Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 18
Jinji Lake (1 hr 8) Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Couple's Retreat Garden (31 min) Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Suzhou Museum (30 min) Museum designed by I. M. Pei housing Chinese artifacts, including calligraphy & ancient craftwares. Master of the Nets Garden (26 min) Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Suzhou Silk Museum (30 min) Exhibits on the technology & cultural history of Suzhou silk production & trade via the Silk Road. Humble Administrator's Garden (31 min) Suzhou's largest classical garden, dating to the Ming emperor Zhengde & split into 3 distinct areas. Lingering Garden (26 min) Classical 16th century Chinese mountain & water garden & UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tiger Hill Pagoda (26 min) Leaning 7-story hilltop pagoda, originally forming part of a temple built during the 10th century. Hanshan Temple Buddhist Library (26 min) Temple, buddhism, history, historic site, and lake Tianping Mountain (8 min) Peak & nature area known for centuries-old red maple trees, unusual rock formations & streams. Pan Gate (20 min) Canal, historic site, history, and lake Lion Grove Garden (31 min) Modest Chinese garden with extensive stone arrangements, a water feature & an elaborate pavilion. Classical Gardens of Suzhou (31 min) Built over 1000 years, from the 11th-19th centuries, these gardens define the Chinese style. Canglang Pavilion (26 min) A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. |