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As the saying goes, "The gardens south of the Yangtze River are the best in the world, and the gardens in Suzhou are the best in the south of the Yangtze River." When visiting Suzhou, gardens must be a must. Haoche's seven routes cover many gardens, from the well-known Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove, Canglang Pavilion, Master of the Nets Garden, Liuyuan Garden, to Yiyuan Garden and Huanxiu Villa of ethnic minorities. Visitors can feel the beauty of the gardens at will.

Suzhou Gardens

Humble Administrator's Garden

The Humble Administrator's Garden is the most famous garden in Suzhou and the largest existing classical garden in Suzhou. The entire garden has beautiful landscape and exquisite architecture, highlighting the gardening characteristics of Jiangnan gardens. In the past two years, the Humble Administrator's Garden has launched "private customized" experience tours. On weekends, you can enter the Humble Administrator's Garden at 6:30 and experience the empty garden in the early morning. In addition, you can also taste the authentic and rich Soviet-style morning tea in the garden: sugar porridge, two-faced yellow, spring rolls, steamed dumplings, tea eggs, rice dumplings

Humble Administrator's Garden

Internet Garden

The difference between Master of the Nets Garden and other gardens is that you can enjoy the night view. From May to November every year, the Master of the Nets Garden will be open to the public from 19:30 to 22:00 in the evening. At that time, folk performances with Suzhou characteristics will be held in the halls, restaurants, pavilions and pavilions in the park, including Pingtan, Kun Opera, folk dance, guqin performances, etc.

The owner of the Internet Garden

Suzhou Museum

In the museum, you can enjoy unearthed cultural relics with a long history, as well as paintings, handicrafts, etc. From the Ming and Qing dynasties. Visitors can experience the culture and history of Wu during their visit. At the same time, the museum building itself is also a highlight, designed by the world-Chinese architect I.M. Pei. The unique glass and steel structure, the geometric skylight with a three-dimensional effect on the roof, and the dark gray granite walls all amaze visitors.

Suzhou Museum

Specific routes:

Humble Administrator’s Garden: Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7

Lion Grove: Line 1, 2, 3, 4, 7

Canglang Pavilion: Line 2

Master of the Nets Garden: Line 5

Liu Garden: Line 6, 7

Yiyuan: Line 2

Huanxiu Villa: Line 3

Ancient Temple

Suzhou has a long history of Buddhism and Taoism. To this day, the city has preserved many ancient temples and Taoist temples. Whether you’re looking at the beautiful historical buildings or you really want to pay homage, it’s worth a visit. Good bus routes include Hanshan Temple mentioned in "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge", the mysterious temple named Guanqian Street, the fragrant Chenghuang Temple, and the quiet and beautiful Xiyuan Temple.

Hanshan Temple

"Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, the midnight bell rings the passenger ship." Hanshan Temple is famous for this song by Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Ji. This ancient temple was built during the reign of Liang Xiaotianjian in the Southern Dynasties and was once one of the top ten famous temples in China. To date, many precious monuments are preserved in the temple. The inscriptions of Wen Zhengming and Tang Yin, the stone carvings of Zhang Jishi, etc. It can be seen here. In addition, the 108 bells that the master of Hanshan Temple rings every New Year's Eve is also a major attraction of the temple.

Hanshan Temple

Specific route:

Hanshan Temple: Line 2, 6, 7

Mysterious viewpoint: Line 2 and Line 3

Chenghuang Temple: Line 3

Xiyuan Scenic Area: Lines 6 and 7

Ancient Street and Ancient Gate

As a famous historical and cultural city, Suzhou has preserved the remains of many ancient streets and gates. Tourists can feel the charm of the city while walking through it. Good bus lines pass through Shantang Street, which is brightly lit at night, Panmen Scenic Area with many cultural relics, Xumen built in the Spring and Autumn Period of Wu Dynasty, Pingjiang Road where petty bourgeoisie gather today, etc. Visitors may wish to take a slow stroll and savor it carefully.

