Yuexi Travel Guide
Suzhou
Popular places to visit
Jinji Lake
This well-planned lakeside area is one of the city’s most popular leisure spots, offering outdoor activities as well as a diverse variety of shops and restaurants.
Humble Administrator's Garden
Considered to be Suzhou’s most impressive garden, this beautifully landscaped space is best known for its interesting water features.
Suzhou Museum
Set in an innovative I. M. Pei building, this museum has a small yet impressive collection of art and artifacts, including prehistoric pottery.
Shantang Street
During your visit to Suzhou, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Shantang Street. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.
Zhouzhuang Ancient Town
You can find out about the history of Kunshan with a stop at Zhouzhuang Ancient Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Gate to the East
Gate to the East is just one of the places to see in Suzhou, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Half-Day Zhujiajiao Water Town Wonders Small Group Tour
Bridging Cultures to Reveal Suzhou’s Timeless Stories
Zhujiajiao Water Village Half Day Coach Tour
Shanghai to Suzhou Tai Lake and Moli Peak Private Hiking Tour
Full Day Suzhou Private Tour from Shanghai
Private Round Transfer to Wuzhen &Xitang Water Town from Shanghai
Top hotels in Yuexi
Pan Pacific Suzhou
Room was super clean. Staffs were friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back to this hotel in future when re-visiting Suzhou.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Suzhou Marriott Hotel
Hotel smells awful.
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Novotel Suzhou SIP
Literally at the expo so very convenient if attending conferences there. Nice view of the trouser building and jinji lake.
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2024
W Suzhou
It was so nice and service was amazing. Only complaint was that the room lighting was very dim. Hard to get good lighting in front of the mirrors and sometimes hard to see when I needed to do work
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025
InterContinental Suzhou by IHG
We enjoyed the stay.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Hilton Suzhou
Great hotel, friendly staff and spacious rooms. The location is a bit off the path for tourist but there is a subway station on site and plenty taxis around.
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Yuexi
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.
Wujiang
Get to know Wujiang and its many features like its gardens and parks. You might want to explore sights like Suzhou Theater and Retreat & Reflection Garden, and you can jump on the metro at Wujiang Renmin Guangchang Station or Wujiang Coach Station to get around the city.
Suzhou Old Town
Noted for its gardens and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Suzhou Old Town. Top attractions like Guanqian Street and Metro Shopping Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lindun Lu Station or Leqiao Station to see more of the city.
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.
Park Huxi
While you're in Park Huxi, take in top sights like Suzhou Center Mall or In City Shopping Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Xinghai Square Station or Central Park Station.
Xitang
Travellers like the mountain views in Xitang, and Lake Tai is a top attraction you might want to visit.
