Summer Cool Trip to Gusu | Family Travel Journal at Suzhou Ancient Canal Yiheng Hotel
by EetuKorpi&
Jul 29, 2025
1. 🌸 Itinerary (Dreaming of Jiangnan, Suzhou Tour)
[Day 1]
Zhuozheng Garden ☞ Pingjiang Road
[Day 2]
Suzhou Museum ☞ Shantang Street
[Day 3]
Zhouzhuang Ancient Town ☞ Tongli Ancient Town
2. 🏞️ Recommended Attractions
1. Zhuozheng Garden
Zhuozheng Garden is one of the largest classical gardens in Suzhou, famous for its exquisite garden layout and rich cultural connotations.
2. Pingjiang Road
Pingjiang Road is a historic street in Suzhou, with many ancient buildings along the street, making it a great place to experience the slow life of Suzhou.
3. Suzhou Museum
Suzhou Museum was designed by the famous architect I. M. Pei. The museum houses a large number of ancient artworks and is an important place to learn about the history and culture of Suzhou.
4. Shantang Street
Shantang Street is a famous ancient street in Suzhou, with many shops on both sides, making it a great place to taste Suzhou snacks and buy special handicrafts.
5. Zhouzhuang Ancient Town
Zhouzhuang Ancient Town is known as the "No. 1 Water Town in China" and is famous for its water town scenery and ancient bridges and alleys.
6. Tongli Ancient Town
Tongli Ancient Town is one of the six ancient towns in Jiangnan, with many Ming and Qing dynasty buildings and private gardens, making it a great place to experience the charm of Jiangnan water towns.
3. 🍽️ Recommended Food
1. Squirrel Fish
Squirrel Fish is a traditional Suzhou dish, sweet and sour, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, a must-try when visiting Suzhou.
2. White Sauce Shredded Pork
White Sauce Shredded Pork is a classic Suzhou home-cooked dish, loved by diners for its delicious meat and light soup.
3. Suzhou-style Mooncake
Suzhou-style Mooncake is a traditional food during the Mid-Autumn Festival, known for its thin crust and rich filling, sweet but not greasy.
4. Crab Roe Tofu
Crab Roe Tofu is a seasonal delicacy in Suzhou, with delicious crab roe and tender tofu, loved by diners.
5. Gorgon Fruit Sweet Porridge
Gorgon Fruit Sweet Porridge is a traditional Suzhou snack, sweet but not greasy, nutritious, suitable as breakfast or dessert.
6. Tiger Hill Cake
Tiger Hill Cake is a special Suzhou pastry, made from glutinous rice flour and red bean paste, with a soft and sticky texture, sweet but not greasy.
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