Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 55 min
Jinji Lake (50 min) Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Lingering Garden (36 min) Classical 16th century Chinese mountain & water garden & UNESCO World Heritage Site. Canglang Pavilion (28 min) A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Tiger Hill Pagoda (37 min) Leaning 7-story hilltop pagoda, originally forming part of a temple built during the 10th century. Humble Administrator's Garden (32 min) Suzhou's largest classical garden, dating to the Ming emperor Zhengde & split into 3 distinct areas. Couple's Retreat Garden (31 min) Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Tuisi Garden (28 min) Picturesque, UNESCO-protected 19th-century garden featuring a pond, rockeries & pavilions. Classical Gardens of Suzhou (32 min) Built over 1000 years, from the 11th-19th centuries, these gardens define the Chinese style. Hanshan Temple Buddhist Library (37 min) Temple, buddhism, history, historic site, and lake Master of the Nets Garden (28 min) Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Lion Grove Garden (32 min) Modest Chinese garden with extensive stone arrangements, a water feature & an elaborate pavilion. Suzhou Museum (32 min) Museum designed by I. M. Pei housing Chinese artifacts, including calligraphy & ancient craftwares. Suzhou Industrial Park (18 min) Pan Gate (31 min) Canal, historic site, history, and lake Suzhou Ferris Wheel (24 min) With colorful nighttime lights, this 120m-high wheel has air-conditioned cars & views of Jinji Lake. |