Suzhou Spring Trip - Classic Gardens and Bustling Markets

Theme: Garden Aesthetics + Local Life
Route: Suzhou Tourist Information Center (Northeast Street Center Station) → Suzhou Museum → Humble Administrator's Garden → Pingjiang Road → Couple's Retreat Garden → Shuangta Market
Highlights:
Suzhou Museum: Designed by I.M. Pei, featuring architectural art and Wu culture exhibitions. The spring courtyard is lush and perfect for photos.
Humble Administrator's Garden: In spring, the garden is adorned with blooming crabapples and azaleas, complemented by water features, showcasing the oriental aesthetics of 'changing scenery with each step.'
Pingjiang Road: Stroll along the river and experience the 'parallel water and land' chessboard layout. Recommended snacks include crabapple cakes and Suzhou-style soup dumplings.
Couple's Retreat Garden: Suzhou's only 'love-themed garden,' with wisteria hanging in spring. Enjoy a classical afternoon tea in the garden.
Shuangta Market: A renovated trendy market combining Suzhou snacks (egg pancakes, taro mochi) and cultural stalls, blending local flavor with modern design.
Recommended Food:
Pingjiang Road: Yaba Shengjian (pan-fried buns), Gorgon Fruit Sweet Soup
Shuangta Market: Biluochun Milk Tea, Fermented Rice Balls

Post by 當地嚮導史聰瑩 | Feb 23, 2025