Top 50 Best Things to Do in Jiangsu
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Jiangsu

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  • Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden)top_1
    󰺂8.8
    583.34
    Suzhou.Guanqian Street/Pingjiang Street>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoYi Liang Pavilion in Suzhou's Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden) is open for a limited time
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Enjoy colorful scenery at the year-round flower show
    󱨜World Heritage Site
    󱨠Saved by 4602 users󱨠50986 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    gerrard98gerrard98

    The Humble Administrator's Garden is a gem of Chinese garden art. With its unique garden design techniques, rich cultural connotations, and picturesque scenery in all four seasons, it showcases the elegance and refinement of Jiangnan gardens, making people linger and immerse themselves in its beauty.

  • Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zonetop_2
    󰺂8.7
    1208.34
    Nanjing.Niushou Mountain/Ginkgo Lake Park>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoTwo Attractions, One Ticket: Niushoushan and Nan Tang er Ling
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󱨜The Reclining Buddha statue wall in Usnisa Palace is breathtaking
    󱨜Breathtaking Buddha statue wall
    󱨠Saved by 2140 users󱨠23509 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    🌟This place is absolutely amazing value!🌟 The scenery is breathtaking, the environment is clean and tidy, every corner is like a painting🖼️. It's incredibly fun, you won't want to stop taking photos📸. The service is attentive, and the price-performance ratio is super high, completely exceeding expectations🎉. Highly recommended for all friends who love exploring beautiful scenery👏!!

  • Slender West Laketop_3
    󰺂8.5
    Yangzhou.Slender West Lake Tourist District88.2 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoYangzhou's Fall Scenery is at its Peak | Nov 2025-Dec 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Stamp art shows 24 Bridge's beauty
    Five Pavilion Bridge with five pavilions
    󱨠Saved by 350 users󱨠44158 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    E20***69E20***69

    The pavilions and towers of Slender West Lake are beautiful, the Five Pavilion Bridge is eye-catching, and the scenery changes with every step, offering a delightful aesthetic experience. While it's currently autumn with its vibrant leaves, not its peak beauty, one can only imagine how breathtaking Slender West Lake must be in March, when the lake is truly magnificent.

  • Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo
    4
    󰺂8.3
    500
    Nanjing.Nanjing Railway Station/Hongshan Forest Zoo>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoOrangutan's Spinning Performance Captivates Visitors at Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    37 exhibits & diverse animals
    󱓊Close encounter with Dudu (Monk monkey)
    󱨠Saved by 618 users󱨠13648 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    M43***32M43***32

    It was so much fun!!! Definitely worth a visit. I entered from the South Gate, and the subway exit is at Nanjing Railway Station. Make sure to exit from the North Square, not the South Square, otherwise the walking route shown on Gaode Maps will be extremely long. I arrived around 10 AM, and it wasn't too crowded, within a reasonable range. The animals were also quite active. I spent about 5 hours there, which was very tiring, but very fulfilling.

  • Hanshan Temple
    5
    󰺂8.2
    150
    Suzhou.New Urban District/ Hanshan Temple>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoFall scenery at Hanshan Temple: A quiet and profound search for the long-lost autumn | Dec 2025-Dec 2025
    Highlights:
    󱓊Over 1,400 years history
    Experience the poem's serene ambiance
    󱨠Saved by 1739 users󱨠17817 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    M69***27M69***27

    Strolling hand-in-hand with your loved one at Hanshan Temple, the ancient temple is tucked away in the bustling city yet remains tranquil and serene. Red walls and black tiles reflect a Zen-like atmosphere, and the poetic imagery of "A Night Mooring by Maple Bridge" permeates the entire journey. Together, we strike the prayer bell, admire the calligraphy inscriptions, and feel the romance of fishing lights on the river flowing through our hearts. It is an unforgettable journey that combines cultural heritage with the warmth of our love.

