[2024 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for North Temple Tower (Updated Sep)

North Pagoda temple - Beautiful place!

Getting There - Exit 4 Beisita station (line 4) Attractions - North pagoda temple. Lovely temple and a small garden. I went there on a rainy day so didn’t get to enjoy the site for too long but it was very enjoyable. Cost: Free! About 12 - 15 mins walk from there, there’s the Suzhou museum. (You need to reserve in advance otherwise you can’t get in). #summervacation#urbanexplorer #suzhoutravel #suzhou #temple #suzhougardens #beautiful #rainy #china #chinalife #chinatravel

Go hiking to the Beisi Pagoda in Suzhou, enjoy the treasure scenic spots within Gusu city, and avoid the summer heat while paying respects to Buddha!

Suzhou is the city with the deepest historical and cultural heritage in Jiangsu Province. It not only has a developed economy and a complete industrial system but also has a long history and profound cultural heritage, which are the most proud aspects of Suzhou. The capital of Eastern Wu was in Gusu city. The city, which is based on Wu culture, includes not only Suzhou itself but also Shanghai, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nanjing, Jiaxing, and some areas in southern Anhui. Ancient relics are everywhere in Gusu city, such as the Beisi Pagoda that Shanye Jun wants to share. At first glance, it seems to be an ancient pagoda, but it is not! It is called Beisi Pagoda, but it is actually a garden-style millennium-old temple, which is quite peaceful compared to the noisy streets outside the city walls. The refreshing backyard and the original ecological forest complement each other. Hiking to the Beisi Pagoda in Suzhou in summer is really cool, where you can listen to Buddha while nurturing your heart! How can you miss such a treasure scenic spot in Gusu city? 1. Ticket information: The Beisi Pagoda scenic area in Suzhou is open to the public for free, so there is no admission fee and no need to make a reservation in advance. 2. Opening hours: It is open to the public from 8:30 to 17:00 every day, and entry stops at 16:30, so pay attention to the time arrangement. 3. Highlights of the visit: The ancient millennium-old temple has an aesthetic sense of architectural art, and the original ecological backyard and the mansion of the wealthy are refreshing, where you can worship Buddha, recite scriptures, or simply avoid the heat and drink tea, taking good care of your heart and lungs in the hot summer. 4. Surrounding scenic spots: There are many scenic spots around Beisi Pagoda. It is 800 meters to Suzhou Museum and Humble Administrator's Garden, 1.4 kilometers to Pingjiang Road historical and cultural district, 2 kilometers to the Seven-mile Shantang ancient street area, and 4 kilometers to the Master of Nets Garden and Canglang Pavilion. 5. Duration of visit: The size of the scenic area is moderate, and even a quick tour takes at least 30 minutes, but with such a good environment and beautiful architecture, you should definitely take a slow-paced tour, reciting scriptures and chatting over tea, and it is recommended to spend about 3 hours. 6. Transportation: The geographical and transportation conditions of the Beisi Pagoda scenic area in Suzhou are very good. To go to Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden, Couple's Retreat Garden, Master of Nets Garden, Lion Grove, and other scenic spots, you need to pass through Beisi Pagoda. Suzhou's popular bus routes such as 9029, Tourist Line 1, 811, 38, 33, 202, 8, 101, etc., all have a "Beisi Pagoda" stop. Suzhou Metro Line 4 also has a "Beisi Pagoda" station.

Most people have not reached the most beautiful part of Beisi Pagoda

Most people have not reached the most beautiful part of Beisi Pagoda. Every time I go to Beisi Pagoda station, most people are heading to Suzhou Museum or the Humble Administrator's Garden. But I have always liked going straight to Beisi Pagoda. No admission fee, peaceful and quiet, it is a place of tranquility in the bustling city. Most visitors to Beisi Pagoda stop at the last courtyard, upon seeing the Zen rooms, but behind Beisi Pagoda, there lies a hidden sanctuary. There are mountains, lakes, pavilions, and a tea room. I didn't get the chance to experience the tea room this time, the business hours posted at the door are from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, and the dixiao is 20, the same as the Yipu Tea Room. The courtyard behind is simply magical around 4 pm, when the sun shines directly on the lake surface, making the water glisten, and causing the leaves, pavilions, and corridors to shimmer, sparkling beautifully. It's especially suitable for live. And the view of Beisi Pagoda from here is also very photogenic. If it's too crowded, I suggest coming here to sit and relax both body and mind. Beita Bao'en Temple

