Back from Suzhou, not recommended to visit in February! Visiting a city because of a song

My friends👫, is there a song that makes you long for a Jiangnan water town, and you wish you could be there right now? I was inspired by the song "Suzhou Good Scenery", "Heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below, gardens in the city, Taihu Lake outside the city, oh, Suzhou good scenery", the soft Wu dialect and the melodious tune show the charm of Suzhou, so I decided to visit this poetic land in February and start a picturesque journey, come and see my guide💕. Attractions • Humble Administrator's Garden: The Humble Administrator's Garden is a classic of Suzhou gardens, like a gentle Jiangnan woman, showing elegance. The pavilions and towers are well-arranged, the rockery and water pool are interesting, and every step is a scene, full of delicacy. In February, the garden is full of plum blossoms, with a faint fragrance, walking in it, as if traveling back to ancient times, feeling the leisure and elegance of literati, and appreciating the unique charm of Jiangnan gardens. • Pingjiang Road: Pingjiang Road is like a historical ribbon, connecting the old times of Suzhou. The bluestone road is winding, and there are old houses and literary shops on the street. Sitting on a boat, listening to the boatwoman's song, along the river, the white walls and black tiles on both sides, red lanterns swaying, feeling the tranquility and leisure of Jiangnan water town, indulging in the strong atmosphere of fireworks. • Tiger Hill Scenic Area: Tiger Hill is known as the "first scenic spot in Wu", with ancient towers and mysterious sword pools. The Tiger Hill Tower is tilted but not collapsed, experiencing wind and rain, bearing the vicissitudes of time. Entering the scenic area, the mountains and forests are quiet, and there are many historical sites, as if you can hear the echo of history, explore the footprints of the ancients, and feel the profound historical heritage of Suzhou. • Suzhou Museum: This museum designed by I.M. Pei perfectly combines modern and traditional. The white walls and black tiles, geometric shapes, and rich collections, from paintings to porcelain, from ancient books to handicrafts, are all available. While appreciating the cultural relics, the building itself is also a beautiful scenery line, with light and shadow interlacing, showing the charm of Jiangnan and artistic atmosphere. How to get there • Plane: You can fly directly to Suzhou Sunan Shuofang International Airport✈, there are airport buses to various places in Suzhou, and you can also transfer to buses and subways, quickly integrate into the gentle rhythm of Suzhou, and start your journey; if you are close to Shanghai, you can also go to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport✈ first, and then take a high-speed train or bus to Suzhou, the transportation is very convenient. • High-speed train: Suzhou Station and Suzhou North Station have frequent trains🚄, as important transportation hubs, the surrounding transportation is convenient. After leaving the station, buses and subways are accessible, easily reaching various attractions, with high travel efficiency. • City transportation: Buses and subways in the city can basically meet travel needs, you can use your phone to scan the code to take the bus; going to Pingjiang Road, Humble Administrator's Garden, etc., cycling is also a good choice, you can freely enjoy the scenery along the way, and stop to take photos at any time; there are tourist lines around Tiger Hill Scenic Area, convenient and worry-free. What to see • Night tour lantern festival in Humble Administrator's Garden (if any): February is the Spring Festival, Humble Administrator's Garden may hold a night tour lantern festival, colorful lanterns are decorated in the garden, echoing with ancient buildings, like a dream. Walking in it, as if in the ancient Lantern Festival, feeling a different kind of romance, taking photos and checking in, leaving beautiful moments. • Pingtan performance on Pingjiang Road: There are often Pingtan performances in the teahouses on Pingjiang Road, the actors wear cheongsam and long gowns, holding pipa and sanxian, with Wu dialect and strings. Order a cup of Biluochun, sit down and listen quietly, immerse yourself in the melodious tune, appreciate the unique charm of Suzhou's traditional culture, and feel the poetic life of Jiangnan water town. • New Year blessing in Tiger Hill Scenic Area: During the New Year, many tourists come to Tiger Hill to pray for blessings, ring the New Year's bell🔔, tie blessing ribbons, make good wishes for the new year, feel the strong religious atmosphere, and purify the soul in the quiet ancient temple. • Special exhibition in Suzhou Museum (if encountered): The museum holds special exhibitions from time to time, in February, you may encounter special exhibitions of ancient paintings, handicrafts, etc. Under the light, appreciate those precious exhibits up close, as if traveling through time and space, talking to art, feeling the diverse charm of history and culture. Photo spots • Xiangzhou in Humble Administrator's Garden: With Xiangzhou as the background, surrounded by rippling water and scattered rockery, wearing ancient costumes to take photos, like an ancient beauty visiting the garden, showing the elegance of Jiangnan gardens, a must-have for likes on social media. • Ancient bridge on Pingjiang Road: Standing on the ancient bridge on Pingjiang Road, with the flowing water and passing boats under the bridge as the background, capturing the moment of people walking, or showing the water town scenery in full view, the photos are full of poetry, showing the tranquility of Pingjiang Road. • Thousand People Stone in Tiger Hill Scenic Area: With Thousand People Stone as the foreground, and Tiger Hill Tower behind, using light and shadow effects, taking photos of people and historical sites, contrasting the historical sense of Tiger Hill with the insignificance of individuals, the photos are visually impactful, showing the shock of Tiger Hill. • Courtyard in Suzhou Museum: In the courtyard of the museum, with the white walls and black tiles, geometric buildings as the background, wearing simple and fashionable clothes, taking portraits, the photos are full of artistic sense, showing the integration of modern and traditional, full of fun. Travel experience These 3 days in Suzhou were really an unforgettable spiritual adventure💕. Wandering in Humble Administrator's Garden, indulging in the beauty of the garden, feeling the delicacy of Jiangnan water town; shuttling through Pingjiang Road, tasting food, listening to Pingtan, immersing in the atmosphere of the market; traveling in Tiger Hill, amazed by historical sites, impressed by the profound heritage; enjoying Suzhou Museum, appreciating cultural relics, immersing in the ocean of art and culture. Suzhou, like a melodious Jiangnan tune, has both delicate strokes and grand chapters, I have fallen deeply in love with it, looking forward to coming again to continue my Suzhou chapter. Tips • Suzhou is wet and cold in February, bring enough warm clothes, down jackets, warm pants, scarves🧣, gloves🧤, hats are essential, shoes should be waterproof and non-slip. • It is recommended to book tickets for Humble Administrator's Garden online in advance, night tour lantern festival tickets are sold separately, pay attention to the time of the show; you can rent an audio guide when playing, to learn more about historical stories. • When tasting snacks on Pingjiang Road, pay attention to choosing regular shops to ensure hygiene; when buying souvenirs, pay attention to identifying quality to avoid buying inferior products. • When playing in Tiger Hill Scenic Area, you can follow a guide or rent an audio guide to learn about the cultural stories behind the historical sites; when praying for blessings in the New Year, pay attention to civilized praying, do not damage the environment. • Suzhou Museum is free but requires advance reservation, especially on holidays, be sure to plan in advance to avoid missing out; flash photography is prohibited in the museum. • Accommodation can be chosen in Gusu District, close to major attractions, convenient for travel, with many food and shopping malls around, convenient for life. My friends, Suzhou in February is infinitely charming, come and start your Suzhou music journey💖!