Suzhou Panmen｜A water and land legend through the thousand-year-old ancient city gate

📍Address of the attraction: No. 49, East Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City 🚗 Transportation: Take Metro Line 4 to [Nanmen] Station and walk for 10 minutes; take bus No. 2 or 39 to [Panmen Scenic Area] 👍️Check-in route: Exploring the Land Gate - Climb up the 10-meter-high city wall and overlook the entire land and water gate. The "Hongwu" inscription from the Ming Dynasty is clearly visible on the bricks. Water Gate Rafting - Take a rowboat through the thousand-year-old waterway (30 yuan/person) and experience the unique perspective of "boat sailing under the city gate". Ruiguang Pagoda Light and Shadow - A seven-story brick pagoda from the Northern Song Dynasty, it has stood for a thousand years despite its tilted body. Climbing the tower, you can overlook the skyline of Suzhou's old city. Photo of Wumen Bridge - the tallest ancient stone arch bridge in Suzhou, with vines hanging down from the bridge, it looks like an ink painting in the morning mist. 🎟️Ticket related: Tickets: 40 yuan (including climbing the Ruiguang Pagoda), night tour ticket 30 yuan (summer only) - Opening hours: 7:30-17:30 (daytime), 18:30-21:00 (nighttime) - Recommended duration: 2-3 hours 💗Other tips: Prime location: The stone steps on the north side of Wumen Bridge, with the bridge, tower, and water gate in the frame - Tips for night photography: When the lights are on, the city wall reflects the canal water, so it is recommended to bring a tripod for long exposure Hanfu adaptation: Ancient costume rental is available in the scenic area (50 yuan/hour), and the rate of blue bricks and gray tiles is very high