Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 4
Dushu Lake (29 min) Xuanmiao Temple (40 min) Major Taoist place of worship established in AD 276, often rebuilt & renamed over the centuries. Tuisi Garden (20 min) Picturesque, UNESCO-protected 19th-century garden featuring a pond, rockeries & pavilions. Suzhou Industrial Park (30 min) Canglang Pavilion (33 min) A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Couple's Retreat Garden (37 min) Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Precious Belt Bridge (27 min) Jinji Lake (1 hr 10) Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Oriental Arc (38 min) Known as the Gate to the East, this 990-ft structure features residences, offices & a museum. Lake Shi (33 min) Lake and park Master of the Nets Garden (32 min) Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Suzhou Ferris Wheel (43 min) With colorful nighttime lights, this 120m-high wheel has air-conditioned cars & views of Jinji Lake. Lion Grove Garden (37 min) Modest Chinese garden with extensive stone arrangements, a water feature & an elaborate pavilion. Shangfang Mountain (36 min) |