If you’re planning a trip to the Great Wall, skip the crowded touristy spots and find one of the quieter sections—you won’t regret it. I had this stunning stretch of the Wall almost entirely to myself, with epic mountain views and total peace. It felt like I had discovered a hidden gem. Perfect for photos, peaceful hikes, and just soaking in the history without the crowds!

One of the quieter parts of the great wall in the Beijing area. It's about two hours from downtown and never crowded. Some sections are unrestored, showing great insights on how the wall was built. Except for one cable car you have to use stairs to get from the valley to the wall on top of the hills. It is an exhausting hike, but absolutely worth it. The scenery is stunning, views are great.

Without a doubt, this is a phenomenal spot to enjoy the Great Wall! What an unforgettable experience—both breathtaking and amazing. This section is beautifully accessible and lovingly restored, yet it still keeps its authentic charm. The panoramic views stretch endlessly into the horizon, giving you a true sense of the scale and magnificence of the Great Wall. Unlike the busier sections, it wasn’t too crowded when we visited, which made it even more special—we could really pause, take it all in, and marvel at its reach across the mountains. Walking here is both inspiring and humbling. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to appreciate the Great Wall in all its glory!

Jinshanling listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 is also rated as a National 5A Scenic Area. It has 5 passes, 67 watchtowers, 3 beacon towers with rare blocking walls, barrier walls, inscribed brick walls, shadow walls and storehouse towers. Stunning wide view! Authentic rare landscape! Unique watchtowers! Fine military defense architecture system! Definitely one of the most magnificent section of the Great Wall of China not to be missed. Had the opportunity to go walked this beautiful part of the great wall away from the hustle and bustle of the famous modernised Mutianyu and Badaling sections. Just slightly further by around half hour you will get to enjoy Jingsanling with your own space instead of being pushed and rushed in others Great Wall sections. Fresh crisp air, good visibility perfectly clear view far and wide resulted in a very pleasant hike experience.

This place is the best location to climb the great wall for scenic views in a non crowded place. We went in August and weather was warm and a little humid, 25-27 degrees with clouds. Perfect actually. We had the wall all to ourselves and only met the odd family climbing. We took a didi cab from near forbidden city in Beijing for 360 yen, we also stayed the night at jinshaling great wall hotel which we recommend if you want 2 days. The first day we walked in the afternoon to West 5 gate and then came down via the cable car as it started to rain. The next day we went up after breakfast and again walked to west 5 gat then all the way to east gate. There are peiple selling water and snack so you don't have to carry a lot with you. We loved this quiet and peaceful part of the wall. We did struggle getting a didi cab back to Beijing centre. Instead we took a local cab to a subway station near beijing which was 500 yen then took the subway. They can of course make up the prices as that is your last resort. We also went on a Tuesday and Wednesday. There is local busses which only run weekends.

Good place to check out the Wall without getting crushed by tourists. A 2-3 hour drive outside of Beijing. I went in the middle of the day on a weekday and had an entire section of the Wall to myself. The vendors are ruthless though, especially if you’re a foreigner, and especially if they see that you made a previous purchase.

‘A must visit if you want peace and quietness while exploring the great wall’ After considering many parts of the Chinese Wall, I decided to go the Jinshangling part. Getting there is confusing. I took a bus from Beijing to Luanping and then a taxi (DiDi). Be careful to check the destination. I accidentally put the destination at Jinshanling highway resting area and lost almost 1 hour searching for the main entrance….I got to the entrance at around 230PM. Which made me decide to not take the last bus back to Beijing (at Luanping terminal at around 3PM) Fortunately this did mean I had most parts of the wall for myself since most visitors go there during the morning ! The weather was amazing with clear skies and sunny weather. The Jinshaling was the highlight of my China trip! Be mindful that if you miss the last bus from Luanping to Beijing, you need to get a taxi to the nearest train station (Miyun) instead of Beijing. You can then take a train or another taxi back to Beijing. It took me some time to get a taxi (30minutes), so patience is required 😝

One of the steepest and dangerous Great wall among the four which opened to public. No boundaries wall beside. Cable car reach midway and need walk about 800m to reach the post on Great Wall

After visiting Badaling Great Wall last year, we went to Simatai this year. There is less to walk at Simatai, but the benefit is that the wall opens until the evening, meaning that you can witness an amazing sunset here. After sunset they turn the lights on which creates a magical atmosphere. Make sure to queue around 5PM to go up from the Watertown, as it is really busy. From the cable car it takes about 15 minutes walking to the actual wall.

When visiting the Great Wall, there are many places to choose from. This is one of the best. We went in May, so the evening lights were not turned on. Check with your tour or find out ahead to avoid disappointment. Less crowds, very warm and sunny. Bring your own lunch

Amazing Experience... Be ready to climb a bit... Has a little climb from the Cable to the Great Wall ... Suggestion to visit during the off-season to have the spot and village down below for all yourself!!!

