Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 4
Lingering Garden (22 min) Classical 16th century Chinese mountain & water garden & UNESCO World Heritage Site. Couple's Retreat Garden (21 min) Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Pan Gate (27 min) Canal, historic site, history, and lake Oriental Arc (8 min) Known as the Gate to the East, this 990-ft structure features residences, offices & a museum. Tiger Hill Pagoda (25 min) Leaning 7-story hilltop pagoda, originally forming part of a temple built during the 10th century. Humble Administrator's Garden (18 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 Master of the Nets Garden (25 min) Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Suzhou Ferris Wheel (7 min) With colorful nighttime lights, this 120m-high wheel has air-conditioned cars & views of Jinji Lake. Lion Grove Garden (19 min) Modest Chinese garden with extensive stone arrangements, a water feature & an elaborate pavilion. Jinji Lake (35 min) Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Canglang Pavilion (28 min) A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Suzhou Museum (18 min) Museum designed by I. M. Pei housing Chinese artifacts, including calligraphy & ancient craftwares. Suzhou Industrial Park (16 min) Classical Gardens of Suzhou (18 min) Built over 1000 years, from the 11th-19th centuries, these gardens define the Chinese style. |