Suzhou 4 Days 3 Nights Budget Travel Guide｜Explore the Jiangnan Water Town for 1000 RMB

Suzhou 4 Days 3 Nights Travel Guide｜Enjoy Classical Gardens and Jiangnan Water Town for 1000 RMB 🌸 【🌧️Rainy Day Vibes Overload!】It rained unexpectedly at the Lingering Garden that day, and I caught a beautiful scene of a little bee flying among the flowers～Got tons of compliments on my social media post! --- DAY 1: First Encounter with Suzhou · Stroll Through Ancient Streets 💰Estimated Expenses Today: 200 RMB 🚌 Transportation Tips: - Shanghai to Suzhou 🚄 High-speed train 40 minutes / 🚍 Bus 1.5 hours (100-150 RMB) - Recommended to use shared bikes in the city 🚲 (10 RMB/day) 🏮Must-Visit Recommendations: ✅ Pingjiang Road (Free) 📍 Pingjiang Road, Gusu District - Wearing a qipao or hanfu is perfect for photos 📸 - Buy an oil-paper umbrella as a prop, it’s amazing! ✅ Guanqian Street 📍 Guanqian Street, Gusu District 🥟 Must-Try Foods: ▫️ Dumb Dumplings 20 RMB/10 pieces ▫️ Suzhou Pastries 5 RMB each ▫️ Osmanthus Rice Wine Dumplings 8 RMB 🏨 Accommodation: Recommended to stay at a hostel near Pingjiang Road 💰150 RMB/night (Remember to book 1 week in advance!) --- DAY 2: Garden Marathon Day 💰Estimated Expenses Today: 260 RMB 🎋 Itinerary: 1⃣️ Humble Administrator’s Garden (7:30-17:00) 📍 178 Dongbei Street, Gusu District ⚠️ Book in advance during peak season! ✅ Fewest visitors before 8 AM 🎫 90 RMB, half price with student ID 2⃣️ Lion Grove Garden (8:00-17:00) 📍 23 Yuanlin Road, Gusu District ✨ The rockery maze is super fun! Wear comfortable shoes 👟 🎫 40 RMB 3⃣️ Suzhou Museum (9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays) 📍 60 Dongbei Street, Gusu District 📱 Must book in advance! Designed by master architect I.M. Pei, very beautiful 🥢 Dinner Recommendation: “Deyuelou” Suzhou Cuisine, about 50 RMB per person Must order: Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Stir-fried Eel in Fragrant Oil --- DAY 3: Gardens + Ancient Town One-Day Tour 💰Estimated Expenses Today: 195 RMB 🏯 Itinerary: 1⃣️ Lingering Garden (7:30-17:00) 📍 Outside Changmen, Gusu District 💐 Caught a lucky shot of a flower window and a little bee together! 🎫 55 RMB 2⃣️ Mudu Ancient Town (8:30-17:00) 📍 Mudu Town, Wuzhong District 🚌 Bus line 4 direct (10 RMB round trip) 🍡 Must buy: Begonia Cake 5 RMB each --- DAY 4: Half-Day Tour of Tiger Hill 💰Estimated Expenses Today: 120 RMB ⛰️ Suggested Route: Tiger Hill (7:30-17:00) 📍 Tiger Hill Mountain, Gusu District 🎫 70 RMB 🔺 Key spots: Yunyan Temple Leaning Pagoda, Sword Pool 🚄 Return Trip Suggestion: Buy tickets for after 3:00 PM Suzhou Station is the closest to the scenic area! --- 💰1000 RMB Budget Breakdown (Tested Version) | Item | Cost | Money-Saving Tips | |----------|------|------------------------| | Transportation | 150 | Buy early bird tickets | | Accommodation | 450 | Shared rooms in homestays | | Tickets | 255 | Half price with student ID | | Food | 100 | Focus on snacks | | Others | 45 | Umbrella + postcards | --- 📌 Travel Tips: 1. Bring an umbrella from March to May! The plum rain season is beautiful but rainy ☔ 2. Gardens open at 7:30 AM, go early for fewer crowds and better photos 3. Wearing hanfu for photos is amazing! Rentals available on Pingjiang Road 4. Avoid weekends! Tuesday has the fewest visitors 🌟 This guide is especially suitable for students and budget travelers! Save it for anytime use～