Suzhou—A City You Won't Want to Leave Once You Arrive!

Recommended Attractions - Gardens: The Humble Administrator's Garden is an outstanding representative of Suzhou's gardens, with pavilions, terraces, towers, waterside pavilions, and winding corridors, offering a picturesque view at every turn. The Lion Grove Garden is famous for its rockeries, with numerous stone peaks resembling lions. The Lingering Garden boasts exquisite architectural art, spacious halls, and the Crown Cloud Peak, one of the four most famous rocks in the Jiangnan region. - Historical Sites: Hanshan Temple, renowned for the poem "Night Mooring Near Maple Bridge," is a thousand-year-old temple with lingering bell sounds. Tiger Hill is known as the "most famous scenic spot in Wu County," and the Tiger Hill Pagoda is called the Leaning Tower of Pisa of China. - Water Towns: Zhouzhuang is known as the "No. 1 Water Town in China," with its waterways, small bridges, and houses forming a beautiful picture of a Jiangnan water town. Tongli Ancient Town is famous for its "small bridges, flowing water, and houses," where every house is by the water and every household has access to boats. - Modern Landmarks: Gate of the Orient is a landmark building in Suzhou with a unique shape. Jinji Lake is the core scenic area of the Suzhou Industrial Park, with skyscrapers lining the lake and a charming night view. - Characteristic Streets: Shantang Street is known as the "No. 1 Street in Gusu," where you can take a boat tour and experience the charm of a Jiangnan water town. Pingjiang Road is a historic street with white walls and black tiles, full of artistic atmosphere. Recommended Food - Suzhou Cuisine Restaurants: Deyuelou, founded in the Ming Dynasty, and Songhelou, founded in the early years of the Qianlong reign, are both time-honored Suzhou cuisine restaurants. Jiangnanyachu offers meticulously prepared local Suzhou dishes. - Noodle Restaurants: The Three Shrimp Noodles and Crab Roe Noodles at Yuxingji are worth trying. Tongdexing offers a variety of noodle bases and toppings. The signature Aozao Noodles at Sunshengxing Aozao Noodle Restaurant are unforgettable. - Traditional Snacks: Suzhou-style green bean soup, mint water with glutinous rice, green beans, and other ingredients, is cool and refreshing. Meihua Gao (plum blossom cake) has a beautiful shape, soft texture, and is sweet but not greasy. Shengjian Bao (pan-fried buns) have a crispy exterior and juicy filling, with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Accommodation Recommendations - Gusu District: The areas near Guanqian Street and Pingjiang Road offer convenient transportation, numerous nearby attractions, and abundant food options. The area near Shantang Street offers beautiful night views and the ancient charm of Suzhou. - Suzhou Industrial Park: The area near Jinji Lake has many high-end hotels and apartments, offering modern city views, suitable for tourists who enjoy shopping and entertainment. Transportation Guide - External Transportation: Suzhou has several train stations, including Suzhou Station, Suzhou North Station, Suzhou Industrial Park Station, and Suzhou New District Station. You can choose the appropriate station based on your itinerary. - Internal Transportation: Suzhou Metro has opened several lines. You can download the Suzhou Metro app to scan QR codes for rides. Bus routes cover a wide area. You can also choose taxis, ride-hailing services, or rent bicycles.