Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 5
Classical Gardens of Suzhou (28 min) Built over 1000 years, from the 11th-19th centuries, these gardens define the Chinese style. Lingering Garden (22 min) Classical 16th century Chinese mountain & water garden & UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pan Gate (17 min) Canal, historic site, history, and lake Canglang Pavilion (23 min) A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Master of the Nets Garden (23 min) Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Tiger Hill Pagoda (23 min) Leaning 7-story hilltop pagoda, originally forming part of a temple built during the 10th century. Humble Administrator's Garden (28 min) Suzhou's largest classical garden, dating to the Ming emperor Zhengde & split into 3 distinct areas. Jinji Lake (1 hr 5) Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Hanshan Temple Buddhist Library (23 min) Temple, buddhism, history, historic site, and lake Tuisi Garden (31 min) Picturesque, UNESCO-protected 19th-century garden featuring a pond, rockeries & pavilions. Suzhou Museum (26 min) Museum designed by I. M. Pei housing Chinese artifacts, including calligraphy & ancient craftwares. Shangfang Mountain (6 min) Couple's Retreat Garden (28 min) Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Lion Grove Garden (28 min) Modest Chinese garden with extensive stone arrangements, a water feature & an elaborate pavilion. |