Suzhou Ancient Temples | The historic Beita Temple, a witness to the city's rise and fall

| The historic Beita Temple, a witness to the city's rise and fall. Suzhou Ancient Temples | The historic Beita Temple, a witness to the city's rise and fall. Suzhou is home to many temples, large and small, scattered in all directions. Today, let's visit the Beisi Pagoda located in the Suzhou city area, officially known as the Beita Bao'en Temple. If you are taking the subway to the Humble Administrator's Garden, you will definitely see the tall pagoda 'Bao'en Wansui Pagoda' inside the temple when you get off at the Beita Temple station. This is a typical Chinese pavilion-style Buddhist pagoda, known as the 'Number One Ancient Monastery in Wu'. It was built during the Three Kingdoms period by Sun Quan to repay his mother's kindness. Entering from the south gate of the temple, you can see a 'Maitreya Buddha statue' with a smile on its face, long earlobes, bare chest and belly, and a string of Buddhist beads in its right hand. On the back of the statue is another figure, 'Weituo Bodhisattva', one of the eight great generals under the Southern Growth Heavenly King. Located to the east of the pagoda is the Dust-Free Guanyin Hall, commonly known as the Nanmu Guanyin Hall, which is the most well-preserved Ming Dynasty building in Suzhou. Deeper within the temple, there are other structures such as the Seven Buddhas Hall, the Chanting Hall, and the Sutra Repository.

A little trip to Suzhou 🌸🛶 苏州

We got mesmerized by the beauty of Suzhou✨ even though it was just for a short time, as soon as we arrived and go out of the metro station nearby to our hotel (Qichi Yicheng Hotel) we got the best view of the North Temple Pagoda, and eat delicious 饺子(dumplings) at Wushengxing Zhousha📍, the same day we went to Pingjiang Road and got on the boat it was only 40rmb, it was very relaxing and beautiful scenery. Afterwards we went to the Suzhou Center Plaza and saw that big building that looks like a portal🙌. Next day we took breakfast at Shijiang Long No 2. (a market with a variety of tasty Chinese food 🍲 ) would recommend 110%. Till we meet again Suzhou🧚♀️. #trip #china #suzhou #苏州 #中国

Beisi Pagoda of Bao'en Temple in Suzhou, where history and tradition collide!

⛰【Travel Tips】 📍Detailed Address: Beisi Bao'en Temple 🚗Transportation Tips: Direct access via Subway Line 4, or you can scan to rent a shared bike, with parking available at the entrance! 🕙Opening Hours: 8:30～17:00 💰Ticket Price: Free 🌟Highlights: Beisi Bao'en Temple, located at No. 1918 Renmin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, is the oldest temple in Suzhou with a history of over 1700 years. It was originally built during the Sun Quan's Chiwu period (238—251 AD) as Tongxuan Temple, according to historical records, for his wet nurse Lady Chen. It was renamed Kaiyuan Temple in the early Tang Dynasty and later changed to Bao'en Temple. On May 25, 2006, the Bao'en Temple Pagoda was announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as the sixth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. 👍Most Recommended: The Bao'en Temple Pagoda is a nine-story, eight-sided brick body with a wooden eaves mixed structure, standing 76 meters tall and covering an area of 878 square meters; the interior of the pagoda consists of a double-layered sleeve with a square core chamber on each floor of the octagonal pagoda heart, and wooden stairs are set in the corridors between the double sleeves; Bao'en Temple Pagoda is a typical example among more than 2000 Chinese pavilion-style pagodas with 'commanding heights above and heavy buildings below', and the brick-built bucket arches and other imitation wood decorations above the doors of each floor's passageways and the core chamber are complex in structure, serving as a case study for the Song Dynasty's small woodwork forms. 📝Note tips: Friendly reminder, be sure to walk around the pagoda, clockwise, three times. Do not go in the wrong direction! 🌟Highlights: The Nanmu Guanyin Hall, rebuilt in the fortieth year of the Ming Wanli era, is located to the east of the North Pagoda and is the most intact ancient Ming Dynasty building in Suzhou. A long corridor is built to the south of the Guanyin Hall, displaying the largest giant lacquer carving in China, 'Prosperous Age Fostering Life', also known as 'Prosperity of Gusu'. The carving is 32 meters long and 2 meters high, recreating the prosperity of Suzhou during the 'Qianlong Prosperous Age' of the Qing Dynasty. Behind the pagoda, there is a rare Yuan Dynasty stone carving, the Zhang Shicheng Merit Stele, in the stele pavilion, which has extremely high historical and artistic value. ✅Must Experience: The temple houses Yuan Dynasty relics: the Zhang Shicheng Merit Stele, which was listed as a cultural relic protection unit of Jiangsu Province in 1957. The Zhang Shicheng Merit Stele, also known as the Lingping Statue Stele, Zhang Wu King Merit Portrait Stone Carving, or Bao'en Temple Stone Kan Statue, commonly referred to as the Stone Family Hall. Originally located to the left of the Bao'en Temple's mountain gate, it was moved inside the temple in 19l9, and a stele pavilion was built in 1924. In 1985, it was rebuilt into a square pavilion with stone pillars and wooden beams with a pointed top, and in 1987, a wooden fence was added around the stele. The stele is 3.06 meters high, 1.46 meters wide, and 0.4 meters thick, made of bluestone. The images from top to bottom can be divided into four sections. According to 'Wumen Biaoyin', the stele was placed by Shen Wansan, a wealthy man from the south of the Yangtze River at the end of the Yuan Dynasty. Modern scholars such as Jin Songcen have conducted research on the crown, clothing, and utensils in the picture, determining that it was carved in the Yuan Dynasty and depicting the scene of Zhang Shicheng welcoming the Yuan envoy Bayan in the nineteenth year of Zhi Zheng. 📝Note tips: Learn a bit about the historical relics in advance, and your trip will be even more fulfilling!

