Suzhou Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Humble Administrator's Garden Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
For the next month, Suzhou will be like this (with a flower viewing guide)
March in Suzhou is simply a paradise on earth! 🌸 If you're planning to check in Suzhou this month, you definitely can't miss my super practical Gusu flower viewing guide!
1⃣️ Shangfang Mountain Forest Park
There, the colorful tulips, dreamy Dutch windmills, and pure white and tender cherry blossoms are so beautiful that it's like stepping into a Monet painting!
The address is No. 47 Wuyue Road, Huqiu District
Open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
2⃣️ Lingering Garden
It's simply a paradise for flower viewing! Camellias, plum blossoms, crabapples, magnolias, all the beautiful flowers you can think of are here.
The location is at No. 33 Liuyuan Road, outside Yanmen, Suzhou District
The ticket is 45 yuan, but if you have a garden card, you can enter for free
The opening hours are also from 7:30 to 17:30.
3⃣️ Chunfeng Street
There is a long cherry blossom avenue there, super romantic
Just walk 100 meters from Exit 3 of Pingjiang Road East Station on Line 2 and you're there.
4⃣️ Ougarden
The magnolia flowers here are so beautiful that they intoxicate people, and are an excellent representative of Suzhou's magnolias.
The address is at No. 6 Xiaoxinqiao Lane, Cang Street, Gusu District
The ticket is 20 yuan, and the garden card is also applicable.
5⃣️ Xiaoxiawan Road
The plum blossom forest here is red like fire, white as snow, really super spectacular. And it's completely free,
It's about a 40-minute drive from Suzhou city area.
6⃣️ Tandong Village
This little village by the side of Taihu Lake, with cherry blossoms all over the mountains and the beautiful scenery of Taihu Lake as the backdrop, is simply stunning
The ticket is 30 yuan, and it's about a 30-minute drive from Suzhou city area.
7⃣️ Gate of the Orient
Nearby Nison Plaza, the magnolias and cherry blossoms bloom beautifully, with Suzhou's landmark Gate of the Orient as the background, the scene is too beautiful for me to look at.
Come out from Exit 1 of Xinghai Square Station on Line 1 and walk 500 meters to get there.
8⃣️ Suzhou Tram
It's simply the spring special, with cherry blossoms and crabapples all along the way, get on and you can take pictures like in a Japanese drama.
Transfer to Tram Line 1 from Shizishan Station on the subway, and the fare is only 2 yuan!
9⃣️ Shushan Village
The pear blossoms here will dazzle you, with the blooming period in mid to late March. Not only are the pear blossoms beautiful here, but the tea, bayberry, and bamboo sea are also super famous
And there's no need for a ticket at all!
1⃣️0⃣️ Humble Administrator's Garden
The spring flowers here have everything you could want, it's just a bit crowded.
The address is No. 178 Northeast Street, Gusu District, the ticket is 90 yuan, and the garden card is applicable
Opening hours are 7:30 to 17:30.
In short, the spring in Suzhou is so beautiful! If you've been tempted by this flower viewing guide, then get moving! 🚶♀️🌼
Suzhou Trip ~ Strategy Edition
📍📍📍 Four attractions in two days and one night: Pingjiang Road (1-5), Humble Administrator's Garden (6-8), Xiyuan Temple (9-10), Shantang Street (11-13)
✔️Pingjiang Road is full of snack streets and boutiques, a combination of hustle and tranquility. Many young ladies dress in very Jiangnan style for photos.📷
✔️Walking along Pingjiang Road is the Humble Administrator's Garden, which has a history of almost 500 years. The buildings in the courtyard are very distinctive. If you encounter a tour guide, you can listen to the stories about the garden.
✔️The next day, take a taxi to Xiyuan Temple. It's amazing that your heart calms down as soon as you arrive at the temple. It's very suitable for office workers who are always in the workplace. The outside world is too noisy, here you can feel a tranquility that is completely different from usual.
✔️Walking along Xiyuan Temple, you will reach Shantang Street, which is full of special snacks and souvenirs. After the lights on both sides of the waterfront are turned on at night, it completely conforms to my impression of the Jiangnan water town~
Finally, if you have time, I also recommend going to the Suzhou Museum and listening to the Suzhou Pingtan by Teacher Wu
The first of China's four famous gardens: Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden
🌠Humble Administrator's Garden, located in Gusu District, Suzhou City, was built in 1509 (during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty). It is one of the four famous gardens in China and the private garden of the imperial historian Wang Xianchen. It is the largest existing classical garden in Suzhou.
