Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 15
Jinji Lake (1 hr 5) Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Suzhou Museum (27 min) Museum designed by I. M. Pei housing Chinese artifacts, including calligraphy & ancient craftwares. Tiger Hill Pagoda (24 min) Leaning 7-story hilltop pagoda, originally forming part of a temple built during the 10th century. Tianping Mountain (12 min) Peak & nature area known for centuries-old red maple trees, unusual rock formations & streams. Canglang Pavilion (23 min) A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Lingering Garden (23 min) Classical 16th century Chinese mountain & water garden & UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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. Pan Gate (18 min) Canal, historic site, history, and lake Master of the Nets Garden (23 min) Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Humble Administrator's Garden (29 min) Suzhou's largest classical garden, dating to the Ming emperor Zhengde & split into 3 distinct areas. Shangfang Mountain (21 min) Classical Gardens of Suzhou (29 min) Built over 1000 years, from the 11th-19th centuries, these gardens define the Chinese style. Hanshan Temple Buddhist Library (24 min) Temple, buddhism, history, historic site, and lake |