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Suzhou is worth a visit!! Attached is a three-day and two-night travel guide
Suzhou Food and Scenic Tour
Day1: Explore Yangcheng Lake and Pingjiang Night View
Transportation: Drive to Yangcheng Lake and taste the local delicious hairy crabs.
Accommodation: Near Pingjiang Road, enjoy the picturesque night view.
Day2: Ancient streets and lake reflections
Attractions: Guanqian Street, Shuangta Market, Jinji Lake, Gate of the Orient.
Suggestion: Stroll, eat and watch, experience the ancient city style.
Day3: Ancient alleys and lakeside scenery
Itinerary: Stroll on Pingjiang Road (rent Hanfu), Xiyuan Temple in Lion Grove, Shantang Street.
Transportation: Electric cars are a convenient choice, 30 yuan a day.
Attractions & Photography
Yangcheng Lake: Famous for hairy crabs, the lakeside scenery is pleasant.
Guanqian Street: A gathering place for food, recommend Li Baixie, Dumb Shengjian.
Xiyuan Temple: A good place for photography, plain face and ancient architecture are fascinating.
Jinji Lake: At sunset, the lakeside scenery is charming.
Shantang Street: Wupeng boat tour, more charming under the night.
Gate of the Orient: Unique architecture, become a popular check-in point.
Food
Yangcheng Lake: Green Field Restaurant Crab Quanyou, taste hairy crabs by the lake.
Guanqian Street: Dumb Shengjian, Zhao Meili's Matcha Tofu, Suyuan's Suzhou Hot Pot.
Shuangta Market: Red bean small round, taro mud mochi, not only delicious but also fun to shop.
Pingjiang Road: Tea-colored misty rain, Wanfuxing, Pearl Hotel, etc., many snack shops are worth a try.
Shantang Street: Jiang Laozao, Xinzhenyuan and other traditional snack shops, taste the local delicacies.
Accommodation
Recommendation: Located on Pingjiang Road
Zhu, the new Chinese style is warm and comfortable.
I hope everyone enjoys the food and scenery in Suzhou, and have a pleasant and unforgettable holiday.
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Suzhou 2-Day Tour Guide
Day 1: Experience the charm of the ancient capital
📍First stop: Shantang Street
Depart from Suzhou Station, take the subway or taxi, and you can instantly immerse yourself in the embrace of the ancient street. The night view of Shantang Street is like a flowing Jiangnan ink painting, every stone slab, every lantern tells the story of the past.🏮
📍Second stop: Lingering Garden
Walk or take the bus, easily reach the Lingering Garden. The garden art here, whether it's rockeries or clear water, is breathtakingly beautiful.🌿
📍Third stop: Xiyuan Temple and Hanshan Temple
The tranquility of Buddhism and the heaviness of history intertwine in Xiyuan Temple, while the bell of Hanshan Temple seems to penetrate thousands of years of time.🛕
📍Fourth stop: Guanqian Street
This is a food paradise in Suzhou. From breakfast to late-night snacks, there are all kinds of food stalls and restaurants. Try a bowl of hot stove noodles, or a piece of sweet and glutinous green rice ball, let your taste buds tour Suzhou first.
📍Fifth stop: Gate of the Orient
At night, be sure to go to the Gate of the Orient to feel the unique beauty of the architecture. It is not only a landmark of Suzhou, but also a perfect combination of modern and traditional.
Day 2: Museum and Garden Tour
📍First stop: Suzhou Museum
Come to the Suzhou Museum designed by Master I. M. Pei in the early morning, both the architecture and the exhibits are amazing.🏛️
📍Second stop: Humble Administrator's Garden
Out of the museum, you can walk to the Humble Administrator's Garden. Every inch of land here, every tree is full of poetry.🌳
📍Third stop: Pingjiang Road & Shuangta Market
The ancient charm of Pingjiang Road and the bustle of Shuangta Market are a true portrayal of life in Suzhou. From antiques to snacks, everything is worth savoring.🛍️
About the cost:
Accommodation: 200-500 yuan/night (depending on the hotel grade)
Attraction tickets: Suzhou Museum is free, Humble Administrator's Garden is 80 yuan/person, other attraction prices range from 20-45 yuan.🏷️
Transportation: 50-100 yuan (depending on the itinerary)
Tips: Suzhou's transportation is very convenient, the subway and buses almost cover all major attractions. And there are really too many delicious foods in Suzhou, don't forget to leave some room for food!😋
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2 Days 1 Night Suzhou Travel Guide! Average 500 my mom laughed!
