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China

Suzhou / Where canals and gardens unite

MeowScore 😸90/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

April

Enjoy the beautiful canals on a boat ride! 🛥️

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january

Visit Suzhou for the Lantern Festival! (冬至节)

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february

Experience plum blossom season at Lingering Garden! 🌸

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march

Enjoy the blooming cherry blossoms at Tiger Hill! 🌸

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april

Appreciate the beautiful canals on a boat ride! 🛥️

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may

Walk through the picturesque Tiger Hill! 🥾

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june

Escape the heat and enjoy indoor attractions, like the Suzhou Museum! 🏛️

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july

Experience traditional Chinese culture at the Suzhou Silk Museum! 🐛

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august

Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden for lotus season! 🌸

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september

Go on a scenic bike ride around Jinji Lake! 🚴

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october

Experience the grandeur of Panmen Scenic Area in autumn! 🍂

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november

See the colorful maple leaves at Surging Wave Pavilion! 🍁

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december

Enjoy the stunning winter scenery at Tiger Hill! ❄️

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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As a visiting cat, the shopping situation in Suzhou is generally affordable, but not exceptionally cheap. Prices for basic goods are reasonable, but luxury items can be expensive.

Look out for local markets and street vendors for budget-friendly shopping, and negotiate prices if possible.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

day-trips

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

day-trips

Suzhou's small size makes it popular for day-trippers.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Suzhou.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Suzhou.

Cash is preferred, credit card may be accepted. Splitting the bill is common. No tipping expected.

internet situation

meh Speed

Limited bandwidth and slow response time.

great Availability

Good coverage but occasional service interruptions.

great Cellular

Strong signal strength and coverage across the city.

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

CNY

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biking possible

Mixed infrastructure

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

This cat-friendly city has pawsome gardens and whimsical canals to admire. Meowvelous for a lazy day of lounging.

Feline the need to stretch your legs? Claw your way to the city's silk factories for some kittenish fun!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Pingjiang Road
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Shantang Street
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Suzhou Museum
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Lingering Garden
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Humble Administrator's Garden

The mainstream

☀️
Pingjiang Road

An ancient street lined with traditional Chinese buildings, cafes and shops. Perfect for cats who enjoy strolling in the sun, with occasional stops for tea and treats.

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Shantang Street

A charming, historic street with quaint shops, street vendors and boats, perfect for adventurous cats who love to explore new places.

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Suzhou Museum

A modern museum which houses collections of Chinese art, calligraphy and pottery, perfect for intellectual cats who love a good piece of history.

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Lingering Garden

Another beautiful garden with aesthetic and poetic landscaping, perfect for cats who are into art and nature. The Zigzag Bridge is a must-see for all curious cats!

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Humble Administrator's Garden

A beautiful garden built in 16th century, with pavilions, ponds, bridges and rock formations. Perfect for lazy cats who love to nap in nature.

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Off the beaten path

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Tongli Water Town
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Taihu Lake New City
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Hanshan Temple
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Panmen Scenic Area
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Lingering Garden

Off the beaten path

🐈🏘️🍡
Tongli Water Town

Step into this meownificent ancient town with its picturesque canals, cobblestone streets, and courtyard dwellings. Don't forget to taste some local snacks and buy souvenirs!

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Taihu Lake New City

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy pawmazing views of Taihu Lake from the Baimajian Ecological Park or the Guangfu scenic area. Great for a meowment of serenity!

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Hanshan Temple

Feel the pawerful spiritual atmosphere of this ancient temple which inspired the famous poem 'A Night Mooring by Maple Bridge'. Don't miss the bell tower and the sutra library!

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🐾🏰🌸
Panmen Scenic Area

Experience the beauty of Suzhou's ancient wall with ramparts, gates, and towers. Meowvel at the serene Lotus Pool and the double-layered Yangyuxia Pavilion.

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Lingering Garden

Purrfect for a cat nap among winding paths, tranquil waters, and ancient trees. Don't miss the bonsai garden and the moon gate!

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biking possible

Mixed infrastructure

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Suzhou: Land of Classical Gardens

Explore the city's ancient gardens, like the Humble Administrator's Garden, a tranquil oasis of water and flowers where cats can relax and take a break from sight-seeing.

The Romance of Suzhou's Canals

Take a boat ride along the picturesque canals, where cats can admire the traditional architecture and listen to the sing-song dialect of the locals.

Savor Suzhou's Cuisine

Try local specialties like sweet and savory mooncakes, pan-fried baozi, and Suzhou-style noodles at street stalls or in fancy restaurants. Don't forget to share with your feline companions!

Useful external sites

visitsuzhou.org.cn/en

Visit Suzhou↗

The official tourism website of Suzhou

www.sipac.gov.cn/english

Suzhou Industrial Park↗

Information about the Suzhou Industrial Park and its attractions

www.szmuseum.com/en/index.html

Suzhou Museum↗

Information about the Suzhou Museum and its exhibitions

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