Suzhou Travel Guide
A Suzhou guide for classical gardens, water towns, silk, and canal-side old town close to Shanghai.
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Best for
- Classical gardens
- Water towns
- Silk
- Day trip from Shanghai
Where to stay
First-time visitors should prioritize metro access, central neighborhoods, and easy airport or station transfers. Good starter areas include Old town, Pingjiang Road, Guanqian Street, Jinji Lake.
Starter itinerary
- Day 1: Humble Administrator's Garden, Pingjiang Road, and silk shops.
- Day 2: Tiger Hill, Lingering Garden, and a canal walk.
- Day 3: Day trip to a water town like Zhouzhuang or Tongli.
Transport
Suzhou old town is walkable and taxi friendly. High-speed rail from Shanghai takes about 30 minutes.
Food to try
- Squirrel fish
- Soup dumplings
- Sweet ribs
- Biluochun tea