Suzhou Travel Guide: A Romantic Journey to the Water Town of Jiangnan, Save This Check-in List!

Location: Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, this water town city known as the "Paradise on Earth" 🚄 Transportation: For high-speed rail travelers: Suzhou Station/Suzhou North Station are both accessible It is recommended to choose Suzhou Station, which is closer to the city center~ City transportation is well connected: metro and buses are available (but walking or Didi is more recommended, many attractions are close) 🏠 Accommodation Guide: 1️⃣ Old Town Retro Style: Boutique homestays near Pingjiang Road, around 200 RMB per person Characteristic hotels by Shantang Street (the night view is amazing) 2️⃣ Modernism Lovers: Five-star hotel experience in the Industrial Park Unbeatable night view around Jinji Lake 🌌 🎫 Ticket Tips: It is recommended to book in advance on Trip.com (sometimes you can save the cost of a meal!) Garden combo tickets are worth it, money-saving expert right here 💪 ✨ Top 5 Must-Visit Attractions: TOP1✨ Humble Administrator’s Garden The top of the four famous gardens in China! The pinnacle of Jiangnan gardens 🌿 Ticket: 80 RMB Recommended visit duration: 2 hours or more (so photogenic you can’t stop) TOP2✨ Lion Grove Garden The stone maze is so much fun! Like stepping into an ancient escape room 🤪 Ticket: 40 RMB Tips: Wear comfortable shoes! Easy to get lost TOP3✨ Pingjiang Road The top spot for strolling and eating! Perfect for Hanfu photos 📸 Must-buy: Suzhou-style round fans, silk accessories Hidden culinary gems (see below ⬇️) TOP4✨ Shantang Street Night view forever! Recommended to come at dusk, take a boat to see thousands of lights 🛶 Boat ticket: 60 RMB A night photography hotspot, beware of phone storage warnings ⚠️ TOP5✨ Suzhou Museum A masterpiece by master architect I.M. Pei! The pinnacle of geometric aesthetics 🔺 Free but requires reservation Recommended visit time: 1.5 hours (don’t forget to join the guided tour) 🍜 Foodie Guide: 1️⃣ Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish: a delight for sweet and sour lovers! Around 80 RMB per person 2️⃣ Yangcheng Lake Hairy Crab: a seasonal delicacy from September to November 🦀 3️⃣ Suzhou Noodles: Three shrimp noodles are forever great! The butter noodles are also amazing 4️⃣ Sweet Red Bean Porridge: red beans with glutinous rice balls, a must-try for sticky rice lovers 💡 Travel Tips: 👉 Choose 2-3 gardens, enough to avoid aesthetic fatigue 👉 Best seasons are March to May and September to November 👉 Remember to bring an umbrella! Jiangnan rain can start anytime ☔ 👉 Take a ride on the water bus once (20 RMB to tour the ancient city) Be a Jiangnan beauty for a day in Suzhou! Every snap is a masterpiece 📸