Pingjiang Road

Want to see what Suzhou looked like in ancient times? Then you must come to Pingjiang Road. This is the most well-preserved area in the ancient city of Suzhou. Small bridges, flowing water, narrow stone roads, and quaint folk houses all reveal the years of this city. While enjoying the scenery, there are many snacks to try along the street. The flavors of old Suzhou like chicken feet, sugar porridge, and double skin milk spread in your mouth. Visit interesting shops again, write a postcard of time, and send it to yourself many years later, Cats and Dogs on the Street

There are many ancient towns around Suzhou, such as Tongli and Zhouzhuang. Tourists who don’t have that much time to go shopping can choose Shantang Street near the center of Suzhou. It is known as "the epitome of old Suzhou and the window of Wu culture". Walking between ancient buildings, you feel like you have traveled to the ancient city of Suzhou. There are many merchants on both sides of the street. You can buy candies, cakes and other specialties here. You can also find a shop to sit on the second floor and enjoy the scenery and eat snacks.

Shantang Street

Specific routes:

Shantang Street Scenic Area: Lines 3, 6, and 7

Panmen Scenic Area: Line 2

Xumen: Line 2

Pingjiang Road: Line 4

Shopping places

Suzhou not only has natural scenery and cultural monuments, it is also a shopping paradise. Whether it's big-name clothes or exquisite specialties, you can find them in all major shopping venues in Suzhou. The ancient Guanqian Street, the popular Nanmen Commercial District and Shilu Commercial District, Xinghai Square and Rongyuan Times Square, where you can freely roam around major department stores and bookstores, are all shopping places in Suzhou, and you can also find rich food. ,have fun.

In addition, the famous Huqiu Wedding Dress City is the first choice for many couples to buy wedding dresses in Suzhou.

Guanqian Street

The status of Guanqian Street in Suzhou is equivalent to Nanjing Road in Shanghai. It is an iconic building of the city, named for its location in front of a mysterious landscape. The pedestrian street is lined with shops of various brands, attracting many tourists to come here for shopping. There are also famous old Suzhou restaurants such as Songhe Tower and Deyue Tower, where you can taste pure Suzhou cuisine. In addition, there are major specialty stores where you can buy pastries, embroidery and other specialty products to take home as gifts for relatives and friends.

Guanqian Street

Rongyuan Times Square

Rongyuan Times Square, located on the east bank of Jinji Lake, integrates dining, shopping and entertainment. It is a place for leisure and relaxation. A good place to go. There are many department stores where you can buy clothes, bags and other products from well-known brands, as well as a variety of restaurants to choose from. In addition, it is worth mentioning that Eslite Bookstore is located in this area.

Rongyuan Times Square

Eslite Bookstore

As the first branch of Taiwan Eslite Bookstore in mainland China, Suzhou Eslite Bookstore attracted a lot of attention as soon as it opened. attracted many tourists. There are a variety of high-quality books here, which are very popular among reading lovers. At the same time, Eslite is like an all-inclusive shopping mall with restaurants and groceries. One day here may not be enough.

Suzhou Eslite Bookstore

Specific route:

Huqiu Wedding City: Line 1, 2, 6

Guanqian Street : Line 2, 3, 4, 5

Nanmen Business District: Line 2

Road Business District: Line 3

Xinghai Plaza: 4 Line

Rongyuan Times Square: Line 4

Theme Park

Suzhou has two famous theme parks, one is Suzhou Amusement Park and the other It's a Ferris wheel park. The former is large in scale and has complete recreational facilities, making it the best choice for parent-child travel. The latter has the world's largest water wheel. Sitting inside, you can enjoy the beautiful view of Jinji Lake.

Jinji Lake

Want to see the modernization of Suzhou? Jinji Lake is the best choice. There are many high-rise buildings and dense modern buildings, showing an ancient style that is different from Suzhou's urban area. Here, you can take a walk, ride a bike around the lake, shop, have a picnic. You can also take a boat trip to the gorgeous Jinji Lake in the evening.

Jinji Lake

Suzhou Amusement Park

Suzhou Amusement Park is a large theme park with a variety of amusement facilities and is favored by many tourists. . Every summer, the park hosts a beer festival with a variety of exciting events.

Suzhou Amusement Park

Specific route:

Ferris Wheel Park: Line 4

Suzhou Amusement Park: Line 7

5 recommended itineraries

One-day tour

If a friend comes to Suzhou for a one-day trip, he will definitely want to visit as many attractions as possible in one day. So the moment you set foot in Suzhou is the moment your journey begins. Here, the editor recommends several itineraries from major train stations and bus stations for your reference, hoping to help you save more time.

