How to Spend 9 Days in Suzhou - A Complete Itinerary for Suzhou

Day 1 | Morning

Humble Administrator's Garden

Opening Hours: Open from 3/1-11/15,7:30am-5:30pm;Open from 11/16-2/28,7:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 70 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: No.178, Northeast Street, Pingjiang District, Suzhou City

This is one of "China's Four Gardens" and a world cultural heritage site. The Humble Administrator’s Garden is known for its water landscape that highlights the ambiance of the Southern Chinese villages built on bodies of water. It is elegant and delicately designed. In the garden, different kinds of ancient architecture were built on water. They are scattered strategically and not one is the same as another. The garden is divided into three parts: the east, the middle, and the west. Each part has its own characteristics, especially the central garden, which basically maintains the simple and natural style of the Ming Dynasty gardens.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: One of the must-see attractions in life! ! ! Humble Administrator's Garden is not only the representative of Suzhou Garden, but also one of the four famous gardens in China. It has long been ranked as a forest of world cultural heritage. Humble Administrator's Garden is mainly water-based, suddenly and wide, suddenly and secluded, mountain path water corridors ups and downs, smooth flow everywhere. The style is clear and elegant, simple and natural. #Manor that will get lost # How can I find someone to live here in the age of no mobile phone? #One day Internet is very good

Trip.com User: Tranquility, serenity and calm is what describes Humble Administrator Garden. Ideal time to visit is early morning around 8 am. Avoid public holidays. Entry tickets will be booked online, i recommend trip. Com site. Simply majestic historical place.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Tiger Hill nearby is the top choice before you leave Humble Administrator's Garden and hit the road.

Tiger Hill

Opening Hours: Open from 5/1-10/31,7:30am-6:00pm;Open from 11/1-4/30,7:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: No. 8 Shanmen, Gusu District, Suzhou City

Tiger Hill has a history of more than 2,500 years and is a landmark of Suzhou City. The attractions here are mostly historic sites with a beautiful view. Although Tiger Hill is only a small hill, it contains natural landscapes such as cliffs and ravines. Because of its construction history, many cultural attractions have been formed. In the garden, buildings and plants are built to complement each other according to the exquisite Jiangnan garden style. Here, you can learn about the story of the Spring and Autumn Period and visit the lopsided landmark, Yunyan Pagoda.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Tiger Hill is probably one of the few historical places in China which have been preserved by almost all dynasties. Avoid public holidays to visit. Multiple food options available on site. Transportation to site is convenient. City view is pretty good. Have a walk around the scenic spot and enjoy boat ride while appreciating its rich history.

C Travels: Tiger Hill was a great day out. It’s not far from SIP, Suzhou, taking about 45 minutes in a taxi. It’s a lovely walk to the top of the hill, and you can take different routes. Tiger hill is beautiful and provides good photo taking opportunities. You can also pay to have a boat ride around the surrounding lake.

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, New City Grand Rezen Hotel is the best places.

New City Grand Rezen Hotel

The New City Garden Hotel (Xincheng Huayuan Jiudian) is situated conveniently near the Huning Expressway exit and a number of top Suzhou attractions including Tiger Hill, Hanshan Temple and the Suzhou Amusement Park.

This Suzhou hotel consists of the main villa and the affiliated villa, and features accommodations equipped with butler service, Inax bathroom items and rainforest showerheads.

The Chinese restaurant on the second floor serves Suzhou and Huaiyang dishes, while the cafeteria is a good venue for diners to enjoy Chinese, Western and Japanese flavors. There are also over 20 private dining rooms.

For business travelers, 12 conference rooms are suitable for organizing meetings, exhibitions or other events.

During their spare time, guests may take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, make full use of the fitness facilities or enjoy drinks with friends at the bar.

