One must visit Suzhou twice in a lifetime

One must visit Suzhou twice in a lifetime, once to anticipate, and once to reminisce. The first time I went to Suzhou, it felt like there weren't many people, it was very quiet, and I liked it a lot. I told my friend at the time that we must go again. The second time I went, it suddenly felt like there were a lot more people everywhere. Pingjiang Road and some small gardens were full of people taking photos in ancient costumes. The classical garden area is dense with attractions, with the Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove Garden, and Suzhou Museum all close to each other, and can be visited together. I recommend half a day for the above three attractions. Although the gardens are beautiful, the crowds make it hard to feel relaxed. Lingering Garden and Shantang Street are not far apart and can be arranged for the afternoon, after visiting the Lingering Garden, head to Shantang Street for a meal. Jinji Lake is very large and divided into several areas, making it very suitable for leisurely walks, and there are bicycles for rent, leisure tourists can arrange half a day. Hanshan Temple is adjacent to Maple Bridge, and the surrounding area has become somewhat rundown. If you have more time, you can also arrange to visit nearby ancient towns, such as Zhouzhuang and Tongli.