The gardens of Suzhou
by Traveler6789
Nov 3, 2025
1🌸
🌆Dinner: Yangyang Chinese Restaurant
A long-established favorite among locals in Suzhou, authentic taste! 👍
📍Address: No. 658 Renmin Road, Gusu District
🌳Suzhou Park
A great place for a post-dinner stroll to experience the slow life of old Suzhou 🚶♀️
🌙Night Tour of Wangshi Garden
The night garden is stunning! Plus, there’s a Pingtan performance~
🎫Ticket: 100 RMB/person
Day 2🌤
🏞Lingering Garden
One of the Four Great Gardens, the pinnacle of Chinese garden design ✨
🎫Ticket: 55 RMB/person
⛩Xiyuan Temple
Must-try vegetarian noodles for lunch, so fragrant it brings tears to your eyes 😭
🍜Recommendation: Guanyin Noodles 15 RMB
⛰Tiger Hill
Recommended to enter from the north and exit from the south; the landmark Yunyan Pagoda is a must-see 🗼
🎫Ticket: 60 RMB/person
🚢Shantang Street Boat Tour
Catch the last boat before 17:30, the water town scenery is breathtaking 🛶
💰Ticket: 50 RMB/person
🌃Qili Shantang
The night view is super romantic, a popular check-in landmark 💖
🍽Dinner: Xiaoyuanzhou
Affordable and authentic Suzhou cuisine!
Day 3☀️
🌿Yipu Garden
A niche and exquisite garden, a paradise for photography lovers 📸
🏯Canglang Pavilion
The garden with the strongest literary atmosphere, don’t miss it 🍃
🍡Blackbird Snacks
A secret local eatery with budget-friendly prices~
😴Taking a nap to recharge...
🌅Ligongdi Sunset
The best sunset photography spot at Jinji Lake 🌇
🍽Dinner: Jiangnan Elegant Kitchen
A Black Pearl restaurant with amazing ambiance and dishes 💫
🌉Jinji Lake Promenade
Experience the modern side of Suzhou on a night walk ✨
Day 4🖼
🏛Suzhou Museum West Wing
A masterpiece by architect I.M. Pei, a perfect photo spot 📷
🎫Free but requires reservation
☕Pingjiang Song Afternoon Tea
An artsy café in an ancient house, full of vibe~
🏮Pingjiang Road Old Street
A gathering place for artistic niche shops, shop until your legs are tired 👣
🍜Shuangta Market
A hotspot for trendy snacks, a foodie’s paradise!
Day 5🌿
🎋Humble Administrator’s Garden
The top of China’s Four Great Gardens, a must-visit!
🏨Hotel Recommendation:
Kimpton Bamboo Glory Hotel Suzhou
📍Address: No. 168 Zhuhui Road, Gusu District
🌟Highlight: Modern design blended with Suzhou elements, super convenient location
💡It’s more cost-effective to buy a Suzhou Garden combo ticket~
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