Day 2 | Morning

Lingering Garden

Opening Hours: Open from 11/1-2/28,7:30am-5:00pm;Open from 3/1-10/31,7:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 45 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: No. 338, Liuyuan Road, Yumenwai, Jinyu District, Suzhou City

The Lingering Garden, along with the Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou, the Summer Palace in Beijing, and the Chengde Imperial Summer Resort in Hebei, are collectively known as China's Four Great Gardens. The Lingering Garden is known for the graceful beauty of its Chinese pavilions, rock collections, winding paths, the greenery which fills the park, and its jade-colored pond. Here, one can experience the calm of visiting an area in between that of a landscape garden and a natural landscape. The Lingering Garden was built in the Ming dynasty, in the 21st year of Emperor Wanli's reign (1593 CE) by Xu Taishi, a bureaucrat of the Ming court, as the landscape garden of his private residence. The garden was called the "East Garden" at the time. In the Qing dynasty, in the early years of Emperor Guangxu's reign, the garden was purchased by a bureaucrat by the name of Sheng Kang, who renamed it the "Lingering Garden". The garden is divided into four themed sections. Within a single garden, one can have a taste of four distinct scenes, namely natural landscapes, countrysides, mountain forests, and flower gardens.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Suzhou Liuyuan is one of the four famous gardens in China. I went in late autumn in early December. The white wall and high tile garden buildings in the park, the large red leaves around the Laoting, the fish watching by the windy pool, the bamboo forest in another village, and the bonsai garden in front of the small Taowu, all make visitors linger. Leave the garden and spend at least one whole day savouring it.

Trip.com User: The garden is one of the four gardens in Suzhou. It is also one of the four gardens in China. The scenery here is especially beautiful. Especially in autumn, it is more colorful.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Tongli Ancient Town.

Tongli Ancient Town

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:15pm

Ticket Price: 100 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Tongli Ancient Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou City

Located in Suzhou Wujiang, Tongli Ancient Town is a Jiangnan Ancient Water Town established in the Song Dynasty. It has a history of over a thousand years with the bulk of its buildings now constructed during the era of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. River canals divide the town into 7 sections, but the sections are all interconnected by 49 stone bridges. Almost every residential house is facing a river canal. The main attractions of the town include Jiayin Hall and Congben hall, The Tuisi Garden, Three Bridges, and The Pearl Tower. The attractions and be toured in one or two days. The town is 18 kilometers from Suzhou and 80 kilometers from Shanghai.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Like a Chinese Venice, this beautiful town enables one to slow down and enjoy a pace of life vastly different to the urban cities around. Cars are not allowed in the town, and note that the town tocket is a once off entry so unless you arrange with accomodation to have multiple entries don’t leave if you hope to return! Recommend wearing good walking shoes as the cobblestones are uneven and a day walking around is tiring. That said, it’s highly worth the walk. Children under 1.4m free. Our favourite site within the town was the Tuisi Garden, but all the little shops of knick knacks were fun to browse - albeit some full of kitsch plastic toys that distract the kids. The boat ride was fun and our boat driver sang us some songs for a small fee. The three bridges that couples in times past cross when they marry was wistful, and the museum of wedding artefacts a fascinating window into earlier times. Overall could have spent quite a few days more here resting and lingering.

Felicia travels: Easily accessible from Hangzhou! Or other nearby cities. From Suzhou’s south railway station, expect to pay ~ 80 rmb didi. It was a little bit touristy during the weekday, so I can’t imagine during the weekend. You need to show your health code, travel code and passport + 100rmb fee, but it’s totally worth it. The scenery is beautiful and looks also great during sunset. Wear comfortable shoes as you’ll be walking a lot

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Tongli Ancient Town? Tongli Lake Resort (Phase II) is one of your top choices.

Tongli Lake Resort (Phase II)

Located on Tongli Lake, the Tongli Lake Resort (Phase II) is just a 15-minute walk from Tongli Old Town.

Rooms at this Tongli hotel offer beautiful lake-views. Guests can also enjoy airport pickup, free parking and Wi-Fi in public areas.

