Share a 1-day Suzhou travel plan for those who like to relax.

Round trip from Shanghai to Suzhou by high-speed train in just 30 minutes!

𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝟭 : Buy your train tickets in advance. We bought them through Trip.com. Before booking, check the departure station carefully. Shanghai has many train stations. Choose the one closest to your accommodation. We boarded at Shanghai Railway Station. The train was very punctual.

🚇 8:25 - 09:02 Shanghai - Suzhou
🚇 20:15 - 20:40 Suzhou - Shanghai

Suzhou (苏州) is nicknamed "Venice of the East" is only 30 minutes from Shanghai by high-speed rail (高铁). If you are traveling to Shanghai and want to experience another vibe of China, I recommend trying a one-day trip to Suzhou. It is very convenient. We use DiDi to travel between different places. The plan will be a bit chill and relaxing.

1. Tiger Hill (Tiger Hill - Huqiu)
Start the day by going to "Huqiu" or Tiger Hill, one of the important places in Suzhou. There is a leaning pagoda, which is nicknamed the "Leaning Tower of China". We went when the leaves were changing colors. It was so beautiful!!! It was a great place to relax and take pictures.
🕒 Recommended travel time: 1.5 hours

🥒 Place to eat: We had breakfast at a restaurant in front of Tiger Hill. We walked in randomly. The taste was okay, but what I really liked was the cucumber. It was so delicious!!! It was a bit salty and had a slight sourness from the sauce. It didn't smell green at all. I usually don't like eating cucumber. But this dish is for those who don't like cucumbers. As for the Xiao Long Bao, I don't recommend it. 555

2. 寒山寺 (Hanshan Temple)
Next up is Hanshan Temple, an ancient temple over 1,500 years old. This temple is famous for its large bell that rings on New Year's Day according to a famous Chinese poem. The atmosphere is quiet and suitable for walking around and praying. In front of the temple, there are amulets and souvenirs for sale.
🕒 Recommended time to visit: 1 hour

🍲 Place to eat: Note that there isn't much to eat around here. We walked a little past the temple and randomly entered a place with a lot of people. 5555 And there were only locals in the shop. 🤣 The noodles tasted normal, but the hot tofu eaten with rice on a cold day is great!! This shop is very cheap and they give a lot.

3. 平江路 (Pingjiang Road)
Let's continue walking around Pingjiang Ancient Street. Around here, there are tea shops, cafes, Suzhou-style food, and souvenir shops. Famous food includes Suzhou mooncakes (苏式月饼) and clear soup noodles (阳春面). It's a vibe to walk around the ancient city by the river. 🕒 Recommended time: 1.5 hours

4. Shantang Street
End the day by walking on Shantang Street, a 1,200-year-old street with many shops. You can take a boat to see the canals and eat local food here. Seafood like crabs are also famous.
🕒 Recommended time: 1.5 hours

Return to Shanghai
After a full day of sightseeing, call DiDi back to Suzhou Station and take the high-speed rail back to Shanghai.

Suzhou travel tips
✅ Best time: Spring & Autumn, the weather is nice✅ Travel: Using DiDi is the most convenient for traveling around the city✅ Estimated budget: About 1000-1200 per person (including transportation, Tiger Hill entrance fee and food)

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