Picturesque gardens, national-style pagodas and temples, interesting museums and cultural establishments are the main sights of present Suzhou. The ancient Guanqian Street is one of the most picturesque in the city. It was laid out more than half a century ago. The 760-meter-long street accommodates the city's oldest shops and restaurants. Given the fact that they are all housed in beautiful historic buildings, walking down the street becomes an even more interesting event. When it comes to outstanding historic buildings, Hanshan Temple deserves special attention. Built directly on the Grand Canal in the early 6th century, it got its name in honor of a monk who lived in the temple. Unfortunately, the temple did not survive in its original form to our days - it has been repeatedly rebuilt and radically changed its appearance. The last major reconstruction of the Hanshan took place in the middle of the 17th century. Its look has not been changed much since then.
Suzhou has a lot of high-class hotels, which are rightfully considered to be among the best in the world. Crowne Plaza Suzhou Hotel is a real city attraction. It is housed in a unique … Open
Suzhou is often called the "Venice of the East" because of the abundance of river channels piercing the city. The first mention of the city dates back to the early 6th century BC. Suzhou … Open
The Master of the Nets Garden (Wangshi Yuan ) stands out on the background of other unusual sights. The most miniature landscaped garden in Suzhou is known to many travelers under a different name - Fisherman's Garden. Similar to other city gardens, a significant part of its area is occupied by historic buildings. In the center of the garden, you will find a small pond surrounded by fabulously beautiful plants and flowers. Despite its modest size, the garden is extremely popular among tourists. It is believed that it is the only green zone that has managed to fully preserve its original look.
Walking through picturesque gardens is hardly the only entertainment available to Suzhou guests. You can have fun as a whole family in Suzhou Amusement park. It occupies a vast area and is … Open