Chinese and Western restaurants are both available in addition to a café and a lobby bar, which offers music and drinks—a great way to start or end the evening.

Guests traveling on business can make full use of meeting rooms and business center.

During their free time, guests can work out in the gym, relax in the spa, enjoy a foot massage or stay active in the indoor swimming pool.

Day 3 | Morning

Jingsiyuan

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00

Ticket Price: 70 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: No. 919, Yunli Road, Wujiang District, Suzhou City

Jingsi Garden was built in 1993 and took ten years to complete. It is a private garden to the south of the Yangtze River. Although Jing Si Yuan is a contemporary new creation, it follows the characteristics of Suzhou classical gardens. The name of the park is "Meditation" which contains the meaning of peaceful. Jingsi Garden has many fine brick buildings such as the brick carving gatehouse and the ancient wooden hall from the Ming and Qing Dynasties that were collected from Shanghai and Suzhou, and form a piece of historical and modern architectural landscape painting in the park. Meditation Garden is known as "Ancient Expo, Kistler World". The owners love Kistler and there are many strange rocks in the park, especially the Baoqing Yunfeng of the Town Park.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Jingsiyuan, you can head to Lion Forest Garden, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Lion Forest Garden

Opening Hours: Open from 3/1-10/15,7:30am-5:30pm;Open from 10/16-2/28,7:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: No. 23, Garden Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City

Lion Forest Garden, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, and Canglang Pavilion are collectively known as the “Four Famous Suzhou Gardens”. The Lion Forest was built in the Yuan Dynasty and was originally a back garden of Zen temples. It was later purchased as a private residence. This garden was treasured by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, who always stayed here during his visits to Southern China. Although the Lion Grove Garden is small, the artificial mountains in the park are very well-known. The strange rocks resemble dancing lions. The connection between the artificial mountains is not dissimilar to a maze. You can play hide-and-seek in the stone maze or count the number of observable stone lions.

Reviews from Real Guests:

爱尔道: I thought a lot to find out what Lion Forest makes me feel to write a review about. I can only say it's uniqe and beautiful. When you walk inside the rock formations you feel like you are lost. Highly recommended.

Trip.com User: Suzhou is the ancient city of Chinese culture, walking in the ancient city, left boats in the river shuttle, experience a scene of history, sigh life.

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Lion Forest Garden, Crowne Plaza Suzhou nearby is the best place to stay.

Crowne Plaza Suzhou

The Crowne Plaza Suzhou (Suzhou Zhongyin Huangguan Jiari Jiudian) delivers international 5-star service and accommodation in a striking contemporary building designed to look like a boat—a fitting nod to its lakeside location. The hotel makes for a great starting point for strolls through Suzhou's celebrated Chinese gardens, or around neighboring Jingji Lake. It is within easy reach of the Suzhou International Expo Center, Suzhou Science and Cultural Arts Center and Ligong Causeway. Guestrooms are well-finished and thoughtfully designed. The décor continues the nautical theme and complements the lake or garden views beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. A sumptuous bed, flat-screen TV and high-speed Internet are just a few of the comforts every guest will encounter.Three restaurants cater to a variety of tastes with high end Cantonese, authentic Japanese and Western classics all available. The Mariana lounge bar is the place to head for a relaxed coffee or business meeting while those seeking to turn things up a notch should make their way to Submarine, a stylish bar with an exclusive ambiance.This Suzhou hotel also offers a range of flexible meeting spaces which can be rearranged according to different needs. Other facilities include a state-of-the-art gymnasium, an indoor and outdoor pool and spa.

