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Overview

苏

州

sū zhōu

Suzhou

Suzhou, located on the eastern shore of Tai Lake, is an ancient city with a long history, renowned for its classical gardens, picturesque water towns, and exquisite cultural arts.

NameSuzhou, Soochow

ClimateSubtropical monsoon maritime climate

Area8,657.32 km²

Population12 million

GeographySoutheastern Jiangsu Province, on the eastern shore/XMLSchema=0 of Tai Lake

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Attractions

Must-see attractions

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Seasons

Best time to visit

Peak Season

Mar – May, Sep – Nov

Spring brings mild weather and blooming flowers, especially in Suzhou's gardens, which are breathtaking. Autumn is perfect for admiring maple leaves, with the red foliage complementing the ancient architecture beautifully.

Off-season

Jun – Aug, Dec – Feb

Less visitors and lower prices.

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Interests

Travel stories

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Get There

How to arrive

Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi 38 min26 km240-Hour Transit Visa

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai 115 min117 km240-Hour Transit Visa

Shanghai's airport network is highly developed, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport connecting to 114 international destinations worldwide. These destinations cover major cities in Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and Africa.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai 75 min72 km240-Hour Transit Visa

Hongqiao Airport primarily serves domestic flights and has a limited number of international routes, including flights to Gimpo International Airport in South Korea, Haneda International Airport in Japan, Pulkovo Airport in Russia, and a few others.

Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport (YTY)

Yangzhou 150 min160 km240-Hour Transit Visa

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

Nanjing 150 min180 km240-Hour Transit Visa