Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pingjiang Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou China
With the length of 1,606 meters, Pingjiang Road is a stone route with a river flowing across it. Here, bridges across the river, houses with white walls and black roofs built along the stone road, and the old walking leisurely, which presents the traditional Suzhou local life. Because of its nostalgic style, Pingjiang Road becomes the symbol of Suzhou ancient city. Its a 1.6km-long (about 1mi) narrow road along the old canal, Pingjiang River, still maintaining its ancient Chinese water town features.Many small alleys intersect Pingjiang Road.Along the alleys are many old residential areas where celebrities used to live. Nowadays they have been changed to bars, teahouses, and cafes, while still maintaining their former appearances.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Suzhou Museum, 204 Dongbei St, Gusu Qu, Suzhou Shi, Jiangsu Sheng, China
Suzhou Museum is located at Gusu District, ancient city of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. It is adjacent to the Humble Administrators Garden. The museum was first founded in 1960 on the site of Prince Zhongs Mansion. The new exhibition building was designed by the world-famous Chinese-American architect named I. M. Pei and opened to visitors in October 2006. This museum has abundant porcelains, relics of the revolution, most notably celadon, handicraft works, calligraphies and paintings ofMingandQingDynasties (1368-1911) which fully embody the history, art, and culture of Suzhou and Yangtze River Delta.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Humble Administrator's Garden, No.178 Northeast Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou 215001 China
The Humble Administrator's Garden is the largest and most renowned one in Suzhou Gardens. Due to its unique designs and ethereal beauty,it is listed as a World Cultural Heritage site and has also been designated as one of the Cultural Relics of National Importance under the Protection of the State as well as a Special Tourist Attraction of China.The garden was created upon the old relics of a residence and a Taoist temple. Water feature is the main background and its natural landscape includes small forests, hills and rock formations. It also has man-made pavilions, halls and parlors. Unlike theGrand View Garden and other famous gardens in Beijing, it is a representative work of the exquisite privategarden style.The garden consists of Eastern, Central and Western sections as well as some residences of the former owners.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tongli Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou 215217 China
Tongli Water Town
Tongli water town is one of the six famous ancient water towns in the south of the Yangtze River Delta, which are famous for their rivers, ancient bridges and house complexes. It is very rich in cultural heritage especially the large amount of exquisite bridges.Tongli water town deserves its reputation of a museum of ancient architectures' as there are good many houses and temples dating from theMingand Qing Dynasties (1368-1911). Built along the riversides and decorated with flying eaves, carved windows, porcelain furniture, figured clay bricks, dapper gardens and small stairs leading down to the water, these complexes mean Tongli is a shining pearl among the water-towns south ofYangtze River.
Retreat and Reflection Garden (Tuisi Garden) is the most spectacular in theTongli town.The ingenious design for the garden conforms to the local landforms and conditions .The residential areain the west consists of an outer house and an inner house including the sedan hall, the tea hall, a main reception hall and two buildings forming the actual dwelling. The garden in the east has ponds, marble boats, waterside pavilions, halls, kiosks, verandas, rockeries and bridges.
Cruising on the river of Tongli Town and enjoying the beautiful scenery alongside the bank is really a special enjoyment in Suzhou.Its a fantastic way to appreciate the special pristine and intoxicating atmosphere in Suzhou City.
Duration: 2 hours