Day 4 | Morning

Master of the Nets Garden

Opening Hours: Open from 4/21-10/20,7:30am-5:30pm;Open from 10/21-4/20,7:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: No. 11 Kuojiatou Lane, Daichengqiao Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City

The Master-of-Nets Garden is a traditional park in Suzhou. It is famous for its small size and exquisite design, and was originally the site of Wu Juan Temple. It has also been called “Fish Hideaway”. The east part of the garden is a residential area, while the north is a study area, the west contains the inner park and the south hosts a banquet area. The park is also the site of occasional traditional performances, including Tiaojiaguan, Suzhou Opera, Kunqu Opera, Pingtan and more.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Abbe Shiyuan is one of Suzhou's classic gardens, and is also registered as a world heritage garden. This netshien is also one of the so-called private gardens, originally a garden named 'fishing hidden' built by high officials in the Southern Song Dynasty to retire and spend old age, but it was temporarily devastated afterwards During the Qing Dynasty, the high officials at that time purchased the land of 'fishing hidden' and wanted to live in a leisurely life like a fisherman in his later years, and named it 'Ashishien.' The garden is said to be the only garden in which the former residential part and garden are open to the public, and it is also designated as a national treasure garden in China. The net Shiyuan is located in the southeastern part of Suzhou City, facing the street called Juquan Street. Jiquan Street is one of Suzhou's shopping streets, but the area around the netshien is a suburban residential area where shops are dotted on the fashionable rows of trees.

Trip.com User: I went to the night performances at the garden (starts from 7:30pm, ticket costs: 100). It was excellent, each performance was great and it was lovely to get a snapshot into different Chinese arts. The performances included chinese opera, drama, various instrumental performances and dance - all set to the beautiful backdrop of the garden. This was my favourite activity in Suzhou, and overall was a great way to combine seeing a traditional Suzhou garden and to experience a variety of art forms.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Master of the Nets Garden, Hanshan Temple next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Hanshan Temple

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: No. 24, Hanshan Temple, Gusu District, Suzhou City

Hanshan Temple is located in the western suburbs of Suzhou. The temple dates back more than 1,400 years. The temple gained renown from its mention in the famous poem “A Night Mooring by Maple Bridge” by the poet Zhang Ji of the Tang Dynasty: “From the monastery on Cold Mountain, the sound of the bell reaches the guest boat at midnight.” Hanshan Temple is a famous site to pay. Every day, a steady stream of believers comes to the temple to strike the bell, light incense, and pray for the future.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Victor22: Beautiful temple downtown with a pagoda that inspired the ones in Japanese buddhist temples. Easy to visit, Temple domain is about the right size for sightseeing. Very pleasant to walk around and nice pictures

秦昊 Brandon Chin: what can I say ? beautiful temple and very peaceful

Day 4 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Hanshan Temple, Hotel Indigo Suzhou Grand Canal, an IHG Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Hotel Indigo Suzhou Grand Canal, an IHG Hotel

Opened in 2021, the Hotel Indigo Suzhou Grand Canal, an IHG Hotel is a great accommodation choice in Suzhou.

With Suzhou Railway Station just 9km away and Sunan Shuofang International Airport only 37km away, transportation is very convenient. Just a short walk from Shishanlu Metro Station, traveling to most city destinations is a breeze. Famous local attractions Suzhouq Chong Amusement Park, Quanmingxing Huabing Club and 江南小書場評彈（日航酒店）, can all be reached with a short walk.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. This Suzhou hotel provides parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.

Day 5 | Morning

Tianpingshan

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-0.5 Days

Location: Lingtian Road, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City

Tianping Mountain is located 15 km west of Suzhou. It is the burial place of Fan Zhongyan, a writer of the Norther Song Dynasty. Cultural attractions related to paradigm families are mainly concentrated at the foot of the mountain. Tianping Mountain rises 201 meters above sea level. This may not be high, but it is a bit steep. Each autumn during the Red Maple Festival, the colors of fall attract numerous photography enthusiasts.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Pan Gate.

Pan Gate

Opening Hours: 7:30-17:00

Ticket Price: 40 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-0.5 Days

Location: No.49 East Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City

Pan Gate is located in the southwest corner of Old Town in Suzhou. Pan Gate was originally built during the Spring and Autumn Period, the existing gate was rebuilt in the Yuan Dynasty. You can go up to Pan Gat along the bridleway and get a complete view of the water gate and land gate. In addition to Pan Gate in the Pan Gate Scenic Area, the Wumen Bridge and Ruiguang Tower are both worth visiting. Together they form the "Three Sights of Pan Gate."

