North Temple Tower

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Getting There - Exit 4 Beisita station (line 4) Attractions - North pagoda temple. Lovely temple and a small garden. I went there on a rainy day so didn’t get to enjoy the site for too long but it was very enjoyable. Cost: Free! About 12 - 15 mins walk from there, there’s the Suzhou museum. (You need to reserve in advance otherwise you can’t get in). #summervacation#urbanexplorer #suzhoutravel #suzhou #temple #suzhougardens #beautiful #rainy #china #chinalife #chinatravel

We got mesmerized by the beauty of Suzhou✨ even though it was just for a short time, as soon as we arrived and go out of the metro station nearby to our hotel (Qichi Yicheng Hotel) we got the best view of the North Temple Pagoda, and eat delicious 饺子(dumplings) at Wushengxing Zhousha📍, the same day we went to Pingjiang Road and got on the boat it was only 40rmb, it was very relaxing and beautiful scenery. Afterwards we went to the Suzhou Center Plaza and saw that big building that looks like a portal🙌. Next day we took breakfast at Shijiang Long No 2. (a market with a variety of tasty Chinese food 🍲 ) would recommend 110%. Till we meet again Suzhou🧚♀️. #trip #china #suzhou #苏州 #中国

#chinatrip Listen, everyone in Suzhou is going to take pictures of this pagoda?!!! The key is! Like the Forbidden City! Found the appearance here!! Then I definitely want to go! This place is really noisy and likes to take photos! The yearning of Jiangnan for the north, with its red walls and black tiles, is truly noisy! When I finish shooting and open the memory card! I'm so excited! Suzhou City with continuous rain! Finally squatting on a sunny day! Ah, ah, this blue sky, blank clouds, Yi! I can't love you enough! Navigation search: Just search for Huangwang Zen Temple! Opening hours: 6:00-18:00 Free admission 0

I've discovered a new vantage point Beisi Pagoda (also known as Bao'en Temple), as a landmark of ancient architecture in Suzhou has already been photographed by many people I walked a big circle around Beisi Pagoda and actually found a new spot on the rooftop Not only can you see Beisi Pagoda, but also the 'big pants', it's quite a blast💥💥💥 Even more explosive is that there's an open-air coffee shop on the rooftop The edge of the rooftop is decorated with a big crescent moon When night falls and the moon lamp lights up Beisi Pagoda is just in the middle of it when viewed through the moon lamp The coffee shop is said to even offer outdoor barbecues Imagine drinking coffee, eating barbecue, looking at Beisi Pagoda Feeling the breeze, taking photos, it's fantastic! 🎫Ticket: Free 🚩Location share: Creative park near Suzhou Museum 📷Photography tips: It is recommended to use a telephoto lens because the compression of space can make Beisi Pagoda appear larger

The plum blossoms beneath the Beisi Pagoda have already bloomed, like messengers of spring, bringing a warm breath of air. Strolling among them, it feels as if one is immersed in a sea of flowers, which is refreshing and uplifting. · There is a wide variety of plum blossoms here, with dazzling colors, white as snow, red as fire, pink like the rosy clouds. A gentle breeze blows, and the petals gently fall, like a rain of flower petals, intoxicating to those who witness it. · The plum blossoms here are not only beautiful but also a witness to history. Now, with the ancient pagoda nearby, they appear even more quaint and elegant, commanding respect. · In addition to admiring the plum blossoms, there are also beautiful landscapes and a profound cultural heritage here. You can feel the breath of spring, savor the charm of history, relax your body and mind, and enjoy the gifts of nature. · Hurry to the Beisi Pagoda, and let's appreciate the charm of the plum blossoms together! Spring here can hardly wait to meet you.

