Jiangsu
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Suzhou.Suzhou Railway Station District>100 km from downtownHighlights:As a famous cultural city with a long history, Suzhou also has a rich and colorful tea culture. Here you can taste various authentic tea qualities and feel the charm of tea culture. Some teahouses will have tea art performances and tea ceremony explanations, where visitors can learn about tea brewing methods and tea culture knowledge. You can also visit the tea making process here to learn about the development of tea culture. Suzhou's tea tasting experience not only allows you to taste high-quality tea, but also feels the strong tea culture atmosphere. It is a part of Suzhou that cannot be missed when visiting Suzhou.21 attractionPingjiang Road6.7
Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden)8.8
Suzhou.New Urban District/ Hanshan Temple>100 km from downtownHighlights:As a brilliant and unique flower of Jiangnan culture, Suzhou Pingtan is well-known at home and abroad for its unique artistic charm and profound cultural heritage. The performance of Suzhou Pingtan is usually completed by two artists, one of whom plays the sanxian and is responsible for the accompaniment; the other holds the pipa, plays and sings, and intersperses with narration, telling touching stories one after another. These stories are often taken from ancient legends, folk tales and historical allusions. Through the vivid interpretation of the artists, the audience is brought into a world full of emotions and wisdom. The singing of Pingtan is beautiful and melodious, with melodious and graceful melodies. It has the softness and delicacy of the Jiangnan water town, and does not lose its unique artistic charm. The lyrics of Pingtan contain rich historical knowledge and life philosophy, allowing the audience to be influenced and enlightened by culture while being entertained.17 attractionTongli Ancient Town7.5
Pipayu Pingtan Art Museum4.9
Suzhou.Guanqian Street/Pingjiang Street>100 km from downtownHighlights:Suzhou, a famous historical and cultural city, is famous for its exquisite gardens and quaint ancient towns, attracting many people to explore the unique charm of the Jiangnan water town. As an outstanding representative of Chinese classical gardens, Suzhou gardens are famous for their exquisite layout, delicate craftsmanship and rich cultural connotations. Famous gardens such as the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lingering Garden, and the Master of the Nets Garden are all ingenious works of art that make people linger. Ancient towns such as Zhouzhuang, Tongli, and Luzhi have preserved a large number of ancient buildings and traditional handicrafts, showing the customs and customs of the Jiangnan water town. Here, tourists can fully appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship and cultural charm of Chinese classical gardens, and feel the unique style and historical and cultural heritage of the Jiangnan water town. Whether strolling among the pavilions and towers in the gardens or wandering on the bluestone slabs of the ancient town, people can feel the tranquility and relaxation of the soul.25 attractionHumble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden)8.8
Zhouzhuang7.9
4Kunshan.Qiandeng Ancient Town area>100 km from downtownHighlights:Suzhou Kunqu performances integrate singing, reciting, acting, fighting and other art forms, presenting a series of vivid performances to the audience with its elegant words, melodious singing, delicate performance and exquisite costumes. In Suzhou Kunqu Theater, classic Kunqu plays are usually performed every night, such as "The Peony Pavilion", "The Palace of Eternal Life", "Peach Blossom Fan", etc. Each play contains a profound historical and cultural heritage, showing the unique charm of Kunqu as the "ancestor of all operas".16 attractionShantang Street7.1
China Kunqu Opera Museum3.8
5Nanjing.Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area>100 km from downtownHighlights:Nanjing, a city with a long history, is rich in intangible cultural heritage. Entering Nanjing's intangible cultural heritage experience journey is like traveling through thousands of years to feel the unique charm of culture. Here, you can personally experience the exquisite craftsmanship of Jinling folding fans. From material selection to production, every step embodies the hard work and wisdom of the craftsmen. The gorgeous colors and exquisite weaving technology of Yunjin are even more amazing, as if every piece of Yunjin is telling an ancient story. In addition, Nanjing Baiju, as a representative of local folk art, with its unique singing and humorous performances, allows you to appreciate the folk customs of Nanjing in laughter. And the Jinling snack making skills allow you to have a deep understanding of Nanjing's food culture while tasting delicious food. Nanjing's intangible cultural heritage experience is not only a feast of vision and taste, but also a baptism of the soul. It allows you to feel the warmth of traditional culture up close and inspire your love and inheritance of traditional culture. Here, every detail exudes the historical charm and cultural heritage of Nanjing, making people linger.8 attractionIntangible Cultural Heritage Hall · Nanjing Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Center2.7
Nanjing Folk Museum4.7
6Best time to visit：Jun-AugSuzhou.Guanqian Street/Pingjiang Street>100 km from downtownHighlights:Trumpet creeper belongs to the Bignoniaceae family. It is a climbing vine plant of the genus Trumpet creeper. It is famous for its bright colors and strong vitality. It blooms from June to August and is often hailed as the "king of summer flowers". In addition, trumpet creeper is also a traditional Chinese medicinal material, which has the functions of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, cooling blood and dispelling wind. In Suzhou's classical gardens, the bright trumpet creeper grows on old trees or stone walls, forming an ancient momentum that covers the entire summer. It is one of the flowers with the longest flowering period in summer.3 attractionHumble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden)8.8
Shantang Street7.1
