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.

Stay near popular Suzhou Old Town attractions

A traditional Chinese pavilion in a garden with a small pond and rocky terrain.

Humble Administrator's Garden

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Considered to be Suzhou’s most impressive garden, this beautifully landscaped space is best known for its interesting water features.
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Things to do

Suzhou Flexible Guided Day Trip by Private Car with Lunch Option

Suzhou Flexible Guided Day Trip by Private Car with Lunch Option

Rp2.167.800
per adult
Suzhou Flexible Guided Day Trip by Private Car with Lunch Option
Shanghai to Suzhou Tai Lake and Moli Peak Private Hiking Tour

Shanghai to Suzhou Tai Lake and Moli Peak Private Hiking Tour

Rp3.974.300
per adult
Shanghai to Suzhou Tai Lake and Moli Peak Private Hiking Tour
Charming Suzhou • One-Day Tour from Local Departure

Charming Suzhou • One-Day Tour from Local Departure

Rp1.492.777
per adult
Charming Suzhou • One-Day Tour from Local Departure
Suzhou Private Highlights Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by High-speed Train

Rp359.494
per adult
Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by High-speed Train
Shanghai-Suzhou private day tour with private transfer and Lunch

Shanghai-Suzhou private day tour with private transfer and Lunch

Rp3.685.260
per adult
Shanghai-Suzhou private day tour with private transfer and Lunch
Suzhou Top Gardens Combo Entrance Ticket

Suzhou Top Gardens Combo Entrance Ticket

Rp431.754
per adult
Suzhou Top Gardens Combo Entrance Ticket
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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 Jinji Lake 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 calm river with traditional wooden houses on stilts along the banks.
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Open Photo by Amy Liu

Wujiang

Get to know Wujiang and its many features like its gardens and parks. You might want to explore sights like Retreat & Reflection Garden and Zhenze Ancient Town, and you can jump on the metro at Wujiang Renmin Guangchang Station or Wujiang Coach Station to get around the city.

Huqiu District

You might enjoy the shopping while in Huqiu District. Taihu Lake Wetland Park is a notable sight, and you can get around town at High-tech Zone Management Committee Tram Stop or Tech city Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Suzhou Old Town Travel Guide