Hi～I'm Nanxun dd
"There is a paradise above, and Suzhou and Hangzhou below"
If you don't know yet
It's time to come to Suzhou·Jiangsu, to have a dream of Jiangnan
Keep this 2 days 1 night guide
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How to go?
Suzhou Station & Suzhou North Station, Suzhou Station is closer to the city✨
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Where to live?
Live near Pingjiang Road and Guanqian Street, there are many foods, and it is convenient to go to various attractions👀
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Itinerary
▪️Day1: Suzhou Station-Beita Temple Metro Station Exit 4-Suzhou Museum -Humble Administrator's Garden -Suzhou Cultural and Art Center
▪️Day2: Pingjiang Road Historical Block -Master's Garden -Meidi Park Square-Tianjing Pavilion -Orange Sky Jiahe Theater -Xiyuan Temple -Shantang Street -Suzhou Station
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Where to play→
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1⃣️Shantang Street
The red lanterns are high, and the night tour of Shantang has a different charm. Now there is a super dreamy giant fish lamp
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2⃣️Suzhou Museum
Here hides the history of Gusu for three thousand years, the geometric design, fully demonstrates the Chinese aesthetics
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3⃣️Beita Temple Metro Station Exit 4
For this persimmon tree, I specially went to Suzhou. Black tiles and white walls, red persimmons hang full of branches
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4⃣️Suzhou Cultural and Art Center
Don't miss the beautiful sunset of the Jinji Lake large frame. You can also see the Oriental Gate in the distance
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5⃣️Master's Garden
If you only go to one Suzhou garden, check out the Master's Garden. At dusk, the wall will be dyed yellow by the setting sun
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6⃣️Meidi Park Square
The big "Suzhou" 2 characters are written on the red brick wall, you can take a card shot if you pass by
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7⃣️Dushu Lake Church
Sunset/Church/Cross, full of unique end-of-the-world romance. But it is currently under maintenance
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8⃣️Tianjing Pavilion
A lonely tower standing in the lake, like a fairyland. You need to use a drone to take pictures
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9⃣️Xiyuan Temple
A temple full of cats, the cats that can be seen everywhere are so cute, you can play here for an afternoon
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1⃣️0⃣️Orange Sky Jiahe Theater
Go to Taihu Lake in the afternoon to watch a shadow show "Faith", you will really be amazed by this theater, the 360-degree immersive real scene stage, really better than the movie! 🐂The group dance at the pier, parkour chasing cars, returning to the cabin landing, etc., as the actor's wonderful performance begins, the stage slowly rotates, you will truly feel the wind and rain / virtual and real combination, full of stage technology as if you are on the scene
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What to eat→
Going to Suzhou, of course, you have to eat a bowl of Suzhou noodles, as well as plum cakes, bamboo tube milk tea, and crab yellow noodles can be tried🧐
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This is the most quiet this street has been!
This Guanqian street is known for being really bubbly and vibrant! most times you arrive, you’re greeted with a very lively atmosphere. this is because Guanqian street is actually one of the famous tourist destinations In Suzhou.
But as Suzhou is one of the famous cities in China and one of the newer developed cities, most of the people who live in Suzhou are not locals of Suzhou. which means that when there is the Chinese holidays, the city becomes fairly empty.
This was why I was able to see the Guanqian street in this light! there were very few people around and may of the stores were closed. however it was still a nice peaceful time.
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Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Cang Street Light Show | The shock and romance of light and shadow
The light show on the ancient city wall of Suzhou was stunning!
