Buddhist Culture Experiences in Suzhou
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Introduction Buddhist Culture Experiences in Suzhou

Introduction
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Suzhou Buddhist Cultural Experience is a journey to deeply explore the religious heritage of the ancient city. Suzhou, a city with a long history, has many ancient temples, such as Hanshan Temple, Xiyuan Temple, Chongyuan Temple, etc., each of which is a treasure of Buddhist culture. Visitors can listen to the chanting of monks in these temples and feel the tranquility and cleansing of the soul. Participate in morning classes or meditation activities, experience the daily practice of Buddhists, and understand the profundity and wisdom of Buddhism. In addition, you can also taste the vegetarian food provided by the temple and feel the unique charm of Buddhist food culture. In Suzhou Buddhist Cultural Experience, tourists can not only deeply understand the history and teachings of Buddhism, but also find a piece of pure land of the soul in the busy life, and gain inner peace and enlightenment. This is a baptism of the soul and a cultural exploration, allowing tourists to experience a different Suzhou during their journey.

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A trip down the ancient China
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A trip down the ancient China

Lost in the tranquil beauty of the Humble Administrator's Garden. A masterpiece of classic garden design, with timeless pavilions and picturesque bridges. This is one of the biggest of the four gardens in Suzhou and it is conveniently located near Pingjjang Street. Plus it creates the perfect backdrop to capture your hanfu moments. And we weren’t the only who think so, as you see many who are dressed up in hanfu too #thingstodo
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Suzhou's Seven-mile Shantang

Suzhou's Seven-mile Shantang

💫The "Number One Street in Suzhou" is the Seven-mile Shantang Street, which has a history of over 1000 years. There are indeed many ancient town streets in Suzhou~ 💫Shantang Street is very characteristic of Suzhou, with typical small bridges, flowing water and households. It's like a picture of a dreamy water town, very beautiful~ 💫There is a special tranquility here during the day. Don't come on holidays, you can stroll around quietly, stand on the bridge and take pictures of these old houses, forming a unique landscape with the lake~ 💫This place is actually very suitable for wearing cheongsams, those who like to take photos will get great shots~ 💫The beauty of the south of the Yangtze River is not seasonal, the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River depends on your mood. If you are poetic, it will be poetic, if you are melancholic, it will be misty and rainy...
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Explore Huqiu Wetland Park | Where is the Metasequoia Wonderland?

Explore Huqiu Wetland Park | Where is the Metasequoia Wonderland?

| Where is the Metasequoia Wonderland? 🐯 Explore Huqiu Wetland Park 🌲 | Where is the Metasequoia Wonderland? 👣 Raise your hand if you've been to Huqiu Wetland Park 👀, but honestly, how many of you have walked around the whole park? The park is ridiculously big 🤯, and if you enter through the wrong entrance, you'll have to walk 5 or 6 km 👣! 🍂 It's metasequoia season, which entrance leads directly to this dreamland? 🔍 📍 Answer: Head straight to the Xinyuqiao Visitor Center! From there, head northeast and you'll enter a fairy tale world ✨. 🌉 Xinyi Bridge Secret Realm 🚶‍♀️: The sun shines through the trees, the path winds, and you walk through a glass fish tank. Stroll along the river, and the water alley and metasequoia forest gradually come into view, until you reach Xinyi Bridge - the best place to take photos of metasequoias 📸! 🍁 Fir Forest Time 🕒: In the afternoon, around 2 or 3 pm, the sunset and red leaves dance together, creating a stunning scene 😍. When the leaves are completely red, it's even more spectacular. Come and enjoy the view! 🌸 Lotus Metasequoia Forest Adventure 🧭: Continue south, and you'll find the Lotus Metasequoia Forest waiting for you. The colors are vibrant and varied, and the wooden corridor weaves through the forest, creating a peaceful and magnificent scene. The sound of birds chirping is refreshing 🕊️. 🚗 Transportation Tips 🚗: - Navigate to Xinyuqiao Visitor Center for the fastest route to the Metasequoia Wonderland! - Subway 🚇: Take Line 8 to "Huqiu Wetland Park" Station, Exit 4, and enter through the east gate (about 3.7 km from the visitor center). - Cyclists 🚴‍♂️: Navigate to "Huqiu Wetland Zhuangzhi Bridge." - Drivers 🚗: Xinyuqiao/Qingtai Village Parking Lot has plenty of parking spaces, so you can park with peace of mind! 🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Don't miss the "Water Alley Metasequoia Forest" internet-famous spot, as well as fishing 🎣, water houses, transparent boats & bamboo rafts, coffee camps ☕️, Shouzhuo Restaurant 🍽️ & Tea Room 🍵. See the guide map for points 1-7! 📍 Huqiu Wetland has entrances in both Gusu and Xiangcheng. Tired of walking? Rent a bike 🚴‍♀️ in the park, or take the red metasequoia water route. The metasequoias in December are not to be missed 🎉!
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Suzhou - Classic Must-See Guide

