Things to do in Suzhou, China - The Venice of the East | Travel Vlog
The very best things to do in Suzhou China. Known as the Venice of the East, Suzhou is more than just a day trip from Shanghai or Beijing. Dave and Deb of The Planet D spent 6 days exploring the city.
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↠Humble Administrator’s Garden
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Suzhou: What to Do in China's Venice of the East | GoPro Video
Today, we decided to bring our GoPro and wander through Suzhou, a city west of Shanghai, best known for its meticulously manicured gardens, romantic canals with arched stone bridges, pagodas, and temples dotted amongst the modern city elements.
Today, Suzhou is one of the largest and most prosperous industrial cities in China. It is also one of China’s most popular tourist destinations full of UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites. Prepare to be whisked away from the noise and chaos of the city to the peaceful symbolic life of the 'Venice of China'.
It makes a great one or two-day tour outside of Shanghai, being just one and a half hours by car or 25 minutes on the high-speed train.
This GoPro video shows you the five most important attractions you should visit to make the most of your trip to Suzhou:
- Shantang Old Street
- Humble Administrator's Garden
- Tiger Hill
- Luzhi Town
- Suzhou Modern Architecture
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Chinese BULLET TRAIN First Class REVIEW to SUZHOU - The VENICE of the EAST! | Shanghai to Suzhou
In April of 2019, I traveled to China for the second time in my life. I spent 12 incredible days in the country and had the amazing opportunity to explore the cities of Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. During that time, I got to take a deep dive into the food, culture, and history of the country and I can’t wait to share my adventures with you!
On my third full day in Shanghai, I left my Airbnb had headed off to the city of Suzhou, which is also known as the Venice of the East because of its network of beautiful canals. Suzhou is roughly a 2-hour drive from Shanghai, but instead of driving, I was going to take the Chinese bullet train. Come along with me as I ride to Suzhou and review the bullet train along the way!
The bullet train is the fastest and most affordable way to get from Shanghai to Suzhou. It only takes 22 minutes and costs between $10 and $20 U.S. for first class, second class, or business class. You also have two stations in each city to choose from.
I headed to the Shanghai Hongqiao station since they had more trains per day—one every 5 or 10 minutes, whereas Shanghai Station only had one per hour. There were a lot of people there and you had to book your ticket on the machines outside. There was no English option on the machines, but luckily a very friendly local helped me out!
I had issues with my ID and passport when I tried to buy my ticket, so I went inside to see if anyone could help me. They let me into the station after I showed my passport. Inside, you buy your ticket at a counter. Thankfully my new friend helped me find it!
I got in line with about 50 people ahead of me. They didn’t accept non-Chinese credit cards and there was only first class available. It cost me 50 Yuan, or only a little over $7 U.S. From there, my friend guided me to Platform 24 so I could get there in time. I ran through the gate and made it to the platform with just minutes left. I had to run down the train cars to find the right one, dragging my heavy luggage in tow behind me.
Finally, I made it to Car 7 and took my seat. I recommend getting to the station at least 90 minutes beforehand in case you have any issues like I did.
First class had comfortable seats where you could stretch out. With a 22-minute ride, I wasn’t sure if I’d be served anything. As the city zipped by the windows, I noticed that, while there was a lot of greenery, there was also lots of pollution in the air.
We made a quick stop at another station. Between cars 7 and 8 was a clean bathroom with a faucet and a hot water station. There’s also a luggage section. I asked for a water, which cost me 15 Yuan, or about $2.18 U.S.
The bullet train was so fast! We got there so fast. During my bullet train rides in Japan, there was enough time to eat and really enjoy the ride. This one was too quick! It felt like I was on a metro line. Another difference between the Chinese and Japanese bullet trains is that I could hear people talking on this one, whereas in Japan, you’re supposed to stay quiet because of the Japanese etiquette rules.
After arriving in Suzhou, I found my guide, Janet. I came to Suzhou because it wasn’t too far from Shanghai and I wanted to experience its canals, gardens, food, and culture. I couldn’t wait to get out there and explore the city!