🌅It is divided into three parts: the east garden, the middle garden, and the west garden. The middle garden is the essence of the whole garden. The main attractions include Xiangzhou, Lotus Wind Pavilion, Reflection Building, Tower Shadow Pavilion, Orchid Snow Hall, Listening Pavilion, Mandarin Duck Hall, etc. The recommended tour route is to play counterclockwise.
💰Ticket price:
80 yuan/person
🕙Business hours:
7:30-17:00 (stop admission at 16:30)
⏳Play time:
2-3 hours
📍Detailed address:
No. 178, Northeast Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province
Compared to the Humble Administrator's Garden, I prefer this lesser-known free garden in Suzhou
Compared to the Humble Administrator's Garden, I prefer this lesser-known free garden in Suzhou!
When it comes to Suzhou, the first garden that comes to mind is definitely the Humble Administrator's Garden. Indeed, the Humble Administrator's Garden is famous all over the world and has its unique historical culture. However, the downside of being famous is overcrowding and the same old check-in routine. Having lived in Suzhou for over a decade, I recommend a lesser-known garden that locals prefer for weekend strolls - Dongyuan.
Dongyuan doesn't have the historical background of the Humble Administrator's Garden, but it excels in being closer to nature. On the calm lake surface, swans, mandarin ducks and ducks are frolicking freely. There are also the unique pavilions of Suzhou gardens. It's less crowded, free, and a great place to relax in the afternoon. Humble Administrator's Garden
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Pingjiang Road Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
The aftermath of traveling to Suzhou is too strong! Two-day and one-night complete guide
Suzhou, a great place that can't be finished in three days🤩, every place is a beautiful scenery🌅!
🚗Transportation arrangement:
🚇 Subway download 'Su e Xing' to scan and ride, bus to get Suzhou bus e-card in zfb~
🚄 Both Suzhou Station and Suzhou North Station have direct subway, prefer Suzhou Station~
🚃 To Tongli: Line 4🚆→Scenic shuttle bus; Zhouzhuang: Line 4→Bus 725→758🚌
🌟Accommodation arrangement:
📍Recommended to stay near Guanqian Street or Pingjiang Road, both transportation and food are super convenient🥘! Guanqian Street is a commercial street, and Pingjiang Road is an old street~
📍If you want to go to the ancient town, it is recommended to stay near the ancient town on the last day🏠~
💃Route arrangement:
DAY1: Humble Administrator's Garden →Suzhou Museum →Lion Grove →Pingjiang Road→Chengpin Bookstore →Jinji Lake 🐔
DAY2: Guanqian Street →Tiger Hill Scenic Spot →Hanshan Temple →Shantang Street
DAY3: Tongli Ancient Town 🎇or Zhouzhuang
🌿Suzhou also has many beautiful garden scenic spots, everyone can arrange according to their own preferences🤗~
🎊Attractions introduction:
1. 🏯Shantang Street
'Jiangnan has another dream of misty rain, stepping into Shantang seven miles', don't miss the sunset and night view~ When the lights are on, the white walls and black tiles seem to be in the prosperous age of ancient Jiangnan🤓!
2. 🏛Suzhou Museum
Mr. Bei Yuming's final work, the interior introduces daylight into the museum, creating scenery with light and shadow, and it looks like a painting no matter how you take it🤳!
3. 🛤Pingjiang Road
A Pingjiang Road, half of the history of Gusu😜. I like the March grocery store here the most, and the good-looking bamboo tube tea, full of quiet travel feeling🤤~
4. ⛩Humble Administrator's Garden
The courtyard is well-arranged, girls remember to wear cheongsam or Hanfu👗, it's super beautiful to take pictures in the garden!
5. 🏙Oriental Gate Sunset
Navigate to Jinji Lake Square, and the Oriental Gate is right across the street. In the evening, the city is hazy like a scroll🖼, and it's super good-looking for photos and group photos!
6. 🌃Zhouzhuang
'The mottled cyan-gray color is like the remnants of the morning, and the intertwined double bridges are firm and old'🎇; Zhouzhuang, known in Yu Qiuyu's book, must go to the river to sit on a black-awning boat~
7. 📚Hanshan Temple
'Gusu city outside Hanshan Temple, midnight bell to the guest boat'🛶; even the ancient Bai Juyi praised the place, are you sure you don't come?
