Suzhou
China
- Safety rating
- 8.5/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather and the gardens at their most photogenic.
- Population
- 13.5M
Overview
Suzhou is the 'Venice of the East,' a canal-laced city celebrated for its exquisite classical gardens, arched stone bridges, and silk heritage. Whitewashed water-town lanes and UNESCO-listed gardens evoke imperial elegance just a short hop from Shanghai. A sleek new district shows its modern industrial ambitions.
Top attractions
Explore the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lingering Garden, Pingjiang Road's canals, and the Suzhou Silk Museum.
Getting around
A modern metro, buses, and Didi serve the city, while the old town's gardens and canals are best walked.