I hope you enjoyed coming along on my chaotic journey from Shanghai to Suzhou! If you did, please give it a thumbs up and leave me a comment. Also, please subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss any of my upcoming travel/food adventures!
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Join us as we spend one day exploring Suzhou. We visited the Humble Administrator's Garden, and took a boat ride down one of Suzhou's famous waterways, and a stroll down the quaint historical Ping Jiang Road. Next up... Shanghai.
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Things to do in Tongli water town | Suzhou, China
Hi travellers,
In this video I show the array of activities to do in Tongli water town. Tongli is just outside of Suzhou and is known as Venice of the East.
You have to pay 100RMB to get inside the scenic area, where ebikes seem to be the largest mode of transportation.
We walked through Tuisi Garden, which entry is included in your ticket price. This was built during the Qing Dynasty and is a World Heritage garden.
I also show the kind of shopping available and some kind of singing performance.
There's a few different things to do within Tongli and you can just have a wander around and enjoy seeing traditional China.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes as there's cobblestones and a wee bit of walking if you go in for the day.
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Gate to the East (Suzhou Centre) - Suzhou, China
Suzhou Center, also known as Wings of Future, has the world’s largest free-flowing curved surface and skylight roof with seamless connection. This means a large project that needs illumination but leaves extremely limited spaces for any lights. Gate to the East towers into the sky with twin spires at above 300 meters. Inspired by the Suzhou garden archways, it is considered a gateway towards the new central business district. Its significance raises the bar of video effects. When installation is this difficult, our compact Media Tube® family and e:cue control engines come in handy, for their flexibility, intelligence, display brightness and quality.
Now, around 35,000 pieces of OSRAM and Traxon luminaires and e:cue control engines enable these landmarks to glow radiantly, to the city’s vibrant rhythm, by the Jinji Lake. When the evening steps on, the buildings will discover their glamourous reflections on the lake, ruffled by the breeze and becomes stars on waters. So bright, the starry lake could outshine the moon on the sky. So spectacular, everyone pass by could be lost in such marvel.
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Suzhou is the Venice of the East, seated in the Yangtze River Delta. Discover Suzhou’s famous canals, romantic water towns, thousand-year-old temples and world-class museums. Savor traditional tea and cuisine along Suzhou’s historic streets. Treat your eyes and ears to ancient architecture and music. Rest your head on a bed that’s authentically Suzhou. Explore Suzhou’s unique offerings for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Suzhou, China 1. Garden Hotel Suzhou *****
2. Hotel Soul Suzhou ****
3. Crowne Plaza Suzhou *****
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5. Novotel Suzhou Sip ****
6. Ji Hotel Suzhou Guanqian Street (Former: Suzhou Garden View Hotel) ****
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8. Mingtown Suzhou Youth Hostel
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1. 99 Daichengqiao Road, Gu Su District, 215006 Suzhou, China
Garden Hotel Suzhou is a luxurious 5-star hotel which used to be the private garden of Mr. Jieshi Jiang.
2. No.27-33,Qiaosikong Lane, Gu Su District, 215005 Suzhou, China
Located within walking distance of the 150-year-old Guan Qian Street, Hotel Soul features a charming Suzhou-style rooftop garden. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
3. 168 Xinggang Street, Wu Zhong District, 215021 Suzhou, China
Crowne Plaza Suzhou is ideally located in Suzhou Industrial Park, against the scenic backdrop of beautiful Jinji Lake. The luxurious hotel offers a spa, a fitness centre and free parking.
4. No.477 Liuyuan Road, Gu Su District, 215008 Suzhou, China
Garden Hotel is located in scenic Western Suzhou, a 10-minute drive from Guanqian Street. The stylish accommodation offers a fitness centre, free parking and rooms with free internet.
5. 688 Suzhou Avenue East, Wu Zhong District, 215027 Suzhou, China
Located in the Wu Zhong District district in Suzhou, 1.6 km from Jinji Lake, Novotel Suzhou Sip boasts a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property.