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: This scenic area includes many channels and ponds, a tower and a huge fortified gates. This area is a part of an ancient city of Suzhou, which is called an Asian Venice. There is a little exposition of a real gondola presented by the government of Venice to the city of Suzhou. Its pleasant parks and patios would definitely make your day walking around, watching gold fishes in a pond, taking a rest under the trees.

Trip.com User: The sunset was so good, the Panmun of time. The gates that manage both the waterways and the land were impressive and I would definitely recommend visiting once if you come to Suzhou with kids.

Day 5 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Kimpton Bamboo Grove Suzhou is the best places.

Kimpton Bamboo Grove Suzhou

The Kimpton Bamboo Grove Suzhou was recently opened in 2022, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Suzhou.

The hotel is only 7km from Suzhou Railway Station and 45km from Sunan Shuofang International Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. The closest major public transportation, Nanyuanbeilu Metro Station, is only 300m away. Famous local attractions Suzhou Yuantong Art Gallery, Laurel Park and 萬卷堂, can all be reached with a short walk.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. Guests of this Suzhou hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

According to our guests, the location of this hotel is one of the best around. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.

Day 6 | Morning

Shangfangshan Hill National Forest Park

Opening Hours: Open from 7:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 40 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: No.47 Wuyue Road, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City

Shangfangshan Hill National Forest Park is located about 5 kilometers southwest of Suzhou City. It is the core of the Shihu Scenic Area. The park has eautiful mountains and green waters. You can enjoy the cherry blossoms or check out ancient ruins. It's a great spot to view flowers near Suzhou. You can go canoeing, hiking or biking. Pitch a tent on the vast lawn for a nice campout. Cook up some steaks on the grill, and enjoy a relaxing time with family and friends.

Day 6 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Shangfangshan Hill National Forest Park, you can head to Baimajian Longchi Scenic Area, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Baimajian Longchi Scenic Area

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,9:00am-4:30pm;Open on Sat-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Longchi Scenic Area, Baimajian Ecological Park, West Maple Street, High-tech Zone, Suzhou City

White Horse Dragon Pond Scenic Area is located on the north side of Suzhou Tianping Mountain. It is a good place for leisure. At the foot of the mountain, you can barbecue and row boats. There is also a children's playground. Trees line both sides of the trail, so it is very suitable for hiking. Among them, Longchi, also known as Shengtian Reservoir, is situated in the southern section of the scenic spot. The lake is clear and free. You can walk along the lake path or sit by the lake to enjoy tea.

Reviews from Real Guests:

K-TravelMuse: This place is of some historical note, and the park grounds are pretty for leisurely walk or visit. However, I would not recommend you go out of your way to get here to this out-of-the-way place because there is not much exciting tourist sights / sites.

Laplace Tempest: longchi scenic area Tempat ini memiliki daya tarik tersendiri yang menawan. Saya begitu terkesima dengan keunikan tempat ini dan tidak bisa berkata kata lagi mengenai tempat ini. Tempat ini begitu indah dan memiliki nilai keunikan tersendiri

Day 6 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Baimajian Longchi Scenic Area? Sojourn Resorts is one of your top choices.

Sojourn Resorts

Reviews from Real Guests:

Guest User: Location Traffic: In the middle of the street of Shantang Street, Mudu Ancient Town, the location is very suitable for night tours of the ancient town (Yuan unfortunately Mudu Shantang Street is too cold at night, and it is no match for Suzhou Shantang Street [Yuan face]). Parking: Yuan can park in a public parking lot. If you are lucky, you can find 🆓 parking spaces without cost. If you can't find them, the scenic parking lot is said to be closed for 30 nights. Room Facilities: More new, there is floor heating, that is, the floor heating is opened 🧳 pay attention to the problem of high temperature, I actually forgot 🧳 there is a pad, the next day took out the temperature is high, but it is not bad [smile and cry] Restaurant: There's a breakfast room and a box. Breakfast: A bowl 🍜 Cost-effective: Still ok, five or six hundred live in the old house.