Departure from Railway Station/North Bus Station

[First Line]

North Bus Station/North Square of Railway Station-Huqiu-Shantang Street-( Lunch) Special snacks at the Old Suzhou Grand Living Room (Shantang Street Branch) - Humble Administrator's Garden - Xuanmiao Temple (Guanqian Street) - (Dinner) Pearl Hotel

Features:

1 .It contains several classic attractions;

2. You can taste Soviet-style snacks and Soviet-style dishes.

Golden cauliflower with clam meat at Pearl Hotel

Detailed itinerary:

Exit from the North Bus Station/North Railway Station Square, take Line OK, and stop at Hu Get off at Qiu Qiu Transfer Center Station and walk to Tiger Qiu for sightseeing. After the tour, return to Huqiu Transfer Center Station, take Haoxing Line 3 and get off at Shantang Street Station, and enjoy the quaint scenery of Shantang Street. For lunch, you can choose the old Suzhou living room and street snacks, and taste various Su-style snacks. Then take Line 3 and get off at Humble Administrator’s Garden Transfer Center Station to explore the scenery. Then you can walk directly or continue to take Line 3 to Xuanmiaoguan (Guanqian Street) Station, see the ancient buildings of Xuanmiaoguan, feel the lively atmosphere of Guanqian Street, and buy some specialties at time-honored brands. For meals, you can choose the Pearl Hotel on Guanqian Street, which is a restaurant frequently visited by Suzhou locals.

[Line b]

Train station - Lion Grove - Guanqian Street - (Lunch) Zhuhongxing Noodle House - Pingjiang Road - (Dim Sum) Peach Blossom Spring - Jinji Lake Scenic Area - Rongyuan Times Square - (Dinner) New Plum Blossom Restaurant

Features:

1. Feel the ancient charm, humanity and modernity of Suzhou at the same time;

2. You can taste Suzhou style Snacks, Soviet-style dishes and Soviet-style noodle soup.

Zhu Hongxing Noodle House

Specific itinerary:

Exit the train station (visitors arriving at North Bus Station can choose the shuttle bus or take Line 1 to the train station first) , take Line 4 to Shizilin Station to explore the scenery. Then continue to take Line 4 to Guanqian Street East Station and visit this must-visit commercial street in Suzhou. For lunch, you can choose to have a bowl of authentic Suzhou noodle soup at Zhu Hongxing Noodle House, and then buy some specialties at Caizhizhai.

Then you can walk or continue taking Line 4 to Pingjiang Road Scenic Area Station and experience the old customs of Suzhou on the ancient streets. If you are tired, you can try Taohuayuan’s Su-style dim sum, taste the sweet and glutinous rice dumplings and sugar porridge. After seeing the ancient charm of Suzhou, we will feel its modernity. Continue taking Line 4 to Jinji Lake Scenic Area and enjoy the tranquility of the lake and the modernity of the tall buildings. As for dinner, you can choose Xinmeihua Restaurant near Rongyuan Times Square, where you can taste authentic Subang cuisine and various snacks. Take Line 4 to reach Times Square.

Departure from South Bus Station

[First row]

South Bus Station-Wangyuan-(Lunch) Xishengyuan-Twin Towers-Guanqian Street -(Snacks) Peach Garden-Pingjiang Road-(Dinner) Songhe Tower

Features:

1. Gardens, ancient pagodas, and ancient streets are included;

2. You can taste Soviet-style snacks and Soviet-style dishes from famous restaurants.

Xishengyuan

Specific itinerary:

Exit from the South Bus Station, take Line 5 to Wangshiyuan Station, and visit the garden scenery. Afterwards, walk to the Petronas Towers. There are many Suzhou restaurants along the road. You can choose Xi Sheng Yuan to try a bowl of the popular Kaiyang wontons, and then have a glutinous rice dumpling for lunch. Then visit the Petronas Towers. This scenic spot has fewer tourists, but the preserved historical relics are of great ornamental value. Then continue to take Line 5 to Guanqian Street and select some Suzhou specialties. If you are tired of shopping, you can eat some Su-style snacks in Taohuayuan. Then take Line 4 to Pingjiang Road and feel the charm of the ancient streets and petty bourgeoisie. For dinner, you can choose Songhe Tower on Pingjiang Road to taste authentic Subang cuisine.