6. No.66 Xiatang, LuoGua Bridge,LinDun Road, Gu Su District, 215005 Suzhou, China
Featuring garden-style decor, Ji Hotel Suzhou Guanqian Street is located in the centre of Suzhou, only steps away from Guanqian Street.
7. No.259 Xinshi Road, Gu Su District, 215007 Suzhou, China
Pan Pacific Suzhou is located next to Panmen Park Scenery Area, just 2 km from the famous Guanqian Street. The luxurious 5-star property features free parking spaces and boasts two swimming pools.
8. No.28, Pingjiang Road, Gu Su District, 215001 Suzhou, China
Housed in a historic building, Mingtown Suzhou Youth Hostel features classic Chinese-style architecture and simple accommodation with wooden furnishings.
9. 60 East BaiTa Road,Pingjiang District, Gu Su District, 215001 Suzhou, China
Scholars Hotel PingJiangFu Suzhou is located in the heart of ancient Suzhou city, 500 metres from Suzhou Zoo. The luxurious hotel offers an indoor pool, free parking and rooms with free internet.
10. No. 288 Wang Dun Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Wu Zhong District, 215028 Suzhou, China
Towering over the skyline of Suzhou, InterContinental Suzhou presents an architectural landmark on the scenic Jinji Lake waterfront, a 5-minute walk from Suzhou Ferris Wheel Park.
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苏州中心广场项目位于苏州工业园区金鸡湖西侧，毗邻东方之门，由10幢建筑构成，规划包括500米和450米超高层建筑各1栋、100-200米高层塔楼7栋、大型商业建筑一座，总投资约285亿元。
苏州中心广场居苏州市域CBD核心位置，轨交1号线、6号线贯穿整个项目区域，项目整体占地21.1公顷，净地面积13.9公顷，总建筑面积约182万平方米，其中地上建筑面积130万平方米、地下建筑面积52万平方米。
苏州中心广场项目由苏州工业园区金鸡湖城市发展有限公司负责整体开发建设，据该公司工作人员介绍，苏州中心广场因其罕见的体量规模而创下了国内建筑的六个“第一”：苏州中心广场项目总面积达182万平方米，是目前国内规模最大的整体开发城市综合体；项目地下空间总面积约52万平方米，是目前国内规模最大的整体开发地下空间；在苏州中心广场内，设有苏州工业园区金鸡湖城市发展有限公司与新加坡凯德商用产业有限公司合资合作开发的国内单体规模最大的购物中心，总建筑面积达40多万平方米；项目将建5万平方米的屋顶花园，是国内规模最大的空中生态花园；
苏州中心广场设置集中供冷供热系统，是目前国内规模最大的城市综合体集中供冷供热系统；此外，项目整体地下三层、部分地下四层，基坑占地面积达14万平方米，开挖深度17至22米，开挖土方约220万立方米，是目前国内规模最大的城市建筑基坑工程。
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Jinji Lake is a small fresh water lake located in the central part of Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, China. It occupies an area of 7.18 square kilometers and its average depth is about 2.5 to 3 meters. There are two man-made islands in the lake.
The lake is one of the largest inland lakes in China. The northern and western shores of the lake is concentrated on shopping and entertainment amenities. The green spaces are along the eastern and southern shore.
Suzhou, The Venice of China
Suzhou is the Venice of the East, seated in the Yangtze River Delta. Discover Suzhou’s famous canals, romantic water towns, thousand-year-old temples and world-class museums. Savor traditional tea and cuisine along Suzhou’s historic streets. Treat your eyes and ears to ancient architecture and music. Rest your head on a bed that’s authentically Suzhou. Explore Suzhou’s unique offerings for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
3 things you MUST DO in Suzhou
Check out the video to find out more about three things you MUST DO when you come to visit Suzhou! It is hard to say which part of Suzhou is better, the canals and ancient streets or classical gardens that are known both in China and across the world, or delicious local food that can be found on every corner of this beautiful place. Certainly, the city is enchanting and you will fall in love with it as soon as you step on its ground!