Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 15
Couple's Retreat Garden (34 min) Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Suzhou Museum (29 min) Museum designed by I. M. Pei housing Chinese artifacts, including calligraphy & ancient craftwares. Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge (26 min) Viaduct-style, high-speed rail bridge spanning more than 100 miles between Shanghai & Nanjing. Pan Gate (28 min) Canal, historic site, history, and lake Jinji Lake (1 hr 8) Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Canglang Pavilion (38 min) A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Humble Administrator's Garden (31 min) Suzhou's largest classical garden, dating to the Ming emperor Zhengde & split into 3 distinct areas. Hanshan Temple Buddhist Library (27 min) Temple, buddhism, history, historic site, and lake Lingering Garden (27 min) Classical 16th century Chinese mountain & water garden & UNESCO World Heritage Site. Suzhou Silk Museum (30 min) Exhibits on the technology & cultural history of Suzhou silk production & trade via the Silk Road. Classical Gardens of Suzhou (31 min) Built over 1000 years, from the 11th-19th centuries, these gardens define the Chinese style. Tiger Hill Pagoda (25 min) Leaning 7-story hilltop pagoda, originally forming part of a temple built during the 10th century. Master of the Nets Garden (37 min) Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Lion Grove Garden (31 min) Modest Chinese garden with extensive stone arrangements, a water feature & an elaborate pavilion. |