Been to Mutianyu and Simatai. Both gives a different experience. If you liked a road less travelled, go for Simatai. It's the raw version of great wall. Only 10% restoration have been done which explains the low walls weathered down by the natural elements. Never regretted.

It does not get better than this. Less crowded, stunning, and the nearby Watertown is delightful. I would advise taking cable car one way up around 3pm, they will push you to start heading down by 430, but this allows u the perfect sunset view. Do not buy round-trip cable car if u want to see the sunset. It's easy coming down by hike. Don't miss this. Best stretch of great wall, better than badaling and mutianyu and much less crowded.

Great experience to visit the place. Wonder how our ancestors managed to build such a huge structure during the time when machinery was not available. We did the claim in the morning and took a cable car again to go up the Great Wall in the evening to catch the sunset view. Get ready a comfortable walking shoes, tracking wear, water and even cap if u are visiting the place.

Rustic location. Majestic entrance. Resort feeling. Back to ancient days. Not your 5-Stars city type hotel but still a pretty decent hotel. Be prepared to transact using WeChat Pay or AliPay. Surroundings are restored or newly built buildings resembling the old town in ancient days. Many food options, desserts, coffee joints etc. Lots of activities. Climb the nearby 司马台长城. Must do activity. Great experience and fantastic scenery. Understand what ancient Chinese had to do to build the Great Wall. Not for faint hearted nor physically challenged. Hotel air conditioning (Cold) for the rooms is disabled during winter and early spring as weather is still consider cold. But the gap at the window is not barely sufficient to cool the room. So be prepared to have a warm night sleep.

This is a replica of an ancient water town! Most people stay til the evening to see the light show and drone. Also to see great wall with lights. Lots of food especially snacks to eat.

I am not a purist, it is not a real ancient place but it is modeled after many real water towns of China and they did a superb job. Modern amenities within old architecture models. Stone throw from the beautiful simatai Great Wall. Shops open till 10pm, free shuttle service to stops for hotel guests, drone shows, acrobatic performances, street acts, craft shops, amazing restaurant and street food choices, traditional wear photo shoots, luge ride, canal rides, onsen… the list goes on. It deserves a 6 star! Even Starbucks is there, lol.

2 hrs each direction to go from Dongzhimen bus station (48 bucks in cash each way unless you have the Yi Tong Ka which needed a mainland number). Not crowded when we were there and weather was great too. We only managed to finish the water town and walked to near the entrance for the Simatai Great Wall. Nice walk but we were tired after that.

A very relaxing place to chill... Nice cooling weather in mid Sept

Firstly why I did not rate this 5⭐️ is because I am not sure of its authenticity. My tour guide mentioned that the resort was built around 5 years back however websites are marketing it as if it’s real. Anyways Gubei Water Town apparently a real town in the past which housed the family and soldiers which guarded the Simatai section of the wall. Regardless of its authenticity, if your budget allows, stay a night in this resort because IT’S BEAUTIFUL. The entire place is designed and fashioned to resemble the buildings of the past giving you a taste of what it was like then. As you walk the streets of this resort you are kinda like in a period drama. i was here during winter but I was told the best time to be here is fall when the red leaves of fall blankets the entire village.

Beautiful place with combination of mountains, water and ancient villages. The town is characterized by the northern architectural style, row upon row of houses, old quartzite streets and long Hutongs show the style and features of the old town. You can see beautiful lights at night..you can also see the place who produce chinese wines, and In the Yongshun Dye House, red, green, yellow and blue cloths hang flapping in the breeze. Some old-style looms and spinning machines are on display. Unfortunately it was raining when i was there so the roads were slippery..Good place to escape from the modern busy city in beijing and feel the real traditional old style chinese here..a must visit place

Very good experience from the great wall of China, in my opinion, much better than the mainstream one in Beijing. But also much more walking up and down hill, it's around 2.3 km. But really recommend to take the shuttle bus to the other side of the wall that is higher and start from there. The ticket to enter cost around 70 yuan and the shuttle bus 30 yuan per person. Very empty and very good to take good photos!

Two hour taxi from Tianjin, worth the long drive, 100RMB gets you entry plus a bus ride one way. Then a 2-3km walk back to the main visitor center. 40 degree day made the walk hard as there are a lot of uneven steps. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes for going up and down stairs. Water and refreshments are available to purchase along the walk.

A definite must for any visitor to China. How can one miss out on a visit to one of the 7 wonders of the world? Plan and time your travels carefully to avoid the usual massive crowds of the Chinese public holidays. Coming on the off season as I've did, rewarded me the whole of Huang Ya Pass to myself this wonderful chilly (-5C) day. Allowing me to take in the sight as well as take photographs of such breath taking pictures in peace.

