Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 6
Oriental Arc (38 min) Known as the Gate to the East, this 990-ft structure features residences, offices & a museum. Lingering Garden (39 min) Classical 16th century Chinese mountain & water garden & UNESCO World Heritage Site. Humble Administrator's Garden (37 min) Suzhou's largest classical garden, dating to the Ming emperor Zhengde & split into 3 distinct areas. Shangfang Mountain (32 min) Lion Grove Garden (38 min) Modest Chinese garden with extensive stone arrangements, a water feature & an elaborate pavilion. Canglang Pavilion (34 min) A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Jinji Lake (1 hr 13) Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Couple's Retreat Garden (36 min) Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Suzhou Museum (37 min) Museum designed by I. M. Pei housing Chinese artifacts, including calligraphy & ancient craftwares. Tuisi Garden (16 min) Picturesque, UNESCO-protected 19th-century garden featuring a pond, rockeries & pavilions. Pan Gate (33 min) Canal, historic site, history, and lake Master of the Nets Garden (32 min) Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Classical Gardens of Suzhou (37 min) Built over 1000 years, from the 11th-19th centuries, these gardens define the Chinese style. Suzhou Ferris Wheel (45 min) With colorful nighttime lights, this 120m-high wheel has air-conditioned cars & views of Jinji Lake. |