7Xuzhou>100 km from downtownHighlights:Xuzhou has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times, with a profound historical and cultural heritage, leaving behind many precious ancient tombs. These ancient tombs span multiple dynasties, and each of them carries a heavy history. Exploring ancient tombs is not only an archaeological exploration of the shape, structure, burial system and customs of ancient tombs, but also an in-depth excavation of cultural aspects such as ancient social life, religious beliefs, and artistic aesthetics. In Xuzhou, tourists can follow the footsteps of professional archaeologists, or visit the ancient tomb sites that have been excavated and protected, and experience the grandeur and exquisite craftsmanship of ancient tombs up close. In the process of exploration, each exquisite burial object, each vivid mural, and a string of mysterious text symbols will make people feel as if they have traveled through time and space and returned to that distant and mysterious ancient world.2 attractionGuishan Han Tomb7.8
Lion Hill Tomb of Chu Duke5.6
8Suzhou.Guanqian Street/Pingjiang Street>100 km from downtownHighlights:<font face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, PingFang SC, Hiragino Sans GB, Microsoft YaHei, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol" style="">I</font><font face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, PingFang SC, Hiragino Sans GB, Microsoft YaHei, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol" style="">n Suzhou, every garden is a miniature museum of decorative windows. The lattice windows of the Lingering Garden are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship. The Lion Grove Garden's Four Elegant windows boast a unique style, while the Canglang Pavilion features the most diverse window designs among Suzhou gardens. Along its corridors, 108 lattice windows adorn the walls, each with distinct shapes and patterns, including fall leaves, fans, crabapple flowers, lotus blossoms, gourds, pomegranates, and grass dragons, creating a mesmerizing display of classical artistry. Every step in the corridor offers a different view with the interplay of light and shadow, showcasing the beauty of classical Chinese art.</font>4 attractionLion Grove Garden(Shizilin Garden)8.1
Lingering Garden(Liuyuan Garden)7.9
9Suzhou.West of Suzhou Industrial Park/Suchow Center>100 km from downtownHighlights:<p>Suzhou, known as the "hometown of embroidery", has a long history of embroidery culture. Here, you will step into the beautiful world of Suzhou embroidery, appreciate the Jiangnan style in the delicate needlework, and start an elegant artistic creation experience. </p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103y12000hsag1uc674A_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103y12000hsag1uc674A_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><strong>The experience content is exquisite</strong>: <span style="color: rgb(5, 7, 59);"><span style="color: | 000000;">The experience duration is flexible, with both a few hours of initial experience and several days of in-depth courses to meet the needs of different tourists</span>. </span>It covers basic techniques such as splitting silk, knotting, pressing thread, and set needle, as well as classic Suzhou embroidery needlework such as flat needle embroidery and random needle embroidery. Learn to embroider Jiangnan-style patterns such as flowers, birds, fish, insects, and garden scenes, and feel the unique charm of Suzhou embroidery's "fineness, elegance, and cleanliness". </p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0106w12000fjw5gxq0A6F_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0106w12000fjw5gxq0A6F_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><strong>Master-level teaching staff</strong>: Most of the classes are small-sized, which is conducive to accurate guidance by teachers, communication and sharing among students, and common improvement of embroidery skills. Most of the teachers are inheritors of the intangible cultural heritage of Suzhou embroidery or senior embroiderers, who are skilled in needlework and rich in experience. Hand-in-hand teaching, patiently explain the history, culture and key points of Suzhou embroidery skills to ensure the quality of teaching. </p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0106212000hsabq0o6DA4_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0106212000hsabq0o6DA4_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><strong>Full range of facilities and equipment</strong>: The class time is relatively flexible, and reservations can be made in advance through online platforms or by phone. The studio is often located next to the garden or in the ancient street, with an elegant environment. Surrounded by gardens and silk museums, you can continue to feel the charm of Jiangnan culture after class and add inspiration to embroidery creation. The studio is mostly equipped with high-quality embroidery frames, silk base materials, colorful silk threads, etc. The silk threads are rich in color and have a high degree of restoration, providing a solid foundation for creation. <span style="color: | 05073b;">In addition, tourists can also buy exquisite Suzhou embroidery artworks as souvenirs. </span></p><p><span style="color: | 0000ff;"><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102r12000fjw5sofD3C2_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102r12000fjw5sofD3C2_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></span></p><p>Experience embroidery in Suzhou, <span style="color: | 515a6e;"><span style="color: | 000000;">This skill is not only a tradition, it is also a high-level art form of cultural inheritance. Participating in the Suzhou embroidery experience, you can not only feel the charm of the thousand-year-old craftsmanship, but also touch this delicacy and elegance with your own hands</span><span style="color: | 05073b;">, feel the ever-changing silk thread under the embroidery needle, and appreciate the unique style of Suzhou embroidery art</span>. </span></p>4 attractionZhongGuo CiXiu YiShuGuan3.4
Yaojianping Cixiu Art Museum2.3
10Best time to visit：Nov-DecNanjing.Xingang Development Zone>100 km from downtownHighlights:Appreciating maple leaves in Nanjing is an essential recreational experience for tourists visiting Nanjing in late autumn. In late autumn, maple leaves begin to turn red, adding a kind of beautiful poetry. Looking around, the red maples on the mountain are like fire, making people linger. Moreover, Nanjing has a wide variety of maple leaves, including feather maple, tea maple, ingot maple, torch tree... Nearly 20 species, tens of thousands of red leaves, colorful leaves, it is simply a visual enjoyment. When the maple leaves are deep red, tourists from all over the world come out one after another, carrying long guns and short guns, and use their cameras to record this rare beauty.14 attractionQixia Mountain Scenic Area7.0
Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone8.7
