Suzhou Old Town Travel Guide

Suzhou

A traditional Chinese garden with a clear pond, ornate buildings, and a large tree.
A traditional Chinese pavilion by a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and stone bridges.
A traditional Chinese pavilion over a pond with a stone pathway and lush greenery.
A traditional Chinese building with a multi-tiered roof and a courtyard with a water feature.
A stone bridge over a pond with a wooden pergola overhead.

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A calm river at sunset with traditional buildings on the right and dense foliage on the left.
Photo by Poh Huay Suen
Open Photo by Poh Huay Suen

Pingjiang Road

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After visiting Pingjiang Road, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Suzhou. Wander the gardens in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

Suzhou: Royal Cultural Dinner Show - WuGongShengYan

Suzhou: Royal Cultural Dinner Show - WuGongShengYan

£79
per adult
Suzhou: Royal Cultural Dinner Show - WuGongShengYan
Suzhou Private Highlights Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by High-speed Train

£15
per adult
Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by High-speed Train
Bridge canal at the Zhujiajiao Water Village in Shanghai

Seven Treasure Town & Zhujiajiao Village Tour

£119
per adult
Seven Treasure Town & Zhujiajiao Village Tour
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Where to stay in Suzhou Old Town

Find the best Suzhou Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional courtyard with stone paving, potted plants, and a building with a tiled roof.

Gusu District

You might take some time to check out the colourful gardens in Gusu District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Shantang Street, and catch the metro at Shantang Jie Station or Shi Lu Station to see more of the area.

A river with a cityscape on the opposite bank, featuring modern skyscrapers and a distinctive curved building.

Suzhou Industrial Park

If you're spending time in Suzhou Industrial Park, check out sights like Yuanrong Times Square or Suzhou Culture and Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Zhongnan Jie Station or Dongshahu Station.

A park with golden statues of musicians, a stone bridge, and a river.

Wuzhong

Wuzhong is a destination travellers like for its lake views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yingchunlu Station or Baodai Lu Station to explore sights like Dushu Lake.

A lotus pond with a statue of a woman in a meditative pose, surrounded by lotus flowers and a fence.
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Zhouzhuang

While visiting Zhouzhuang, you might make a stop by sights like Zhouzhuang Ancient Town and Shen Wansan's Tomb.

Guangfu

Guangfu might not have many top sights, but Taihu Lake Wetland Park and Qionglongshan Dongwu National Forest Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Suzhou Old Town Travel Guide

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