Navigate to Cang Street, Xiangmen Square, with plenty of spots for photography
City Wall Light Show:
Starts at 7:30 pm, each show lasts for 15 minutes with a 15-minute break in between, ending at 10:45 pm.
Available until March 3rd
New landmark in Suzhou! | Cang Street has a new look, an entertainment check-in spot
🤠New landmark in Suzhou! The Cang Street, known as the 'Suzhou Taikoo Li', has finally opened.
🤠Reporting here at the tail end of 2023, saw the very popular 'lower waist girl' on the internet, a very cute IP.
🤠Some of the businesses here have not yet moved in, but it can already be seen that this place is going to be a high-end mall, adjacent to the ancient city wall of Suzhou, and Suzhou University is just across the street, with a concept of blending old and new.
🤠There are commercial streets both above and below ground, with boutiques and luxury stores (mainly clothing) above ground, and entertainment and dining below. This place should become a new entertainment check-in spot for young people in the future
Travel guide for Cang Street
The Third Prison is not what it used to be, you could say it's completely different haha. The commercial complex is very beautifully done, especially the view from the top, where you can see the beautiful scenery of the ancient city. It's a pity that the small western-style building is not fully open, and the second floor is actually nothing special but they don't let people go up.
The commercial building design is not bad, but the materials are a bit rough. However, the landscape engineering is very exquisite. Compared with first-tier cities, Suzhou still has a lot of room for improvement.
The architecture of Cang Street is very interesting, all the building shapes are very similar to its logo 'Cang Street', a bit like the open shopping mall in Hangzhou's Lakeside Yintai, the space is large, and the overall feeling is very good.
Located by the canal, the ancient architecture of 'Xiangmen' is nearby, adding a touch of cultural atmosphere to this modern and ancient mall.
🏠Address: Cang Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City
⭐Tickets: Free
🚗Transportation: Self-driving Cang Street has a parking lot / subway to Xiangmen Station
A brief visit to Cang Street
🌸 On September 28, the Renheng Cang Street in Suzhou opened, just in time for the National Day holiday, so I went to check it out.
⛩️ The entrance is right across from Suzhou University. If you see a pair of large magpies, that's Cang Street Square, a sight that brings joy.
💐 The architecture of Cang Street is divided into above ground and underground sections. The above-ground buildings are elegant and exquisite, with roofs shaped like the character 'Cang', in the style of Suzhou gardens.
⛲ To the north of Cang Street Square is a former residence garden with a history of over a hundred years. The 'Old Residence Asking about Smoke Scenery' Cang Street Garden Art Festival is currently being held there. You need to queue up to enter, so I'll wait until the long holiday is over and there are fewer people to appreciate it.
🎪 Walking further in to the city wall under Xiangmen Gate, one of the highlights of this opening is the CJ Super Collection Warehouse (the original brand of Renheng Cang Street), which brings together high-level trendy elements and collaborates with brands popular among young people. It brings a vibrant return to the vision of Suzhou's youth, with fine wines, coffee, food, and good things.
💮 There is also a small waterside square on the south side of Xiangmen Square, where a large white hollowed-out vase is particularly eye-catching, exquisite and delicate.
🏵 The high walls and watchtowers of the former Lion's Mouth Prison are still preserved a bit, and the walls are decorated with many beautiful osmanthus flowers and butterflies, making it a good place for photo ops.
🌆 Entering the basement from the sunken square, there is a shopping mall with many well-known brands, but many are not yet open. In addition, I didn't have time to go to the Cang Street Historical Review Special Exhibition and the UCCA large-scale art installation matrix.
🧱 Cang Street under Xiangmen City Wall, adjacent to Couple's Retreat Garden and Pingjiang Road, facing Suzhou University, is exquisite and elegant, modern and fashionable, unique in its blend of ancient and modern charm. Positioned as 'Inspired by Suzhou, not just Jiangnan', it aims to create a place of inspiration where international high-end fashion and Suzhou aesthetics coexist and grow.
