Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 59 min
Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge (17 min) Viaduct-style, high-speed rail bridge spanning more than 100 miles between Shanghai & Nanjing. Lion Grove Garden (29 min) Modest Chinese garden with extensive stone arrangements, a water feature & an elaborate pavilion. Suzhou Silk Museum (29 min) Exhibits on the technology & cultural history of Suzhou silk production & trade via the Silk Road. Master of the Nets Garden (34 min) Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Suzhou Ferris Wheel (26 min) With colorful nighttime lights, this 120m-high wheel has air-conditioned cars & views of Jinji Lake. Classical Gardens of Suzhou (28 min) Built over 1000 years, from the 11th-19th centuries, these gardens define the Chinese style. Suzhou Museum (28 min) Museum designed by I. M. Pei housing Chinese artifacts, including calligraphy & ancient craftwares. Humble Administrator's Garden (28 min) Suzhou's largest classical garden, dating to the Ming emperor Zhengde & split into 3 distinct areas. Suzhou Industrial Park (16 min) Jinji Lake (54 min) Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Couple's Retreat Garden (30 min) Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Yangcheng Lake (7 min) Canglang Pavilion (36 min) A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Oriental Arc (23 min) Known as the Gate to the East, this 990-ft structure features residences, offices & a museum. |