Suzhou
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Suzhou.Suzhou Railway Station District4.1 km from downtownHighlights:As a famous cultural city with a long history, Suzhou also has a rich and colorful tea culture. Here you can taste various authentic tea qualities and feel the charm of tea culture. Some teahouses will have tea art performances and tea ceremony explanations, where visitors can learn about tea brewing methods and tea culture knowledge. You can also visit the tea making process here to learn about the development of tea culture. Suzhou's tea tasting experience not only allows you to taste high-quality tea, but also feels the strong tea culture atmosphere. It is a part of Suzhou that cannot be missed when visiting Suzhou.21 attractionPingjiang Road6.7
Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden)8.8
Suzhou.Suzhou Railway Station District4.1 km from downtownHighlights:<p><span style="color: | 05073b;">Suzhou, the oriental water city, attracts countless tourists with its unique Jiangnan water town style and profound cultural heritage. R</span><span style="color: rgb(5, 7, 59);">afting on the water,</span><span style="color: rgb(6, 6, 7);">experience the poetry and charm of the water town.</span></p><p><span style="color: | 060607;"><b>Enjoy the natural beauty of the Jiangnan water town</b>: Suzhou River is dotted with small bridges, flowing water and people's houses everywhere.</span></p><p><span style="color: | 05073b;">you can appreciate different iconic beauty up close by taking a boat, whether it is the classical and elegant garden scenery or the scattered ancient streets and alleys, each of which exudes charming charm. <br></span><span style="color: | 060607;"><span style="color: | 05073b;"><span style="color: | 0000ff;"><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103t12000hmc1oqx8503_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103t12000hmc1oqx8503_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: | 060607;"><span style="color: | 05073b;"><strong>Boarding points and main transit points</strong>: Most of the boarding points for Suzhou cruises are historic docks, such as the Shantang Street Ancient Theater Dock, Pingjiang Road Dock, etc. The transit points include the ancient city wall ruins, the three views of Panmen, the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lion Grove, etc., allowing you to appreciate the thousand-year splendor of Suzhou in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. You can also go boating on the river in different ancient towns and experience the elegance of the south of the Yangtze River with small bridges and flowing water. <br></span></span><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0105g12000hmc26u43650_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0105g12000hmc26u43650_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient"></p><p><span style="color: | 060607;"><span style="color: | 05073b;"><strong>Duration of the cruise</strong>: The duration of the cruise varies depending on the cruise line. There are short 40-minute experience tours and in-depth tours that last for several hours. You can choose the appropriate cruise route according to your schedule and needs and fully enjoy the fun of roaming on the water. <br></span></span><span style="color: | 060607;"><span style="color: | 05073b;"><span style="color: | 0000ff;"><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102r12000hmc0f1pFC8E_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102r12000hmc0f1pFC8E_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: | 060607;"><span style="color: | 05073b;">Here, you will roam the ancient charm of the water town and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Suzhou gardens. The night tour will add more poetry.</span></span></p>24 attractionZhouzhuang7.9
Fengqiao Scenic Area8.1
Suzhou.New Urban District/ Hanshan Temple2.1 km from downtownHighlights:As a brilliant and unique flower of Jiangnan culture, Suzhou Pingtan is well-known at home and abroad for its unique artistic charm and profound cultural heritage. The performance of Suzhou Pingtan is usually completed by two artists, one of whom plays the sanxian and is responsible for the accompaniment; the other holds the pipa, plays and sings, and intersperses with narration, telling touching stories one after another. These stories are often taken from ancient legends, folk tales and historical allusions. Through the vivid interpretation of the artists, the audience is brought into a world full of emotions and wisdom. The singing of Pingtan is beautiful and melodious, with melodious and graceful melodies. It has the softness and delicacy of the Jiangnan water town, and does not lose its unique artistic charm. The lyrics of Pingtan contain rich historical knowledge and life philosophy, allowing the audience to be influenced and enlightened by culture while being entertained.17 attractionTongli Ancient Town7.5
Pipayu Pingtan Art Museum4.9
4Suzhou.Guanqian Street/Pingjiang Street5 km from downtownHighlights:Suzhou, a famous historical and cultural city, is famous for its exquisite gardens and quaint ancient towns, attracting many people to explore the unique charm of the Jiangnan water town. As an outstanding representative of Chinese classical gardens, Suzhou gardens are famous for their exquisite layout, delicate craftsmanship and rich cultural connotations. Famous gardens such as the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lingering Garden, and the Master of the Nets Garden are all ingenious works of art that make people linger. Ancient towns such as Zhouzhuang, Tongli, and Luzhi have preserved a large number of ancient buildings and traditional handicrafts, showing the customs and customs of the Jiangnan water town. Here, tourists can fully appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship and cultural charm of Chinese classical gardens, and feel the unique style and historical and cultural heritage of the Jiangnan water town. Whether strolling among the pavilions and towers in the gardens or wandering on the bluestone slabs of the ancient town, people can feel the tranquility and relaxation of the soul.25 attractionHumble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden)8.8
Zhouzhuang7.9
5Kunshan.Qiandeng Ancient Town area39.8 km from downtownHighlights:Suzhou Kunqu performances integrate singing, reciting, acting, fighting and other art forms, presenting a series of vivid performances to the audience with its elegant words, melodious singing, delicate performance and exquisite costumes. In Suzhou Kunqu Theater, classic Kunqu plays are usually performed every night, such as "The Peony Pavilion", "The Palace of Eternal Life", "Peach Blossom Fan", etc. Each play contains a profound historical and cultural heritage, showing the unique charm of Kunqu as the "ancestor of all operas".16 attractionShantang Street7.1
China Kunqu Opera Museum3.8
