Xitang Travel Guide
Suzhou
Popular places to visit
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.
Shantang Street
During your visit to Suzhou, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Shantang Street. Wander the picturesque 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.
Gate to the East
Gate to the East is just one of the places to see in Suzhou, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Zhouzhuang Ancient Town
You can find out about the history of Kunshan with a stop at Zhouzhuang Ancient Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Top hotels in Xitang
Pan Pacific Suzhou
The hotel architecture is lovely and decorated in traditional Jiangsu style. The only thing lacking is attention to details e’g insufficient towels, no replenishment of tea and coffees packs.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou
Clean Room, Nice service
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Suzhou Marriott Hotel
Very comfortable and excellent services. Room space very big. Very nice, yummy dinner buffet. Various selections of breakfast.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Shangri-La Suzhou
Nice, clean and friendly hotel
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Suzhou Mudu
In the same building of the shopping mall.
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025
W Suzhou
It was so nice and service was amazing. Only complaint was that the room lighting was very dim. Hard to get good lighting in front of the mirrors and sometimes hard to see when I needed to do work
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xitang
Guangfu
Guangfu might not have many top sights, but Taihu Lake Wetland Park and Qionglongshan Dongwu National Forest Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Huqiu District
You might enjoy the shopping while in Huqiu District. Lingering Garden is a notable sight, and you can get around town at High-tech Zone Management Committee Tram Stop or Tech city Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Yuexi
When in Yuexi, you can plan a visit to Shangfang Mountain and Precious Belt Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Suzhou Old Town
Noted for its gardens and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Suzhou Old Town. Top attractions like Guanqian Street and Metro Shopping Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lindun Lu Station or Leqiao Station to see more of the city.
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 Dushu Lake.
