Top 50 Best Things to Do in Jiangsu

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Anonymous user

To witness the unparalleled beauty of the Yi and Liang Pavilions, I made a special trip to the Humble Administrator's Garden, the premier garden in Jiangnan, Suzhou. I strolled westward through the garden, only to find a large crowd of fellow enthusiasts, resulting in a 40-minute long, serpentine queue. However, it was absolutely worth it! The aesthetic sense of our ancestors! The 70 RMB entrance fee is quite expensive.

Anonymous user

The scenery is beautiful. There are two routes to the top: one is to take a scenic shuttle bus directly to the summit, and the other is to hike. We hiked up and took the shuttle bus down. The hike offers stunning views, especially beautiful in autumn. You can pass by places like the Buddha's Peak Temple, but there are many steps, so bring a hiking stick. The Buddha's Peak Temple is magnificent and attracts many people taking photos inside and out, making it easy to get great shots.

zhangjianjie

Yangzhou City and the Slender West Lake Scenic Area are highly recommended. The scenery is beautiful and pleasant, making it a great place for a family trip. A whole day spent strolling around, stopping to explore, was very enjoyable. A must-visit place in Yangzhou!

M23***77

Hongshan Zoo was quite fun. It's very different from Shanghai Zoo. Most of the animals were healthy and chubby. I saw many monkey species I'd never seen before, and even a white tiger! I was so happy!

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📍Suzhou • Hanshan Temple The moon sets, crows caw, frost fills the sky; River maples and fishing lights reflect my sorrowful sleep. Outside Gusu city lies Hanshan Temple; At midnight, the bell tolls to the traveler's boat. My impression of Hanshan Temple probably all comes from this poem, "A Night Mooring at Maple Bridge." You should definitely visit Hanshan Temple at least once in a while—a pure land, three sticks of incense—may all your wishes come true, and all your hopes be fulfilled. 📍Address: No. 24, Hanshan Temple Lane, Gusu District, Suzhou City📍 🎫Ticket Price: 💰20 RMB (No reservation required‼️) 🚗Transportation: 🚌Take a bus to Heshanqiao Station or Laifengqiao Station; multiple bus lines are available! Heshanqiao Line: 301, 307, 313, 324, 33 Laifengqiao Line: 10, 324, 406, 45, 9, 931 🚇Take the subway to Line 1, Exit 3 of Xihuanlukou Station. Walk or transfer to a bus/cycling! 🅿️If driving, you can navigate to the parking lot at the west gate of Hanshan Temple, but parking is limited, so arrive early! ⏰ Don't miss the opening hours: 7:30-16:30 (Last entry at 16:00, park closes at 16:30) 🔁Tour Route: Bell Garden → Huaxia Poetry Stele → Enter through the West Gate → Vegetarian Restaurant → Copying Sutras → Counting Arhats → Mahavira Hall → Ringing the Bell for Blessings → Backyard Pagoda → Feeding Koi Fish 🐟 → Guanyin Peak Notes for Visiting: 1️⃣Bring some cash as a backup! 💵 2️⃣ The popular photo spot, "Hanshan Temple," is located at the West Gate. Don't forget to take a picture! 📸 3️⃣ Koi Fish Area: 10 yuan/bag of fish food. Touch the koi for good luck! 🍀 4️⃣ Bell Ringing for Blessings: 5 yuan for 3 rings inside the temple, 20 yuan for 3 rings outside the temple. The melodious bell sound will dispel your worries! 🔔 5️⃣ Incense Burning for Blessings: Family portrait incense is 80 yuan/set. You can also bring your own incense. Pray clockwise in all four directions for peace, studies, and marriage! 🙏 6️⃣ Touching the Pixiu: Left for wealth, right for protection. Remember to touch it! 💰 7️⃣ Fortune Telling: Fortune telling costs 20 yuan (cash only). See how your fortune turns out! 🔮 8️⃣ Vegetarian Restaurant: Try the vegetarian noodles, around 18-25 yuan, and you can get free refills! 🍜 📌Tips: ⚠️When entering the temple, don't step on the threshold; just follow the flow of people. ⚠️Dress appropriately; avoid outlandish clothing. ⚠️Remember to come back and give thanks if your wish comes true!

_We***73

I went at the end of November. There were seagulls, which was nice, but the environment was just average. The boat ticket seemed a bit expensive, even though it wasn't a very long distance. The island had an incredible number of water mosquitoes, swarming everywhere.

Anonymous user

Some interesting attractions were cancelled, as were the nighttime attractions; the park closes at 5 PM, and this wasn't mentioned when purchasing tickets. The rides are just so-so, typical of all theme parks, nothing special. I won't be coming back.

M30***11

• Cultural Value: The Lion Grove Garden is a temple garden that integrates the principles of Zen Buddhism and the pleasures of gardens, embodying the fusion of traditional garden design techniques and Buddhist thought. It was included in the supplementary list of nominees for World Heritage status in 1997 and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000.

rockyblc

Tiger Hill truly deserves its title as "the premier scenic spot in Suzhou." The thousand-year-old leaning pagoda is an enduring symbol of Suzhou, with the deep Sword Pool at its base, where legend says the King of Wu's treasured sword was hidden. Within the garden, mountains, waters, pavilions, and ancient legends intertwine, making every step a step into history. In autumn, the ginkgo leaves turn golden and the red maples blaze like fire, contrasting beautifully with the ancient pagoda, creating a truly breathtaking scene. As Su Shi (Dongpo) said, "To visit Suzhou and not see Tiger Hill is a great regret!"

lenna123

This garden is definitely worth visiting. Its ingenious overall design and exquisite landscaping make it worthy of being listed as one of the four most famous gardens in China, alongside the Summer Palace, the Mountain Resort in Chengde, and the Humble Administrator's Garden.