Address: ⛩️ No. 1 Cang Street, Gusu District
Transportation: 🚄 Exit 3 of Xiangmen Station on Suzhou Rail Transit Line 1, 🚌 The bus stop is Xiangmen Station, with more than a dozen bus routes.
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Garden Hotel SUZHOU Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Suzhou Nanyuan Hotel
Suzhou Nanyuan Hotel is a very historic state guesthouse located on Shiquan Street in the old city district, very close to major attractions such as the Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove Garden, Hanshan Temple, and the Gate to the East. During this trip to Suzhou, staying here with my family was a wonderful experience.
The hotel's garden is also a typical Suzhou garden, with many ancient trees and unique rocks. Guests can make free reservations for the hotel staff to explain the past and present of this guesthouse.
This place was the former residence of Chiang Kai-shek's second son, Chiang Wei-kuo, and Lin Biao and his wife. Through the explanation, we learned many historical stories, and we were fortunate to visit the civil air defense project of that time, seeing the ancient hand-cranked ventilation fan related to my field of study, as well as the old-fashioned Hongqi sedan.
There is a Suzhou-style noodle shop owned by the hotel at the north gate—Yan Yang Lou, which offers affordable prices and very good taste. Friends can try the Suzhou cuisine there, which is light and full of fresh flavors.
The Most Secluded Zen Monastery in Suzhou | Shangqing Zen Monastery (1574)
| Shangqing Zen Monastery (1574). Shangqing Zen Monastery is located inside the Nanyuan Hotel on Shiquan Street in Suzhou. According to the 'Wu County Annals', it was originally named Shangqing An and located at Loumen, established during the Ming Dynasty's Chongzhen period. In the eighth year of the Qing Dynasty's Tongzhi era, the abbot Fuchuan led his disciple Huigen to rebuild it at Nanyuan. In the 18th year of the Republic of China (1929), Chiang Kai-shek built a private residence here, and his second wife Yao Yecheng lived here with her son Wei Guo. Madame Yao, a devout Buddhist, turned it into a family temple and set up a Buddha hall. Due to long-term neglect in maintenance, the temple was destroyed. It was rebuilt in 2004. The Zen Monastery has two floors, is not large in scale, and is simple and elegant.
Nanyuan Hotel European Architecture | Former Residence of Jiang Weiguo (1655)
Former Residence of Jiang Weiguo (1655). The former residence of Jiang Weiguo is located within Nanyuan Hotel at No. 99 Daichengqiao Road, Suzhou City, formerly known as No. 7 Caizhenfang. It was initially built in 1925 and completed in 1929. The exterior is a European-style three-story building with three bays, covering an area of 1,500 square meters. Surrounded by ancient towering trees and shaded by greenery; it offers tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle and has a beautiful environment; the interior decoration is exquisite, magnificent and splendid. Despite enduring 90 years of vicissitudes, the building still retains its original charm and has been listed as a key cultural relics protection unit in Suzhou City.
Suzhou! Shantang Street! Suzhou-style garden design! Who wouldn't love such a hotel!
Suzhou Nanyuan Hotel
Selected for the 2023 Must-Stay List | Suzhou-style Garden Design | Leisure & Entertainment | Renovated in 2013 | Free Parking | Near Subway | Gym
No. 99, Shiquan Street with Chengqiao Road
6.2 kilometers away from Shantang Street by car, about 15 minutes
700 meters away from Nanyuan North Road Subway Station - Exit 1, about 9 minutes
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Shantang Street Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Discover the Timeless Charm of Suzhou Shantang Street
Suzhou Shantang Street is a renowned tourist destination that shouldn't be missed. Established during the Tang Dynasty by Bai Juyi, it has been designated a Historical and Cultural Block of China.
The street is characterised by its well-preserved traditional architecture and old boats moored along the river, offering a glimpse into the past. Modern shops selling knick-knacks and traditional Suzhou gifts line the street, reminiscent of the old market stalls with vendors calling out for business.