Amazing Huangwang Zen Temple 😍🇨🇳

#chinatrip Listen, everyone in Suzhou is going to take pictures of this pagoda?!!! The key is! Like the Forbidden City! Found the appearance here!! Then I definitely want to go! This place is really noisy and likes to take photos! The yearning of Jiangnan for the north, with its red walls and black tiles, is truly noisy! When I finish shooting and open the memory card! I'm so excited! Suzhou City with continuous rain! Finally squatting on a sunny day! Ah, ah, this blue sky, blank clouds, Yi! I can't love you enough! Navigation search: Just search for Huangwang Zen Temple! Opening hours: 6:00-18:00 Free admission 0

Beita Bao'en Temple, the most ancient temple in Wuzhong

I have finally arrived at the Beita Bao'en Temple on the other side of the Anywhere Door ✅✅ The oldest temple in Suzhou's history ✅✅ The most intact Ming Dynasty ancient architecture existing in Suzhou ✅✅ A landmark of the ancient city of Suzhou ✅✅ The highest point in Suzhou's ancient city, a benchmark for building height, where buildings in the ancient district cannot exceed 24 meters, equivalent to the height of the third floor of the North Temple Pagoda ✅✅ A major national cultural heritage protection site ♻️♻️ Beita Bao'en Temple, located in Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, was originally built during the Three Kingdoms period by Sun Quan for his wet nurse, Lady Chen, and has a history of more than 1,700 years, making it the oldest temple in Suzhou. It was initially named Tongxuan Temple, renamed to Kaiyuan Temple during the Tang Dynasty's Kaiyuan era, and was renamed again to Bao'en Temple during the Later Zhou of the Five Dynasties, which has been used to this day. ♻️♻️ The grand and majestic North Temple Pagoda in the temple was rebuilt during the Southern Song Dynasty and is a classic example of a Chinese small-woodwork style pavilion pagoda, known as the number one ancient pagoda in the south of the Yangtze River. This ancient pagoda has become the highest point in the ancient city of Suzhou, as well as a benchmark for the city's architecture. There was once a regulation in Suzhou that buildings in the ancient city could not exceed 24 meters in height, which is equivalent to not exceeding the height of the third floor of the North Temple Pagoda, indicating the pagoda's status in the city of Suzhou. ♻️♻️ The Guanyin Hall to the east of the North Temple Pagoda was rebuilt during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty and is the most intact ancient Ming Dynasty architecture in Suzhou. ♻️♻️ The entire garden-style temple complex is scattered with pavilions and terraces, interspersed with mountains and waters, lush with flowers and trees, with winding paths leading to secluded spots. Strolling through it, one feels far from the hustle and bustle of the world, with a sense of tranquility and joy. ⛩️⛩️ Address: 1918 Renmin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City 🚇🚇 Transportation: Exit 4 of Beisi Pagoda Station on Metro Line 4, with more bus routes available, parking is inconvenient, it is recommended to use public transportation 💰💰 Admission: Free

