Things to do in Suzhou
Top sights and attractions to build your days around once you know when to go.
Classical Gardens of Suzhou
The Classical Gardens of Suzhou are a group of gardens in the city of Suzhou, in Jiangsu, China, that are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Humble Administrator's Garden
The Humble Administrator's Garden is a Chinese garden in Suzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous of the gardens of Suzhou. The garden is located at 178 Northeast Street, Gusu District. At 78 mu, it is the largest garden in Suzhou and is considered by some to be the finest garden in all of southern China. In 1997, Humble Administrator's Garden was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a component of the Classical Gardens of Suzhou.
Tiger Hill Pagoda
The Tiger Hill or Huqiu Pagoda, officially the Yunyan or Yunyan Temple Pagoda, is a Chinese pagoda situated on Tiger Hill (Huqiu) in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, in eastern China. It is nicknamed the 'Leaning Tower of China'.
Lion Grove Garden
The Lion Grove Garden is a garden located at 23 Yuanlin Road in Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. The garden is famous for the large and labyrinthine grotto of taihu rocks at its center. The name of the garden is derived from the shape of these rocks, which are said to resemble lions. The garden is recognized with other classical gardens in Suzhou as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lingering Garden
Lingering Garden is a renowned classical Chinese garden, dating back to 1593. It is located at 338 Liuyuan Rd. Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China (留园路338号). The garden is divided into 4 themed sections connected by covered walkways. The central garden encircles a pond and a grotto constructed of yellow stone granite. It was created by the noted artist Zhou Binzhong.
Suzhou Industrial Park
The Suzhou Industrial Park (苏州工业园区) is a major development zone located in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. It was formally established in February 1994 as part of China's broader reform and opening up efforts under a bilateral agreement between the Chinese and Singaporean governments. The project was envisioned as a showcase for modern, international standards in urban planning, economic development and public administration, drawing on Singapore's experience in integrated development and effective governance.
Master of the Nets Garden
The Master of the Nets Garden in Suzhou is among the finest gardens in China. It is recognized with the other Classical Gardens of Suzhou as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The garden demonstrates Chinese garden designers' adept skills for synthesizing art, nature, and architecture to create unique metaphysical masterpieces. The Master of the Nets is particularly regarded among garden connoisseurs for its mastering the techniques of relative dimension, contrast, foil, sequence and depth, and borrowed scenery.
Suzhou Museum
The Suzhou Museum is a museum of ancient Chinese art, paintings, calligraphy and handmade crafts in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. It is one of the most visited museums in the world, with more than 2 million visitors in 2018. The Folk Branch of the museum is at the Bei family ancestral temple near Lion Grove Garden. The Western New Pavilion was designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei and was completed and opened in 2006.
Hanshan Temple
Hanshan Temple is a Buddhist temple and monastery in Gusu District of Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. It is located at the town of Fengqiao, about 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) west of Suzhou's old city. It was founded as Miaoli Puming Temple.
Garden of Cultivation
The Garden of Cultivation is one of the best preserved examples of a Ming Dynasty classical garden in Suzhou. It is part of the Classical Gardens of Suzhou on UNESCO World Heritage Site list. "Due to its special history, this Garden was virtually unknown before it was listed as a UN World Cultural Heritage site."
Xuanmiao Temple
Xuanmiao Temple is a prominent Taoist temple with a long history, located at the center of old Suzhou City.
Jinji Lake
Jinji Lake is a fresh water lake located in the central part of Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, China. It occupies an area of 7.18 square kilometers (2.77 sq mi) and its average depth is about 2.5–3 meters. There are two man-made islands in the lake.
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