Guest User: Yes, the old man is a teacher. He told us about the history of Mudu. There are several kittens, they are pretty good, and the bedding in the room is very good.

Day 7 | Morning

Mudu Ancient Town

Opening Hours: 8:30-16:30

Ticket Price: 78 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: No. 188, Shantang Street, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City

The history of Mudu Ancient Town is as old as the ancient city of Suzhou itself. The Qing Dynasty Yanjia Garden (Guanyuan) in the ancient town has been used for more than 400 years, which sufficiently explains its "tall, large and superior" status. There is a big stage in the Hongyin Mountain House. Every time the Emperor Qianlong visited Jiangnan, he would come here to watch the theater. There are twenty emperorial edicts in the house. The Xiaoyin Garden of the Rainbow Drinking Mountain House is the former residence of the "Embroiderer Empress" Shen Shou. Inside the Gusong Garden from the Qing Dynasty, the carvings in the hall are exceedingly beautiful. There is a 500-year-old Podocarpus in the back garden. The Yao Jianping Embroidery Art Museum on the west side of the back garden is also worth visiting.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Mudu is a charming old water town, picturesque, atmospheric and typically Chinese. The bookshop was a real highlight for me, such a quaint and original establishment. Wonderful destination for a family day out.

Day 7 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Tianchi Mountain.

Tianchi Mountain

Opening Hours: 8:00-16:30

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-4 Hours

Location: Cangshu Tianchi Village, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City

The legend of Tianchi Mountain has it that the Seven Fairies were brought to bathe many times in the "Yao Chi", or Jade Pool, of the Heavenly Queen Mother, hence the name. Tianchi Mountain is an original and quaint original ecological scenic spot in the south of the Yangtze River. It is famous for its many springs. The beauty of Tianchi comes from the flowing springs formed at the convergence of the mountains. There are Qingxin Spring and Hanku Spring in front of the temple. On the mountain, next to the temple, there is Boyu Spring which is more than half a meter in diameter. There is also "Land Mine" Spring ,named for the sound of the water. Here, you can visit the beautiful mountain and forest scenery, and feel the charm of the fairyland Tianchi.

Day 7 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Atour Hotel(Suzhou Mudu Ancient Town Store) is the best places.

Atour Hotel(Suzhou Mudu Ancient Town Store)

The Atour Hotel(Suzhou Mudu Ancient Town Store) was recently opened in 2021, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Suzhou.

Suzhou New Area Railway Station is located approximately 19km away and Sunan Shuofang International Airport around 44km away. Just a short walk from Lingyanshan Metro Station, traveling to most city destinations is a breeze. Guests will find Gusu Twelve Femals Folklore Garden, Ruins of Suzhou Ancient City and 香溪岸旅遊街區 just a short distance from the hotel.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Suzhou hotel provides parking on site.

When it comes to Suzhou hotels, the Atour Hotel(Suzhou Mudu Ancient Town Store) is highly regarded for its excellent facilities. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling on business.

Day 8 | Morning

Suzhou Taihu National Wetland Park

Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-4 Hours

Location: No. 1 Huxiu Pin Street, Zhenhu City, High-tech Zone, Huqiu District, Suzhou City

Suzhou Taihu National Wetland Park is a scenic spot that blends both nature and culture. The boundless wetland provides an excellent habitat for birds, fish and other wildlife making it an ideal spot for bird lovers and photography enthusiasts alike. There are seven different areas to explore including the wetland fishery experience area, the wetland display area, and the wetland ecological habitat area, not to mention key attractions such as the ancient Qiwei ship.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Miss_Traveler: I came to Huqui district just to see the pandas and it was well worth the wait!! This is by far the best place in Huqui/Wuzhong. Lots of activities for kids - but do come during school holidays. I enjoyed the Wetland Science Cinema quite a lot too!! The highlight of my trip was definitely the two adorable pandas!! Loved every second of this peaceful place!

