Travel (Hangzhou to Suzhou)

2009 Suzhou Self-guided Tour Guide.

Suzhou, known as Wu in ancient times and now simply Su, has many ancient names such as Gusu, Wudu, Wuzhong, Soochow, Wumen and Pingjiang. and nicknames. Suzhou has a history of more than 4,000 years since it was recorded in writing. It is one of the first 24 historical and cultural cities in the country. During the Spring and Autumn Period, this was the capital of the State of Wu, and many monuments related to Xi Shi, Wu Zixu, etc. are still preserved. It was named Suzhou in the ninth year of Emperor Wen's reign (AD 589) of the Sui Dynasty. It was named after Gusu Mountain in the southwest of the city, and it is still known as Suzhou today. Suzhou City was built early and is large in scale, with water and land running parallel to each other, and adjacent rivers and streets. The ancient city is still located on the original site, which is rare at home and abroad.

Recommended Attractions

Humble Administrator's Garden

A most unique garden in the Jiangnan water town, it can be regarded as a perfect example of garden art. The layout of the Humble Administrator's Garden is centered on the pond in the garden, surrounded by pavilions, pavilions, flowers, trees, and water corridors.

Tickets: 70 yuan in peak season, 50 yuan in off-season

Opening hours 7:30-17:00

Bus *** Transportation: Tour 1, Tour 2 , You5, Bus No. 78, and No. 313 can all reach it

Fengqiao and Hanshan Temple

Zhang Ji’s song "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge" made Fengqiao and Hanshan Temple famous both at home and abroad. Famous places of interest. Maple Bridge echoes Jiangcun Bridge in front of Hanshan Temple. Every New Year's Eve, many tourists rush to Hanshan Temple to listen to the bells.

Tickets: Fengqiao 25 ??yuan, Hanshan Temple 20 yuan

Opening hours 7:00-18:00

Bus *** Transportation: Tour 3, Take bus No. 9, 10 or 45 to Fengqiao Station and walk inward for 5 minutes.

The New Suzhou Museum and Prince Zhong’s Mansion

The mountain-closing work of the architect I.M. Pei. Here you can not only appreciate the works of masters, but also visit Prince Zhong's Mansion of Li Xiucheng of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. More importantly, you can learn about 4,000 years of Gusu culture through the windows of the museum.

Tickets: Free

Opening hours 9:00~17:00

Bus *** Transportation: Tour 1, Tour 2, Tour 5, Bus 78 You can get there by taking Route 313 and getting off at Humble Administrator's Garden Station.

Panmen

Panmen, located in the southwest of Suzhou City, is the only existing land and water gate in my country and is located on the bank of the ancient canal.

Tickets: 20 yuan for the north gate, 38 yuan for a combined ticket (middle gate, south gate)

Bus *** transportation: Tour 2, Tour 5, bus No. 7, No. 39 Can be reached

Xiangxuehai

Dengwei Xiangxuehai is located in the Dengweishan area of ??Guangfu Ancient Town. It has been the best place to appreciate plum blossoms in the south of the Yangtze River since ancient times. This is the best season for plum blossom viewing. Lu Guimeng in the Tang Dynasty and Fan Chengda in the Song Dynasty both once wandered among Guangfu's mountains, rivers, flowers and trees.

Ticket: 20 yuan; guided tour is 20 yuan/time

Opening hours 8:00-16:30

Bus *** Transportation: Bus 43 , 63, 64, 65 to Guangfuxia, then take a few minutes of tricycle ride to get there.

Passenger transport: You can take a minibus directly to Guangfu from Suzhou South Bus Station. The fare is 6 yuan and the journey takes 40 minutes..

Traffic conditions

Aviation

There is no civil aviation airport in Suzhou. To fly, you have to go through Shanghai Hongqiao Airport or Pudong Airport.

There is a direct bus from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Suzhou. The fare is 50 yuan and the journey takes 1 hour and 40 minutes.

The fare from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Suzhou is 80 yuan, and the journey takes more than 2 hours. You can also take Shanghai Airport Line 5 from Pudong Airport to Shanghai New Passenger Station (fare 18 yuan), and then transfer to the train to Suzhou.

Railway

Almost all trains on the Shanghai-Nanjing Line stop in Suzhou. Some trains originate from Suzhou, and more originate from other cities and pass through Suzhou to Shanghai.

Live in Suzhou

Suzhou Mingtang Youth Hostel

Address: No. 28, Pingjiang Road, Suzhou

Price: 40-50 for a multi-person room ;Standard room 160 yuan/day

Contact: 0512-65816869

Recommendation reason: Mingtang is located in the oldest and best-preserved Pingjiang historical district in Suzhou. The hostels are all old houses. Renovated and antique. The hostel is only three to four hundred meters away from Guanqian Commercial Street, the most prosperous commercial street in Suzhou. The surrounding attractions are extremely rich: Lotus Garden, East Garden, Twin Towers, Humble Administrator's Garden, Kunqu Opera Museum...

Suzhou Minghantang International Youth Hostel

Address: Guangji, Suzhou City No. 61, Luxiatang (intersection of Shantang Street)

Price: 50 yuan/bed for a shared room; 160 yuan/day for a standard room

Contact: 0512-65833331

Recommendation reason: Minghantang is located at the intersection of Shantang Street, a street that has been restored to ancient style in Suzhou in recent years. It is close to Shilu Commercial District and very close to the train station. It takes about 15 minutes to walk and only 500 to the Liuyuan Garden. It is about 100 meters away, and the surrounding restaurants and transportation are very convenient. The bus station is just over 100 meters away.

Notes:

1. There are many people recommending day trips or hotels at the exit of the train station or bus station. Don’t bother with them, as long as you are hesitant. , he will pester you for a long time!

2. All buses in Suzhou accept Shanghai Transportation Card and Wuxi Taihu Pearl Card, and the fares are 10% off.

3. There are fake monks in some temples in Beisi Pagoda and Dongxishan, who extort foreign tourists by telling fortunes.

4. Suzhou’s specialties are basically silk and Suzhou-style candies and pastries. Silk shops are concentrated south of the bridge, and there are some in front of Guanqian. For sweets and pastries, Caizhizhai, Daoxiangcun and Yeshouhe are the best, all on Guanqian Street. There may be fraud in small shops around the garden, so try not to shop around the garden.