Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 6
Classical Gardens of Suzhou (24 min) Built over 1000 years, from the 11th-19th centuries, these gardens define the Chinese style. Pan Gate (13 min) Canal, historic site, history, and lake Lion Grove Garden (24 min) Modest Chinese garden with extensive stone arrangements, a water feature & an elaborate pavilion. Tiger Hill Pagoda (19 min) Leaning 7-story hilltop pagoda, originally forming part of a temple built during the 10th century. Couple's Retreat Garden (24 min) Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Lingering Garden (19 min) Classical 16th century Chinese mountain & water garden & UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hanshan Temple Buddhist Library (19 min) Temple, buddhism, history, historic site, and lake Humble Administrator's Garden (24 min) Suzhou's largest classical garden, dating to the Ming emperor Zhengde & split into 3 distinct areas. Lake Shi (20 min) Lake and park Suzhou Museum (23 min) Museum designed by I. M. Pei housing Chinese artifacts, including calligraphy & ancient craftwares. Canglang Pavilion (19 min) A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Master of the Nets Garden (19 min) Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Tuisi Garden (32 min) Picturesque, UNESCO-protected 19th-century garden featuring a pond, rockeries & pavilions. Jinji Lake (1 hr 1) Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. |