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What's fun in Suzhou? How to plan a day trip?

Suzhou, abbreviated as "Su", also known as Gusu, Helu City, Heshi, Wu County, Wuzhou, Eastern Wu, Wuzhong, Wushi, Wuxia, Wuchang, Zhongwu, is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Jiangsu Province, a megacity, and a famous Jiangnan water town! Historically, Suzhou has a history of more than 4,000 years since the written record. During the Spring and Autumn Period, Duke Shoumeng of Eastern Zhou established the State of Wu. In 514 BC, King Helu of Wu began to build Suzhou City. During the Qin Dynasty, Wu County was established. In the ninth year of Emperor Wen of Sui (589 AD), Suzhou began to be called Suzhou. In modern times, Suzhou City was established in 1928. With the passage of time, Suzhou has famous scenic spots such as the Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove Garden, Canglang Pavilion, Lingering Garden, Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, Tiger Hill, Hanshan Temple, and Jinji Lake! So the question is, what's fun in Suzhou? How to plan a day trip? What are the precautions? Don't worry, read on! I. Suzhou's heritage Suzhou is one of the first batch of national historical and cultural cities, and the only city along the Grand Canal to apply for World Heritage status with the concept of an ancient city. It is a "water and land parallel, river and street adjacent" double chessboard pattern, and a unique style of "small bridges and flowing water, pink walls and black tiles, historical sites and famous gardens". It is also known as the "Paradise on Earth", and is a "living" Jiangnan culture. Its "Kunqu Opera, Pingtan, Gardens and Suzhou Embroidery" are all famous! II. Suzhou Day Trip It is recommended that friends who come to Suzhou can take a day trip route from Suzhou Railway Station - Suzhou Museum - Lion Grove Garden - Pingjiang Road - Shuangta Market - Humble Administrator's Garden - Jinji Lake Scenic Area - Suzhou Center Plaza. Among them, the Suzhou Museum is free to visit, but you need to make an appointment in advance. It is open from 9:00 to 20:00 from Tuesday to Sunday. The three major treasures of the museum are the Pearl Stupa, the Painted Four Heavenly Kings Wooden Box, and the Secret Color Porcelain Lotus Bowl. Lion Grove Garden, 40 yuan in peak season, 30 yuan in off-season, with pavilions, towers, halls, and corridors, full of details, worth a slow taste! Pingjiang Road, free to visit, with black-covered boats, small bridges and flowing water, a coexistence of life and commercial atmosphere, lush trees, and a strong Jiangnan atmosphere. Shuangta Market, free to visit, with a gathering of popular snacks. Humble Administrator's Garden, 80 yuan in peak season, 70 yuan in off-season, one of the four famous gardens in China (Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Summer Palace, Chengde Mountain Resort). It is divided into four parts: East, Central, West, and Residential. Jinji Lake Scenic Area, free to visit, suitable for watching sunsets and fountains, and walking on the lake trails. Suzhou Center Plaza, the best and most beautiful shopping mall! A circle down, you can perfectly experience the ancient heritage and modern fashion of Suzhou, and there are all kinds of food, drink, and fun! III. Precautions for visiting Suzhou 1. Suzhou Museum, there are two venues, the Suzhou Museum (West Hall) designed by I.M. Pei [suitable for parent-child travel], and the Suzhou Museum [suitable for taking photos] next to the Humble Administrator's Garden. Don't make the wrong appointment. 2. Don't buy fresh flowers from children on the road, especially in high-density areas such as Guanqian Street, Shantang Street, and Pingjiang Road. 3. Don't take rickshaws (human-powered vehicles), you may be cheated, or taken to a day tour. 4. If you want to buy silk souvenirs, it is recommended to go to the old shops or specialty stores around Guanqian Street. You need to know how to compare prices. 5. For Suzhou temples, it is recommended to go to Xiyuan Temple, where you can have vegetarian noodles for 15 yuan and vegetarian buns for 2 yuan. You can also pet cats, copy scriptures, and feed pigeons. It is a place where you can stay for a day. 6. Zhouzhuang is free of admission after 9:00 pm. How about it? With this introduction, do you understand what's fun in Suzhou? Do you want to come to this attraction? Welcome to leave a message to discuss!
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