Suzhou Travel Guide Simple and easy to understand

📍Suzhou three-day two-night itinerary | Suzhou is charming at any time👀||| Day 1🎈: Arrive at Suzhou Station at 19:12, proceed to the hotel for check-in. Take Line 4 for just 1 stop to reach Beisita Station, then walk for 10 minutes to the hotel. After placing the luggage, take a bus to Shantang Street, where the night view is stunning, and it's bustling with people (the bus stop is right outside the hotel | The bus stations in Suzhou are all built in a retro style, which greatly surprised me as an outsider🤩. On the bus, I also met a warm-hearted Suzhou grandpa, who knew we were tourists and kindly told us where to get off and where to start exploring Shantang Street more appropriately). Day 2🎈: Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden (80 yuan/person) and the Suzhou Museum (free reservation, closed on Mondays, be sure to book in advance) in the morning | The hotel I stayed at is just 2 bus stops away from the Suzhou Museum, and the Humble Administrator's Garden is closely adjacent to the Suzhou Museum. In the afternoon, head to Pingjiang Road, which is 5 bus stops away. Pingjiang Road is a must-visit place in Suzhou, as the saying goes, 'A single Pingjiang Road, half of Gusu city,' and it lives up to its reputation. Had dinner at a restaurant named Taohuayuanji on Pingjiang Road (see picture 7), which was affordable, and also tried the 'Emperor's Smile' favored by Wei Wuxian. Additionally, I happened to come across a celebrity filming, heard someone say it was Chen Zheyuan, but unfortunately, I did not see him. In the evening, went to the Gate of the Orient, took photos with the iconic building of Suzhou, and watched the fountain show at Jinji Lake (for specific show times, you can follow the Suzhou Industrial Park official WeChat account. I thought I had missed the fountain⛲️ show, but it turned out I just caught the 8:30 one). Day 3🎈: In the morning, visit Beisita (free), which is about a 10-minute walk from my hotel, then take the bus for 13 stops, about 20 minutes to reach Hanshan Temple (18 yuan/person), and saw the 'Night Mooring by Maple Bridge' from the books. The itinerary on the third day was not rushed, only visiting these two places, slowly savoring the charm of Suzhou, then returning to the hotel to pick up luggage, and heading to the next destination.

Suzhou, don't be too outrageous, this is a shopping mall

🏰 A new favorite is added to the ancient city, and the exploration journey begins! 🔍 🏘 More quaint than Renheng Warehouse Street and more commercially prosperous than Jindi Plaza, this is——Wujie Meiluo Luxury Center! 🛍 🏛 The exhibition space makes a stunning debut, with one building representing a national pavilion, as if you are in a foreign land! 🌍 👗 2000+ brands, 100000+ products, global original designer brands gather here, letting you freely choose your favorite items! 💖 🏢 The red brick building shines on stage, as if it can breathe, with no heat island effect, the calm and passionate 'Melad' style, a perfect fusion of industrial and modern styles, tells the story of the building's past and present! 🧱 🎉 Wujie Meiluo Luxury Center, transformed from an old warehouse, is rejuvenated with creative input! Old and new blend here, preserving industrial relics, retaining memories for the city, attracting new industries and concepts, and creating a new ecosystem for innovative development! 🌟 📍 Address: No. 19 Beiyuan Road, Gusu District, Suzhou 🚌 Transportation: Take bus route 40 west line to Qimen East, or get off at Beisita Station on subway line 4, and then it's a short walk. Although the walk is a bit far, it is not recommended to drive, as parking in the ancient city area is really difficult! 🚗🚶‍♀️ Come to Wujie Meiluo Luxury Center and start a new exploration journey in the ancient city! 🌈🎈

Fear not the hardship or fatigue, just fear not playing to the fullest

🌸The most 'in' way for young people to play—Special Forces style tourism🚀 🌟Suzhou is definitely a hot spot for check-ins! (The surging crowds every weekend are a testament to its popularity)🌆 🌳The elegance of classical gardens, the poetic charm of small bridges and flowing water, make one can't help but exclaim: "With your mention of spring not being late, I find myself squeezed into the true Jiangnan"🌸 💪Hardcore 'Special Forces style' Suzhou tour, taking you to capture all the must-visit spots in one fell swoop, ensuring you have the utmost fun without regrets!🎉 🗺️Essential tour around Dongbei Street🚶‍♀️ 🔹Starting point: Beisita Station on Metro Line 4🚇 🍜Gusu Bridge Literati Suzhou-style Noodle House / Zhu Xinnian Pastry Shop (Breakfast) → Beisita → Humble Administrator's Garden → Lion Grove → Pingjiang Road (Lunch) → Couple's Garden Retreat → East Garden → Xiangmen City Wall → Shuangta Market (Dinner)🌇 💡Recommended reason: A one-stop experience of Suzhou's hottest gardens and old streets, remember to book popular spots in advance and start early!💪 🍜A bowl of Suzhou-style noodles from Gusu Bridge Literati Suzhou-style Noodle House, and soup dumplings from Zhu Xinnian Pastry Shop, kick off your energetic day!🌞 🏯Beisita, the tallest building in the ancient city district of Suzhou, always catches your eye inadvertently, guiding your way.🗺️ 🌳Walk from Beisita to Dongbei Street, where the essence of Suzhou's tourism converges! Humble Administrator's Garden (fully booked on April 30 and May 1) and Lion Grove, capturing two major garden attractions in one go!🌳 🍽️Seek Suzhou flavors on Pingjiang Road, after a satisfying meal, stroll around the nearby Couple's Garden Retreat and East Garden, and in the evening, climb the Xiangmen City Wall to admire the beautiful sunset over the ancient city, splendid!🌅 🌃Finally, head to Shuangta Market, taste a variety of snacks, egg pancakes, pan-fried buns, sweet porridge, wontons, crabapple cakes, both savory and sweet lovers will be satisfied, perfectly ending a day's journey!🍱🍢🍡

