Itinerary:
(1)08:30 The driver and tour guide arrive at your hotel and take you to Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden.
(2)10:00-11:30 Visit Humble Administrator's Garden.
(3)11:30-12:30 Visit Lion Grove Garden.
(4)12:30-13:00 Drive you to Pingjiang Road.
(5)13:00-14:30 Have a local lunch and visit Pingjiang Road.
(6)14:30-15:00 Drive you to Tiger Hill.
(7)15:00-16:30 Visit Tiger Hill.
(8)16:30-18:00 Drive you back to your hotel.
Procust Details:
[Humble Administrator's Garden]
The Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou is the first of the four major gardens in China. Founded in 1509, it took 16 years to build. In 1961, it was listed as the first batch of key cultural relics protection units in China; in 1997, as a typical example of Suzhou classical gardens, it was included in the "World Heritage List"; in 2007, it was rated as a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction. The architecture of Humble Administrator's Garden fully embodies the unique charm of ancient Chinese gardening art,
The whole garden is centered on water, haunting rockery and exquisite courtyard buildings, forming a picturesque landscape. The buildings in the park are mostly of traditional wooden structure with various roof forms, such as the top of the mountain with heavy eaves and the top of the hexagonal summit. At the same time, there are a large number of leakage windows and flower windows in the park, with different shapes and exquisite carvings.
[Lion Grove Garden]
Suzhou Lion Forest is the 1 classical garden with profound historical and cultural heritage. It is one of the four famous gardens in Suzhou. It was built in 1342 and is also a representative of the Yuan Dynasty gardens. Lion forest is famous for rockery, with China's remaining largest group of ancient rockery, known as the "kingdom of rockery". The rockery group is majestic, divided into upper, middle and lower floors, with a total of 9 mountain roads and 21 caverns. The caverns are circled and blurred. Tourists often feel that "I live in the city for humanity, and I am suspected to be in the mountains.
[Pingjiang Road]
With a history spanning over 2,500 years, this well-preserved ancient street is a remarkable testament to the past. It follows a narrow path along the Banghe River and extends approximately 1.6 kilometers in length. Notably, the eastern side retains numerous water lanes that run parallel to both land and water, adjacent to the riverside thoroughfare. These features are quintessential representations of Jiangnan Water City's characteristics. As you leisurely stroll along the stone pathway flanked by verdant camphor trees, you will encounter stone columns by the river as well as stone tables and benches lining your route. Take a moment to admire the historic residences here; with their whitewashed walls, gray tiles, wooden doors and windows, they exude an elegant charm rooted in simplicity.
[Tiger Hill]
Tiger Hill boasts a history spanning over 2,500 years and serves as an iconic landmark of Suzhou City. The attractions here primarily consist of historic sites set against a picturesque backdrop. Despite being merely a small hill, Tiger Hill features diverse natural landscapes, including cliffs and ravines. Its rich historical legacy has given rise to numerous cultural landmarks. Within the garden, structures and vegetation are harmoniously integrated in accordance with the refined Jiangnan garden style. Visitors can explore tales from the Spring and Autumn Period while admiring the distinctive leaning structure known as Yunyan Pagoda.
