Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 10
Pan Gate (23 min) Canal, historic site, history, and lake Humble Administrator's Garden (25 min) Suzhou's largest classical garden, dating to the Ming emperor Zhengde & split into 3 distinct areas. Suzhou Museum (23 min) Museum designed by I. M. Pei housing Chinese artifacts, including calligraphy & ancient craftwares. Couple's Retreat Garden (30 min) Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Lion Grove Garden (24 min) Modest Chinese garden with extensive stone arrangements, a water feature & an elaborate pavilion. Jinji Lake (1 hr 4) Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Suzhou Silk Museum (20 min) Exhibits on the technology & cultural history of Suzhou silk production & trade via the Silk Road. Master of the Nets Garden (33 min) Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Hanshan Temple Buddhist Library (22 min) Temple, buddhism, history, historic site, and lake Canglang Pavilion (32 min) A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Classical Gardens of Suzhou (25 min) Built over 1000 years, from the 11th-19th centuries, these gardens define the Chinese style. Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge (23 min) Viaduct-style, high-speed rail bridge spanning more than 100 miles between Shanghai & Nanjing. Lingering Garden (22 min) Classical 16th century Chinese mountain & water garden & UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tiger Hill Pagoda (15 min) Leaning 7-story hilltop pagoda, originally forming part of a temple built during the 10th century. |