A Must-Visit for Qipao Fans: Suzhou Gardens

Strolling Suzhou in Qipao｜A Day Wearing Jiangnan on Your Body🍃

Who understands, family! Wearing a qipao to tour the gardens in Suzhou really feels like stepping into an ancient painting!
A full day walking through the Humble Administrator’s Garden and Pingjiang Road, every snap is a masterpiece, the photo success rate is off the charts. Here’s a nanny-level guide all sorted for you—just copy it blindly~

🌸 Humble Administrator’s Garden: Every Step a Poetic Scene

Wearing a qipao in the Humble Administrator’s Garden is just perfect! It’s like you’re about to transform into a Jiangnan gentlewoman at any moment~

- Style Tips: Be sure to choose low-saturation colors! Off-white, light pink, and dark cyan are all amazing, perfectly blending with the garden’s dark tiles, pink walls, and green plants with flowing water. I wore a stand collar with pankou buttons, which perfectly captures a gentle temperament~ Avoid high-saturation colors as they will ruin the garden’s elegant vibe.
- Best Photo Spots: The waterside beauty spot at Xiangzhou is a must! Sitting there gazing at the water, the softness is overwhelming; the lotus pond in front of Yuanxiang Hall—shoot lotus moonlight scenes in summer, and dappled light in spring and autumn, the mood is incredible; the Xiaofeihong corridor bridge—catch the moment walking, the skirt fluttering looks so lively~
- Hidden Tips: Enter before 9 AM! Fewer people and soft light, plus you can capture the stunning sunbeams filtering through the window lattice. Bring a round fan as a prop to instantly boost the atmosphere and get that authentic ancient style~

🚶 Pingjiang Road: Jiangnan’s Lively Atmosphere

After touring the Humble Administrator’s Garden, it’s a 20-minute walk to Pingjiang Road. With its bluestone paths, small bridges, and flowing water, the qipao fits here 100%!

- Must-Shoot Corners: The white walls and dark tiles of Daru Alley—shoot upwards to easily avoid crowds; the stone bridges on Pingjiang Road—stand by the bridge for side profiles with a background of rowing boats, fully capturing Jiangnan charm; the lantern shops by the roadside—warm light after dusk creates a super gentle vibe in photos~
- Hidden Experience: Don’t just stick to the main street! Turn into small alleys like Niujia Alley and Xiaoji Alley, where it’s quiet and less crowded, full of old Suzhou’s lively atmosphere~ Find a riverside teahouse, order a cup of Biluochun tea, sit leisurely, and every snap feels like a lifestyle masterpiece—so relaxing~

💡 Travel Tips

1. The qipao must fit well! Too loose looks sloppy, too tight makes walking in the garden uncomfortable. Knee-length is best—easy to walk and makes your legs look longer.
2. Choose low-heeled embroidered shoes or comfortable casual shoes—stylish and easy to walk in. Avoid high heels! Your feet will be exhausted after a day of walking.
3. Keep makeup light—dusty rose lipstick and fine brows highlight oriental beauty. Heavy makeup clashes with the garden’s elegant atmosphere.

When you come to Suzhou, you really have to try dressing like this! Wear Jiangnan’s gentleness on your body and immerse yourself in the charm of ancient elegance. This is the right way to explore Suzhou~