The beauty of Suzhou Shantang Street is beyond what a photograph can capture. If you find yourself in Suzhou, be sure to visit this enchanting spot!
A day trip to Suzhou
Exploring the narrow lanes and historic streets of Suzhou's old town, such as Pingjiang Road and Shantang Street, offers a glimpse into traditional Chinese life. You'll find quaint tea houses, artisan workshops, and local eateries tucked away in these atmospheric neighborhoods. Don't miss the Suzhou Museum designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, which showcases both ancient and contemporary art.
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A super detailed guide to Qili Shantang Street in Suzhou is a must-visit
💕 Qili Shantang Street is known as "the most famous street in Gusu" and has a history of over 1200 years. "Visit Pingjiang Road during the day, stroll Shantang Street at night" - the street at night has a Dream of the Red Chamber atmosphere.
👋 Transportation
🚄 Subway: Shantang Street Station (about a five-minute walk from Line 2)
🚗 Taxi/Driving navigation: "Qili Shantang Scenic Area" (navigating to "Shantang Street" will lead you to an undeveloped residential area, and you'll need to walk for a while to get to the main street). The attraction does not require reservations or tickets.
👋 Must-visit spots
📍 Suzhou Chamber of Commerce Museum: A standard Jiangnan-style residence, with a unique charm developed over the years
📍 Shantang Street Ancient Stage: Antique and quaint, there may be cultural performances on weekends and holidays
📍 Wu Tuo Zhai Bookmarks: Crafted by the older generation of artisans, the grandfather hand-draws them and can customize according to your requests (limited to 5 pieces per person at 15 yuan each)
👋 About Shantang Street: Very characteristic of Suzhou, with typical small bridges and flowing water, you can take a boat ride to experience the beautiful scenery of the water town in a dream, watching the crowd and the brilliant lights on both sides, which has a unique flavor.
On both sides of the main street of the boat ride, there are various delicious snacks, silk cheongsams, souvenirs, and you can see many Hanfu-clad young men and women, which adds to the immersive experience.
If you like listening to Kunqu opera and Pingtan, you can also sit in a small teahouse and enjoy the soft Wu dialect, which is very comfortable and beautiful.
👋 Boat ticket sales time: 8:00-21:00 Sightseeing boat 50 yuan per person
Dock: Ancient Stage Dock
👋 Kunqu Opera and Pingtan: Dreaming of Shantang (Immersive garden Kunqu opera performance experience
The whole journey is 45 minutes) The actors will move in front of you, and if you don't understand the lyrics, there are subtitles on both sides of the stage. The experience is awesome.
👋 Food Collection
🔸 Xin Zhen Yuan: A collection of Suzhou snacks, with many signature dishes. The pan-fried buns have a crispy crust and a fresh and sweet soup. The taste of pig's trotters and soy sauce pig's trotters is also very good.
🔸 Jiang Lao Zao: Osmanthus jelly has a refreshing taste, and the shop is also a good place for photos, but it can get crowded, so go early to queue up.
🔸 Rong Yang Lou: You can try the fried glutinous rice balls, with a sticky rice skin and a sweet and salty meat filling, which is quite good.
🔸 Ma Dong Pei Shao Mai: A popular shaomai shop, holding a large shaomai in your hand really feels blissful. The glutinous rice is soft and sticky, with mushrooms, pork, and salted egg yolk inside. Shaomai is limited in quantity and sold until out of stock.
🔸 Jiangnan Crab Shell Yellow: Right next to the shaomai shop, they are freshly made and flaky.
🔸 Fox's Yogurt Cheese: The yogurt is thick and rich, worth a try for yogurt lovers.
There are many more hidden gem foods waiting for you to discover and share. Little tips: You can get a 5 yuan discount for the sightseeing boat if you book online (you can book in advance). Also, the boats on Shantang Street are electric, but if you prefer something more rustic, you can choose the hand-rowed boats on Pingjiang Road.
