Suzhou Attractions
Suzhou is located in the center of the Yangtze Delta. Since 42% area of the city is covered by water, including a vast number of ponds and streams,it is praised as the 'Oriental Venice'.
Wuzhen Ancient Village
Located in the suburbs of Suzhou, the ancient village of Wuzhen has a population of 12,000 people. The town has a rich history and its architectural treasures are breathtaking.
Humble Administrator Garden
Considered to be the finest example of a traditional Chinese garden, the Humble Administrator’s Garden beautifully combines architecture, rockeries, water features, and paths in a way to artistically mimic nature. The garden was built by Wang Xiancheng, a native of Suzhou.
The Pan Gate
Located in Suzhou, the Pan Gate is one of the only remaining examples of a ‘land and water gate’ in China. Originally part of Suzhou’s Ancient City wall, the gate has two entrances, one for land traffic and the other built over the river, for goods entering the city via boat.
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Mudu Village
The ancient Village of Mudu is located southwest of Suzhou City. It is one of China’s famous water towns. It has as many canals as streets in the town, which adds to its already picturesque charm. The village occupies an area of 34.5 square kilometers and has a history of more than 2,500 years.
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No.1 Silk Factory
Founded over 80 years ago, Suzhou’s No.1 Silk Factory produces some of the finest silk in China. The factory is open to visitors and allows them to see how this luxuriant and most ancient cloth is created from the simple silk worm. Visitors can see every step of the process.
Suzhou Museum
The Suzhou Museum, located in China’s Suzhou City, is a museum focusing on the ancient art and paintings of ancient China. The museum’s collections are beautifully exhibited in an area of 2,200 square meters
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Grand Canal
The Grand Canal runs from Beijing to Hangzhou. It is the longest man-made river in the world, ten times longer than the Suez Canal and twenty-two times longer than the Panama Canal.
Lion Grove Garden
The Lion Grove Garden is one of Suzhou’s four most famous gardens. It is the most unique traditional Chinese garden in Suzhou. The garden is famous for its rockery labyrinth constructed from taihu stones.
Master Of Nets Garden
One of the four most famous gardens in Suzhou, the Master of Nets Garden is one of the finest traditional Chinese gardens in all of China. The garden beautifully blends architecture, rockeries, plants, and water features to mimic nature in miniature.
Lingering Garden
Suzhou’s Lingering Garden is one of the four most famous gardens in China. Occupying an area of over 23,000 square meters, the garden has a traditional Qing dynasty (1644-1911) style with exquisite rockeries, magnificent halls, and rippling water features.