Never imagine before that I would be able to come to China and even visiting this Greatwall. It was an amazing experience, the view is stunning, the air is so fresh. From center of Tianjin, it took around 2 hours by car to here Huangyaguan. I recommend to come here in the early morning around 9am, It won't be so crowded at this hour. September or October is perfect to go here, not too cold. The wall is well maintained, the facility quite good and clean. Anyway, there is OYO here, quite surprised me.

Entrance fee is 65RMB, over 60years old half-price, need to show passport. We stayed at Li Bo Farmhouse and they offer transportation to Taipingzhai village for 15RMB each. Go early, we got there at 8am and even the vendors is not yet open. There were no one and you get the walls to yourself. The walk from Taipingzhai to Huangyaguan pass is easier than the other way round, mostly downhill, esp the last part, took us almost 5hours with a senior citizen in thr group. In town, there is shop selling Lanzhou ramen and it was good. Accomodation nearby about 30USD per night without meals. Very small town, 20mins walk from one end to another.

Amazing!

Visited here as part of the Great Wall marathon 2025. The community all came out to support the local and international runners. This section of the Wall is well preserved and a section of 5000+ steps covered.

A nice place to visit for walking. Lots of local people there.

Good place for walking, I saw a lot of kids there to play.

Beautiful to walk around in the spring.

As with all parks in China, visit this place to see old folks either doing tai chi, or just dancing together to the beat of their music.

Really a nice park. Can remember every inch of it.

It gaven me good memories with my grandmother and parents when I was young.

Good park

Some stunning ancient pottery and very interesting history of European trading in the late 1800s. You might want a translation app as many of the descriptions are in Chinese only, though some are in English too.

Not a lot of stuff, but definitely worth a visit if you're in the area, especially since it's free. Go on a weekend, they'll have more services available then. Beautiful architecture. Don't forget to go to the art museum next to it! Some great works on display, especially oil paintings by Wang on the second floor.

Tianjin Museum is a master piece architecture to visit. Specially the atrium of the museum is remarkable and outstanding. Must visit place in Tianjin.

Exceptional!!! You need around 1,5 hours to go through it fast, and you will definitely need one hour for the shop.

Really good place to learn about Tianjin historical culture. Entrance fee was free so that's another good thing ABT it

The museum itself is just alright, but the whole street is lined with galleries and libraries which can easily take up half of your day. So it's a good place to visit.

It's only 2 hours and 45 minutes car ride from Beijing. The entrance fee is free. You need your ID card to change the free ticket.

I visited here 5 years ago. An old Soviet Air Craft Carrier is built as a museum, where you have chance to see how a giant ship look like. The Chinese government bought it for the purpose of building a museum, but they did not. They use it to duplicate a real warship, a real Aircraft carrier, Liaoning.

Definitely worth visiting while in Tian Jin. I have never been on an aircraft carrier before, and the experience is priceless. Since it's a soviet carrier, you also find many russian themed tourist shops.

It's like Russia but in China! Good and entertaining water action show and the action car show with excellent performers. There are dance shows and a parade as well. The price of admission is about 220rmb(about 34 USD) per person. Some say it's a bit pricey but you get the water show, car show, dance show, a parade, the aircraft carrier tour and get to hang out in a nice Russia inspired town with lots of food to choose from. I think it's worth the trip if you happen to be in the TEDA/Tianjin area.

I have never been on an Aircraft carrier before and this was amazing. Unfortunately they do not cater for non Chinese reading for their signage but this did not deminish the excitement of exploring such a huge vessel.

My father served on this ship from 1984 to 1987, and seeing it again filled him with memories and pride. So much has changed over the years — parts are now closed or completely remodeled — yet walking its decks brought back the spirit of those times. It was truly a moving and unforgettable visit.

Overpriced attraction. Suits military funs.

Really interesting place! Prices are little bit higher but worth to see and to experience the feeling.