The ginkgo trees in Suzhou are a brilliant yellow in December, with the sunlight just right and the breeze not too dry

December in Suzhou is a great time to visit ancient temples like Baoguo Temple, Huiding Temple, and Shuangta Temple. Although they are not as crowded with tourists as the Suzhou gardens, they are incredibly picturesque. The quiet monasteries, the ginkgo leaves that are shining yellow and have yet to fall, and the yellow walls of the courtyards, along with the mottled light and shadow, make every casual photo feel like an oil painting. Wearing traditional Han clothing and draping a bright red cloak over your shoulders, you'll look beautiful no matter how you're photographed. Suzhou tourism isn't just about spring; autumn is also stunningly beautiful.

Beisi Pagoda in Suzhou

The Beisi Pagoda is the oldest Buddhist temple in Suzhou, with a history of over a thousand years. It is said to have been built by Sun Quan during the Three Kingdoms period to repay his mother's kindness, hence it is also known as the Repay Kindness Temple Pagoda. It is a symbol of the ancient city of Suzhou and a key national cultural heritage site.

Looking across the whole of Suzhou, this spot is absolutely explosive!

I've discovered a new vantage point Beisi Pagoda (also known as Bao'en Temple), as a landmark of ancient architecture in Suzhou has already been photographed by many people I walked a big circle around Beisi Pagoda and actually found a new spot on the rooftop Not only can you see Beisi Pagoda, but also the 'big pants', it's quite a blast💥💥💥 Even more explosive is that there's an open-air coffee shop on the rooftop The edge of the rooftop is decorated with a big crescent moon When night falls and the moon lamp lights up Beisi Pagoda is just in the middle of it when viewed through the moon lamp The coffee shop is said to even offer outdoor barbecues Imagine drinking coffee, eating barbecue, looking at Beisi Pagoda Feeling the breeze, taking photos, it's fantastic! 🎫Ticket: Free 🚩Location share: Creative park near Suzhou Museum 📷Photography tips: It is recommended to use a telephoto lens because the compression of space can make Beisi Pagoda appear larger

Ginkgo and maple leaves at the North Temple Pagoda, and a cat

The North Temple Pagoda holds many stories in the hearts of the people of Suzhou. The ginkgo in the temple is also full of mystery. Every year, it's bustling with visitors. Take the time to see the ginkgo, even at the end of the season, it's still full of vitality. The ground is covered with ginkgo leaves, and there are a few lush maple trees, shading the golden temple, perfectly echoing the light and shadow cast by the setting sun. A quiet beauty. Tips: Transportation is convenient. Please note that the park closes at 5:00 PM. The security will come in advance to notify that photography is not allowed. Btw, the winter sunset currently starts at around 4:30 PM. There is a popular persimmon tree at the subway entrance outside the North Temple Pagoda. Under the backdrop of the blue sky, pink walls, and black tiles, it looks very beautiful. It seems that this year's persimmons are a bit thin. A place to experience beauty. A fluffy cat that doesn't understand humans.

The Suzhou North Tower in the ginkgo

The Suzhou North Tower in the ginkgo The Bao'en Temple of Suzhou North Tower was built during the Three Kingdoms period, according to historical records, it was built by Sun Quan for his wet nurse Mrs. Chen. It was renamed Kaiyuan Temple at the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, and later renamed Bao'en Temple. The Bao'en Temple in autumn and the ginkgo leaves form a beautiful scenery.