A persimmon tree in sunny, cloudy, and ink painting versions The rooftop in Suzhou's winter is this persimmon tree The fiery red persimmons, winding branches, blend with the white walls and black tiles into an ink painting belonging to Suzhou's winter. The Suzhou aesthetics are full at this moment. May all your wishes come true, and those who see it will land safely. 📍Detailed address: Exit 4 of Beisita Subway Station

Trust me! It is definitely an underrated niche attraction in Suzhou - The yellow walls and black tiles are surrounded by ginkgo and red maple The afternoon sun shines through the ancient trees and covers the walls Especially when the ginkgo turns yellow and the maple leaves turn red Looking at the outside window under the Baoen Temple Tower It's really really romantic and healing🍁 - 🏯: Baoen Temple : Intersection of Renmin Road and Northwest Street in Gusu District ⏰: 8:30-16:30 🎫: Free🆓

Is the much-criticized and avoided Zhuozheng Garden really worth visiting? My answer is: it's worth it. The points that Zhuozheng Garden gets criticized for are mostly about the 80$ entrance fee and the fact that once you're in, all you can see are people's heads, and the experience is poor on a hot day. I've been to many gardens, you can see my previous notes for guides. But as the first of China's four major gardens, Zhuozheng Garden, with its pavilions, towers, and unique romance, always amazes me every time I visit!! First-time visitors should really come and take a look~ How to avoid the crowd? You can enter the garden at 7:30 in the morning or 17:00 in the afternoon, the weather is not as hot as during the day, and you can avoid large groups of tourists. Last Saturday at 16:30, I personally tested it, the real-time number of people was 2699, from lining up to entering the garden took less than 5 minutes, the overall experience was quite good. Entering September, the peak summer travel season has ended, and there will be fewer people. The unique romance of Zhuozheng Garden The windows of the ear room of the Thirty-six Mandarin Duck Hall are inlaid with blue-purple glazed tiles. It is said that in summer, looking through the window is like looking at a snow scene, which has a cooling effect, super fun~ When the sunlight passes through the glazed tiles and shines on the white wall, the flowing light and shadow are really beautiful! Borrowing the scenery of the North Temple Tower, it makes the garden look huge. You can also go to the back of the Rainbow Pavilion and look at the North Temple Tower through the plum blossom window, which is super impressive. The Haitang Spring Cove has several hawthorn trees, and the ground is paved with hawthorn flower patterns. The guide lady said: In spring, when the hawthorn flowers bloom, you can admire the hawthorn on the tree; when the hawthorn flowers fall in spring, you can count the hawthorn on the ground, really impressed by the romance of the ancients. The gallery bridge of Little Flying Rainbow, the small bridge of the Thirty-six Mandarin Duck Hall, and the long corridor by the water, the reflections in the water are really tear-jerkingly beautiful

🌸The most 'in' way for young people to play—Special Forces style tourism🚀 🌟Suzhou is definitely a hot spot for check-ins! (The surging crowds every weekend are a testament to its popularity)🌆 🌳The elegance of classical gardens, the poetic charm of small bridges and flowing water, make one can't help but exclaim: "With your mention of spring not being late, I find myself squeezed into the true Jiangnan"🌸 💪Hardcore 'Special Forces style' Suzhou tour, taking you to capture all the must-visit spots in one fell swoop, ensuring you have the utmost fun without regrets!🎉 🗺️Essential tour around Dongbei Street🚶‍♀️ 🔹Starting point: Beisita Station on Metro Line 4🚇 🍜Gusu Bridge Literati Suzhou-style Noodle House / Zhu Xinnian Pastry Shop (Breakfast) → Beisita → Humble Administrator's Garden → Lion Grove → Pingjiang Road (Lunch) → Couple's Garden Retreat → East Garden → Xiangmen City Wall → Shuangta Market (Dinner)🌇 💡Recommended reason: A one-stop experience of Suzhou's hottest gardens and old streets, remember to book popular spots in advance and start early!💪 🍜A bowl of Suzhou-style noodles from Gusu Bridge Literati Suzhou-style Noodle House, and soup dumplings from Zhu Xinnian Pastry Shop, kick off your energetic day!🌞 🏯Beisita, the tallest building in the ancient city district of Suzhou, always catches your eye inadvertently, guiding your way.🗺️ 🌳Walk from Beisita to Dongbei Street, where the essence of Suzhou's tourism converges! Humble Administrator's Garden (fully booked on April 30 and May 1) and Lion Grove, capturing two major garden attractions in one go!🌳 🍽️Seek Suzhou flavors on Pingjiang Road, after a satisfying meal, stroll around the nearby Couple's Garden Retreat and East Garden, and in the evening, climb the Xiangmen City Wall to admire the beautiful sunset over the ancient city, splendid!🌅 🌃Finally, head to Shuangta Market, taste a variety of snacks, egg pancakes, pan-fried buns, sweet porridge, wontons, crabapple cakes, both savory and sweet lovers will be satisfied, perfectly ending a day's journey!🍱🍢🍡

