Suzhou Attractions

Suzhou has managed to maintain much of a traditional Chinese look and many parts of the old downtown area are beautiful. And the famous scenic spots like the Tiger Hill, Hanshan Temple are interspersing around. And don't miss out the renowned classic gardens represented by the Lingering Garden. A wander off the beaten path and into some of the old neighborhoods can also be quite a treat. As for the cultural aspects, Suzhou provides amazing embroidery to qualify as the fine art of China, and Kunqu Opera, a masterpiece of oral heritage equivalent to the Beijing Opera and last but not the least, the Suzhou silk with permanent charm.

Top Must See Attractions in Suzhou

Lingering Garden: --UNESCO World Heritage; --One of the top 4 classic gardens in China; --Hot for photographer amateur

Humble Administrator's Garden: --UNESCO World Heritage; --One of the top 4 classic gardens in China; --Famous for its exquisite landscape

Tiger Hill: --An over 1000-year-old landmark of Suzhou; --Featuring the Yunyan Pagoda leaner than the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Tongli: --Hot for family tours; --UNESCO World Heritage

Master of the Nets Garden: --Hot for family tours; --UNESCO World Heritage

Zhouzhuang Water Town: --A water town with profound culture & elegant waterway views; --Regarded by Marco Polo as the "Venice of the East"

Ouyuan Garden: --A classic garden built by a couple; --Everything comes in pairs in the garden indicating the couple's love for each other

Luzhi Water Town: --A simple and beautiful water town; --Known as a "Land for Bridges" for long

Hanshan Temple: --A peaceful temple with a long history; --Famous for its bell-tolling sounds mentioned in a remarkable ancient Chinese poetry

Panmen Gate: --A famous historical landmark in Suzhou with 2500 years history

Tour in Depth

In addition to those must-see attractions on most of the tour itineraries, there are many other local activities or culture highlights that can provide a fun and educational cultural flair to your trip. Tell us if you have interest on these activities.

Suzhou Embroidery

Kunqu Opera

Suzhou Silk Factory

Suzhou Local Tours and Extension Tours

2 Days Suzhou Local Tourfrom $ 118
2 Days Suzhou & Tongli Tourfrom $ 112

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