Suzhou Time Travel: A Day in the Life of Tang Bohu

🚶‍♀️🌸【Suzhou CityWalk Guide】🌸🚶‍♀️ 📍Starting Point: Suzhou City Tourist Information Center (Northeast Street Central Station) 🚶‍♀️Total Distance: About 2km of cultural journey 🏛️Attractions Along the Way: Three major cultural and museum venues & the newly popular Taohuawu Historic and Cultural District 📌Route Highlights: 🔸Suzhou City Tourist Information Center (Northeast Street Central Station)→🔸Northwest Street→🔸Beisi Pagoda→🔸Suzhou Silk Museum→🔸Suzhou Art Museum→🔸Suzhou Celebrity Museum→🔸Taohuawu Historic and Cultural District 🚇Transportation Tips: Take Suzhou Metro Line 4 to 'Beisi Pagoda' Station, walk to Suzhou City Tourist Information Center (Northeast Street Central Station), and start your cultural CityWalk! ⏰Visiting Time: 8:30-12:30, estimated 4 hours of continuous excitement 📍Suzhou City Tourist Information Center 📍Address: No. 225, Northeast Street, Gusu District 🕙Opening Hours: 8:30-20:30 📍Northwest Street 📍Connection: Intersection of Northeast Street and Renmin Road, experience the charm of the ancient city 📍Beisi Pagoda 📍Address: No. 1918, Renmin Road, Gusu District 🕙Opening Hours: 8:30-16:00 🎫Ticket: Free! 📍Suzhou Silk Museum 📍Address: No. 2001, Renmin Road, Gusu District 🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (No entry after 16:00, closed on Mondays) 🎫Ticket: Free admission, not to be missed! 📍Suzhou Art Museum 📍Address: No. 2075, Renmin Road, Gusu District 🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (No entry after 16:00, closed on Mondays) 🎫Ticket: Free entry, feel the charm of art! 📍Suzhou Celebrity Museum 📍Address: No. 2075, Renmin Road, Gusu District 🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (No entry after 16:00, closed on Mondays) 🎫Ticket: Free! 📍Taohuawu Historic and Cultural District 📍Address: No. 28, Liao Family Lane, Gusu District 🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Tang Yin's Former Residence) 🎫Ticket: Free access, a new popular spot for social media check-ins! 🎉Come to Suzhou and start your cultural CityWalk journey!🎉

I would be saddened if anyone missed the plum blossoms at the Beisi Pagoda

The plum blossoms beneath the Beisi Pagoda have already bloomed, like messengers of spring, bringing a warm breath of air. Strolling among them, it feels as if one is immersed in a sea of flowers, which is refreshing and uplifting. · There is a wide variety of plum blossoms here, with dazzling colors, white as snow, red as fire, pink like the rosy clouds. A gentle breeze blows, and the petals gently fall, like a rain of flower petals, intoxicating to those who witness it. · The plum blossoms here are not only beautiful but also a witness to history. Now, with the ancient pagoda nearby, they appear even more quaint and elegant, commanding respect. · In addition to admiring the plum blossoms, there are also beautiful landscapes and a profound cultural heritage here. You can feel the breath of spring, savor the charm of history, relax your body and mind, and enjoy the gifts of nature. · Hurry to the Beisi Pagoda, and let's appreciate the charm of the plum blossoms together! Spring here can hardly wait to meet you.

Trip to Suzhou

🚗🚗🚗Travel itinerary: Day1: Suzhou Station→Fengmen Heng Street→Tongdexing Boutique Noodle Shop (Shiquan Street Store)→Pingjiang Road Historical District→Beita Baoen Temple→Suzhou Museum→Gusu Courtyard·Old Stove·Pingtan Performance→Suzhou Station

Suzhou Baita Baoen Temple

Suzhou North Temple Tower (also known as Baoen Temple Tower), located at No. 1918 Renmin Road, north of Suzhou ancient city, is the oldest Buddhist temple in Suzhou, with a history of more than 1700 years. It was built during the Wu Chiwu period of the Three Kingdoms (238-251 AD), and it is said that it was built by Sun Quan to repay his mother, Lady Wu's kindness, and to give up his house. It was originally called Tongxuan Temple. Sun Quan's mother, Lady Wu, was from Suzhou. She was the gospel of the Sun family. After her husband Sun Jian died in battle, she inspired her eldest son Sun Ce to continue to expand the territory of Dongwu. After her eldest son was unfortunately assassinated, she assisted her young second son Sun Quan. Finally, the Eastern Wu Dynasty was established during the Three Kingdoms period. The temple was renamed Kaiyuan Temple during the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty (713-741 AD). It was rebuilt during the Xiande period of the Later Zhou Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (954-959 AD), and its name was changed to Baoen Temple. 👍Most recommended: One of the oldest temples in Suzhou, the simple temperament of the temple and the rich cultural heritage make people linger. 🚉Travel strategy: Take the subway line 4 from Suzhou Station to Baisi Tower subway station. There is a popular persimmon tree at the exit. 🕙Business hours: 8:30～16:00, it is recommended to play for 1-2 hours, free admission.