🌟Catering recommendation:
I chose Qian Yuman·Nostalgic Restaurant (Shantang Street Changxu Road Store)
Must eat Suzhou dishes, located at 717 Changxu Road, Gusu District, only 3 minutes walk to Shantang Street~
🥢Must order dishes:
1. 🦆Bamboo net duck: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, must order! This duck is really delicious😍~
2. 🐟Squirrel mandarin fish: sour and sweet, the fish is fried just right, crispy and super delicious😝~
3. 🍹Peach Blossom Ten Miles: Must order fruit wine, low alcohol, great👍!
🎈【Some travel tips】
1. Dress suggestion is a bit plain, more matching with Jiangnan😘~
2. Remember to avoid Monday, Suzhou Museum is closed🤐!
😜Buddies, just rush! Come and feel the charm of Suzhou🤗~
Suzhou Trip ~ Strategy Edition
📍📍📍 Four attractions in two days and one night: Pingjiang Road (1-5), Humble Administrator's Garden (6-8), Xiyuan Temple (9-10), Shantang Street (11-13)
✔️Pingjiang Road is full of snack streets and boutiques, a combination of hustle and tranquility. Many young ladies dress in very Jiangnan style for photos.📷
✔️Walking along Pingjiang Road is the Humble Administrator's Garden, which has a history of almost 500 years. The buildings in the courtyard are very distinctive. If you encounter a tour guide, you can listen to the stories about the garden.
✔️The next day, take a taxi to Xiyuan Temple. It's amazing that your heart calms down as soon as you arrive at the temple. It's very suitable for office workers who are always in the workplace. The outside world is too noisy, here you can feel a tranquility that is completely different from usual.
✔️Walking along Xiyuan Temple, you will reach Shantang Street, which is full of special snacks and souvenirs. After the lights on both sides of the waterfront are turned on at night, it completely conforms to my impression of the Jiangnan water town~
Finally, if you have time, I also recommend going to the Suzhou Museum and listening to the Suzhou Pingtan by Teacher Wu
A must-visit one-day tour route in Suzhou at this time, very Jiangnan
"A Pingjiang Road, half of Gusu city."
The alley is not long, but it is the precipitation of history.
Living by the river and prospering by the water.
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In addition to the must-visit Pingjiang Road in Suzhou,
the surroundings are also classic.
The Lion Grove is one of the four major gardens in Suzhou, don't miss the blooming wintersweet and the beautiful glazed flower windows;
The collision of modern and classical in Cang Street, there are both top-stream waist-down girls and the beautiful water rhyme of Gusu with few people;
The Couple's Retreat Garden is one of the eight major gardens in Suzhou, small and exquisite, the meaning of "a perfect match" attracts many couples to take pictures;
Dongyuan is free to feed black swans and is more popular with locals.
You can stroll around Pingjiang Road all day!
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🔆「Recommended Route」
Lion Grove-Pingjiang Road-Ren Heng Cang Street-Xiangmen-Couple's Retreat Garden-Dongyuan-Cang Street
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📍「Attraction Features」
1️⃣ Lion Grove
One of the four famous gardens in Suzhou, known as the "Kingdom of Rockeries", the wintersweet is blooming right now, and the flower window is too beautiful to check in! Various glazed flower windows are even more unique～
2️⃣ Pingjiang Road
Suzhou's historic old street, with water and land running parallel, river streets adjacent, very antique, a must-visit in Suzhou! There are many snacks and specialty shops, and you can take a boat.
3️⃣ Ren Heng Cang Street
Suzhou Taikoo Li, with many brands, in the form of a block, the super popular waist-down girl👧🏻 is there, taking pictures of the former residence garden through the glazed glass, the sense of "Blossoms"～
4️⃣ Xiangmen
Suzhou's ancient city gate, you can climb the city wall to overlook the ancient city and the scenery of the moat.
5️⃣ Couple's Retreat Garden
One of the eight major gardens in Suzhou, because of the homophonic "couple"👩🏻❤️👨🏻, there is a saying of "a perfect match", there are many wedding photos taken. Small and exquisite!
6️⃣ Dongyuan
Free garden, you can go to feed black swans
7️⃣ Cang Street
Small popular street, near the Couple's Retreat Garden, leading to Xiangmen subway station, the journey is very good to shoot, especially the boats at the back door of the Couple's Retreat Garden.
Suzhou Tourism
1️⃣ Pingjiang Road (Free): Take the subway line 1️⃣ to Xiangmen Station, walk about 10 minutes, this is my favorite spot, the scenery is very beautiful, all for me to go! Random shots are very photogenic, a super beautiful road, very atmospheric!
