Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 8
Couple's Retreat Garden (22 min) Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Lingering Garden (24 min) Classical 16th century Chinese mountain & water garden & UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hanshan Temple Buddhist Library (29 min) Temple, buddhism, history, historic site, and lake Suzhou Silk Museum (21 min) Exhibits on the technology & cultural history of Suzhou silk production & trade via the Silk Road. Humble Administrator's Garden (20 min) Suzhou's largest classical garden, dating to the Ming emperor Zhengde & split into 3 distinct areas. Jinji Lake (56 min) Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Suzhou Museum (19 min) Museum designed by I. M. Pei housing Chinese artifacts, including calligraphy & ancient craftwares. Lion Grove Garden (21 min) Modest Chinese garden with extensive stone arrangements, a water feature & an elaborate pavilion. Master of the Nets Garden (26 min) Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Canglang Pavilion (28 min) A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Tiger Hill Pagoda (28 min) Leaning 7-story hilltop pagoda, originally forming part of a temple built during the 10th century. Pan Gate (29 min) Canal, historic site, history, and lake Classical Gardens of Suzhou (20 min) Built over 1000 years, from the 11th-19th centuries, these gardens define the Chinese style. Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge (19 min) Viaduct-style, high-speed rail bridge spanning more than 100 miles between Shanghai & Nanjing. |