Suzhou in winter is a paradise on earth.

The bell of Hanshan Temple echoes in the winter, and the bluestone road of Pingjiang Road is covered with frost. Suzhou in January has a unique ancient charm and poetic flavor. Avoid the crowded holidays, and take a leisurely trip at this time. 🚶‍♂️[My Route] Day 1. Suzhou Railway Station - Humble Administrator's Garden - Suzhou Museum - Pingjiang Road Arrive at Suzhou Railway Station in the morning, and head to Humble Administrator's Garden. The garden in winter is less lush, but more tranquil and deep. Look at the ancient pavilion through the withered branches, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. After visiting Humble Administrator's Garden, you can go to Suzhou Museum next door. In this building that perfectly integrates modern and classical styles, you can appreciate cultural relics and feel the collision of history and art. In the evening, go to Pingjiang Road. The warm yellow lights are on. Stroll along the river, listen to the soft Wu dialect, and taste local snacks. Day 2. Hanshan Temple - Maple Bridge Scenic Area - Shantang Street "Outside the Gusu City, Hanshan Temple, at midnight, the bell rings to the guest boat." Hanshan Temple in January is cold and solemn. Listen to the morning bell and evening drum, and enjoy the Zen. The Maple Bridge Scenic Area is next to it. Stand on the Maple Bridge, watch the ships coming and going on the canal, and recall the past. Shantang Street at night is brightly lit. Take a boat tour at night. The ancient buildings along the river are reflected in the water, like a dreamlike water town. 🚩[About Nearby Attractions] 1⃣️Humble Administrator's Garden: A representative of Jiangnan classical gardens. It is very artistic to enjoy snow and plum blossoms in winter. The pavilions and terraces are exquisitely arranged. Stroll in the garden, and feel like you are in a poetic picture. 2⃣️Suzhou Museum: Designed by I. M. Pei, the gray and white tone is integrated with the Jiangnan water town. The museum has a rich collection. Enjoy the scenery and cultural relics through the glass curtain wall, which is very interesting. 3⃣️Pingjiang Road: Bluestone road, small bridges and flowing water, and many literary shops. You can sit in the Cat Sky Bookstore and write postcards, or find a Suzhou-style teahouse to listen to storytelling and taste Biluochun tea. 4⃣️Hanshan Temple: At the end of the year and the beginning of the year, many people come here to pray for blessings. The ancient temple has red walls and black tiles, and many stone tablets. Listen to the bell, and feel like your soul is purified. 5⃣️Shantang Street: "When you come to Suzhou, you will see that all the houses are by the river." There are ancient houses and guild halls along the river. Take a boat to experience the ancient charm of "land and water side by side, river and street adjacent". 🏨[Accommodation Guide] It is recommended to stay in Gusu District, which is close to various attractions and convenient for travel. The homestays near Pingjiang Road allow you to experience the Jiangnan style immersively. If you have a sufficient budget, you can stay in a hotel near Guanqian Street, where you can shop and eat in one stop. 🍜[Food Guide] ✅Squirrel Fish: A must-order in Songhelou Restaurant. It is sweet and sour, crispy, and beautifully shaped. ✅Suzhou-style Noodles: Tongdexing Noodle Restaurant. Both red soup and white soup are delicious. The noodles are thin, and the soup is fresh. Have a bowl in winter to warm your body. ✅Plum Blossom Cake: Pan Yulin Sugar Porridge Stall. It is soft, glutinous, and sweet, with rich fillings. It is steaming hot in your hand. ✅Cangshu Mutton: Lao Qingtai Restaurant. Eat mutton hot pot in winter. It is fresh, tender, and nourishing, and can dispel the cold. ✅Sugar Porridge: Soft and glutinous red bean paste with fragrant glutinous rice porridge. The stall next to Blue Bottle Coffee is full of sweet fragrance. There are not many tourists in Suzhou in January. The scenery is beautiful and quiet. Follow this guide to explore the winter romance of Suzhou. Stroll in the garden, listen to the bell of the ancient temple, and taste Suzhou-style food. You will definitely have unforgettable memories.