2️⃣ Seven-mile Shantang Street (Free): Subway line 2️⃣ exit 3️⃣, worth going! Very beautiful
It's even better at night! If you like Hanfu, you can go, there are also Hanfu experience halls here, the price-performance ratio is relatively high, and there are many Suzhou specialty pastries!!! Recommend a delicious restaurant Shantang Street Food
😋 Qian Yuman•Nostalgic Restaurant A must-eat internet celebrity Su-style dish in Suzhou, with a good environment, suitable for check-in and taking pictures. The restaurant is a 3-minute walk from the Shantang Street scenic area🌟
Signature dishes: Bamboo net duck: The skin is crispy, the duck meat is fragrant, especially delicious, it's a signature!
Squirrel bass: The fish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and sour
Private three-color shrimp tofu: Tender and smooth rice, thick tofu, and shrimp
Peach Blossom Ten Miles: A must-order fruit wine with a low alcohol content
3️⃣ Jinsui Bay Trestle (Free): The sunset is absolutely beautiful, the pictures I took before are gone, I always recommend this place to watch the sunset to everyone who comes to Suzhou.
You can see Suzhou's most famous 'Big Pants' landmark
Oriental
Gate! A place I will never get tired of! Subway line 3️⃣ direct, Jin
Lake Station exit 3️⃣.
4️⃣ Guanqian Street: There are mainly a lot of snacks inside, various milk tea shops, and clothing stores to stroll around! The most important thing is that the prices are clearly marked, suitable for people like me who don't like to bargain to visit. Take the subway line 4️⃣ to Chayuanchang Station and exit from exit 2, and you will be at Guanqian Street
5️⃣ Hanshan Temple: Ticket ¥20: The moon falls and the crow crows, the frost fills the sky, the river maple and the fishing fire correspond to the sorrowful sleep. Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, the bell rings at midnight to the guest ship. As one of the top ten famous temples in China, it is of course a tourist spot worth visiting.
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Shantang Street Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Suzhou 2-Day Tour Guide
Day 1: Experience the charm of the ancient capital
📍First stop: Shantang Street
Depart from Suzhou Station, take the subway or taxi, and you can instantly immerse yourself in the embrace of the ancient street. The night view of Shantang Street is like a flowing Jiangnan ink painting, every stone slab, every lantern tells the story of the past.🏮
📍Second stop: Lingering Garden
Walk or take the bus, easily reach the Lingering Garden. The garden art here, whether it's rockeries or clear water, is breathtakingly beautiful.🌿
📍Third stop: Xiyuan Temple and Hanshan Temple
The tranquility of Buddhism and the heaviness of history intertwine in Xiyuan Temple, while the bell of Hanshan Temple seems to penetrate thousands of years of time.🛕
📍Fourth stop: Guanqian Street
This is a food paradise in Suzhou. From breakfast to late-night snacks, there are all kinds of food stalls and restaurants. Try a bowl of hot stove noodles, or a piece of sweet and glutinous green rice ball, let your taste buds tour Suzhou first.
📍Fifth stop: Gate of the Orient
At night, be sure to go to the Gate of the Orient to feel the unique beauty of the architecture. It is not only a landmark of Suzhou, but also a perfect combination of modern and traditional.
Day 2: Museum and Garden Tour
📍First stop: Suzhou Museum
Come to the Suzhou Museum designed by Master I. M. Pei in the early morning, both the architecture and the exhibits are amazing.🏛️
📍Second stop: Humble Administrator's Garden
Out of the museum, you can walk to the Humble Administrator's Garden. Every inch of land here, every tree is full of poetry.🌳
📍Third stop: Pingjiang Road & Shuangta Market
The ancient charm of Pingjiang Road and the bustle of Shuangta Market are a true portrayal of life in Suzhou. From antiques to snacks, everything is worth savoring.🛍️
About the cost:
Accommodation: 200-500 yuan/night (depending on the hotel grade)
Attraction tickets: Suzhou Museum is free, Humble Administrator's Garden is 80 yuan/person, other attraction prices range from 20-45 yuan.🏷️
Transportation: 50-100 yuan (depending on the itinerary)
Tips: Suzhou's transportation is very convenient, the subway and buses almost cover all major attractions. And there are really too many delicious foods in Suzhou, don't forget to leave some room for food!😋
Suzhou·Jiangsu
This is the real Shantang Street, which is seven li long
I highly recommend this Shantang Street, but not the last few hundred meters of the Shantang Street scenic area (where it's crowded with people and has a strong commercial atmosphere...). After leaving Tiger Hill, turn left and the road along the river is Shantang Street. In ancient times, in order to get from the ancient city of Suzhou to Tiger Hill, a canal was specifically opened to the foot of Tiger Hill. The street passing through the north side of the canal is seven li long into the city, hence the name Seven Li Shantang.
