📍 Suzhou | Ancient water town, poetic and picturesque Jiangnan

Suzhou, known as "paradise on earth" since ancient times, has exquisite gardens, classical water lanes, and a thousand-year cultural heritage. Whether you are taking a slow tour of the ancient town or checking out modern art, this city is worth savoring.

1️⃣ Must-see attractions

🏯 Humble Administrator's Garden (must visit 🌟)
The first of the four famous gardens in Suzhou, it is a typical representative of Jiangnan gardens, with pavilions, towers, bridges and flowing water, and every corner is a painting!

🎭 Suzhou Museum (Architectural Aesthetics✨)
This modern Soviet-style building designed by I.M. Pei has a rich collection and is free to visit (advance reservation required).

🚤 Pingjiang Road & Shantang Street (super beautiful night view🌙)
Pingjiang Road: small bridges, flowing water, white walls and black tiles, the most poetic ancient street in Suzhou.
Shantang Street: Lanterns are hung high at night, and you can go boating on the river to experience the Jiangnan water village style.

2️⃣ Must-eat food

🍜 Suzhou-style noodle soup—— Representatives: Aozao Noodles, Zhu Hongxing Noodle House (the fried fish noodles are highly recommended!)
🥟 Crab meat dumplings——thin skin and lots of juice, bursting with juice once you take a bite! Recommended: Wangsi Restaurant, Subangrong
🍡 Sweet Osmanthus Lotus Root—— Glutinous rice filled with lotus root, topped with osmanthus honey, sweet but not greasy
🐟 Squirrel fish - crispy, sweet and sour, a representative dish of Suzhou
🥢 Suzhou cuisine - Deyue Tower and Songhe Tower, experience authentic Suzhou cuisine

3️⃣ Must-buy souvenirs

🎁 Suzhou embroidery - exquisite embroidery, representative of Suzhou's intangible cultural heritage
🍵 Biluochun - one of the top ten famous teas in China, suitable for gift giving
🥮 Huang Tianyuan Cakes——A century-old brand, Suzhou-style mung bean cakes and Suzhou-style mooncakes are super delicious

4️⃣ Transportation Tips

🚄 High-speed rail: It only takes 30 minutes from Shanghai Hongqiao Station 🚆 to Suzhou!
🚇 Subway: Suzhou Metro has been opened, and you can easily reach major attractions
🚌 Bus/Taxi: Convenient travel within the city, bus + shared bicycles are more local.

5️⃣ Tips for playing

✅ Spring and autumn are the best seasons for flower viewing, while autumn is the best season for a slow garden tour
✅ It is recommended to go to Suzhou Gardens in the morning to avoid the peak of crowds
✅ You can arrange a day to visit Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden and Tiger Hill, and go to Pingjiang Road for dinner and night view at night
✅ It is recommended to visit the ancient town on weekdays to avoid the weekend crowds

🏮 Suzhou, a city where small bridges, flowing water and poetry coexist, is waiting for you to explore!

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