Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 12
Lingering Garden (12 min)
Classical 16th century Chinese mountain & water garden & UNESCO World Heritage Site. Canglang Pavilion (9 min)
A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Master of the Nets Garden (9 min)
Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Suzhou Silk Museum (7 min)
Exhibits on the technology & cultural history of Suzhou silk production & trade via the Silk Road. Lion Grove Garden (7 min)
Modest Chinese garden with extensive stone arrangements, a water feature & an elaborate pavilion. Humble Administrator's Garden (9 min)
Suzhou's largest classical garden, dating to the Ming emperor Zhengde & split into 3 distinct areas. Hanshan Temple Buddhist Library (20 min)
Temple, buddhism, history, historic site, and lake Couple's Retreat Garden (9 min)
Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Jinji Lake (54 min)
Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Xuanmiao Temple (6 min)
Major Taoist place of worship established in AD 276, often rebuilt & renamed over the centuries. Classical Gardens of Suzhou (9 min)
Built over 1000 years, from the 11th-19th centuries, these gardens define the Chinese style. Tiger Hill Pagoda (19 min)
Leaning 7-story hilltop pagoda, originally forming part of a temple built during the 10th century. Suzhou Museum (7 min)
Museum designed by I. M. Pei housing Chinese artifacts, including calligraphy & ancient craftwares. Pan Gate (13 min)
Canal, historic site, history, and lake | 
