Suzhou is also a perfect destination for tourism

Let me show you the charm of Jiangnan in Suzhou with this super comfortable 3-day, 2-night itinerary! The small bridges, flowing water, and exquisite gardens of Suzhou truly made me reluctant to leave~

🚶‍♀️Day 1: First Encounter with Gusu
📍Humble Administrator's Garden (No.178, Northeast Street, Gusu District): The masterpiece of Suzhou gardens - vast yet delicate, every shot looks like a traditional Chinese painting 🎋
📍Pingjiang Road: Stroll along the cobblestone path, visit artistic shops, and take a boat ride to experience the charm of Jiangnan water towns 🛶
📍Guanqian Street: For dinner, I recommend Songhelou Restaurant (No.72, Taijian Lane), a 200-year-old Suzhou cuisine institution - their sizzling eel paste is absolutely amazing!

🚴Day 2: Garden Exploration Day
📍Lion Grove Garden (No.23, Yuanlin Road, Gusu District): The rockery maze is super fun - remember to wear comfortable shoes for climbing!
📍Suzhou Museum (No.204, Northeast Street): Designed by master architect I.M. Pei, the building itself is a work of art
📍Master-of-Nets Garden (No.11, Kuojiatou Lane, Daichengqiao Road): The best choice for night tours! The Kunqu opera performances are breathtakingly beautiful 🌙

🛶Day 3: Lakeside Leisure
📍Jinji Lake: Best visited at dusk to watch the sunset and the lighting of the "Big Pants" (Suzhou Center) 🌅
📍Eslite Bookstore: A must-visit for art lovers - reading books with a cup of coffee is so relaxing 📚

🍜Foodie Must-tries:
1️⃣Yaba Shengjian (No.12, Wenjia'an, Lindun Road): Thin-skinned, crispy-bottomed pan-fried buns - avoid peak hours
2️⃣Tongdexing Noodle House (No.6, Jiayufang, Renmin Road): Their seasonal "three-shrimp" noodles are incredibly fresh
3️⃣Pan Yulin Sweet Congee (Flower and Bird Market entrance, Pishi Street): Sweet but not cloying red bean with glutinous rice balls

💡Tips:
✨Book Suzhou Museum tickets one week in advance
✨Download "Suexing" app for convenient metro rides
✨Visit gardens in the morning for fewer crowds and better photos

Post by Jeffery Wiegand | Jul 27, 2025

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