Nice place

(Translated by Google) 🇨🇳 Go to Zibo for a barbecue·Zibo Zhoucun Ancient Mall·Meet Zhoucun Every time I go to a city, I am willing to see the local characteristics. Zhoucun Street is a place worth visiting in Zibo. The entire scenic spot is free. There are several places where you need to buy tickets if you want to visit. You can buy them in advance at the entrance of the street. We also paid to find a young lady guide who stayed with us for 2 hours and explained the story of each old house very carefully. The rich families here were definitely rich in the past. Zibo was the center of commercial and financial economy in the old days, and this is Ruifuxiang. ’s first store 👍 I bought the local signature Zhoucun Shaobing as a souvenir and brought it back to a friend. It was so exaggerated that the express delivery was full. I didn’t want to wait for myself to carry it home 😂 There was no shade and it was so hot that I was advised to take sun protection measures before coming. It gave me a third degree of tan🥲 (Original) 🇨🇳 進淄趕烤·淄博周村古商城 · 遇見周村 每到一個城市都願意去看看當地的特色，周村大街是這趟淄博覺得做值得來的地方，整個景區是免費的，有幾個地點想去參觀是要買票，在大街門口可以提前買好，我們還付費找了一個小姐姐講解員，陪我們全程2個小時，非常仔細認真的講解每一棟老房子的故事，這裡的大戶人家當年絕對是富甲一方，淄博在以前舊時代就是商業金融經濟的中心，這裡還是瑞蚨祥的第一家門店👍 買了當地招牌周村燒餅當伴手禮帶回來送朋友，太誇張了快遞都排滿了，不想等自己手拎著回家😂沒有遮陽的地方，爆曬，建議來之前做好防曬措施，直接給我曬黑了三度🥲

Very cousy green ang cheerfull

Fun

The Nanjing Massacre is a historical event that is not as well-known in the West as the atrocities committed by Nazi Germany, and in my opinion, it tends to be overlooked. ​The Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall is a must-see when you are in Nanjing. The only downside is how crowded it can get, which can make it hard to fully immerse yourself in the exhibits as you follow the constant flow of people. Admission is free, but foreign visitors should remember to bring their passport, as it's required for entry.

A place to remember how cruel the war was, is probably the only place in China where you have thousands of visitors and yet the atmosphere remains heavy and silent. The hall exhibits why Japanese attacked China, the local life back then, how brutatlly thousands and thousands of Nanjing citizens were killed, how the local and foreigners survived in Nanjing, leaft the place with a heavy heart. Do book in advance on Wechat, the open slot easily get fill up.

Must visit this memorial hall if you are visiting Nanjing. No entry tickets needed but you need to make an online booking via WeChat - It can be tricky to make a reservation for foreigners. Alternatively, you can try walk-in and show your passports to the manual counter. We were allowed to enter without reservation.

A sad place to feel the miserable life of victims during invasion by Japanese soldiers in World War II. The war is cruel and the residents are innocent. It is a lesson learnt that peace is priceless and we should treasure the moments we have in peaceful time and don’t forget the pain the victims suffered during war.

The statues outside at the beginning are just grotesque. I get that's the point but I found them to be in poor taste in my opinion. However the inside is very well done and powerful, especially the first room with portraits of the victims. The museum emphasizes peace, which is good as it easily could have fallen into anti-Japanese fervor. I'm relieved to report it is a mostly objective museum about a very dark period of modern history. If we don't learn about the atrocities of the past, we're doomed to repeat them. Unfortunately these kind of atrocities are not confined to the past. Horrific events like the Nanjing Massacre are still happening today in places like Gaza, Darfur, Ukraine, etc. It is up to us to stop war crimes and genocides from continuing to happen.

The Memorial Hall is a must visit in Nanjing, but we were disappointed to learn that entry requires advance booking via WeChat—which isn’t accessible for international visitors without WeChat Pay. A heads-up for fellow travelers: arrange tickets beforehand or check alternative options to avoid missing out.

A must visit Museum when you visit Nanjing, a recent memory shared amongst the people in remembrance of atrocities committed to the people of Nanjing. As you walk in you can see the frames of most victims of the Nanjing Massacre and also those whom had survived and still live on with the memories. You need to book in advance (Free) but recommend to donate some money when you enter. *Foreigners will require a Passport to enter*. It is truly a sad place, the museum is very detailed with many monuments, pictures and archives exhibited for people to see. “remember history and cherish peace, so as to create a better future”

Affordable tickets with the standard available discounts as everywhere in China. Can buy online in advance to save time. Definitely can’t miss a visit to this place when you’re in Nanjing. Very interesting history spanning ancient China, the taping rebellion, WW1/2, the ROC and the PRC years. Very beautiful blend of old and modern architecture. Probably worth 2-3 hours here to walk around the various buildings, gardens, etc. Many of the signs are only in Chinese at the various exhibitions around the palace.

So many people visit this very historical place, took awhile to get in thou - the first government of China (Republic of China) after the Qing dynasty. The president’s office looks clean and tidy n very very old looking... The garden is very beautiful, and lots of people are chilling here. There is also a souvenir shop in this place n a book store n some eatery...