A vida de viagem: This time I only touched the edge of Taihu Lake, went to the Wetland Park to hang out, and then took a boat trip. This park is good, the ticket only costs 10 yuan, relax and go around Taihu Lake, walk slowly and stop for a photo, you can play for up to 2 hours.

Day 8 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Suzhou Taihu National Wetland Park, don’t forget pay a visit to Dayangshan National Forest Park.

Dayangshan National Forest Park

Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30

Ticket Price: 40 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: Yangshan South Road, Huqiu District,Suzhou City

Located in the west of the ancient city of Suzhou is Dayangshan National Forest Park, which is divided into two scenic spots: Wenshu Monastery and the Botanical Garden. Whether you want to appreciate the scenery of natural ecology or to experience religious culture, you can find it all here. Wenshu Monastery is the eastern scenic spot of Dayang Mountain Forest Park and was built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. It was used to walk along the ancient road to the Manjusri Palace in the Ming Dynasty. The Botanical Garden is the western scenic spot of Dayang Mountain Forest Park. It has a very diverse set of offerings, such as rare and endangered plants including yew, huanghuali, and Podocarpus, as well as a variety of animal and plant specimens. It is a professional Suzhou botanical garden and something visitors often go to see when in the area.

Day 8 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Dayangshan National Forest Park? Dusit Thani Wellness Resort Suzhou is one of your top choices.

Dusit Thani Wellness Resort Suzhou

Opened in 2020, the Dusit Thani Wellness Resort Suzhou offers travelers a pleasant stay in Suzhou, whether for business or leisure purposes.

Traveling to the hotel is easy with Suzhou New Area Railway Station located approximately 8km away and Sunan Shuofang International Airport roughly 22km away. This hotel is located near many of Suzhou's attractions including 圌山文驛, Shushan Ecological Village and Yueshui Village.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Suzhou hotel provides parking on site.

If you are looking for a convenient place to stay, our guests have told us that this location is excellent. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.

Day 9 | Morning

Guangfu Scenic Area

Opening Hours: 8:00-16:30

Ticket Price: 15 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Dengshan Mountain Road, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City

Guangfu Scenic Spot is located on the peninsula embedded in Taihu Lake, southwest of Suzhou and is a famous historical and cultural town. Guangfu scenic area has beautiful scenery and numerous cultural monuments. Among them, "Xiangxuehai" on the Dengwei Mountain, is known as one of the four major Chinese resorts for enjoying plum blossom, along with Wuhan East Garden, Nanjing Plum Blossom Hill and Hangzhou Chao Mountain. Every year on the Plum Blossom Festival, the plum blossoms of various gardens are open and the sceneries are beautiful and exciting.

Day 9 | Afternoon

Lotus Pond in Moonlight Wetland Park nearby is the top choice before you leave Guangfu Scenic Area and hit the road.

Lotus Pond in Moonlight Wetland Park

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-5/31,8:30am-4:30pm;Open from 6/1-8/31,8:30am-7:30pm;Open from 9/1-12/31,8:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: No. 4575, Sun Road West, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou City

Lotus Pond in Moonlight Wetland Park is a lotus theme park in Jiangnan Water Town. There are many kinds of lotus aquatic plants introduced in the park, as well as special tour items such as tropical Wanglian waterscape, boating lotus seedling, and Wupeng boat bride show. In Suzhou, the Lunar New Year on June 24th is known as the Lotus Festival, and it has also become a grand folk festival for the family to enjoy the Lotus.

Reviews from Real Guests:

adri_the_explorer: This attraction is quite beautiful and tranquil an ideal way to spend a summer evening.

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