The last few hundred meters in the old city center is a bustling scenic area, but the truly flavorful section is the road from Tiger Hill to the city center. I recommend that everyone walk back to the city along Shantang Street after leaving Tiger Hill, to truly experience the original flavor of the ancient city of Suzhou...
The stone slab road, temples, old ladies selling vegetables on the side of the ancient street, the original houses with thick layers of whitewash on the alley, the barber chairs in the barber shop with at least half a century of history... To experience the real Shantang Street, start from Tiger Hill...
Suzhou Tourism
1️⃣ Pingjiang Road (Free): Take the subway line 1️⃣ to Xiangmen Station, walk about 10 minutes, this is my favorite spot, the scenery is very beautiful, all for me to go! Random shots are very photogenic, a super beautiful road, very atmospheric!
2️⃣ Seven-mile Shantang Street (Free): Subway line 2️⃣ exit 3️⃣, worth going! Very beautiful
It's even better at night! If you like Hanfu, you can go, there are also Hanfu experience halls here, the price-performance ratio is relatively high, and there are many Suzhou specialty pastries!!! Recommend a delicious restaurant Shantang Street Food
😋 Qian Yuman•Nostalgic Restaurant A must-eat internet celebrity Su-style dish in Suzhou, with a good environment, suitable for check-in and taking pictures. The restaurant is a 3-minute walk from the Shantang Street scenic area🌟
Signature dishes: Bamboo net duck: The skin is crispy, the duck meat is fragrant, especially delicious, it's a signature!
Squirrel bass: The fish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and sour
Private three-color shrimp tofu: Tender and smooth rice, thick tofu, and shrimp
Peach Blossom Ten Miles: A must-order fruit wine with a low alcohol content
3️⃣ Jinsui Bay Trestle (Free): The sunset is absolutely beautiful, the pictures I took before are gone, I always recommend this place to watch the sunset to everyone who comes to Suzhou.
You can see Suzhou's most famous 'Big Pants' landmark
Oriental
Gate! A place I will never get tired of! Subway line 3️⃣ direct, Jin
Lake Station exit 3️⃣.
4️⃣ Guanqian Street: There are mainly a lot of snacks inside, various milk tea shops, and clothing stores to stroll around! The most important thing is that the prices are clearly marked, suitable for people like me who don't like to bargain to visit. Take the subway line 4️⃣ to Chayuanchang Station and exit from exit 2, and you will be at Guanqian Street
5️⃣ Hanshan Temple: Ticket ¥20: The moon falls and the crow crows, the frost fills the sky, the river maple and the fishing fire correspond to the sorrowful sleep. Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, the bell rings at midnight to the guest ship. As one of the top ten famous temples in China, it is of course a tourist spot worth visiting.
In Suzhou Shantang Street, I saw the scene in Tokyo Dream Huaji
The lights are just on🏮
Boats shuttle back and forth, and pedestrians are like weaving
You must come to Suzhou Shantang Street at night～
Wait until the lights are bright
I seem to have gone to the real Jiangnan
'When you come to Suzhou, you will see that every household is by the river'
This is the place of wealth and romance in the red dust under Cao Xueqin's pen
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📍Address: Suzhou Shantang Street
🎫Ticket: Free
🚇Transportation: Metro Line 2 Shilu Station
⏰Best time: 17:00—20:00, the lights will be on around 5:30 in the evening, the red lanterns paired with the blue hour, it's really beautiful!
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🥳Travel Tips
➊Before the lights are on, it feels like an ordinary historical commercial street. After the lights are on, suddenly it's bright in front of you, it's too beautiful! So you must come to Shantang Street at night!
➋The best night view position is on the 'Tonggui Bridge', standing on the bridge without exclaiming really has a kind of 'wealthy and fascinating eyes' feeling. There will be a lot of people, so go early!
➌If you want to take a boat, you can navigate to the ancient stage pier and buy boat tickets there, 45/person
➍Xin Zhenyuan, this is recommended by many locals in Suzhou, it's very good, and there are also oily boiled dumplings from Rongyang Building, and pastries from Wanfuxing! They are all delicious!
