Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 7
Jinji Lake (1 hr 10)
Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Suzhou Museum (34 min)
Museum designed by I. M. Pei housing Chinese artifacts, including calligraphy & ancient craftwares. Master of the Nets Garden (31 min)
Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Lion Grove Garden (35 min)
Modest Chinese garden with extensive stone arrangements, a water feature & an elaborate pavilion. Couple's Retreat Garden (33 min)
Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Canglang Pavilion (32 min)
A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Humble Administrator's Garden (34 min)
Suzhou's largest classical garden, dating to the Ming emperor Zhengde & split into 3 distinct areas. Tuisi Garden (19 min)
Picturesque, UNESCO-protected 19th-century garden featuring a pond, rockeries & pavilions. Suzhou Ferris Wheel (42 min)
With colorful nighttime lights, this 120m-high wheel has air-conditioned cars & views of Jinji Lake. Hanshan Temple Buddhist Library (36 min)
Temple, buddhism, history, historic site, and lake Lingering Garden (36 min)
Classical 16th century Chinese mountain & water garden & UNESCO World Heritage Site. Classical Gardens of Suzhou (34 min)
Built over 1000 years, from the 11th-19th centuries, these gardens define the Chinese style. Oriental Arc (35 min)
Known as the Gate to the East, this 990-ft structure features residences, offices & a museum. Pan Gate (31 min)
Canal, historic site, history, and lake | 
