take bus No. 33, No. 262, No. 301, No. 305 and get off at Chayuan Station.

Shenxian Temple

The Taoist Shenxian Temple located in Nanhao Street, also known as Fujiguan and Luzu Temple, is the place where Lu Chunyang, one of the Eight Immortals, is worshiped. Suzhou citizens have the traditional custom of rolling immortals, with white walls, black tiles and dripping lace. There are lions, idols, etc. around. The shapes are real.

Address: Nanhao Street, Shi Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City

Transportation: Road 1, 5, 7, 33, 35, 45, 204, 300 , 301, 303, 313, 333, 922, 933, 949 to Changxu Road Aihe Bridge.

Suzhou Museum

This is the masterpiece of I.M. Pei. His architecture focuses on the coordination of light and shadow. If you are free, you can ask a good friend to go to the exhibition. You can make a reservation in advance to save time in long queues.

Address: No. 204, Northeast Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City

Transportation: Take bus 178, 202, 202, 262, 206

Zhongwang Zhongyi Mansion

Zhongyi Mansion is the residence of Li Xiucheng, the loyal emperor of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, the peasant uprising regime of the Qing Dynasty. It is the most complete building left from the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. Its style is small and exquisite in Jiangnan. Connected to the Suzhou Museum, there is a corridor around the corner, which is endless fun.

Address: No. 204, Northeast Street, Pingjiang District, Suzhou City

Transportation: Take No. 178, No. 202, No. 202, No. 262, No. 309, No. 529, No. 811, No. 923 , 925, 9009, South Line 1, North Line 2, and 5 buses, get off at Suzhou Museum Station and just walk.

Suzhou Folk Museum

Here, you can see the ancient city of Suzhou a hundred years ago. There are five exhibition halls including "Marriage Customs, Childbirth Customs, Festival Customs, Longevity Customs, and Wu Song Customs". The high-tech interactive display is also very interesting.

Address: No. 32 Panru Lane, Gusu District, Suzhou City

Transportation:

1. Subway: Take Metro Line 4 to Beisita Station Line and walk can be reached.

2. Bus: No. 55, 178, 202, 202, 262, 309, 529 and other buses can get off at Suzhou Museum Station.

China Kun Opera Museum

There is a Kun Opera performance every Sunday at 2 p.m. It is a rare place to learn about Kun Opera. People are rarely quiet, so go take a look when you have time.

Address: No. 14, Zhongzhangjia Lane, Pingjiang District, Suzhou City

Transportation:

1. Subway: Take Metro Line 1 and get off at Xiangmen Station , then get off at Exit 3 and walk for about 10 minutes.

2. Bus: Take the bus, get off at Xiangmen Station, and walk for about 10 minutes.

Suzhou Park

It also has another name, Big Park, which is the memory of the older generation of Suzhou people. Wherever you go, there are lots of people. In the park, you can see many square dancers, singers, opera singers, writers, and they all have their own battles.

Address: No. 92, Wu 30th Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City

Transportation:

1. Subway: Take Line 1 and get off at Linton Road Station .

2. Bus: Take bus 261 and get off at Grand Park Station.

Osmanthus Park

With the continuous improvement of walking trails around the ancient city river and the designation of fitness trails, Osmanthus Park is becoming more and more bustling with people. Looking around, the park is full of people rushing to exercise. Standing on the moat, the scent of osmanthus hits you, close your eyes and take a deep breath. In such a pure moment, leave your memories in the golden autumn Osmanthus Park.

Address: No. 1, Zhuhui Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City

Transportation: You can take bus No. 28, 52, 108, 168, 218, 935, and 5 Get off at Guihua Park Station on the Northern Line.

Tongjing Park

The largest municipal park in Suzhou includes six functional areas: children's play area, central scenic area, botanical garden for the blind, ecological leisure area and water scenic area. The transportation is also convenient, close to Metro Line 2, and there is always an endless flow of people. It is also a great place for family gatherings and fun with children!

Address: No. 1, Tongjing South Road (Sufu Road), Gusu District, Suzhou City

Transportation:

1. Subway: Take Line 2 and stop at Tongjing Park Get off at the station.

2. Bus: Take bus 45, 88, 305, 312, 319, or 923 and get off at Tongjing Park Station.