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Classic Suzhou cuisine combination: squirrel fish + braised pork with osmanthus + crab meat tofu + shepherd's purse and silverfish soup

Every one is worth going! Suzhou Travel Guide Many sisters complain that there is nothing fun in Suzhou!! I really don't believe this. Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden, and Tiger Hill are all famous in Suzhou. Shantang Street, Pingjiang Road, and Guanqian Street are also small bridges and flowing water. For this reason, I stayed up all night to summarize this guide to Suzhou attractions ☑ to share with sisters who are about to set off. p6 It took me a whole night to make this mind map (travel guide one map flow) that I think is very detailed. It contains travel preparations, transportation, accommodation, food and specific information about each attraction. I hope it can help everyone. Food Guide: Li Baixie Crab Yellow Noodles Wanyuan Su Style Hot Pot Gusu Boat Feast Tanhua·Yijing Jiangnan Cuisine Dumb Fried Dumplings Tongdexing Noodle House Zhu Xinnian Dim Sum Shop Huang Tianyuan Cake Shop Accommodation Location: Near Guanqian Street and Pingjiang Road, small bridges and flowing water, especially suitable for taking pictures and checking in, transportation is also very convenient, there are many food streets and restaurants, and Li Baixie is nearby. Tips for the guide: Attractions: Top attractions such as Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove, and Suzhou Museum have daily flow limits. Be sure to book 3-7 days in advance, and book tickets on "Jundao Suzhou" and various attractions in advance. If it is the peak season, there is a high probability that you will not be able to buy tickets on site, and you will lose a lot if you run out of time! Transportation: Suzhou Metro is convenient, download the "Su e Travel" APP in advance to scan the code to take the bus. The roads in the old city are complicated. When taking a taxi, locate the main entrance of the scenic spot or the bus stop, otherwise you may be confused by the one-way street. If the attractions are close, walk, and you can immersively experience the charm of Suzhou streets. Comfortable clothing: There are many slabs of stone in the old city of Suzhou. Wear a pair of comfortable flat shoes or sneakers, and you won't feel tired even if you walk all day. If you want to take pictures in the garden, wear light-colored Hanfu or long skirts, which are super suitable for the scenery and have a high rate of film output. Reasonable arrangement of play time: Go to popular gardens, such as Humble Administrator's Garden, rush in when the garden opens, enter the garden at 7:30-8:30, you can avoid a large number of tourists, and enjoy the scenery and take pictures leisurely. It is recommended to go to Qili Shantang at night, when the lights are on, and it has a Jiangnan water town atmosphere. Photography check-in: When taking photos in the garden, use window lattices and door frames as the foreground to increase the layering of the picture; Pingjiang Road and Shantang Street, with small bridges and flowing water as the background, are all blockbusters. If you want to take pictures of the characteristics, try the Suzhou-style signs on the streets of Suzhou, which are very stylish. #旅游小尼城市 #江南烟雨 #苏州旅游 #苏州特色

Suzhou Family Banquet Food Guide This restaurant, located on Pingjiang Road, is a collaboration with the Suzhou Cuisine Museum. It also offers Pingtan (a traditional Suzhou storytelling performance) accompaniment, with an average price of about 100 yuan per person. Must-try dishes include: Steamed Taihu Lake Crab (made under the supervision of an intangible cultural heritage organization, the crab meat is fresh and sweet); Squirrel Mandarin Fish (made with fresh Taihu Lake fish, fried and then drizzled with a sweet and sour sauce simmered for 3 hours, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside); Braised Eel with Hot Oil (freshly sliced ​​eel, fragrant after being poured over with hot oil); Suzhou-style Dongpo Pork (slow-cooked for 4 hours, rich but not greasy); and Stir-fried Shrimp (freshly peeled and stir-fried, crisp, tender, and sweet). Popular Nearby Attractions and Travel Information Gusu District has a concentration of attractions. It's recommended to travel by subway and on foot. Subway