Day trips out of Suzhou

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Day trips out of Suzhou
Jul 20, 2004 17:34
CHINASG00 Points: Join Date: Jul 5, 2004 Status: offline	I will be in Suzhou for a few days in Sept. Can anyone recommend any interesting places to visit , outside the normal tourist sites. Also, any interesting day trips out of Suzhou, are there tourist buses from there etc. Thanks.

Jul 21, 2004 09:43

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Suzhou's sights and attractions are numerous and well taken care of. The best examples are the classical gardens of Suzhou, which may be the aspect of this city most well-known to foreigners. Maintaining these gardens is a lot of work, but well worth it as Suzhou has become famous not just throughout China but across the world.
Of Suzhou's gardens, the most famous in the West is the Garden of the Master of the Nets. However, there are many more gardens to experience. The Humble Administrator's Garden, Blue Wave Pavilion, and Lion Grove are just a few of the more than 100 gardens in the Suzhou area.

What's more, Suzhou's cultural sites and temples are also pleasant and worth a visit if you are here for more than a couple of days. Hanshan Temple's distinctive atmosphere and construction are unforgettable. The Temple of Mystery and West Garden Temple are both excellent examples of Daoist and Buddhist tradition respectively. Tiger Hill is a pleasant spot to explore and spend a lazy afternoon in a historical setting.

If time permits, you can take car to Zhouzhuang, the No. 1 Water County of China. Visit the Hall of Shen's residence, the Milou Tower and the Chengxu Taoist Temple.

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