@President Xi. I am waiting for that apology old friend. It was about time you got a dose of your own medicine that intellectual theft will no longer be tolerated. I WANT MY APOLOGY DIRECTLY FROM YOU PRESIDENT XI! My old friend! You violated the circle of trust between you and I! I can't stand a thief redeem yourself! You can apologize directly on here to me. This is The War Eagle/Judah The Lion King out! 🫵🫡👊✊👍🦅🦁🇺🇲

So many people visit in the weekend, omg lol 😂 This is a very historical place - the first government of China (Republic of China) 🇹🇼 after the Qing dynasty. The president’s office looks clean and tidy. The garden 🪴 is very beautiful, and lots of people are chilling here. There is also a souvenir shop in this place, and a man is writing ✍️ traditional Chinese characters, which is impressive. 🤩

Historical place in Nanjing that's not to be missed. Many parts of the palace ground really present an authentic feel of a era gone-by. Beautiful lake view and long passageways with full canopy tall trees along both sides given good shades.

for 40rmb its Poor, you need a valid ID (passports for foreigners) to buy tickets (Photo of Passports is fine too), Nothing inside screams out presidential Palace to me Just a Large residenctial area. mostly a garden and small gift shops. Its pretty boring and you should spend most of your nanjing time doing other activties or gardens rather than this place. Its basically a Garden with a small museum section. There are baggage storages inside as soon as you enter the gate, incase if your doing this before you leave NKG or dont have much time.

Nanjing Presidential Palace (南京總統府) is an historic site which hugely reflects the modern history of China from Ming Dynasty (明朝) to Republic of China (中華民國). This building was the capital of Taiping Kingdom of Heaven (太平天國) and Republic of China (中華民國) as the most important culture heritage. When I strolled this building, I was encompassed with the beautiful and warm historical poetry. It is very recommended for every history fanatics to mark this place in the itinerary.

Beautiful location beside the river. Looks amazing specially at twilight

This is good to visit at night

Good place, fully culture place.

(Translated by Google) This is where the tombs of Confucius and his father are located. It is a famous tourist destination in Nanjing, so it is recommended as a must-visit place if you come to Nanjing. It would be nice to look around along the stream in the center, and if you didn't eat, it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a leisurely meal at a restaurant adjacent to the stream and enjoy the atmosphere. Most of the shops around sell tourist products, so I didn't have any unusual experiences. There is also a tourist course where you can take a boat along the nearby stream, but I recommend taking it in the evening rather than during the day. It was nice to have a bit of a Hoi An feel in Da Nang, Vietnam. (Original) 공자 부자묘가 같이 있는곳입니다. 난징에서 유명한 관광지여서 남경에 온다면 필수로 가야될 곳으로 추천할만 합니다. 중앙에 있는 냇가를 따라 주위를 둘러보면 좋을것 같고, 식사를 하지 않았다면 냇가에 인접한 식당에서 여유롭게 식사를 하면서 분위기를 느껴보는것도 나쁘지 않았습니다. 주위에 있는 상점들은 대부분 관광상품을 파는 곳이라 특이한 경험은 없었고, 주위에 냇가를 따라 배를 타는 관광코스도 있는데, 낮 보다는 저녁에 타는것을 추천합니다. 베트남의 다낭에 있는 호이안 느낌도 살짝 나서 좋았습니다.

(Translated by Google) Tenka Bunsu... A phrase that Nanjing was historically the center of culture and education. At night, the neon lights of the Dragon Wall reflected in the background are beautiful, and this gate was crowded with many people wanting to take photos☺︎ In front of the gate is a temple where Confucius is enshrined. (Original) 天下文樞(てんかぶんすう)... 南京が歴史的に文化・教育の中心だったという言葉。夜は背景に映り込む龍壁のネオンが綺麗で、この門の前で写真を撮ろうとたくさんの人で賑わっていました☺︎ 門の前には孔子が祀られている寺院があります。

(Translated by Google) A beautiful wooden arch at the entrance to the river pier at the Temple of Confucius. An interesting place, but there are always a lot of tourists here, you can’t get through... (Original) Красивая деревянная арка на входе в речной причал у храма Конфуция. Интересное место, но тут всегда очень много туристов, не пройти...

(Translated by Google) The square is very large and it doesn't feel crowded even on Sunday mornings. (Original) 廣場很大，即使週日上午也不會感覺人潮擁擠

Great place to visit in nanjing. Tickets for foreignerd can be purchased at the tourist information center near KFC. Food stores are available before the entrance of mausoleum. The walk upward is tiring, the stairs does not look steep due to multiple landings but I got tired walking upward. Beautiful view of the city from the top. The mausoleum is beautifully designed but picture taking is not allowed inside.

Nice to visit in late Oct where the weather is just below 20C, the Mausoleum is majestically huge and has a very view at the top, you will need to pre book for free using wechat app.

