The Ancient Guardian of Suzhou

#discoverchina Soaring 76 meters above Suzhou's old town, this Nine-Story Pagoda (built 238 AD, rebuilt 1582) is the city's tallest surviving ancient structure. 📍 Address: 人民路1918号 (Inside Bao'en Temple complex) 🚇 Metro: Line 4 to Beisita Station, Exit 3 Hours: 7:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Nearby: 5-10mins walk to Suzhou Museum or Lion Grove Garden Moreover,Bao'en Temple is a Suzhou's Hidden Jewel of Gratitude. This 1,500-year-old temple complex (rebuilt 1573) is a serene oasis where Buddhist devotion meets Jiangnan garden artistry. Originally commissioned by a son to honor his mother, its name literally means "Repaying Kindness"—a philosophy reflected in its harmonious blend of sacred spaces and public service.