Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 7
Xuanmiao Temple (7 min) Major Taoist place of worship established in AD 276, often rebuilt & renamed over the centuries. Pan Gate (20 min) Canal, historic site, history, and lake Suzhou Silk Museum (8 min) Exhibits on the technology & cultural history of Suzhou silk production & trade via the Silk Road. Lingering Garden (15 min) Classical 16th century Chinese mountain & water garden & UNESCO World Heritage Site. Couple's Retreat Garden (8 min) Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Lion Grove Garden (10 min) Modest Chinese garden with extensive stone arrangements, a water feature & an elaborate pavilion. Humble Administrator's Garden (14 min) Suzhou's largest classical garden, dating to the Ming emperor Zhengde & split into 3 distinct areas. Suzhou Museum (15 min) Museum designed by I. M. Pei housing Chinese artifacts, including calligraphy & ancient craftwares. Canglang Pavilion (14 min) A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Hanshan Temple Buddhist Library (23 min) Temple, buddhism, history, historic site, and lake Jinji Lake (48 min) Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Master of the Nets Garden (13 min) Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Tiger Hill Pagoda (21 min) Leaning 7-story hilltop pagoda, originally forming part of a temple built during the 10th century. Classical Gardens of Suzhou (14 min) Built over 1000 years, from the 11th-19th centuries, these gardens define the Chinese style. |