A beautiful scenic view. The stairs aren’t so bad as they look initially. The actual mausoleum was closed for conservation or something when I visited but it’s still a good place to go. At the base there are drink vending machines, coffee shops and tourist shops. It’s extremely busy even on a week day so I recommend to book in advance online on the WeChat mini program - you can scan a QR code at the main park entrance before you get there.

great historical monument to visit. learn about the founder of modern china. 10 yuan

Really beautiful place in a rather large park. Read up on the history in advance. Take a shuttle to the entrance for 10rmb.

Went here during Autumn. Weather is good, not too crowded and clean :)

Historical landmark with lots of stairs. Building was undergoing restoration January 2025, so was unfortunately covered by scaffolding, but could still enter the Memorial Hall with Sun Yat Sen's statue. Bit of a rigorous climb, with very nice views at the top...saw some kids slide down the slopes beside the stairs on the way back down!

It is a large, beautiful and well-maintained park. However it gets insanely crowded on the weekend and on public holidays so try to go on a weekday. I'm sure it's serene and calming when not mobbed with people (including the infamous Chinese tour groups, complete with tour guides blasting their voices over loudspeakers). I really liked the bonsai garden. It costs 100 RMB.

We started from South Gate which is best option to take and exit from the North gate. The ticket fee is ¥100 but it's totally worth and you have to pay a bit for boat and electric car inside. The garden and lake are beautiful, the classic architecture are exceptional. The foods bit expensive but you can find more affordable choices around the white temple. However, the bracelet souvenirs are very expensive there.

Honestly, from a local, since every free public city park in this city is modelled after the slender west lake 瘦西湖, you won’t miss much by skipping this one and just go to any free park nearby instead. Well, supposedly there’s some bridge 五亭桥 with some bit of history, but it’s laughable in comparison with what history this city actually offers (but sadly doesn’t have too many sites to attest to due to wars and Chinese habit of building things in flammable wood) and it’s not historically important in anyway just relatively old(er).

A beautiful complex of traditional Chinese architecture and gardening, it's obviously artificial but still worth a go. Soothing and refreshing to walk with family and friends.

I visited this place during the tsingming festival. It was filled with tourists and feeling very crowded. But the view is fantastic. The lake is not huge, even walking will onky take around 90 minutes. But there concentrates trenmendos of cultural stories, please do invite a guide accompany with the tour. Guided tour worth the cost.

nice place to handout

A huge gardens with lake and beautiful scenery. You can walk near the lake to enjoy the fresh air and watch ducks in the lake.

Beautiful historic garden and apparently one of the 4 largest in south of china (source -my wife). Unique experience walking through the residence and meticulously kept garden areas.

Amazing chinese southern style garden. It has so many details of nature and buildings. Also the interior of ancient house is something to watch

Amazing chinese southern style garden, the guide was very knowledgeable.

Ge Garden is an amazing treasure in the heart of a historical city. To understand the Chinese culture and language is to understand almost everything you see here. Understanding the gardens is a major component of this. I recommend a guide. The 4 hills and the bamboo variety is one of a kind.

Decently interesting garden/park with some cool history and architecture from the Ming Dynasty. It's super pretty with different types of bamboo and flowers everywhere, but very crowded in the summer (especially). Known for it's Four Seasons Mountains, which are big rockery builds in each of the corners of the garden which mirror the four seasons.

Beautiful and crowded

Very beautiful old family garden,rich salt business family in long times,but now is a tourist place for government-owned.

No.1 temple in Zhenjiang with plenty of history around it. Can get quite busy.

A temple with a lot of stories and related to famous people.

This temple is totally commercialized, some goods and souvenirs with bad quality. Tickets are too expensive. If you r gonna plan a visit, be sure you have enough money to pay for everything here.

I have awful memories about this temple(I'm not a buddhist),this temple is small and I think the ticket is real expensive(60yuan just for a small temple , oh, come I'll never go to there again)

(Translated by Google) One of Zhenjiang’s most popular tourist attractions, the scenic area is not big, so you can buy a combined ticket to compare with places like Beigu Mountain. (Original) 鎮江其中一個打咭名點，景區不大，可買聯票與北固山等地方比較算。

Lots of temples are closed

A short trip with the ferry over the river then you can spend a whole day exploring this old site with interesting buildings and old history. Some signs are only in Chinese, so someone that can read Chinese can help.

Loved this place 😍

Lots of things to do. It could be a disappointment for people under 1.4 meters who want to ride the roller coasters.

Large park with lots of attractions. Good for kids and adults.

Huge place with a lot of fun!

Don't buy anything from the stores around there, it's probably fake, I was at the nike store and was just about to pay then I looked at the shoe and thought it looked a bit weird, so I googled nike stores near me and there were no stores near me, so I asked the staff if it was real and it wasn't. When I went to adidas, they said it was real but obviously it was all fake.

Best place to have fun

Perfect place for kids, and parents can enjoy too. Except for the entrance fee, 210 CNY, I have nothing to complain.