Suzhou 2-Day Tour Guide
Day 1: Experience the charm of the ancient capital
📍First stop: Shantang Street
Depart from Suzhou Station, take the subway or taxi, and you can instantly immerse yourself in the embrace of the ancient street. The night view of Shantang Street is like a flowing Jiangnan ink painting, every stone slab, every lantern tells the story of the past.🏮
📍Second stop: Lingering Garden
Walk or take the bus, easily reach the Lingering Garden. The garden art here, whether it's rockeries or clear water, is breathtakingly beautiful.🌿
📍Third stop: Xiyuan Temple and Hanshan Temple
The tranquility of Buddhism and the heaviness of history intertwine in Xiyuan Temple, while the bell of Hanshan Temple seems to penetrate thousands of years of time.🛕
📍Fourth stop: Guanqian Street
This is a food paradise in Suzhou. From breakfast to late-night snacks, there are all kinds of food stalls and restaurants. Try a bowl of hot stove noodles, or a piece of sweet and glutinous green rice ball, let your taste buds tour Suzhou first.
📍Fifth stop: Gate of the Orient
At night, be sure to go to the Gate of the Orient to feel the unique beauty of the architecture. It is not only a landmark of Suzhou, but also a perfect combination of modern and traditional.
Day 2: Museum and Garden Tour
📍First stop: Suzhou Museum
Come to the Suzhou Museum designed by Master I. M. Pei in the early morning, both the architecture and the exhibits are amazing.🏛️
📍Second stop: Humble Administrator's Garden
Out of the museum, you can walk to the Humble Administrator's Garden. Every inch of land here, every tree is full of poetry.🌳
📍Third stop: Pingjiang Road & Shuangta Market
The ancient charm of Pingjiang Road and the bustle of Shuangta Market are a true portrayal of life in Suzhou. From antiques to snacks, everything is worth savoring.🛍️
About the cost:
Accommodation: 200-500 yuan/night (depending on the hotel grade)
Attraction tickets: Suzhou Museum is free, Humble Administrator's Garden is 80 yuan/person, other attraction prices range from 20-45 yuan.🏷️
Transportation: 50-100 yuan (depending on the itinerary)
Tips: Suzhou's transportation is very convenient, the subway and buses almost cover all major attractions. And there are really too many delicious foods in Suzhou, don't forget to leave some room for food!😋
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Humble Administrator's Garden Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Before you go to Suzhou, listen to my advice!
Suzhou gives me a very healing feeling, as life here moves at a slow pace. Taking a break without feeling guilty is possible. Sitting on a small bridge in the Pingjiang Road historical district (free) and watching an old man play chess across the river, young people chatting and laughing on a boat, and girls in qipao taking photos under the trees is very comfortable and leisurely... (For sisters who love photography, you can buy a qipao or Hanfu before going to Suzhou, it's very photogenic)
The local delicacies are made delicately and exquisitely, with a dazzling variety of pastries and diverse fillings, giving a sense of a small sparrow with all its vital organs. (Too much can be cloying, so taste in moderation)
The noodles are slightly sweet, and the dishes tend to be sweet as well. If you're not used to it, prepare some chili oil or Lao Gan Ma in advance, otherwise, after a few days here, your blood sugar will soar! This is advice from someone from Hubei.
The main attractions are gardens, which best represent Suzhou's aesthetics. The structure of the garden construction and some of the bonsai shapes are very characteristic of Suzhou style, and you will be captivated by the classical Chinese beauty here. The Lion Grove Garden and the Humble Administrator's Garden are similar in style, and you only need to visit one. They both require an entrance fee of 70/80 RMB.
The commercial streets are mainly beautiful at night. In the evening, Shantang Street (free) is very crowded, with alleys on both sides of the small river packed with people. There are snacks, pubs, music, etc. (Be mindful of your belongings! With the crowds, it's easy to get separated from friends.)
After staying in Suzhou for four days, it was very pleasing to the eyes, as I really like the scenery and the classical atmosphere here. The only thing is that I'm not quite used to the sweet taste of the food, but everything else is great
The first of China's four famous gardens: Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden
🌠Humble Administrator's Garden, located in Gusu District, Suzhou City, was built in 1509 (during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty). It is one of the four famous gardens in China and the private garden of the imperial historian Wang Xianchen. It is the largest existing classical garden in Suzhou.
