Every step is a poetic scene unlocking the beauty of the ancient and modern fusion at Suzhou Museum

When visiting Suzhou, a trip to Suzhou Museum and the Humble Administrator's Garden is a must.
These two places are close to each other and can be visited together!

【🌆Suzhou Museum】
1️⃣🎫Free! Book in advance one week ahead on a certain platform by selecting "Suzhou Museum" and then "On-site Reservation" (last entry at 16:30)
2️⃣Popular photo spots require queuing but the wait is relatively short—manage your time well and you can easily get great shots📷
3️⃣For outdoor shots, head indoors to see the exhibits right after, as it can get very hot and easy to get heatstroke!

🤩Suggested itinerary
🫧Main Courtyard (30 minutes): After entering, head to the main courtyard first. This is a perfect photo spot with rockeries and reflections on the water. Shooting close to the water surface yields stunning photos.
🫧West Wing (1 hour): Mainly to see the "Wu Tower National Treasure" celadon lotus bowl and the "Wu Zhong Elegance" exhibition area featuring Song Dynasty thatched bamboo forest.
🫧Zhongwang Mansion (30 minutes): Look for the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom screen wall, observe the unique style of fewer "Guo" characters, and see the 500-year-old wisteria planted by Wen Zhengming.
🫧East Wing (30 minutes): Explore the modern art exhibition, then visit the cultural and creative shop to pick up souvenirs like fridge magnets and bookmarks.

🍛Nearby Food
▫️Shanhai Jujia Home Cooking (Pingjiang Road): Around 50 RMB per person. Recommended dishes: crab roe tofu, silverfish scrambled eggs.
▫️Wumen Renjia (Panru Alley): A time-honored Suzhou cuisine restaurant, around 80-120 RMB per person. Must-try dishes: squirrel mandarin fish, cherry pork.

-5 minutes walk to-
【Humble Administrator's Garden】
1️⃣🎫80 RMB, tickets available on-site 🧑‍🎓 Students half price (last entry at 16:30)
2️⃣Take your time to stroll around after entering~

🏨 Hotel recommendation: After the visit, head back to the Houju Courtyard Design Hotel chosen this time—great location👍 close to many famous attractions, with enthusiastic staff who help with luggage🧳 and laundry services too~
Visiting Suzhou recently? 🉑️ The end of summer vacation is coming soon, so there will be fewer crowds~