[2025 Suzhou Stay] Travel Guide for Suzhou Shantang Street Huamao Gusuli Service Apartment (Updated Mar)

Weekend sunlight streamed through the windows, children's laughter echoed from the children's play area, and I sat by the window, savoring a cup of coffee while gazing at the Zi Zhi Garden outside. In that moment, time seemed to stand still. If you're planning a trip to Suzhou, the Huamo Gusu Li Hotel Apartment in Shantang Street is an absolute must-stay. 🏡Home Away from Home The apartment's design incorporates elements of the Jiangnan water town style, making each room feel like a part of home. The cozy family-themed rooms are especially wonderful, featuring toys and games for children and relaxing spaces for adults. Our family of three has created countless cherished memories here. 🏊‍♂️A Spacious Children's Play Area and Pool The hotel's children's play area is a paradise for kids, with ample space and a variety of exciting play equipment that will keep them entertained all day long. The crystal-clear pool next to the play area, surrounded by lush greenery, offers a refreshing and enjoyable escape during the summer months. 🎨Rich Cultural Experiences Gusu Li is more than just a place to stay; it's a cultural hub. The hotel regularly organizes handicraft activities, parent-child summer camps, and intangible cultural heritage study tours, allowing children to learn about Suzhou's traditional crafts and experience the city's rich history while having fun. 🍃Convenient Location Staying at Gusu Li, you can easily walk to Shantang Street, where you'll find a variety of authentic Suzhou snacks and quaint shops. You can also visit the nearby Humble Administrator's Garden and Suzhou Museum to immerse yourself in the city's classical beauty. The hotel is conveniently located with easy access to both Suzhou Railway Station and Suzhou New District Railway Station. For a family trip to Suzhou, choose a hotel that offers both high-quality accommodation and an authentic local experience. The Huamo Gusu Li Hotel Apartment in Shantang Street is undoubtedly an excellent choice. Everything here will make your trip unforgettable.

Who is promoting Suzhou? It's so crowded everywhere! I have to ask, is there a low season for tourism in Suzhou? Even on weekdays, the attractions are still bustling with people. Although there are many people, it would be a pity to miss autumn in Suzhou. Two-day Suzhou itinerary Itinerary - Day 1: Arrive in Suzhou and check in to your hotel → Xiyuan Temple → Tiger Hill → Shantang Street - Day 2: Tianping Mountain → Hanshan Temple → Humble Administrator's Garden/Lingering Garden/Lion Grove Garden (choose one) → Return Attractions - Xiyuan Temple: Stay at the Suzhou Shantang Street Huamao Gusu Li Serviced Apartment, drop off your luggage, and head to Xiyuan Temple! The ginkgo trees have turned golden, and the cats in the temple are still basking in the sun. The temple is giving away spring couplets, calendars, and the Chinese character for "fortune", so don't forget to take some good luck home with you. - Ticket: CNY 5 - Transportation: Take bus 406, 34, etc. - Tiger Hill: The charm of autumn in Suzhou is in Tiger Hill. Over 90% of the ginkgo trees have turned golden, and 60% of the maple trees have turned red. - Ticket: CNY 60 - Transportation: Exit 3 of Tiger Hill Station on Metro Line 6 - Shantang Street: A famous ancient street in Suzhou, the seven-mile Shantang Street is picturesque. Lanterns sway above the water alleys, and the white walls and black tiles are staggered, creating a Jiangnan water town style. - Ticket: Free - Transportation: Exit 3 of Shantang Street Station on Metro Line 2 - Tianping Mountain: Don't miss the maple viewing route, including Baiyun Pool, Gufeng Forest, Shijing Pond, Guanfeng Pavilion, and Gaoyi Garden Archway, where the maple leaves are as red as fire. - Ticket: CNY 30 - Transportation: Exit Mudu Station on Metro Line 1, then walk or take a taxi - Hanshan Temple: Famous for an ancient poem. You can copy scriptures, count Arhats, ring the bell, and taste vegetarian noodles. The maple leaves have turned red. - Ticket: CNY 20 - Transportation: Take bus 932, 313, etc. - Humble Administrator's Garden: In autumn, the red leaves and pavilions of the Humble Administrator's Garden complement each other, like a colorful painting. Choose one of the four gardens: Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Lion Grove Garden, or Canglang Pavilion. - Ticket: CNY 70 - Transportation: Exit 1 of Humble Administrator's Garden Suzhou Museum Station on Metro Line 6

