Top 50 Best Things to Do in Jiangsu

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188***11

The Humble Administrator's Garden, the largest classical garden in Suzhou, is centered around its water features and is considered one of China's four most famous gardens. It was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1997. Located in Gusu District, Suzhou, the garden covers approximately 78 acres (5.2 hectares) and is divided into three parts: East, Central, and West. Eastern section: Open and spacious, featuring attractions such as the Lanxue Hall and Zhuiyun Peak.

HarryWang73

This privately built Tibetan Buddhist holy site is a palace underground, imbued with a thousand years of Zen philosophy. The exquisite aesthetics of the Buddha Palace, from its underground chamber to its dome, are breathtaking and meticulously crafted in every detail. Its exterior, resembling a beautiful combination of a durian and tripe, is stunning. The interior, including the Thousand Buddha Hall, is equally magnificent and resplendent.

zhangjianjie

Yangzhou City and the Slender West Lake Scenic Area are highly recommended. The scenery is beautiful and pleasant, making it a great place for a family trip. A whole day spent strolling around, stopping to explore, was very enjoyable. A must-visit place in Yangzhou!

M23***77

Hongshan Zoo was quite fun. It's very different from Shanghai Zoo. Most of the animals were healthy and chubby. I saw many monkey species I'd never seen before, and even a white tiger! I was so happy!

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📍Suzhou • Hanshan Temple The moon sets, crows caw, frost fills the sky; River maples and fishing lights reflect my sorrowful sleep. Outside Gusu city lies Hanshan Temple; At midnight, the bell tolls to the traveler's boat. My impression of Hanshan Temple probably all comes from this poem, "A Night Mooring at Maple Bridge." You should definitely visit Hanshan Temple at least once in a while—a pure land, three sticks of incense—may all your wishes come true, and all your hopes be fulfilled. 📍Address: No. 24, Hanshan Temple Lane, Gusu District, Suzhou City📍 🎫Ticket Price: 💰20 RMB (No reservation required‼️) 🚗Transportation: 🚌Take a bus to Heshanqiao Station or Laifengqiao Station; multiple bus lines are available! Heshanqiao Line: 301, 307, 313, 324, 33 Laifengqiao Line: 10, 324, 406, 45, 9, 931 🚇Take the subway to Line 1, Exit 3 of Xihuanlukou Station. Walk or transfer to a bus/cycling! 🅿️If driving, you can navigate to the parking lot at the west gate of Hanshan Temple, but parking is limited, so arrive early! ⏰ Don't miss the opening hours: 7:30-16:30 (Last entry at 16:00, park closes at 16:30) 🔁Tour Route: Bell Garden → Huaxia Poetry Stele → Enter through the West Gate → Vegetarian Restaurant → Copying Sutras → Counting Arhats → Mahavira Hall → Ringing the Bell for Blessings → Backyard Pagoda → Feeding Koi Fish 🐟 → Guanyin Peak Notes for Visiting: 1️⃣Bring some cash as a backup! 💵 2️⃣ The popular photo spot, "Hanshan Temple," is located at the West Gate. Don't forget to take a picture! 📸 3️⃣ Koi Fish Area: 10 yuan/bag of fish food. Touch the koi for good luck! 🍀 4️⃣ Bell Ringing for Blessings: 5 yuan for 3 rings inside the temple, 20 yuan for 3 rings outside the temple. The melodious bell sound will dispel your worries! 🔔 5️⃣ Incense Burning for Blessings: Family portrait incense is 80 yuan/set. You can also bring your own incense. Pray clockwise in all four directions for peace, studies, and marriage! 🙏 6️⃣ Touching the Pixiu: Left for wealth, right for protection. Remember to touch it! 💰 7️⃣ Fortune Telling: Fortune telling costs 20 yuan (cash only). See how your fortune turns out! 🔮 8️⃣ Vegetarian Restaurant: Try the vegetarian noodles, around 18-25 yuan, and you can get free refills! 🍜 📌Tips: ⚠️When entering the temple, don't step on the threshold; just follow the flow of people. ⚠️Dress appropriately; avoid outlandish clothing. ⚠️Remember to come back and give thanks if your wish comes true!

_We***73

I went at the end of November. There were seagulls, which was nice, but the environment was just average. The boat ticket seemed a bit expensive, even though it wasn't a very long distance. The island had an incredible number of water mosquitoes, swarming everywhere.

Anonymous user

Some interesting attractions were cancelled, as were the nighttime attractions; the park closes at 5 PM, and this wasn't mentioned when purchasing tickets. The rides are just so-so, typical of all theme parks, nothing special. I won't be coming back.

rockyblc

The Lion Grove Garden is so much fun! It truly lives up to its name as a "kingdom of artificial mountains." Wandering through the maze of lake stones, going up and down, is like an adventure; the kids didn't want to leave. The artificial mountains, pavilions, and flowing water are cleverly integrated, creating ever-changing scenery within a short distance. It combines the wild charm of a mountain forest with the refined elegance of a traditional garden, making its interactive and fun elements unique among Suzhou gardens. It's truly unique and highly recommended for families with children and those who enjoy whimsical spaces!

rockyblc

Tiger Hill truly deserves its title as "the premier scenic spot in Suzhou." The thousand-year-old leaning pagoda is an enduring symbol of Suzhou, with the deep Sword Pool at its base, where legend says the King of Wu's treasured sword was hidden. Within the garden, mountains, waters, pavilions, and ancient legends intertwine, making every step a step into history. In autumn, the ginkgo leaves turn golden and the red maples blaze like fire, contrasting beautifully with the ancient pagoda, creating a truly breathtaking scene. As Su Shi (Dongpo) said, "To visit Suzhou and not see Tiger Hill is a great regret!"

lenna123

This garden is definitely worth visiting. Its ingenious overall design and exquisite landscaping make it worthy of being listed as one of the four most famous gardens in China, alongside the Summer Palace, the Mountain Resort in Chengde, and the Humble Administrator's Garden.