Travel Around Suzhou: From Gardens to Streets, This Complete Guide Helps You Fully Experience Jiangnan

The romance of Suzhou is hidden in every corner of its gardens, every stone-paved ancient street, and every sweet aroma of Suzhou-style pastries. Want to unlock the essence of Suzhou all at once? Trip.com has prepared the "Travel Around Suzhou" complete guide for you, from must-visit landmarks to hidden experiences, and comfortable, cost-effective accommodation options, ensuring your trip is worthwhile～ 🌿 Must-Visit Landmarks: Understand the "Soul" of Suzhou - The Three Masterpiece Gardens: - At the Humble Administrator’s Garden, witness the grandeur of "changing scenes with every step"; at the Lingering Garden, admire the exquisite "Guan Yun Peak"; at the Lion Grove Garden, enjoy the fun of the "rockery maze." Trip.com offers combo tickets that save you 30% compared to buying separately, plus you can book guided tours for in-depth stories about the literati in the gardens. - The Vibrant Life Beneath the Ancient City Walls: - Pingjiang Road: Browse intangible cultural heritage craft shops during the day, and in the evening, take a black-awning boat to see lanterns light up on both banks; Shantang Street: At night, listen to Pingtan storytelling and taste freshly made osmanthus sugar porridge, feeling the ancient charm from "Seven Li Shantang to Tiger Hill." - Off-the-Beaten-Path Secrets: - Yipu Garden: Quiet and peaceful with fewer visitors, the moon gate frames a patch of greenery, making it a perfect spot for ancient-style photos; Huanxiu Villa: Though small, its rockery is known as the "King of Rockeries in Jiangnan Gardens," worth savoring carefully. 🍵 Taste of Suzhou: From Morning to Night - Breakfast Must-Try: Yaba Shengjian (thin skin, juicy, paired with ginger vinegar to cut greasiness), Wanfuxing’s lard cake (sweet but not greasy, freshly fried and eaten on the spot). Trip.com shows real-time queue status, so you can avoid peak times and save time. - Recommended Main Meals: Songhelou (a time-honored brand, famous for crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside squirrel-shaped mandarin fish), Old Suzhou Tea House (fragrant eel in hot oil, perfect with a bowl of Yangchun noodles). Book in advance on Trip.com to skip the wait. - Afternoon Tea & Souvenirs: Caizhizhai’s crispy sugar and Jinjin dried tofu, bamboo tube milk tea on Pingjiang Road (highly photogenic, perfect for photos). For souvenirs, trust Trip.com’s recommended time-honored brands for authenticity and home delivery. 🛌 Comfortable Stays for a More Enjoyable Tour - Poetic Gardenside: Suzhou Nanyuan Hotel (near Wangshi Garden, Republic of China style architecture, some rooms offer garden views from the window, booking on Trip.com includes breakfast for two). - Ancient Streetside Life: Suzhou Pingjiangfu Hotel (right at the entrance of Pingjiang Road, 3-minute walk to the Humble Administrator’s Garden, fall asleep to the sound of Pingtan at night). - Cost-Effective Choice: Home Inn neo (Suzhou Guanqian Street branch), with a subway station downstairs, convenient for all attractions, accommodation for about 150 RMB per person. 📌 Small Tips: Most Suzhou attractions are concentrated in the old city area, so it’s recommended to stay near Guanqian Street or Pingjiang Road. Taking taxis or riding shared bikes is more flexible; for a slow-paced experience, book a "hand-rowed boat night tour of the moat" on Trip.com to see dazzling lights on both banks and hear boatwomen tell Suzhou stories. This season, the fragrance of osmanthus in Suzhou is strong, and the white walls and black tiles hide endless tenderness. Book hotels, buy tickets, and plan your trip on Trip.com, letting every step of your Suzhou journey be immersed in the poetry of Jiangnan～