Biggest park in Changzou. Tiannnig temple is near by.

Very beautiful place and people

(Translated by Google) Free park. I have been playing here since I was a child, and now I am bringing my daughter here to play. Very quiet and a great place to relax. (Original) 免费的公园。从小就在这里玩，现在带自己的女儿来玩。很幽静，放松的好地方。

(Translated by Google) The city park is large enough with dense trees to kill time. (Original) 城市公園，佔地夠大，樹木濃密，可消磨時間

(Translated by Google) Clean and beautiful park (Original) 干净优美的公园

(Translated by Google) Hongmei Park is really a place for leisure and relaxation, and a great tool for home training. (Original) 红梅公园，实在是休闲放松的胜地，居家练身的利器

(Translated by Google) High CP value, worth traveling (Original) ＣＰ值高，值得－遊

Towering 88 meters over lush hills, this majestic bronze Buddha radiates serene power. The climb up feels spiritual, with chanting echoing around the Nine Dragons Fountain.

A very tall Buddha statue standing at 88 meters in WuXi, you can actually see it from far away! This place is totally huge, I’d recommend using the cart service if you’re together with elderly. You will be amazed how big it is when you’re closer. You can enter the statue to touch the statue feet as well, though the waiting may vary depending on traffic. They also got other areas such as the singing fountain that opens up on specific hours with all the beautiful water fountain and music accompanying a show. Another one is a huge Russian castle that has such amazing art inside the area. I believe some of the rooms inside may be available for a big event as well. Overall, a great and entertaining trip for 4 to 6 hours or more if you decide to eat in the castle.

Various shows, flowers, foods, buddha and more can be seen in this place. Purchase the ticket upfront and onlie to get it cheaper, there are also some shuttle buses which you need again ticket for them to use. Do not go at early morning because it will be a super long queue and you will only lose your time in queue ;) also not go here on weekend, it is very crowded.

Spring/Autumn would be good season to visit to avoid scorching sun and freezing cold. Excellent place to visit. There will be 3 Buddha. One Baby Buddha, One medium sized and one massive sized. There is no metro connectivity, You should hire a taxi. There is a restaurant facility available inside. The entry ticket is costlier around 230 RMB. There will be stage play inside a palace describing about Buddha's evolution. Approximately it will take 4 to 5 hours minimum to complete the visit.

The Grand Buddha at Ling Shan is s a massive statue located in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China. It stands at approximately 88 meters tall, including its pedestal, and is made of bronze. The statue has become a significant cultural and religious symbol representing peace, enlightenment, and the rich heritage of Buddhism in China. You can enjoy the Jiu Long Guan Yu fountain show nearby and visit Brahma Palace to explore its halls, shrines, and courtyards, and learn about the significance of Brahma in Buddhist and Hindu traditions.

The Grand Buddha is so gigantic! You can climb up to the top of the Buddha and see the lake nearby. Such a stunning view there !

It is stated as one of the biggest Buddha statue in China and world, with weight over 70 metric tons,  Opening in 1997. The monument is 88 meters in total height, including 9mtr lotus pedestal

Very nice place to walk around and there are plenty of food stalls and you will be spoilt for choices!

A bizarre experience. First, you were greeted with an army of “Dama”（大媽 / aunties）on a stage competing for a sponsored dance competition near the temple entrance. The music was, uh, deafening. Then you would bump into monks paying attention to their mobile phones and locals smoking inside the temple area. There was also a shopping corridor located next to the Temple, littered with run-down shops and stalls selling antiques, as well as vintage comic books and Mao badges from the 60s and 70s of the last centuries. If you were into architecture of centuries-old buildings with an authentic Zen vibe, I am not sure this is the place you are looking for. Free admission though.

Wonderful place with lots of beautiful structures. Plenty of shops all around the vicinity. There is also a boat ride for all to enjoy.

Nice shopping experience nearby.

Good

(Translated by Google) Really cool place – a temple by day, bustling with life at night. Lights everywhere, music, people dancing in the middle of the street. Top-notch street food: grilled skewers, sweet dumplings, fresh juice. I only wanted to take a quick look, but ended up staying forever. Nanchan Temple at night? A must-see in Wuxi! (Original) Richtig cooler Ort – tagsüber Tempel, abends alles voller Leben. Überall Lichter, Musik, Leute tanzen mitten auf der Straße. Streetfood top: gegrillte Spieße, süße Teigtaschen, frischer Saft. Ich wollte nur kurz schauen, bin ewig geblieben. Nanchan-Tempel bei Nacht? Pflichtprogramm in Wuxi!

(Translated by Google) The four hundred and eighty temples of the Southern Dynasties are now just a dream! (Original) 南朝四百八十寺，今日都付一夢中！

Good place for rest.