| The historic Beita Temple, a witness to the city's rise and fall. Suzhou Ancient Temples | The historic Beita Temple, a witness to the city's rise and fall. Suzhou is home to many temples, large and small, scattered in all directions. Today, let's visit the Beisi Pagoda located in the Suzhou city area, officially known as the Beita Bao'en Temple. If you are taking the subway to the Humble Administrator's Garden, you will definitely see the tall pagoda 'Bao'en Wansui Pagoda' inside the temple when you get off at the Beita Temple station. This is a typical Chinese pavilion-style Buddhist pagoda, known as the 'Number One Ancient Monastery in Wu'. It was built during the Three Kingdoms period by Sun Quan to repay his mother's kindness. Entering from the south gate of the temple, you can see a 'Maitreya Buddha statue' with a smile on its face, long earlobes, bare chest and belly, and a string of Buddhist beads in its right hand. On the back of the statue is another figure, 'Weituo Bodhisattva', one of the eight great generals under the Southern Growth Heavenly King. Located to the east of the pagoda is the Dust-Free Guanyin Hall, commonly known as the Nanmu Guanyin Hall, which is the most well-preserved Ming Dynasty building in Suzhou. Deeper within the temple, there are other structures such as the Seven Buddhas Hall, the Chanting Hall, and the Sutra Repository.

📍Suzhou three-day two-night itinerary | Suzhou is charming at any time👀||| Day 1🎈: Arrive at Suzhou Station at 19:12, proceed to the hotel for check-in. Take Line 4 for just 1 stop to reach Beisita Station, then walk for 10 minutes to the hotel. After placing the luggage, take a bus to Shantang Street, where the night view is stunning, and it's bustling with people (the bus stop is right outside the hotel | The bus stations in Suzhou are all built in a retro style, which greatly surprised me as an outsider🤩. On the bus, I also met a warm-hearted Suzhou grandpa, who knew we were tourists and kindly told us where to get off and where to start exploring Shantang Street more appropriately). Day 2🎈: Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden (80 yuan/person) and the Suzhou Museum (free reservation, closed on Mondays, be sure to book in advance) in the morning | The hotel I stayed at is just 2 bus stops away from the Suzhou Museum, and the Humble Administrator's Garden is closely adjacent to the Suzhou Museum. In the afternoon, head to Pingjiang Road, which is 5 bus stops away. Pingjiang Road is a must-visit place in Suzhou, as the saying goes, 'A single Pingjiang Road, half of Gusu city,' and it lives up to its reputation. Had dinner at a restaurant named Taohuayuanji on Pingjiang Road (see picture 7), which was affordable, and also tried the 'Emperor's Smile' favored by Wei Wuxian. Additionally, I happened to come across a celebrity filming, heard someone say it was Chen Zheyuan, but unfortunately, I did not see him. In the evening, went to the Gate of the Orient, took photos with the iconic building of Suzhou, and watched the fountain show at Jinji Lake (for specific show times, you can follow the Suzhou Industrial Park official WeChat account. I thought I had missed the fountain⛲️ show, but it turned out I just caught the 8:30 one). Day 3🎈: In the morning, visit Beisita (free), which is about a 10-minute walk from my hotel, then take the bus for 13 stops, about 20 minutes to reach Hanshan Temple (18 yuan/person), and saw the 'Night Mooring by Maple Bridge' from the books. The itinerary on the third day was not rushed, only visiting these two places, slowly savoring the charm of Suzhou, then returning to the hotel to pick up luggage, and heading to the next destination.