Description
What You will Do


Day1
09:00–11:00 Visit The Humble Administrator’s Garden, one of China’s Four Great Gardens, centered around water, surrounded by mountains and waterscapes, featuring exquisite pavilions and abundant flora.
11:30–12:30 Visit The Gate to the East, a landmark building in Suzhou, for photo opportunities and to enjoy the stunning scenery of Jinji Lake.
12:30–14:00 Enjoy a meal by the shores of Jinji Lake while taking in the picturesque views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
14:30–16:00 Stroll through the historic and cultural district of Pingjiang Road to experience the enchanting charm of the Jiangnan water town.
16:30-17:30 Take a boat tour on Shantang Street to experience the enchanting charm of the Jiangnan water town.
18:00 Check in at the Suzhou Hilton Hotel and rest.


Destination Highlight
The Humble Administrator’s Garden: This garden is one of China’s Four Great Gardens, celebrated for its exquisite landscaping and profound cultural heritage. Within the garden, the pavilions, towers, rockeries, ponds, flowers, and trees harmoniously complement one another. Here, you can experience the unique charm of Jiangnan gardens and appreciate the essence of ancient Chinese garden artistry—a classical style that is difficult to replicate elsewhere — a beloved spot featured in numerous china travel packages, a frequent subject of praise on china travel reddit, and a must-see highlight in various china travel guide resources. Nearby, you can also try crafting intangible cultural heritage items such as cloisonné, gold leaf art, or Song brocade hairpins.
The Gate to the East: This uniquely shaped landmark building is known as the ‘Autumn Pants Building’ due to its distinctive design. The building seamlessly integrates modern architectural techniques with traditional cultural elements, making it one of Suzhou’s iconic landmarks. Here, you can experience the harmonious blend of contemporary architecture and traditional culture— it is a prominent inclusion in many china travel packages, a topic of recommendation on china travel reddit, and a must-visit destination highlighted in numerous china travel guide resources— making it a notable spot in content related to china travel.


Destination Highlight
Jinji Lake: Jinji Lake is one of the largest urban lake parks in China, renowned for its clear waters and stunning scenery. It seamlessly blends modern cityscape with natural lakeside beauty. Visitors can enjoy walking, cycling, or boat tours to fully appreciate the picturesque environment.
Pingjiang Road is one of Suzhou’s most iconic historic and cultural districts, preserving numerous buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties alongside traditional water town landscapes. The area is also home to many unique shops and local food stalls.


Destination Highlight
Shantang Street is an ancient thoroughfare in Suzhou, renowned for its long history and rich cultural heritage. During the boat tour, you can admire the nightscape of the ancient street and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Suzhou’s water town. Along the route, the lights of historic buildings reflect on the water, creating dreamlike and enchanting scenes. This distinctive water town night view is a rare experience found nowhere else— making it a notable spot in content related to china travel.


Day2
09:00–11:00 Visit Taihu Wetland Park to experience the beauty of its natural ecology.
11:30–12:30 Take a boat tour at Taihu Wetland Park to appreciate the scenic beauty.
13:30–15:30 Visit Tiger Hill to explore ancient sites such as Yunyan Pagoda and Sword Pool.
16:00–17:00 Enjoy a Suzhou comic commentary performance and experience the charm of Jiangnan folk art.


Destination Highlight
Comic commentary is a traditional Suzhou folk art form, renowned for its distinctive singing style and performance techniques. In a comic commentary tea house, you can savor a cup of fragrant tea while listening to the captivating performances of comic commentary artists, immersing yourself in the unique charm of Suzhou’s traditional culture. Comic commentary performances are diverse and rich in content, encompassing historical stories, folk legends, love tales, and more.


You can choose from:
Shell Inlay (Mother-of-Pearl Inlay), Mulberry Silk Fan, Ancient-Style Water Fan, Floral Grass Lamp (Botanical Lamp), Round Silk Fan (Tuanshan), Engraved Block Printing & Rubbing, Traditional Incense Tablet/Pendant, Gold Leaf Painting/Eglomise, Filigree Enamel / Cloisonné, Bamboo & Wicker Wind Chime, Fragrant Sachet / Perfume Pouch, Sung Brocade Hairpin, Song Brocade Hair Clip, Tie-Dye / Bandhnu, Lacquer Vase, Sung Brocade Pearl Painting, Enameling Jewelry, Kingfisher Feather Art, Suzhou Embroidery