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