Suzhou and Hangzhou, known as "paradise on earth" since ancient times, are one of the most representative water towns in the south of the Yangtze River in China. The natural beauty and cultural heritage here attract countless tourists. Here's a self-guided tour of Suzhou and Hangzhou to help you fully appreciate the beauty and culture of Suzhou and Hangzhou in a limited time.
Highlights
1.Wear Hanfu to experience the daily life of the ladies in Jiangnan.
2.Enjoy breathing freely in a water town.
3.Shuttle between ancient buildings to feel the different charm of the south of the Yangtze River.
4.Play 100 buildings and enjoy the Jili Lake Silk Museum.
5.Take a boat trip to the West Lake to feel the moon in the three pools, and the remnants of the snow on the broken bridge.
6.Lantern walking on the bridge to shoot beautiful night.
Suzhou-Hangzhou 6-day route reference
Day 1: Hangzhou - Wuzhen - Xizha
Day 2: Nanxun - Fuyan Temple - Xitang.
Day 3: Xitang - Hangzhou - West Lake Cruise - Longjing Tea.
Day 4: Qiandao Lake - Chengzhong Lake Flower Boat - Peninsula Tianyu Peak.
Day 5: Suzhou – Coupling Garden or Lion Forest – Ao Garden – Taihu Lake.
Day 6: (Free & Easy) Arrange drop-off and return to the station, and end the pleasant trip to Hangzhou in the afternoon.
A must-see attraction in Suzhou and Hangzhou
West Lake: The West Lake in midsummer is super romantic, and you must not miss it, as the lotus flowers are all in full bloom and enter the best viewing period.
Xitang: Yanyu Corridor, Send a Child to Fengqiao, Zhang Zhenggen Carving Art Museum are all recommended to go, and there is a snack street inside.
Nanxun Ancient Town: Slowly strolling around the ancient town, there are small lotus villages, Baijian Building, and Jiayetang Library Building.
Wuzhen Xizha: When you come here to feel the white scenery of the south of the Yangtze River, you must feel the Wupeng boat, the white walls and tiles, and the small bridge and flowing water are like a charming picture scroll in your eyes.
Accommodation recommendation
Choose accommodation that is located in the city center or near scenic spots to get around and save on transportation.
You can choose a budget hotel or B&B to reduce the cost of accommodation.
Suzhou and Hangzhou cuisine
Hangzhou: West Lake vinegar fish, crab roe xiaolongbao, Dongpo meat, Dingsheng cake.
Suzhou: Braised pork noodles, Wuxi xiaolongbao, Kaiyang wonton, osmanthus cake, begonia cake.
Wuzhen: Braised mutton, Taihu Lake white water fish, sauced duck.
As long as you travel to Hangzhou, Suzhou, no matter how many days you play, she can arrange a suitable itinerary for you according to your time and interests.
If you feel that it is cumbersome to do a guide, it is inconvenient to find a car, attractions, food, time and energy, and take your family and friends to travel freely. Friends who come to Hangzhou for the first time can consider finding a local group, with all-inclusive tickets for food, accommodation and travel, and airport pick-up. The accommodation is also good, very cost-effective, time-saving and worry-free!