In Suzhou! A seriously underestimated beautiful free temple

Trust me! It is definitely an underrated niche attraction in Suzhou - The yellow walls and black tiles are surrounded by ginkgo and red maple The afternoon sun shines through the ancient trees and covers the walls Especially when the ginkgo turns yellow and the maple leaves turn red Looking at the outside window under the Baoen Temple Tower It's really really romantic and healing🍁 - 🏯: Baoen Temple : Intersection of Renmin Road and Northwest Street in Gusu District ⏰: 8:30-16:30 🎫: Free🆓

In Suzhou! The seriously underestimated beautiful free temple, believe me!

In Suzhou! The seriously underestimated beautiful free temple, believe me! It's definitely a seriously underestimated niche attraction in Suzhou - The yellow walls and black tiles are surrounded by ginkgo and red maple. The afternoon sun shines through the ancient trees and covers the wall Especially when the ginkgo turns yellow and the maple leaves turn red, looking at the outside scenery under the Baon Temple tower is really really romantic and healing One Baon Temple : Intersection of Renmin Road and Northwest Street in Gusu District

Don't go to Suzhou Gardens for ginkgo photography! It's less crowded and great for shooting here!

This place is too good for shooting! Suzhou Daoqian Street🤎 Found that there is not much left The bus stop is also okay Pictures 567 are Daoqian Street! Later, I rushed to Beisita 🏯 There are two very lush inside A ground full of ginkgo, very atmospheric! But there are more people on weekends! Go further in, there is also a very photogenic one (Picture 3) For photography, it is suggested to wear coffee color series or white dresses will be more photogenic!🍁

A persimmon tree in sunny, cloudy, and ink painting versions

A persimmon tree in sunny, cloudy, and ink painting versions The rooftop in Suzhou's winter is this persimmon tree The fiery red persimmons, winding branches, blend with the white walls and black tiles into an ink painting belonging to Suzhou's winter. The Suzhou aesthetics are full at this moment. May all your wishes come true, and those who see it will land safely. 📍Detailed address: Exit 4 of Beisita Subway Station

After visiting Suzhou, I have compiled these seven must-visit places

p1: The Beisi Pagoda and the persimmon tree are in the same frame, you can get there by taking the subway line 4 to Beisi Pagoda station, which is also a popular spot in Suzhou. p2: Shili Shantang is a place in Suzhou with a strong Jiangnan style, it's worth visiting, you can get there by taking the subway line 2 to Shantang Street station. p3: Pingjiang Road is half of the history of Suzhou, you can get there by taking the subway line 1 to Lindun Road station. p4: The Humble Administrator's Garden, a typical Jiangnan garden, is beautiful in autumn, you can get there by taking the subway line 1 to Lindun Road station, visit Pingjiang Road first, and at the end of Pingjiang Road is the Humble Administrator's Garden. p5: There are many cats in Xiyuan Temple, most people come here to pet cats, the vegetarian noodles in the temple are also delicious, you can get there by taking the subway line 2 to Shilu station. p6: Zhouzhuang Ancient Town is a must-visit ancient town in Suzhou, the town is quaint and even more beautiful in the rain, there are direct buses to Zhouzhuang from Suzhou bus station. p7: Tongli Ancient Town is relatively less known, but the scenery is no less beautiful, it is recommended to drive or share a ride.

Is the much-criticized and avoided Zhuozheng Garden really worth visiting?

Is the much-criticized and avoided Zhuozheng Garden really worth visiting? My answer is: it's worth it. The points that Zhuozheng Garden gets criticized for are mostly about the 80$ entrance fee and the fact that once you're in, all you can see are people's heads, and the experience is poor on a hot day. I've been to many gardens, you can see my previous notes for guides. But as the first of China's four major gardens, Zhuozheng Garden, with its pavilions, towers, and unique romance, always amazes me every time I visit!! First-time visitors should really come and take a look~ How to avoid the crowd? You can enter the garden at 7:30 in the morning or 17:00 in the afternoon, the weather is not as hot as during the day, and you can avoid large groups of tourists. Last Saturday at 16:30, I personally tested it, the real-time number of people was 2699, from lining up to entering the garden took less than 5 minutes, the overall experience was quite good. Entering September, the peak summer travel season has ended, and there will be fewer people. The unique romance of Zhuozheng Garden The windows of the ear room of the Thirty-six Mandarin Duck Hall are inlaid with blue-purple glazed tiles. It is said that in summer, looking through the window is like looking at a snow scene, which has a cooling effect, super fun~ When the sunlight passes through the glazed tiles and shines on the white wall, the flowing light and shadow are really beautiful! Borrowing the scenery of the North Temple Tower, it makes the garden look huge. You can also go to the back of the Rainbow Pavilion and look at the North Temple Tower through the plum blossom window, which is super impressive. The Haitang Spring Cove has several hawthorn trees, and the ground is paved with hawthorn flower patterns. The guide lady said: In spring, when the hawthorn flowers bloom, you can admire the hawthorn on the tree; when the hawthorn flowers fall in spring, you can count the hawthorn on the ground, really impressed by the romance of the ancients. The gallery bridge of Little Flying Rainbow, the small bridge of the Thirty-six Mandarin Duck Hall, and the long corridor by the water, the reflections in the water are really tear-jerkingly beautiful