Suzhou - Classic Must-See Guide

There is no bad time to visit Suzhou. If you love Chinese aesthetics, you must visit Suzhou❗️ Recommended accommodation: Guanqian Street 🌟🌟🌟 Day 1🚶: - Visit the gardens during the day - Humble Administrator's Garden + Lion Grove Garden (next to each other) Suzhou gardens are all similar, so we recommend visiting just one representative garden (listening to the stories behind the scenery is better than just looking at it, so we recommend hiring a guide to explain the garden to you. They are very professional, usually locals, and won't try to trick you. They are very good at what they do👍). - You can visit Pingjiang Road in the evening, which has everything you need for eating, drinking, and entertainment. Listen to "Pingtan" on Guanqian Street and experience the "soft Wu dialect". We recommend "Pipa Language" on Guanqian Street - Mr. Wu 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Day 2🚶: - Tiger Hill Pagoda, which is far from the city center But worth a visit The teahouse in the park is nice, and you can spend a whole day there - You can have "Su cuisine" for dinner Day 3🚶: - Pray at Hanshan Temple (Image 2) For the line "Outside the Gusu City, Hanshan Temple, the midnight bell rings to the guest boat" You can take a night walk around Jinji Lake and check in at one of the "Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai Trio" at night. Oh, and you must visit Suzhou Museum! Make a reservation in advance, usually a week in advance. It is difficult to make a reservation during holidays‼️ Suzhou is known as "Su Daqiang", a city you will want to visit again❗️
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High above on the Dushu Lake
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High above on the Dushu Lake

#createwithtrip This place is called the Dushu lake, and it’s one of the popular lakes in Suzhou and is know for it’s calm and peaceful atmosphere. I was able to visit this place and with me I brought my trusted drone and took to the skies for these shots from this location you have a distant view of the Suzhou skyline which includes the gate of the orient, the ifs tower and there you can also see an interesting spherical structure at the center of the lake which is really awesome.  there are different parks and so many different locations that you can relax or maybe have a nice afternoon fishing or kayaking on this lake. #suzhou #awesomepic #createwithtrip #travelinspiration #travel #suzhoutravel #summervacation #urbanexplorer #scenicspotguide #scenicspotphotoguide.
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Suzhou! Lamborghini! Super value garden-style hotel!!

Suzhou! Lamborghini! Super value garden-style hotel!!

||The hotel really has a great living experience with its Suzhou garden architectural style! 🈶With a courtyard 🈶With a terrace 🈶Children's facilities When the weather is nice, you can sit on the balcony and have some tea, it's truly tear-jerkingly good - 🌱Hotel Facilities The hotel is newly opened, and all the facilities are very new, very satisfying once you enter 💯.! The rooms are very clean, the atmosphere is very comfortable, and the whole house can be controlled by Xiaodu Parking is convenient, free parking for hotel guests, and the bathroom has a dry-wet separation Plus there's a hidden curtain, no need for the hassle of pulling back and forth, no noise at night and the sound insulation is very good, the bath towels and bathrobes are very tidy 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 - 🌱Hotel Service Found this popular hotel by Jinji Lake, very lucky! There's a family-style jacuzzi inside, it's really great! Wake up in the morning, take a bath, and you feel completely rejuvenated Really like the jacuzzi here, the design is very user-friendly Highly recommend it to all friends! - 🌱Hotel Location The location is very good, just a few minutes walk from the subway station, Suzhou Center, and the 'Giant Pants'. The night view outside the hotel is very beautiful in the evening, and there's also a musical fountain show in the square. It's a very nice hotel for visiting Jinji Lake, and I would visit again if I have the chance - 🚦Suzhou City
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The 96th garden in Suzhou.

