How to Enjoy Suzhou in June

June in Suzhou is the sound of Pingtan opera among hydrangea bushes, the guilty pleasure of sneaking a midnight bite of drunken crab～You might run into a girl in Hanfu at a garden corner, and the evening breeze at Jinji Lake will blow away all your emo feelings! Team up with your sisters to enjoy the buttered rice bowl～🦀🔥🚣♀️🍜 🏨【Where to Stay Without Regrets】 Gusu Shiguang Homestay 📍Address: Shilu Guozhan Center Jinzuo Features large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the entire ancient city, romantic twinkling star lights✨, ultra-comfortable HD projection, dopamine-boosting colorful decor👀 love it😍, a cute alpaca🦙 tilts its head and smiles at me, huge bay windows make kids super happy…📸 Perfect for social media check-ins, winning big👑 Great value for money, within walking distance to Shantang Street, Lingering Garden, West Garden, and other attractions, 🚇 convenient transportation along the subway line. Located in the Shilu business district, close to the food street, where you can order late-night delivery of crayfish🦞 and barbecue😋 and milk tea🧋~ The hostess is beautiful and kind, always online, grateful for her gentle care these past two days [hug][hug][hug] 🚌【Transportation Tips】 🛵 Renting an electric scooter in the old town is the best (40-50 RMB/day), but beware of sudden heavy rain🌧️ in June! Buses are convenient, Line 1 goes directly to major gardens, and Line 4 subway is so crowded in qipao it makes you question life… 🌟【Must-Visit Checklist】 1️⃣ Suzhou Museum: I.M. Pei’s final masterpiece! Free but requires booking 3 days in advance📱, the popular photo spot is by the stone rockery and pond, closed on Mondays so don’t go empty-handed～ 2️⃣ Shuangta Market: A market turned artsy bazaar! The 8 RMB chive and egg pancake is deliciously tear-inducing😭, you can find Suzhou embroidery small pouches at creative stalls～ 3️⃣ Night Tour of Wangshi Garden (100 RMB ticket): Opens after 7 PM! Kunqu opera "The Peony Pavilion" is performed in the real garden scenery, the actress’s water sleeves swept right into my heart💘 4️⃣ Qili Shantang Street: Antique and charming architecture, peaceful and serene, with a unique Jiangnan water town vibe. When the lanterns light up, strolling the ancient street feels like stepping into a drama🥰 💡【Honest Tips】 ✅ Come! Gardens are less crowded and beautiful, the three-shrimp noodles🍜 are so fresh they’ll make your eyebrows fall off🦐 ❌ Don’t come! If you hate sweet flavors and fear humidity, avoid the squirrel mandarin fish—it’s so sweet you’ll need insulin🍬