Escape to the Shangri-La Hotel in Suzhou Yuanqu for a slice of paradise! Nestled in the heart of the Suzhou Industrial Park, this gem offers a French countryside vibe right in your room, complete with a soothing JBL soundtrack to set the mood. Sleep like royalty amidst the signature Shangri-La scent. 🛌🎶
Feeling peckish? Dive into the autumn-winter menu featuring delicacies like abalone, hairy crab, and lamb – it's a drool-worthy feast for the senses! 🍽️😋
Snap that perfect photo in the plush lobby, cozy atrium, or while enjoying a breakfast with a view at the luxurious pavilion overlooking Jinji Lake. 📸🦋
The rooms? Spacious, bright, and equipped with a warm pool that's chlorine-scent free. Although, a little heads-up – if you're bringing the kiddos, you might need to request their amenities. 🛁👶
Workout buffs, get ready to flex in the top-notch gym or take a dip in the inviting pool. With Chinese-inspired breakfast options, your taste buds are in for a treat. 🏋️♂️🍳
Located a stone's throw away from Jinji Lake and a plethora of dining options, this hotel promises comfort, convenience, and a touch of luxury for any traveler. 🌆🍴
📍Find your Shangri-La at Xiexin Plaza, No.99 Si'an Street, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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In Suzhou, the place where I've slept the most times always surprises me every time!
🌿Living in Hangzhou, I also like Suzhou, which is also a water town in the south of the Yangtze River. I often make plans with friends to spend the weekend in Suzhou. Strolling through the quiet paths of gardens, exploring the depths of ancient streets, from the historical accumulation of the Suzhou Museum to the modern fashion on the shores of Jinji Lake, including the International Expo Center, the Cultural and Arts Center, and the Eslite Bookstore, each place is a resting spot for the soul.
✅During my travels, I've stayed in Suzhou countless times, but the place I've slept the most is still the Shangri-La in Suzhou Industrial Park. The grand party at its opening five years ago is still fresh in my memory, and now it has welcomed its fifth anniversary. Located at Xie Xin Plaza, adjacent to Jinji Lake, the Shangri-La in Suzhou Industrial Park is not only a warm haven during the journey but also provides easy access to the main attractions of Suzhou.
1️⃣ Lobby Instagrammable Wall: As you enter the lobby, a whole wall of ochre-red curtain wall is astonishing. The wall features a three-dimensional design of 'flying eaves', showcasing the charming elements of Gusu. It became a popular spot on social networks as soon as it appeared, and everyone who passes by can't help but take photos.
2️⃣ Rooms: Starting from 48 square meters, with an open layout, even the most basic room type is very spacious. It is recommended to choose a high-floor room to enjoy the charming views of Jinji Lake or Yangcheng Lake. The interior design combines the charm of the south of the Yangtze River with fashion, blending tradition and modernity in a clever way.
3️⃣ Executive Lounge: The luxurious Executive Lounge on the 31st floor not only offers excellent service but is also the perfect spot to overlook the city skyline and enjoy sunsets and evening glows. The beautiful scenery of Jinji Lake, the landmark building 'Gate of the Orient', and the magnificent urban night view are all in sight.
4️⃣ Celebration Dinner: Inspired by the summer garden, Shangri-La in Suzhou Industrial Park has carefully created a vibrant natural feast. A dazzling light show illuminates the night, bringing a dreamlike visual experience; song and dance performances immerse guests in a joyful atmosphere. The dinner menu is crafted by Executive Chef Zhou Jianhua and Chinese Executive Chef Zhu Wenguang, with the theme 'Searching for Shangri-La from the Heart', offering an extraordinary journey for the taste buds.
5️⃣ Fifth Anniversary Feedback: To celebrate the fifth anniversary, from now until June 30th, Shangri-La in Suzhou Industrial Park is offering special voucher discounts. All-inclusive packages for dining, fitness, spa, and room deals are generously offered, allowing guests to fully enjoy the anniversary celebration.