The 96th garden in Suzhou.

The 96th garden in Suzhou: The Garden of the Prince Zhong's Mansion In 1860, Li Xiucheng, the Prince Zhong, led the Taiping Army to capture Suzhou, expanded the mansion, and built official offices, houses, and gardens. In 1863, Suzhou fell, and the mansion was used as the office of the Jiangsu Governor of the Qing Dynasty. The courtyard of the Prince Zhong's Mansion is deep and quiet, with ancient trees towering to the sky. There is a wisteria planted by Wen Zhengming 400 years ago.
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【Suzhou W】Marvelous Suite

【Suzhou W】Marvelous Suite

The Marvelous Suite at Suzhou W Hotel faces Jinji Lake, the opposite Niccolo Hotel, and the Ferris wheel under construction, offering a great view. Suzhou W is the only W hotel in China that I haven't checked in yet, mainly due to the inconvenience caused by the lack of an airport in Suzhou. I left home at 7 AM and arrived in Suzhou at 2 PM. During the weekend at the end of the summer vacation, there were too many guests, and people were queuing for breakfast in the elevator lobby. I paid the difference to upgrade to the Marvelous Suite. Due to the excellent view and large room area, other aspects seemed not to be an issue. The green TV wall and moon lamp are standard features of W, and the green acrylic is well-treated without a cheap feel. However, many lacquered items are heavily worn, with many scratches and bumps. Three suite selection strategies: 12 Cool Corner Suite/Studio Suite: A corner suite with a missing corner, the living room faces the city view, and the bedroom faces Jinji Lake, but there are missing corners and obstructions. Both have the same layout; below the 24th floor is the Cool Corner Suite, and above the 25th floor is the Studio Suite. 07 Fantastic Suite: A corner suite, the living room faces the Gate of Suzhou, and you can see the fountain; the bedroom faces Jinji Lake, which is a very good suite. Non-weekend members have a better chance of being upgraded to this room type. 10 Marvelous Suite: Only 5 rooms, on the top five floors, equivalent to two lake-view rooms combined, but the area is a few square meters smaller than the Fantastic Suite. Since it is not a corner suite, both the living room and bedroom face Jinji Lake directly, making it the best view room type. The entrance has a round dining table, and the walk-in closet/bathroom layout is also very good. Only suite vouchers can upgrade to this room type. W does not have an executive lounge, but members can enjoy happy hour in a designated area of the lobby bar, with drinks and some snacks. The Chinese restaurant Su Yan on the 34th floor is also very good, with both a great view and excellent dishes. Overall, I think W is more comfortable to stay in than Niccolo, with less crowded public areas, a more suitable height for lake views, and complete facilities. However, the need to queue for breakfast due to the large number of rooms is a downside.
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Shantang Street, Suzhou
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Shantang Street, Suzhou

One of the prominent ancient streets in Suzhou. This street is adjacent to Shilu which is another famous shopping street. Like other common features of ancient streets in China, Shangtang also have a canal with many bars, restaurants and shops. The night view is stunning! The street is not so long, you can finish from one end to another without a stop within a few minutes. #urbanexplorer #ancientstreet #watertown #urbanexplorer
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A feast of chocolate flavors.

A feast of chocolate flavors.