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Zhouzhuang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Zhouzhuang
Zhouzhuang Ancient Town is located southeast of Suzhou City, at the junction of Kunshan, Wujiang, and Shanghai. It is a pre-selected site for World Cultural Heritage and the first batch of national 5A-level tourist attractions. Zhouzhuang Ancient Town is surrounded by water on all sides, with the town formed by the river, streets formed by the water, and the market formed by the streets. The main attractions include Fu'an Bridge, Double Bridge, and Shen Hall. On the well-shaped river, 14 ancient stone bridges built in the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties are well preserved. More than 800 local residents live by the river, and more than 60% of the houses still retain the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Zhouzhuang is a typical Jiangnan small bridge flowing water, Tang Feng's legacy, Song water lingering, misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River, Biyu Zhouzhuang. Zhouzhuang, which has been nurtured by a thousand years of historical vicissitudes and rich Wu culture, with its exquisite water town style, unique cultural landscape, and simple folk customs
cassia.serenity.valentine Zhouzhuang Night View
If you like bright shiny things then visiting this ancient town at night will do it for you. It was giving a relaxing and romantic stroll type a vibe. The scenery, shops and just seeing other people walking around was enjoyable. Plus it wasn't as busy and crowded as the daytime was so definitely something to appreciate.
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Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, Jiangsu, three-day travel guide
If you plan to travel to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, Jiangsu for three days, here is a simple guide for your reference:
Day 1:
1. Morning: Arrive at Yunshu Inn, Zhouzhuang Ancient Town Scenic Area, and start your exploration journey. You can first stroll around the ancient streets and lanes to experience the historical and cultural atmosphere of the ancient town.
2. Noon: Taste the local special dishes in the restaurants of the ancient town, such as snail powder, fish head stewed tofu, etc.
3. Afternoon: Visit the famous attractions of Zhouzhuang, such as Shen Hall, Zhang Hall, Shen Garden, etc., to understand the history and architectural style of the ancient town.
4. Evening: Take a walk by the river in Zhouzhuang and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the ancient town under the sunset.
Day 2:
1. Morning: Rent a bicycle and ride on the country roads around Zhouzhuang Ancient Town to enjoy the natural scenery of the Jiangnan Water Village.
2. Noon: Taste the local special farmhouse dishes in the country small shops or agritainment.
3. Afternoon: Visit the water town attractions of Zhouzhuang, such as Chuantang, Shuangqiao, Shibaqiao, etc., to feel the unique charm of the water town.
4. Evening: Enjoy the night view of Zhouzhuang, you can choose to relax in the coffee shop or bar by the river.
Day 3:
1. Morning: Go to the museum near Zhouzhuang to learn more about the history and culture of Zhouzhuang Ancient Town.
2. Noon: Try the special snacks of Zhouzhuang, such as oil explosion shrimp, bubble bun, etc.
3. Afternoon: Take a boat to tour the waterways around Zhouzhuang, and enjoy the water town scenery of the ancient town and surrounding villages.
4. Evening: Taste the local tea or coffee in the teahouse or coffee shop in Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, and enjoy a leisurely time.
Please note that the above is only a rough travel plan, you can adjust according to your own interests and time. In addition, it is best to check the specific opening hours and ticket information of the attractions before the tour, so as to arrange the itinerary reasonably. Wish you a happy trip in Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, Jiangsu!
Zhouzhuang: the Most Charming Water Town
If you want an experience that includes Chinese history, culture, art, and food, this is the place! Zhouzhuang isn't far from the heart of Suzhou, and every part of this water township is delightful. The bridges, canals, and alleyways look like they fell out of paintings. The markets are extensive, with food and art and embroidery that dazzles the senses. On my trip to Suzhou, this was definitely my favorite place to visit, and I'm so glad that I went! #suzhou #zhouzhuang #watertown #solotravel #summervacation #historicculture
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Lingering Garden Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Suzhou 2-Day Tour Guide
Day 1: Experience the charm of the ancient capital
📍First stop: Shantang Street
Depart from Suzhou Station, take the subway or taxi, and you can instantly immerse yourself in the embrace of the ancient street. The night view of Shantang Street is like a flowing Jiangnan ink painting, every stone slab, every lantern tells the story of the past.🏮
📍Second stop: Lingering Garden
Walk or take the bus, easily reach the Lingering Garden. The garden art here, whether it's rockeries or clear water, is breathtakingly beautiful.🌿
📍Third stop: Xiyuan Temple and Hanshan Temple
The tranquility of Buddhism and the heaviness of history intertwine in Xiyuan Temple, while the bell of Hanshan Temple seems to penetrate thousands of years of time.🛕
📍Fourth stop: Guanqian Street
This is a food paradise in Suzhou. From breakfast to late-night snacks, there are all kinds of food stalls and restaurants. Try a bowl of hot stove noodles, or a piece of sweet and glutinous green rice ball, let your taste buds tour Suzhou first.