lines 1, 2, and 4 cover most attractions. Below are details of key attractions: Table: Attraction | Ticket Price | Key Features Humble Administrator's Garden | Off-season 70 RMB, Peak season 80 RMB; Night tour weekdays 198 RMB, weekends 228 RMB | One of China's four famous gardens, renowned for its water features. Pavilions and waterside terraces are built along the water, a masterpiece of borrowed scenery art. Lion Grove Garden | Off-season 30 RMB, Peak season 40 RMB | Featuring a maze of artificial mountains, visited multiple times by Emperor Qianlong. The artificial mountains are exquisitely crafted and perfect for exploration. Suzhou Museum | Free (reservations required) | I.M. Pei's final masterpiece, blending modern and classical architecture. The museum houses treasures such as Yuan Dynasty blue-and-white porcelain jars. The garden's landscape and courtyards are highly photogenic. Shantang Street | Free | Known as "Gusu's No. 1 Street," it's particularly charming at night when lanterns are lit. Boat tours along the canal are available. Hanshan Temple | 20 RMB Famous for the poem "A Night Mooring at Maple Bridge," the ancient temple is tranquil, and the New Year's bell-ringing blessing activity is particularly unique. The Master of the Nets Garden costs 30 yuan in the off-season and 40 yuan in the peak season; the night garden costs 100 yuan. Small and exquisite, the night tour includes Kunqu Opera and Pingtan performances, showcasing the rich charm of Jiangnan. Three-Day Itinerary Suggestion 1. Day 1: Suzhou Museum → Humble Administrator's Garden → Pingjiang Road (stroll along the ancient street and enjoy a traditional Suzhou feast). The attractions are within a 10-15 minute walk each. 2. Day 2: Lion Grove Garden → Guanqian Street (shopping) → Hanshan Temple. It's a 20-minute walk from Lion Grove Garden to Guanqian Street. From Guanqian Street, take Metro Line 2 and transfer to Line 4 to reach Hanshan Temple. 3. Day 3: Master of the Nets Garden → Shantang Street. Take Metro Line 5 and transfer to Line 2. Enjoy the night view of Shantang Street and take a boat ride in the evening. Other Recommended Restaurants and Drinks in the Area 1. Restaurants: Songhelou (Guanqian Street Branch), a century-old brand, known for its consistently delicious stir-fried shrimp and braised eel; Li Baixie, with its generous portions of crab roe noodles, served with crab vinegar to cut the richness; Gusu Boat Banquet River View Restaurant, where you can enjoy the river view while dining, highly recommended for its osmanthus braised pork and squirrel-shaped mandarin fish. 2. Drinks: Qingnianchun's Biluochun milk tea, a perfect blend of tea and milk flavors; Sanwanchang's "Biluo Zhichun," with its rich flavor from barley popping boba; Wutong Laolao's "Shangshangqian," a new-style Chinese milk tea made with Biluochun tea and fresh milk; and Algebraist's coffee, suitable for tourists who prefer Western drinks. Recommended Accommodation Nearby Attractions 1. Yunxi Yuxiang Private Hot Spring Resort Villa (Pingjiang Road Zhuozheng Garden Branch): 450 meters from Pingjiang Road, perfect for strolling through the ancient street, with free laundry service and smart room control. 2. Ding Family Courtyard (Pingjiang Road Humble Administrator's Garden Branch): Located 490 meters from the core scenic area, this garden-style hotel is pet-friendly and suitable for families. 3. Home Inn Neo (Suzhou University Pingjiang Road Branch): Offers good value for money, with a buffet breakfast and laundry facilities. Multiple attractions are within a 2km walk. Important Notes: 1. Popular attractions such as the Humble Administrator's Garden and Suzhou Museum require advance booking through the "JunDaoSuzhou" platform to avoid entering without a ticket. 2. Parking is limited in the old city area due to traffic restrictions. Avoid driving and choose the subway or cycling instead. 3. Shantang Street and Pingjiang Road are prone to crowd control during holidays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. It is recommended to travel during off-peak hours. 4. Suzhou cuisine tends to be sweet. If you do not like sweet flavors, inform the restaurant in advance to adjust the taste. 5. Bring your ID card, student ID, etc., as some attractions offer discounted tickets. Also, bring an umbrella in case of the changeable weather in Jiangnan. #FoodFlavors #RomanticRestaurants #LocalFoodOnlyToEat #TryAuthenticOldBrands #TryAuthenticOldBrands

