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