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Suzhou

China Travel Destination

Suzhou

Venice of the East — gardens and silk

Why visit Suzhou

Suzhou's classical gardens and canal towns offer a quieter contrast to Shanghai, just 25 minutes by bullet train.

Highlights

  • Humble Administrator's Garden
  • Tiger Hill
  • Tongli water town
  • Suzhou Museum

Best time to visit

March–May and September–November.

Getting there

Suzhou railway station on Shanghai–Nanjing HSR; Shanghai Hongqiao 25 min.

FAQ

Suzhou as a day trip?

Yes — many visitors do 1 day from Shanghai. Stay overnight for gardens at dawn without crowds.

Suzhou Tours

0 tours available

No tours yet — agencies welcome to list Suzhou packages