Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 4
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. Suzhou Industrial Park (30 min) Dushu Lake (29 min) Tuisi Garden (14 min) Picturesque, UNESCO-protected 19th-century garden featuring a pond, rockeries & pavilions. Master of the Nets Garden (32 min) Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Lake Shi (32 min) Lake and park Precious Belt Bridge (27 min) Canglang Pavilion (33 min) A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Shangfang Mountain (36 min) Jinxi Ancient Town (32 min) Historic site and history Suzhou Ferris Wheel (43 min) With colorful nighttime lights, this 120m-high wheel has air-conditioned cars & views of Jinji Lake. Xuanmiao Temple (40 min) Major Taoist place of worship established in AD 276, often rebuilt & renamed over the centuries. Couple's Retreat Garden (36 min) Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. |