  • Tai Hu Yuantouzhu Scenic Spot
    6
    󰺂8.2
    708.34
    Wuxi.Taihu Yuantouzhu/Liyuan Scenic Area>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoYuantouzhu Chinese Fantasy Festival Begins
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Lake view & bridge experience
    󱓊Taoist & Buddhist statues on Taihu Island
    󱨠Saved by 788 users󱨠18976 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    We went after the Spring Festival holiday, and the queues were still long, but much less crowded than during the holiday. The kids wanted to see the red-billed gulls, and after seeing the free ones, they wanted to go to Yuantouzhu (Yuantouzhu Scenic Area), which was spectacular, especially on the way back with the sunset – absolutely stunning. The island itself is also beautiful, with plenty of food and activities, but it was too cold in winter; it's much more beautiful during cherry blossom season. There's a parking lot at the entrance. The day before, because of the holiday, the queues were too long, so we decided against it. The next day, there were fewer cars, so we could drive in ourselves, which was very convenient.

  • China Dinosaurs Land
    7
    󰺂8.1
    2166.67
    Changzhou.Universal Dinosaur Park/Changzhou Olympic Sports Center>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoChina Dinosaurs Land Ticket Purchase & Giveaway | Dec 5, 2025-Feb 15, 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Seven themed areas for dinosaurs
    󱓊Dinosaur-themed musical & stunt show
    󱨠Saved by 472 users󱨠33360 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Some interesting attractions were cancelled, as were the nighttime attractions; the park closes at 5 PM, and this wasn't mentioned when purchasing tickets. The rides are just so-so, typical of all theme parks, nothing special. I won't be coming back.

  • Lion Grove Garden(Shizilin Garden)
    8
    󰺂8.0
    250
    Suzhou.Guanqian Street/Pingjiang Street>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 50 - Fall Viewing Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱨜Gem of World Cultural Heritage
    21 caves & 9 labyrinthine paths
    󱨠Saved by 1827 users󱨠17045 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    M81***32M81***32

    Lion Grove Garden, a classical garden located in Suzhou, is like a dazzling pearl embedded in the picturesque landscape of the Jiangnan water towns. It is not only one of the four most famous gardens in China, but also a gem of Yuan Dynasty garden art, renowned worldwide for its unique rockery landscape.

  • Tiger Hill(Huqiu) Scenic Area
    9
    󰺂7.9
    249.17
    Suzhou.Suzhou Railway Station District>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoA poetic encounter between the thousand-year-old Tiger Hill Pagoda and red maple trees | Nov 2025-Dec 2025
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Gardens in Jiangsu
    Highlights:
    󱨜Tiger Hill Pagoda (World's 2nd leaning tower)
    󱓊Spring Art Flower Show: Rare Blooms
    󱨠Saved by 1664 users󱨠19778 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    M48***69M48***69

    Amazing! It would be a shame to come to Suzhou and not see Tiger Hill! I initially thought, "What's so special about a garden?" But—it's truly a place where every step reveals a new vista. There are window frames and door frames of all shapes and sizes. Even before you step inside, you can see the trees opposite framed by them. And if you do enter through a door, the view behind you is also beautiful. It truly has that classic garden beauty! Come and experience it with confidence! I climbed it twice!

  • Lingering Garden(Liuyuan Garden)
    10
    󰺂7.8
    375
    Suzhou.Shi Road/Shantang business district>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Stunning Jelly-Like Pond at Suzhou's Lingering Garden(Liuyuan Garden)
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Gardens in Jiangsu
    Highlights:
    󱨜World Heritage Site
    󰀆Crown Cloud Peak: five unique features
    󱨠Saved by 1493 users󱨠11326 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    麦克哈利斯麦克哈利斯

    Visiting the Lingering Garden in Suzhou at this time of year coincided with the blooming of ginkgo trees and the vibrant color of maple leaves. The Lingering Garden is already a quintessential example of Suzhou gardens, possessing a unique charm characteristic of Jiangnan gardens. The scenery was even more beautiful when visiting during this season, making for a very enjoyable trip.

What Best Things to Do are there in Jiangsu?
These are all Best Things to Do in Jiangsu:Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden), Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone, Slender West Lake, Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo, Hanshan Temple
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Jiangsu?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Jiangsu include:Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden):4.6, Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone:4.7, Slender West Lake:4.7, Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo:4.6, Hanshan Temple:4.6
At what locations in Jiangsu can Best Things to Do in Jiangsu be found?
The Best Things to Do in Jiangsu are mainly located in:Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden):Suzhou, Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone:Nanjing, Slender West Lake:Yangzhou, Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo:Nanjing, Hanshan Temple:Suzhou
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