📍Fifth stop: Gate of the Orient
At night, be sure to go to the Gate of the Orient to feel the unique beauty of the architecture. It is not only a landmark of Suzhou, but also a perfect combination of modern and traditional.
Day 2: Museum and Garden Tour
📍First stop: Suzhou Museum
Come to the Suzhou Museum designed by Master I. M. Pei in the early morning, both the architecture and the exhibits are amazing.🏛️
📍Second stop: Humble Administrator's Garden
Out of the museum, you can walk to the Humble Administrator's Garden. Every inch of land here, every tree is full of poetry.🌳
📍Third stop: Pingjiang Road & Shuangta Market
The ancient charm of Pingjiang Road and the bustle of Shuangta Market are a true portrayal of life in Suzhou. From antiques to snacks, everything is worth savoring.🛍️
About the cost:
Accommodation: 200-500 yuan/night (depending on the hotel grade)
Attraction tickets: Suzhou Museum is free, Humble Administrator's Garden is 80 yuan/person, other attraction prices range from 20-45 yuan.🏷️
Transportation: 50-100 yuan (depending on the itinerary)
Tips: Suzhou's transportation is very convenient, the subway and buses almost cover all major attractions. And there are really too many delicious foods in Suzhou, don't forget to leave some room for food!😋
Suzhou·Jiangsu
Suzhou Gardens Three-Day Travel Guide
If you plan to visit the Suzhou Gardens, here is a three-day travel guide:
Day One:
1. Morning: Arrive in Suzhou, Jiangsu. Choose to take a high-speed train or car to get there. First, visit the Humble Administrator's Garden and taste the essence of classical gardens.
2. Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near the garden, tasting local delicacies such as Suzhou soup dumplings and squirrel-shaped mandarin fish.
3. Afternoon: Go to the Lingering Garden, admire its unique garden landscape and exquisite architecture, and you can stroll by the lake.
4. Evening: Have dinner at a restaurant near the garden, tasting Suzhou snacks such as Yangchun noodles and osmanthus cake.
Day Two:
1. Morning: Visit another garden of the Humble Administrator's Garden or Lingering Garden, and learn more about the culture and art of Suzhou gardens.
2. Noon: Taste Suzhou dishes at a nearby restaurant, such as lion's head and fish head tofu soup.
3. Afternoon: Visit Tiger Hill, admire the ancient temples and relics of a thousand years, and you can climb the Tiger Hill Tower to overlook the surrounding scenery.
4. Evening: Have dinner at a restaurant near Tiger Hill, tasting Suzhou vegetarian dishes and light dishes.
Day Three:
1. Morning: Visit the Hua Pu Garden, admire the diverse flowers and lush greenery, and you can stroll in the maze in the garden.
2. Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near the Hua Pu Garden, tasting local snacks such as double skin milk and pine flower eggs.
3. Afternoon: Visit the Lion Grove Garden, experience the exquisite design of Suzhou gardens and stone carving artworks, and you can visit the Lion Grove Garden Museum.
4. Evening: Have dinner at a restaurant near the garden, tasting Suzhou's traditional exquisite pastries and cakes.
Please remember, the above guide is just a reference, you can adjust according to your own interests and time. Before visiting, please confirm the opening hours and ticket information of the attractions, and respect local regulations and culture. Hope you have a pleasant time in your trip to Suzhou Gardens!
Suzhou Gardens, this is how you should capture its essence! Traditional Chinese cheongsam, a dream back to the Republic of China era
🎢【Suzhou Gardens Day Portrait Guide】
【Cheongsam Portrait Shooting Guide】
🗓Itinerary:
Choosing the location
Cheongsam is suitable for shooting in the Republic of China style streets or Ming and Qing Dynasty style grey tile white wall garden buildings.
So this time we chose Suzhou Gardens for shooting. Suzhou Gardens are famous for their unique classical architecture and exquisite garden landscapes. However, there are many tourists, so you can choose relatively less popular gardens. Suitable gardens: Liu Garden, Canglang Pavilion and Ke Garden are just across the street, Yipu, etc.
