Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 7
Canglang Pavilion (27 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. Suzhou Museum (18 min)
Museum designed by I. M. Pei housing Chinese artifacts, including calligraphy & ancient craftwares. Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge (19 min)
Viaduct-style, high-speed rail bridge spanning more than 100 miles between Shanghai & Nanjing. Classical Gardens of Suzhou (19 min)
Built over 1000 years, from the 11th-19th centuries, these gardens define the Chinese style. Couple's Retreat Garden (21 min)
Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Suzhou Silk Museum (19 min)
Exhibits on the technology & cultural history of Suzhou silk production & trade via the Silk Road. Pan Gate (28 min)
Canal, historic site, history, and lake Tiger Hill Pagoda (25 min)
Leaning 7-story hilltop pagoda, originally forming part of a temple built during the 10th century. Master of the Nets Garden (24 min)
Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Humble Administrator's Garden (19 min)
Suzhou's largest classical garden, dating to the Ming emperor Zhengde & split into 3 distinct areas. Lion Grove Garden (19 min)
Modest Chinese garden with extensive stone arrangements, a water feature & an elaborate pavilion. Jinji Lake (55 min)
Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Hanshan Temple Buddhist Library (28 min)
Temple, buddhism, history, historic site, and lake | 
