2-Day Suzhou Watertown Trip

• Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden - Tiger Hill - Pingjiang Road - Shantang Ancient Street 

• 4+ stars Hotel

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First, you will visit the the Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden, a UNESCO-listed classical Chinese garden since 1997, it was built in 1509 during the Ming Dynasty. Famous for its water-centric design, elegant pavilions, and seasonal flora (like summer lotuses), it exemplifies Jiangnan garden artistry. Divided into East, Central, and West sections, it’s a masterpiece of "borrowed scenery" techniques. Then we will go to Suzhou's Tiger Hill, which is a famous scenic spot with a long history of more than 2500 years. As Su Shi, a famous poet of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), said, "to visit Suzhou and not see Tiger Hill would lead to a lifetime of regret". The most prestigious attraction in Tiger Hill is the Yunyansi Pagoda, a seven-story pagoda that has stood for 1,000 years and has a leaning posture comparable to the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. In addition, there is also a Sword Pond, which is rumored to be the place where the King of Wu buried his treasured sword 2,500 years ago.

In the afternoon, you will embark on a journey to explore Pingjiang Road is a historic street along a 1,600-year-old canal in Suzhou. Stretching 1.6 km, it preserves Ming-Qing architecture with white walls, black tiles, and stone bridges. Today, it blends tradition with trendy cafés, teahouses, and craft shops. A must-visit for its old-world charm and vibrant local culture.

Afterwards, take a stroll to Shantang Ancient Street which is a famous historical and cultural street in China. It was once one of the most developed neighborhoods for commerce and culture in China during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

• Tongli Water Town - Jinji Lake - The Gate to the East - Suzhou Departure
  

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• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will visit the Tongli Water Town, which is a Jiangnan water town with a history of more than 1,000 years. Pretty and unsophisticated Tongli water town boasts fertile paddy fields rich resources and outstanding natives, thus crowned as"Small Oriental Venice". In addition to these sights, the food in Tongli is also very worth trying, such as salted duck eggs, sugar taro, etc.

In the afternoon, you will arrive in Jinji Lake, As the largest urban lake in China (7.4 km²), Jinji Lake contrasts Suzhou’s ancient charm with a modern skyline. Surrounded by futuristic landmarks like the "Gate to the East" skyscraper and the Suzhou Center Mall, it offers lakeside walks, musical fountains, and vibrant nightlife. Then we will visit The Gate to the East, this 301.8m iconic "pants-shaped" skyscraper straddles Jinji Lake, blending modern architecture with Suzhou's gate-inspired heritage. Its twin towers connect at 200m, housing luxury malls and observation decks. 

Afterwards, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight or train to your next destination or home. We hope you have a wonderful memory of your visit in Suzhou and look forward to seeing you again.