🌅It is divided into three parts: the east garden, the middle garden, and the west garden. The middle garden is the essence of the whole garden. The main attractions include Xiangzhou, Lotus Wind Pavilion, Reflection Building, Tower Shadow Pavilion, Orchid Snow Hall, Listening Pavilion, Mandarin Duck Hall, etc. The recommended tour route is to play counterclockwise.
💰Ticket price:
80 yuan/person
🕙Business hours:
7:30-17:00 (stop admission at 16:30)
⏳Play time:
2-3 hours
📍Detailed address:
No. 178, Northeast Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province
Compared to the Humble Administrator's Garden, I prefer this lesser-known free garden in Suzhou
Compared to the Humble Administrator's Garden, I prefer this lesser-known free garden in Suzhou!
When it comes to Suzhou, the first garden that comes to mind is definitely the Humble Administrator's Garden. Indeed, the Humble Administrator's Garden is famous all over the world and has its unique historical culture. However, the downside of being famous is overcrowding and the same old check-in routine. Having lived in Suzhou for over a decade, I recommend a lesser-known garden that locals prefer for weekend strolls - Dongyuan.
Dongyuan doesn't have the historical background of the Humble Administrator's Garden, but it excels in being closer to nature. On the calm lake surface, swans, mandarin ducks and ducks are frolicking freely. There are also the unique pavilions of Suzhou gardens. It's less crowded, free, and a great place to relax in the afternoon. Humble Administrator's Garden
Suzhou Gardens, this is how you should capture its essence! Traditional Chinese cheongsam, a dream back to the Republic of China era
🎢【Suzhou Gardens Day Portrait Guide】
【Cheongsam Portrait Shooting Guide】
🗓Itinerary:
Choosing the location
Cheongsam is suitable for shooting in the Republic of China style streets or Ming and Qing Dynasty style grey tile white wall garden buildings.
So this time we chose Suzhou Gardens for shooting. Suzhou Gardens are famous for their unique classical architecture and exquisite garden landscapes. However, there are many tourists, so you can choose relatively less popular gardens. Suitable gardens: Liu Garden, Canglang Pavilion and Ke Garden are just across the street, Yipu, etc.
When choosing a shooting location, you can decide according to the style and scene you want. For example, Humble Administrator's Garden is famous for its exquisite architecture and waterscape, suitable for shooting elegant portraits; while Lion Grove has a unique rock landscape, suitable for shooting portraits with a certain wildness.
🕙Shooting time:
One hour before the opening and closing of the garden, avoid the crowd, you can enjoy a truly quiet garden.
📝Tips:
Make full use of the light in the garden, find the time near sunset. Create rich shadows and light and dark effects. For example, when shooting portraits, you can choose where the sunlight shines through the leaves, using the tree shadows to add a sense of layering to the picture.
🧳Composition techniques
Use garden elements: Suzhou Gardens are famous for their unique architecture and garden elements, these elements can serve as the background or props for portrait shooting. For example, when shooting portraits, you can choose to shoot in the garden's corridors, pavilions or stone bridges, using these buildings as the background for the portraits, enhancing the artistic sense of the picture.
Capture the moment: There are often some unique moments in Suzhou Gardens, such as ripples on the water, petals falling, etc.
Pay attention to composition and posture: When shooting portraits, the choice of composition and posture is very important. You can try different angles and shooting methods to create unique picture effects. At the same time, pay attention to the model's posture and expression, let them relax naturally, showing their best state.
The most important thing is to make good use of the various shapes of door frames and stone windows in the garden: The background of Suzhou Gardens is often exquisite architecture and landscapes, which can echo with the portraits. When shooting portraits, you can use the garden background, interact with the model, and create interesting picture effects. For example, when shooting portraits, you can let the model and the flowers and plants in the garden complement each other, adding a sense of liveliness to the picture.
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