When choosing a shooting location, you can decide according to the style and scene you want. For example, Humble Administrator's Garden is famous for its exquisite architecture and waterscape, suitable for shooting elegant portraits; while Lion Grove has a unique rock landscape, suitable for shooting portraits with a certain wildness.
🕙Shooting time:
One hour before the opening and closing of the garden, avoid the crowd, you can enjoy a truly quiet garden.
📝Tips:
Make full use of the light in the garden, find the time near sunset. Create rich shadows and light and dark effects. For example, when shooting portraits, you can choose where the sunlight shines through the leaves, using the tree shadows to add a sense of layering to the picture.
🧳Composition techniques
Use garden elements: Suzhou Gardens are famous for their unique architecture and garden elements, these elements can serve as the background or props for portrait shooting. For example, when shooting portraits, you can choose to shoot in the garden's corridors, pavilions or stone bridges, using these buildings as the background for the portraits, enhancing the artistic sense of the picture.
Capture the moment: There are often some unique moments in Suzhou Gardens, such as ripples on the water, petals falling, etc.
Pay attention to composition and posture: When shooting portraits, the choice of composition and posture is very important. You can try different angles and shooting methods to create unique picture effects. At the same time, pay attention to the model's posture and expression, let them relax naturally, showing their best state.
The most important thing is to make good use of the various shapes of door frames and stone windows in the garden: The background of Suzhou Gardens is often exquisite architecture and landscapes, which can echo with the portraits. When shooting portraits, you can use the garden background, interact with the model, and create interesting picture effects. For example, when shooting portraits, you can let the model and the flowers and plants in the garden complement each other, adding a sense of liveliness to the picture.
The upcoming Suzhou can be described as the ceiling of autumn travel
I visit Suzhou many times every year
My favorite is Suzhou in late autumn
The combination of gardens and autumn colors
Is definitely the ceiling of the autumn viewing industry
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👇My autumn viewing route
Tiger Hill→Lingering Garden→Humble Administrator's Garden→Xiyuan Temple→Tianping Mountain→Shuangta Temple→Taiping Zen Street→Tiger Hill Wetland Park
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🌟Recommended autumn viewing spots
1️⃣Tiger Hill
The most beautiful ginkgo check-in place in Suzhou in autumn, go to Tiger Hill to take a ginkgo rain, the two rows of ginkgo trees at the south entrance of Tiger Hill are beautiful, the maple leaves inside are red, the forests are all dyed, and they are beautiful.
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2️⃣Humble Administrator's Garden
The current Humble Administrator's Garden can be described as the ceiling of Suzhou's autumn viewing. The pavilions, terraces and pavilions, framing and window views, one step at a time, every place wants to stop and take pictures.
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3️⃣Tianping Mountain
One of the four famous red maple mountains in China, when it comes to autumn, the whole mountain becomes red. The red maple of Tianping Mountain is mainly concentrated on Shijing Pond, Fangsheng Pond, Baiyun Pond and other watersides.
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4️⃣Xiyuan Temple
Here, ginkgo leaves are not swept, watching ginkgo, stroking cats, eating vegetarian noodles, are the three must-do things for autumn outings in Xiyuan Temple. Stroking cats in the temple is also a fun thing.
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5️⃣Shuangta Temple
There are two very large ginkgo trees here, very spectacular, very close to Pingjiang Road.
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6️⃣Lingering Garden
Every window and scene in Lingering Garden is uniquely beautiful. The main attractions of Lingering Garden are the few red maples at the entrance and the red maples on the back mountain.
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7️⃣Taiping Zen Temple
Taiping Zen Temple has a hundred-year-old ginkgo tree, which is the tallest and largest I have seen so far. Taking pictures under the tree is very atmospheric. The ginkgo leaves are almost yellow now.
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8️⃣Tiger Hill Wetland Park
In autumn, the water cypress in Tiger Hill Wetland Park is red all over the forest. Every year at this season, Tiger Hill Wetland Park is as beautiful as a town in a fairy tale.
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🌟tips
1️⃣The time for autumn viewing is roughly from the end of November to December. The ginkgo and red maple gradually turn yellow. Now many have turned yellow. The ginkgo is faster, so it is recommended to hurry up.
2️⃣There are really many people watching the autumn, it is recommended to go early in the morning, there will not be many people, there will be crowds at noon and afternoon.
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