To the sisters who want to go to Suzhou in December~

Just returned from Suzhou, Suzhou in November is really beautiful🤩, strolling in the ancient streets of Suzhou in just the right temperature, admiring the small bridges and flowing water, ancient buildings~ All this is intoxicating~ 1. Xiyuan Temple The vegetarian buns here are really delicious! 😍 The red bean buns are sweet but not greasy, and you will fall in love with them after one bite. There is also the vegetarian noodles in the temple, which are refreshing and delicious, it's really delicious! In addition, there is red bean filling in the pumpkin balls, 20 yuan a box, it is definitely worth a try~ 2. Lingering Garden Starting from Xiyuan Temple, you can arrive at the beautiful Lingering Garden🌿 in 10 minutes. There are not many tourists on weekdays, enjoy a moment of tranquility~ 3. Guan Zhenxing This century-old shop located in Wuzongfang, the taste is average, and the price is not cheap. It is recommended to try more delicacies in Suzhou~ 4. Seven-mile Shantang The commercial atmosphere here is too strong, I really don't recommend it😣. 5. Su San Gu This restaurant is simply a surprise✨! The most authentic squirrel mandarin fish, it tastes great here! 6. Mo Yu The local tea shop, the supreme stewed milk and the overlord tea girl taste similar, but the price is much cheaper! For three days, I can't leave the milk tea here every day❤️. 7. Xin Zhenyuan The osmanthus small round is slightly disappointing😔, but according to friends, their wontons and pan-fried buns are not bad. 8. Suzhou Museum It's so beautiful that it's amazing😯! The museum has a pleasant scenery and you can also buy customized museum notebooks. 9. Peach Blossom Spring A budget restaurant located on Pingjiang Road, four people only spent 160+💰, it is really affordable! Of course, the deliciousness is absolutely guaranteed~ 10. Beisi Pagoda (Baoen Temple) A scenic spot recommended by the taxi driver👍. There are many 🐱 kittens in the temple that are so cute that people want to take them home~ 11. Guanqian Street After strolling around, I went back😅, basically it's all gold shops and shopping streets, but it's very close to Pingjiang Road, you can walk to it. 12. Shen Wansan The chicken feet with super taste🍗, the meat is soft and flavorful! Highly recommended👍🎉! To be honest, Suzhou is really a city worth visiting. The time here has left unforgettable memories, looking forward to visiting again! 😊

This is a tranquil temple and gardens to explore near Suzhou station. Admission is free and there are several old buildings are small gardens to look around. there were no crowds when I visited during a weekday afternoon. After spending some time here it is easy to walk from there to Suzhou Museum which is about 20 minutes away #suzhou

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North Temple Tower is one of the stations of Suzhou Metro Line 4, and out of the station, there is really a North Temple Tower. Its full name is the Baoen Temple Pagoda, the temple was built in the Three Kingdoms period, and the tower was built in the Liang Dynasty period of the Southern Dynasties. Although Hanshan Temple has a long-standing reputation, it is actually the oldest temple in Suzhou and has the title of the first ancient temple in Wuzhong. The incense in the rain is still lingering. The architectural styles of the temples and ancient towers are all magnificent and typical of the Jiangnan temples. This is not a popular attraction. Except for the monks, only we are visiting. The biggest impression of it is that there are a lot of ginkgo trees, golden leaves scattered in the temple, do not have a charm, even the master can not help pick up the phone to shoot ginkgo. The south side of Guanyin Temple has a long corridor, which displays the giant lacquer carving "Shengsheng Breeding Map", also known as "Gusu Prosperous Map", which reproduces the prosperity of Suzhou in the Qing Dynasty. The understanding of Suzhou. Address: 1918 Renmin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City Opening time: 07