Start from West Railway Station

[First row]

West Railway Station - Hanshan Temple - Liuyuan - (Lunch) Old Suzhou Dayou Mansion Family Banquet - Shantang Street - Humble Administrator's Garden - (Dinner) Wumen Family

Features:

1. A line runs through ancient temples, ancient streets and gardens, allowing you to Travel with peace of mind;

2. You can taste delicious Subang cuisine.

Menrenjia

Specific itinerary:

Take Line 7 from West Passenger Station to Hanshan Temple Station to visit this ancient temple that is often mentioned in ancient poetry. Then continue taking Line 7 to Liuyuan to enjoy the garden scenery. For lunch, you can choose home-cooked meals at the old Suzhou Dayoufu near Liuyuan, where there are a variety of Su-style snacks and Su-style dishes. After lunch, continue taking Line 7 to Shantang Street and visit the ancient street scenery. Take Line 7 to the Humble Administrator’s Garden and visit this famous Suzhou garden. After the tour, you can have dinner at the nearby Wumen Family House, where cherry meat, eight-treasure duck, etc. are all famous Subang dishes.

Two-day tour

Compared with the rush of one-day tour, choosing a friend to go on a two-day tour can be much more relaxing. Next, the editor will introduce the routes of the two couples and their parents for your reference.

Two-day family trip

Tourists traveling with children will travel at a slower speed. This route recommended by the editor not only includes Suzhou’s classic attractions, but also allows children to learn about the history and culture of this ancient city. It also includes children’s favorite theme parks. Enjoy your family time.

Specific itinerary:

Day 1: Humble Administrator’s Garden - (Lunch) Wumen Family - Suzhou Museum - Guanqian Street - Pingjiang Road - (Dinner) Peach Garden

Take buses No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 to the Humble Administrator's Garden and take your children to explore the garden. Have lunch at a nearby Wumen family home. I believe children will like the rich oily red sauce flavor of Subang cuisine. After dinner, visit the Suzhou Museum, view historical relics, listen to the staff’s explanations, and learn more about the connotation of this city. In the afternoon, take Line 4 to Guanqian Street, stroll around this representative commercial street in Suzhou, buy some pastries from Huang Tianyuan and candies from Caizhizhai for your children, and then choose some specialties to send home to relatives and friends. Then, continue taking Line 4 to Pingjiang Road and wander around this street that retains the ancient characteristics of Suzhou. In the evening, you can choose to have dinner at Taohuayuan and taste Suzhou’s authentic snacks. It is recommended to stay at the Pingjiang Road Youth Hostel in the evening, where you can feel the quiet atmosphere of the ancient street at night.

Huang Tianyuan

The next day: Mutton Selection (Linton Road Store)-Suzhou Amusement Park

Take the children to collect the mutton and eat a bowl of mutton in the morning Noodle soup, and then take Line 7 to Suzhou Amusement City at the Humble Administrator’s Garden Transfer Center to start a happy day.

Tip:

If your child is under 1.3 years old, you can ride on a good car for free. (One ticket can carry one child.)

Two-day tour for couples

When couples travel to Suzhou, of course they want to go to some secluded scenic spots, enjoy time together, and visit Suzhou’s attractions together Cultural relics and historic sites, let’s take a look at the modernity of this city.

Specific itinerary:

Day 1: Yiyuan - (lunch) Tongdehang - Xinshiqiao Cruise Ship Terminal - Qiaofeng Scenic Area - Huqiu Wedding City

Take Line 2 to Yiyuan and visit this quiet garden. For lunch, you can choose the nearby Tong De Xing and have a bowl of authentic Suzhou noodle soup. Then, continue taking Line 2 to Xinshiqiao Cruise Ship Terminal and enjoy the scenery of the ancient canal. Then visit Qiaofeng Scenic Area. Finally, tourists in need can go to Huqiu Wedding City to browse and choose a suitable wedding dress for the wedding.

The next day: Pingjiang Road - (Breakfast) Peach Blossom Spring - Jinji Lake Scenic Area (Moonlight Pier) - Lunch - Raw Sugar - Rongyuan Times Square - Ferris Wheel Park - Gong Lida Ba——(Dinner) Yangyang Chinese Restaurant

In the morning, feel the quiet atmosphere of Pingjiang Road, have some Soviet-style snacks for breakfast in Taohuayuan, and take Line 4 to visit the Jinji Lake Scenic Area North Visitor Center (Moonlight Pier) Station Jinji Lake. For lunch, you can have a romantic Western meal at Jaggery on Moonlight Pier. Then continue to take Line 4 to Rongyuan Times Square, walk to Eslite Bookstore, stroll in the sea of ??books, and look for cute haberdashery. After that, go to the Ferris wheel park and experience a romantic heartbeat by riding the Ferris wheel. After strolling around Gongli Dam, you can choose to dine at Yangyang Chinese Restaurant and taste authentic Subang cuisine.