⛩GODIVA (Suzhou Renheng Cang Street) is located at Shop 178, G/F, Building 5, Cang Street Commercial Plaza (Cang Street No. 1), near the northeast corner of the business district. The store is full of chocolates, all kinds of beautiful packaging, and there are also loose chocolates at the counter. 🍫I chose 72 and 85 chocolate squares to taste, they are all very good, rich and mellow. 🍦In addition to chocolate, there are milkshake ice drinks, cakes and ice cream. What I like is the rich dark chocolate-flavored soft ice cream. It is really too silky, with thin chocolate slices, brownie squares and dark chocolate-flavored crispy balls. The rich chocolate flavor fills the mouth, and the egg cone below is also delicious. I really like it. 🍨There is also a 90g cup of chocolate ice cream, I chose 72% cocoa dark chocolate, it is frozen harder, eat it after a few minutes, it melts in the mouth, there are also chocolate beans inside, it has a different taste. 🏠Location: Shop 178, G/F, Building 5, Cang Street Commercial Plaza 🚄Transportation: Exit 3 of Xiangmen Station on Subway Line 1
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Shantang Street - Fun to visit

Shantang Street - Fun to visit

Suzhou Shantang Street is located in the northwest of the ancient city of Suzhou, stretching from Changmen, known as 'the place of first and second class wealth and romance', to the east, and extending to Huqiu, 'the number one scenic spot in Wuzhong', to the west. The street is about 3,600 meters long, hence it is also known as 'Seven-mile Shantang to Huqiu'. The seven-mile Shantang, with a history of over 1,200 years, is a must-visit destination for travelers to Suzhou. Attraction: Suzhou Seven-mile Shantang Street - Admission: Free. Transportation: The nearest subway station is Shantang Street Station on Line 2, 3 minutes walk from Exit 3. Visiting Time: All day. Night view time - 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Boat ticket sales time: 8:00-21:00. Boat ride: 25 RMB/person, 8:00-21:00. Travel Tips - 1. Shantang Street is divided into east and west sections - separated by the Xinmin Bridge in the middle. The main bustling area is the western section, where you can take boat rides, play, and eat and drink. 2. Suzhou Chamber of Commerce Museum: A standard Jiangnan-style residence, with a unique charm after years of sedimentation. 3. Shantang Street Ancient Stage: Antique and quaint, there may be cultural performances on weekends and holidays. Food Recommendations - The average cost per person in the Shantang Street scenic area is about 20-30 RMB. 1. : Brown sugar fermented glutinous rice, red oil fried rice, osmanthus jelly, rich oil glutinous rice cake 2. : Paper-wrapped shaomai, osmanthus bean paste balls, signature shrimp pan-fried buns 3. : Oil blanched dumplings, vegetarian sauce noodles, braised meat noodles, pan-fried buns, wontons 4. : Red bean lard cake, osmanthus strip cake 5. : Dong Wu braised meat noodles, pork chop noodles, crab shell yellow 6. It's the season for hairy crabs now, you can try the crab roe noodles. Nearby Attractions - Xi Yuan Temple: 'A pure land, three pillars of incense' - enjoy petting cats and eating noodles. Lingering Garden: Unique beauty in each window view, one of the four famous gardens. Humble Administrator's Garden: One of the four famous gardens in China, with winding waterways and scattered courtyards. Suzhou Museum: A combination of traditional Suzhou style and modern design.
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Suzhou's new landmark is expected to become a hit soon

Suzhou's new landmark is expected to become a hit soon

Promise me ❤️ to visit the Qingtai International Industrial Design Village!!! It's really interesting!!! 📸 This place is simply a paradise for photography, every corner is super photogenic!!! The key is that there is a super cool Detective Conan themed exhibition, instantly taking you into the world of anime. Here, you can play soccer, baseball ⚾️, and fully unleash your energy. Moreover, the entrance to the Qingtai Village in the Tiger Hill Wetland Park has already opened. From Qingtai, you can conveniently visit the wetland park 🌳, enjoy the beauty of nature, and feel extremely relaxed. The night market is even more bustling, with all kinds of delicious food available, making your taste buds fully enjoy. 📆 Event Time: July 26 - August 31 🚌 Transportation: Bus 802 (direct to Qingtai International Industrial Design Village)
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