Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 1 hr 11
Tianping Mountain (20 min) Peak & nature area known for centuries-old red maple trees, unusual rock formations & streams. Canglang Pavilion (19 min) A traditional Suzhou garden having origins in the 11th century, with buildings from later periods. Couple's Retreat Garden (25 min) Famous classical Chinese garden from the 19th century with a grotto & a library annex. Master of the Nets Garden (20 min) Classical 12th-century garden of pavilions built around water, with seasonal evening performances. Classical Gardens of Suzhou (22 min) Built over 1000 years, from the 11th-19th centuries, these gardens define the Chinese style. Hanshan Temple Buddhist Library (16 min) Temple, buddhism, history, historic site, and lake Lion Grove Garden (22 min) Modest Chinese garden with extensive stone arrangements, a water feature & an elaborate pavilion. Suzhou Museum (21 min) Museum designed by I. M. Pei housing Chinese artifacts, including calligraphy & ancient craftwares. Tiger Hill Pagoda (18 min) Leaning 7-story hilltop pagoda, originally forming part of a temple built during the 10th century. Suzhou Silk Museum (22 min) Exhibits on the technology & cultural history of Suzhou silk production & trade via the Silk Road. Lingering Garden (16 min) Classical 16th century Chinese mountain & water garden & UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jinji Lake (1 hr 1) Shallow, freshwater lake with artificial islands, a waterfront promenade & skyline views. Pan Gate (12 min) Canal, historic site, history, and lake Humble Administrator's Garden (22 min) Suzhou's largest classical garden, dating to the Ming emperor Zhengde & split into 3 distinct areas. |