Suzhou Old Town Travel Guide
Suzhou
Visit Suzhou Old Town
Popular places to visit
Pingjiang Road
After visiting Pingjiang Road, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Suzhou. Wander the gardens in this culturally rich area.
Humble Administrator's Garden
Considered to be Suzhou’s most impressive garden, this beautifully landscaped space is best known for its interesting water features.
Suzhou Museum
Set in an innovative I. M. Pei building, this museum has a small yet impressive collection of art and artifacts, including prehistoric pottery.
Lion Grove Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Lion Grove Garden, a lovely green space in Suzhou. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Master of the Nets Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Master of the Nets Garden, a lovely green space in Suzhou. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Jinji Lake
This well-planned lakeside area is one of the city’s most popular leisure spots, offering outdoor activities as well as a diverse variety of shops and restaurants.
Top hotels in Suzhou Old Town
Pan Pacific Suzhou
The location is good, the facility is beautiful. The staffs seem all new on job and most of them do not know about their jobs. The breakfast is ok, and the chinese restaurant is ok. The Rui noodle place is awful. The noodles and other dishes taste below average.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Suzhou China
Clean, breakfast nice, great staffers.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Suzhou
Xingle Hotel
Kimpton Suzhou Bamboo Grove by IHG
Decor was great, amazing fitout and ambience. Top notch gym and pool. Excellent service.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
suzhouxiangzhiwujiudian
This is a newly opened hotel with an excellent experience. The front desk staff are highly professional and genuinely friendly. The room design is very thoughtful and stands out from standard hotel styles, beautifully incorporating local Suzhou elements. Guests are welcomed with fresh fruit, complimentary ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Suzhou Old Town
Gusu District
You might take some time to check out the colourful gardens in Gusu District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Shantang Street, and catch the metro at Shantang Jie Station or Shi Lu Station to see more of the area.
Park Huxi
While you're in Park Huxi, take in top sights like In City Shopping Mall or Suzhou Center Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Xinghai Square Station or Central Park Station.
Wuzhong
Wuzhong is a destination travellers like for its lake views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yingchunlu Station or Baodai Lu Station to explore sights like Luzhi Ancient Town.
Songzhuang
While there might not be top attractions in Songzhuang, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Yuanrong Times Square and Suzhou Culture and Arts Center.
Yuexi
When in Yuexi, you can plan a visit to Shangfang Mountain and Precious Belt Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Suzhou Industrial Park
If you're spending time in Suzhou Industrial Park, check out sights like Yuanrong Times Square or Suzhou Culture and Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Zhongnan Jie Station or Dongshahu Station.
