Panmen Scenic Area

Panmen Scenic Area is located in the southwest corner of the ancient city of Suzhou, covering an area of 24.86 hectares. It is rich in historical sites and cultural landscapes. The Ruiguang Pagoda, the Water and Land City Gate, and the Wumen Bridge within the scenic area are all national key cultural relics protection units. To promote historical culture and accelerate the development of tourism, in recent years, Panmen Scenic Area has restored the ancient city wall, renovated the Ruiguang Pagoda courtyard, rebuilt the Four Auspicious Hall, Wu Xiang Temple, and the Release Pond, and created a pool with three mountains, planted trees and grass, and meticulously constructed scenic spots such as Lijing Tower, Double Pavilion Corridor Bridge, and Water Curtain Cave. It is a project for the renovation and protection of the old city of Suzhou, with unique historical and cultural connotations. It is divided into five parts: the entrance area, the Ming and Qing commercial market area, the central courtyard area, the western residential area, and the city wall park area. The Wumen Bridge, the ancient Panmen Gate, and the Ruiguang Pagoda are organically combined to form a unique scenic tourism pattern.