Suzhou is Jiangsu Province's number one
tourist city and one of the most important tourist destinations in
China. Of course, Suzhou works hard at this role, and it shows.
Suzhou's sights and attractions are numerous and well taken care
of.
The best examples are the classical
gardens of Suzhou, which may be the aspect of this city most
well-known to foreigners. Maintaining these gardens is a lot of work,
but well worth it as Suzhou has become famous not just throughout
China but across the world.
Of Suzhou's gardens, the most famous in
the West is the Garden of the Master of the Nets. However, there are
many more gardens to experience. The Humble
Administrator's Garden, Blue
Wave Pavilion, and Lion
Grove are just a few of the more than 100 gardens in the Suzhou
area.
Suzhou's cultural sites and temples are
also pleasant and worth a visit if you are here for more than a couple
of days. Hanshan
Temple's distinctive atmosphere and construction are
unforgettable.
The Temple
of Mystery and West
Garden Temple are both excellent examples of Daoist and Buddhist
tradition respectively. Tiger
Hill is a pleasant spot to explore and spend a lazy afternoon in a
historical setting.