Lose yourself Zizhiyuan is so photogenic! Suzhou gardens are really beautiful. As a fan of traditional culture, I really love Suzhou gardens! There is also Pingtan music in the garden, which is really nice. This time I stayed at the Ascott Harmony City Suzhou. The rooms are quite large, the hotel is quite new, and there is a gym, swimming pool, children's play area, and this Zizhiyuan. I really envy the owners here. There is such a beautiful garden downstairs, and you can enjoy the goldfish and stroll around the garden at any time. The hotel exit is Gusu Wall, and many people come to take photos! Of course, I can't miss it! There is a shopping mall opposite, which is very convenient for dining and entertainment. It takes just over an hour to drive from Shanghai to Suzhou, which is really worthy of being the backyard of Shanghai! Suzhou is very suitable for a family weekend trip! 🏨Located outside the ancient city of Changmen, Gusu, Suzhou, 800 m from Shantang Street, 500 m from Lingering Garden, 1 km from Yipu Garden, and 1 km from Xiyuan Temple. Great location. 🚇Take Line 2 to Shilu Station and walk for 15 minutes 🅿️Free parking for hotel guests

30 and single, I like to go out alone from time to time. I didn't expect that this Huamao Gusu Li Service Apartment would make me feel at home again. 😌 Huamao Center is right next to Shilu Subway Station, a 780,000 sq m complex, and only one subway stop from Suzhou Railway Station. It's really convenient. 🏠Room Type: I chose their double room this time. The room is quite spacious, with a small kitchen and a bathroom with separate wet and dry areas. They have a shower room, which avoids the problem of an unused bathtub. 🤔 🌈Facilities (LG Floor): ✅Gym: A place every man likes to go, with complete aerobic and anaerobic equipment. ✅Swimming Pool: I love the heated pool. I don't have to worry about not having a place to swim when the weather gets cold. ✅Children's Play Area: A paradise for children. Adults can also go in to accompany them. It's not bad. 😎 ✅Canteen: There is a different menu every day, and there are many kinds of breakfast. 🎡Nearby: 🔆Zizhi Garden: A paradise in the business district, so beautiful and photogenic. 😍 🔆Shopping Mall: There is a large shopping mall across the street, with everything you need for eating, drinking, and having fun. 😆 🔆Gusu Wall: A popular check-in spot, there are really a lot of people taking pictures. 😂 🔆H+ Art Museum, Ritz-Carlton... There are really too many projects to be launched here. Looking forward to it. 😚 📍: No. 258 Jinmen Road, Shilu Business District, Suzhou

Experience a garden-style hotel in Suzhou 🏨 This time we stayed at 📍Huamao Gusu Li Service Apartment. We chose a family suite with two bedrooms, a living room, and two bathrooms, which can accommodate our whole family. The living room also has a tent 🏕 and a giraffe 🦒, which the children like - The weather is too hot, I really don't want to go out, I just like this hotel with complete facilities ☑ Children's playground: It's very big, and you can also experience plant hollow painting and fan painting and other parent-child courses. Children basically don't want to come out ☑ Swimming pool, another place where children don't want to come out ☑ Zizhi Garden, it is said to be a garden of the Ming Dynasty, and you can visit the Suzhou-style garden without leaving the house ☑ The hotel also has many Dragon Boat Festival handicraft activities: making sachets, making zongzi, etc., all are free 🆓, fun ☑ The audio-visual room can watch movies, and it's too comfortable to lie down there No wonder the children don't want to go out, adults don't need to go out either haha

📍Detailed address: China Merchants Gusu Li Service Apartment (Shantang Street Store) No. 292 Jinmen Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City 🚉Transportation strategy: Suzhou Rail Transit Line 2 Shilu Station Line 2 can directly reach Suzhou Railway Station and Suzhou North Station, the transportation is super convenient! The hotel also has its own underground parking spaces, plenty of parking spaces, no reservation needed! 🌟Highlights: Zizhi Garden The garden, recorded in historical documents and designed by Wen Zhengming and Qiu Ying, was destroyed in the war. Now, after in-depth research of historical documents and rebuilding with respect to history, the essence of Suzhou gardens is concentrated inside. There are mountains and waters, stone bridges, pavilions, and towers! Whether it's the book-stone in the corridor or the couplets and plaques, they all contain a wealth of traditional Chinese culture! Family activities The hotel has many family-friendly facilities, equipped with children's room cards, children's bathrobes and toiletries, and there is a children's amusement center, children's audio-visual room, children's swimming pool, and many family-oriented activities and courses. You won't have to worry about bringing kids! 🛏Room facilities: Rooms are equipped with Siemens washer-dryer combo, so you don't have to worry about laundry issues during consecutive stays. The hotel's double-bedroom rooms are super suitable for family trips, and you'll feel right at home as soon as you check in. Central air conditioning and fresh air systems are standard in the rooms, so you no longer have to worry about air quality. The bathroom also has a Panasonic warm air machine. ⛰Surrounding strategy You can walk to the Lingering Garden, Xiyuan Temple, and Shantang Street, which is very convenient Taking the subway or a taxi at the starting price can reach Guanqian Street Pingjiang Road, and transferring to Line 1 by subway can reach Lake West Suzhou Center, Lake East Times Square, Eslite Bookstore, etc., which is very convenient.