6Suzhou.Shi Road/Shantang business district1.8 km from downtownHighlights:Suzhou Buddhist Cultural Experience is a journey to deeply explore the religious heritage of the ancient city. Suzhou, a city with a long history, has many ancient temples, such as Hanshan Temple, Xiyuan Temple, Chongyuan Temple, etc., each of which is a treasure of Buddhist culture. Visitors can listen to the chanting of monks in these temples and feel the tranquility and cleansing of the soul. Participate in morning classes or meditation activities, experience the daily practice of Buddhists, and understand the profundity and wisdom of Buddhism. In addition, you can also taste the vegetarian food provided by the temple and feel the unique charm of Buddhist food culture. In Suzhou Buddhist Cultural Experience, tourists can not only deeply understand the history and teachings of Buddhism, but also find a piece of pure land of the soul in the busy life, and gain inner peace and enlightenment. This is a baptism of the soul and a cultural exploration, allowing tourists to experience a different Suzhou during their journey.7 attractionHanshan Temple8.3
Xiyuan Temple6.3
7Best time to visit：Jun-AugSuzhou.Guanqian Street/Pingjiang Street5 km from downtownHighlights:Trumpet creeper belongs to the Bignoniaceae family. It is a climbing vine plant of the genus Trumpet creeper. It is famous for its bright colors and strong vitality. It blooms from June to August and is often hailed as the "king of summer flowers". In addition, trumpet creeper is also a traditional Chinese medicinal material, which has the functions of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, cooling blood and dispelling wind. In Suzhou's classical gardens, the bright trumpet creeper grows on old trees or stone walls, forming an ancient momentum that covers the entire summer. It is one of the flowers with the longest flowering period in summer.3 attractionHumble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden)8.8
Shantang Street7.1
8Suzhou.Guanqian Street/Pingjiang Street4.8 km from downtownHighlights:<font face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, PingFang SC, Hiragino Sans GB, Microsoft YaHei, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol" style="">I</font><font face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, PingFang SC, Hiragino Sans GB, Microsoft YaHei, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol" style="">n Suzhou, every garden is a miniature museum of decorative windows. The lattice windows of the Lingering Garden are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship. The Lion Grove Garden's Four Elegant windows boast a unique style, while the Canglang Pavilion features the most diverse window designs among Suzhou gardens. Along its corridors, 108 lattice windows adorn the walls, each with distinct shapes and patterns, including fall leaves, fans, crabapple flowers, lotus blossoms, gourds, pomegranates, and grass dragons, creating a mesmerizing display of classical artistry. Every step in the corridor offers a different view with the interplay of light and shadow, showcasing the beauty of classical Chinese art.</font>4 attractionLingering Garden(Liuyuan Garden)7.9
Lion Grove Garden(Shizilin Garden)8.1
9Suzhou.West of Suzhou Industrial Park/Suchow Center10.6 km from downtownHighlights:<p>Suzhou, known as the "hometown of embroidery", has a long history of embroidery culture. Here, you will step into the beautiful world of Suzhou embroidery, appreciate the Jiangnan style in the delicate needlework, and start an elegant artistic creation experience. </p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103y12000hsag1uc674A_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103y12000hsag1uc674A_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><strong>The experience content is exquisite</strong>: <span style="color: rgb(5, 7, 59);"><span style="color: | 000000;">The experience duration is flexible, with both a few hours of initial experience and several days of in-depth courses to meet the needs of different tourists</span>. </span>It covers basic techniques such as splitting silk, knotting, pressing thread, and set needle, as well as classic Suzhou embroidery needlework such as flat needle embroidery and random needle embroidery. Learn to embroider Jiangnan-style patterns such as flowers, birds, fish, insects, and garden scenes, and feel the unique charm of Suzhou embroidery's "fineness, elegance, and cleanliness". </p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0106w12000fjw5gxq0A6F_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0106w12000fjw5gxq0A6F_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><strong>Master-level teaching staff</strong>: Most of the classes are small-sized, which is conducive to accurate guidance by teachers, communication and sharing among students, and common improvement of embroidery skills. Most of the teachers are inheritors of the intangible cultural heritage of Suzhou embroidery or senior embroiderers, who are skilled in needlework and rich in experience. Hand-in-hand teaching, patiently explain the history, culture and key points of Suzhou embroidery skills to ensure the quality of teaching. </p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0106212000hsabq0o6DA4_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0106212000hsabq0o6DA4_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><strong>Full range of facilities and equipment</strong>: The class time is relatively flexible, and reservations can be made in advance through online platforms or by phone. The studio is often located next to the garden or in the ancient street, with an elegant environment. Surrounded by gardens and silk museums, you can continue to feel the charm of Jiangnan culture after class and add inspiration to embroidery creation. The studio is mostly equipped with high-quality embroidery frames, silk base materials, colorful silk threads, etc. The silk threads are rich in color and have a high degree of restoration, providing a solid foundation for creation. <span style="color: | 05073b;">In addition, tourists can also buy exquisite Suzhou embroidery artworks as souvenirs. </span></p><p><span style="color: | 0000ff;"><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102r12000fjw5sofD3C2_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102r12000fjw5sofD3C2_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></span></p><p>Experience embroidery in Suzhou, <span style="color: | 515a6e;"><span style="color: | 000000;">This skill is not only a tradition, it is also a high-level art form of cultural inheritance. Participating in the Suzhou embroidery experience, you can not only feel the charm of the thousand-year-old craftsmanship, but also touch this delicacy and elegance with your own hands</span><span style="color: | 05073b;">, feel the ever-changing silk thread under the embroidery needle, and appreciate the unique style of Suzhou embroidery art</span>. </span></p>4 attractionZhongGuo CiXiu YiShuGuan3.4
Yaojianping Cixiu Art Museum2.3
