Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 3
Dushu Lake (29 min) Couple's Retreat Garden (36 min) Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Suzhou Ferris Wheel (43 min) With colorful nighttime lights, this 120m-high wheel has air-conditioned cars & views of Jinji Lake. Xuanmiao Temple (39 min) Major Taoist place of worship established in AD 276, often rebuilt & renamed over the centuries. Suzhou Industrial Park (30 min) Master of the Nets Garden (31 min) Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Jinxi Ancient Town (32 min) Historic site and history Canglang Pavilion (33 min) A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Jinji Lake (1 hr 9) Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Shangfang Mountain (36 min) Precious Belt Bridge (26 min) Tuisi Garden (7 min) Picturesque, UNESCO-protected 19th-century garden featuring a pond, rockeries & pavilions. Lake Shi (32 min) Lake and park Oriental Arc (37 min) Known as the Gate to the East, this 990-ft structure features residences, offices & a museum. |