Attention, ladies planning a trip to Suzhou in November or December! Take my advice: Make sure to book your tickets in advance for popular attractions! Don't be like me, standing in the cold wind for 3 hours – a lesson learned the hard way 😭 Keep this easy-to-use booking guide handy to help you avoid crowds and enjoy your trip! ✅ Includes comprehensive booking channels and tips - 🥹 Suzhou Attractions Booking Guide 1⃣ Suzhou Museum: Book 7 days in advance, 09:00-17:00 (Closed Mondays) 2️⃣ Humble Administrator's Garden: 70 RMB, book 3 days in advance, 07:30-17:00 3️⃣ Lion Grove Garden: 30 RMB, book 3 days in advance, 07:30-17:00 - 💖 Suzhou Food and Relaxation Guide💖 ✅ Li Bai Crab Roe Noodles (Pingjiang Road Branch): Highly recommend the crab roe noodles! The best part is the generous portions; you'll want more after just one bite. This kind of weather is perfect for a warm Biluochun ginger tea – the aroma of Biluochun combined with the slight spiciness of ginger is both refreshing and soothing. ✅ Gusu Boat Banquet River View Restaurant: Highly recommend the Gusu Squirrel Fish and Dry Pot Cauliflower; they have a wonderful wok hei (wok aroma)! Also, try the Bamboo Shoots and Dongpo Pork – rich but not greasy, they melt in your mouth! ✅ Wanyuan Suzhou-Style Hot Pot: Recommended broth is the Suzhou-style fragrant tomato broth. The tomatoes are fresh and flavorful, and all the side dishes are very fresh. The crispy mountain tripe is tender and chewy, absorbing all the aroma in the broth! ✅ Dumb Pan-Fried Dumplings: Suzhou-style fillings tend to be sweet, I really love the sweet and savory flavor of pan-fried dumplings! #RoadScenery #CityHumanitiesNotes #OffTheRoadDiscovery #CatchingCityHumanities #RomanticTravelDestinationsInChina

For those planning a trip to Suzhou, save this! It's hard to find a complete guide for Suzhou, so this super comprehensive guide is a must-have! From attraction bookings and route planning to avoiding bad food choices, everything is covered! [Suzhou Food: These Restaurants Are a Must-Try] Li Bai Crab Roe Noodles (Pingjiang Road Branch): Freshly extracted crab roe topped with chewy noodles, so fresh you'll want to smack your lips, yet not greasy at all – pure bliss! Gusu Boat Banquet River View Restaurant: Squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; sizzling eel hot pot arrives at the table, the eel meat so tender you could squeeze water out of it – authentic Suzhou cuisine! Wanyuan Suzhou Hot Pot: The tomato broth is irresistibly fresh, hand-cut… Fresh mutton and Suzhou-style fish balls are must-orders—you could easily eat ten at once! The "Tanhua" themed Jiangnan cuisine (Suzhou style) features bamboo shoots and Dongpo pork stewed with dried bamboo shoots. The pork is stewed to perfection—the fatty parts melt in your mouth, the lean parts retain their flavor, and the skin is clean and not mushy, without being overly sweet. The "Zhuangyuan" saliva chicken is not spicy, with a tangy and salty flavor that balances the sweetness. "Fuhui" chicken feet snacks are stewed until tender and fall off the bone, with a rich, perfectly seasoned flavor—you won't be able to stop eating them! [Tips to Avoid Pitfalls - Lessons Learned] Popular attractions like the Suzhou Museum and the Humble Administrator's Garden get very crowded during peak season; make sure to book in advance! The Suzhou Museum opens daily at 9:00 AM. Tickets are selling fast, remember to be on the lookout! Don't join a tour group in Suzhou! Attractions are directly accessible by subway, so feel free to explore Pingjiang Road and sample local snacks – flexible and carefree! Avoid buying the "trendy cultural and creative ice cream" on the main street of Pingjiang Road; it's expensive and ordinary. Instead, try freshly made Suzhou-style pastries. Don't buy the "cheap silk products" at the entrance of scenic spots; most are of mediocre quality. Suzhou embroidery or pastries from reputable shops are the better souvenirs. Suzhou boasts elegant gardens, gentle water towns, and tempting cuisine. Follow this guide to avoid pitfalls and immerse yourself in the charm of Jiangnan! #SuzhouAccommodation #JiangnanWaterTowns #SuzhouTravelAvoidance #SuzhouFood #SuzhouTravelGuide