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Letter to You Going to Suzhou in June | Latest Experience Sharing, Full Guide for Four Days and Three Nights
👍️Recommended Reason:
A city of Gusu, half a poem of the south of the Yangtze River. Every son and daughter of China surely harbors a dream of the south of the Yangtze. Imagining the light sway of silk fans, dreaming on the Milky Way.
If you want to experience the south of the Yangtze, probably a month wouldn't be enough. As for a working stiff like me, taking two days off plus the weekend, I also got to appreciate the charm of the transition from spring to summer in the south of the Yangtze.
📅Travel Strategy:
Day1: Suggest taking an early flight, check into the Gusu District. In the afternoon, visit the Canglang Pavilion (play for 1.5h), in the evening choose to tour Panmen at night (play for 1h), then head straight to Shantang Street (play for 1~2h).
Day2: In the morning, go to Tiger Hill first (play for 2h), during the hottest part of the day visit Suzhou Museum (play for 2h~3h), after 2 pm go to the Humble Administrator's Garden (play for 1.5h~2h), and before 5 pm enter the Lion Grove Garden (stay until closing), at night take a night tour of Pingjiang Road (play for about 2h). If you take a night tour of the Humble Administrator's Garden, you can swap times with the Lion Grove Garden.
Day3: Visit Hanshan Temple in the morning (half a day), in the afternoon switch hotels to Jinji Lake, watch the sunset and night view of Jinji Lake.
Day4: Depending on personal transportation status, if time permits, you can take a walk around the neighboring Yangcheng Lake, then return.
🍜Food Strategy:
Highly recommend Suzhou-style mung bean soup and crab roe noodles, the refreshing mint in the mung bean soup and the fragrant crab roe noodles are unforgettable.
Snacks are one aspect, but I really suggest trying the snow-fleece tofu, lion's head meatballs, boiled white cabbage, squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, drunken crab marinated in Huadiao wine, etc., at a big hotel for a dual enjoyment of sight and taste.
🏨Accommodation Strategy:
In the city, I strongly recommend the Pan Pacific Suzhou, which offers free admission to Panmen, and most importantly, after 9 pm, the illuminated Panmen is all yours.
Another top recommendation is the Wyndham Garden Suzhou, which is right outside Guanqian Street, with Pingjiang Road to the right.
Jinji Lake is where Suzhou's high-end hotels are clustered. Hyatt, Niccolo, Shangri-La, Hilton, W, Kempinski, Renaissance, and more... choose according to the price you are willing to pay.
💗Other tips:
1. Each garden in Suzhou is actually not large, but if you look closely, it's easy to get immersed and time flies quickly.
2. Each garden is basically at its most beautiful around 5 pm in terms of light and shadow, but you can only choose one each day.
3. Choose either a night tour of the Humble Administrator's Garden or the Master of the Nets Garden, if the weather is good and you can watch the sunset, the Humble Administrator's Garden is recommended, as the Master of the Nets Garden has more performances.
4. For watching the sunset at Jinji Lake, it is recommended to go to the Golden Water Bay Pier, which is much prettier.
5. Suzhou does not have an airport, you can only fly to Shanghai or Wuxi, if flying to Shanghai, there is a high-speed train directly to Suzhou. Choose a high-speed train station in Suzhou according to the area you want to visit (Suzhou North Station is close to Yangcheng Lake; Suzhou Industrial Park Station is close to Jinji Lake, Yangcheng Lake; Suzhou New District Station is close to Tai Lake and Tiger Hill; Suzhou Station is in the city area... there are also Yangcheng Lake Station, Kunshan Station, Taicang Station, etc., just understand that Suzhou's high-speed rail is extremely well-developed)
6. The night tour of the ancient canal is basically not recommended, as it is far inferior to the night tours of the Pearl River in Guangzhou, the Haihe River in Tianjin. In contrast, the night view of Jinji Lake is more beautiful.
The gardens that you didn't get a chance to visit this time, consider them a small regret, and save them for next time.
Haley Kautzer II
Suzhou Jinji Lake
We love the experience at this hotel. Nice staff and services. Good location and perfect breakfast. #suzhou #chinatrip #jinjilake