I was there more than 7 years ago but can still remember it well. Beautiful and serene place. Yes a lot of stairs but worth the climbs. Highly fecommended.

This place was nice to see for me and friend. A lot of stairs to go :-) Thanks to our personal guide! Greetings from Germany

Beautiful view in the night on temple lights from the Yangtze River

Nice place to visit when you are in Nantong

Nice place......

(Translated by Google) A great place. There you can see almost everything related to Buddhism. You can get up to the temple either by cable car or on foot via many stairs. The temple at the top of the mountain is very beautiful and interesting. From the top you have a great panoramic view of the whole of Nantong. (Original) Ein toller Ort. Dort gibt es fast alles um den Buddhismus herum zu sehen. Rauf zum Tempel kommt man entweder mit der Seilbahn oder zu Fuß über viele Treppen. Der Tempel oben auf dem Berg ist sehr schön und interessant. Von oben hat man einen tollen Rundblick über ganz Nantong.

(Translated by Google) A nice relaxing resort scenic spot (Original) 不錯的一個休閑放鬆的度假風景區

(Translated by Google) It's so big and beautiful, but there is no public transportation. I was stuck on the island for three hours at night waiting for the bus. Renting a car there is super expensive. (Original) 好大，好看，就是没什么公共交通，晚上被困在岛上三小时等公交车，里面租车超级贵

It was a great experience, the botanical garden and the great view made the visit very magical. One of the best places I have visited up until now.

A must visit place in old Suzhou city. The park is pretty big, with lots of gardens and attractions placed all around. It cost only 70 yuan to enter the Tiger Hill area. The leaning tower of Suzhou is just as cool as the tower of Pisa.

Tiger Hill is one of Suzhou’s oldest historical sites, with over 2,500 years of history. Legend says that after King Helü was buried here, a white tiger appeared and guarded his tomb for three days, giving the hill its name. At the heart of the lush, peaceful complex stands the Huqiu Pagoda, a thousand-year-old tower from the Northern Song Dynasty, famously leaning about 2.3 degrees—often called the “Leaning Tower of China.” This seven-story pagoda, rising through the trees, perfectly blends ancient architecture, legends, and the timeless atmosphere that makes Suzhou so unique.

Came especially to see cherry blossoms. It does not fail! So beautiful, abeit crowded. Entrance fee rmb60. Could spend 1 to 2 hours. The leaning Pagoda was quite interesting but not allowed to enter as it's seems unsafe. One of the nicer gardens to visit in Suzhou.

Beautiful park area with traditional monuments. I enjoyed walking around and having a tea somewhere in the middle of the park. Most beautiful was the garden close to exit with ponds.

Went here on june. Super hot but worth it, it was beautiful and the pagoda looks aesthetically pleasing

This place have less tourists so you can enjoy your walk

Stunning architectural and artwork in a single venue. Has a bit of similarities to Miho Museum, which was also by I.M. Pei. It's really crowded even on a weekday. Plan a week prior and register before going.

A Must-Visit Cultural Gem in Suzhou. Visited Suzhou Museum and was genuinely impressed! The museum beautifully blends modern minimalist architecture with traditional Chinese elements. It’s not just a museum, it’s a visual and cultural experience. The exhibits showcase Suzhou’s rich history, including intricate jade carvings, ancient calligraphy, and Ming/Qing dynasty relics. The flow of the layout makes it easy to navigate even for first-timers. The architecture and interior design are photogenic from every angle, definitely a must-visit photo spot. The tranquil garden inside offers a peaceful escape and is very “zen”, perfect to just sit and relax. It’s FREE to enter, but you may need to book a slot online a week before via WeChat app. I’d recommend coming early to avoid the crowd and to enjoy the calmness of the space. The crowd control could be better during weekends, and the museum café was a bit underwhelming. Still, Suzhou Museum is totally worth a visit if you're in town, especially for those who enjoy culture, design, and photography. You can combine your visit with nearby Humble Administrator's Garden where both are within walking distance!

I was attracted to The Suzhou Museum, because it was designed by the celebrated Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei (a native of Suzhou). The museum is more than just a repository of historical artifacts—it is a stunning work of art that seamlessly marries modernist architectural principles with the soul of classical Chinese gardens. It is an immersive experience where i find the building itself is as captivating as the collections. What immediately strikes me is the brilliant use of the local Jiangnan vernacular: white walls, dark gray roofs, and an intimate relationship with water and rock. Pei translated these traditional elements into a contemporary language of stark white stucco and geometrical gray granite tiles. The result is pure visual poetry. Inside, the use of natural light is masterful, creating a contemplative atmosphere that highlights the exquisite collection of paintings, calligraphy, porcelain, and jade. Though the collections are wonderful—showcasing the rich history of the Wu region—it is the architecture that truly preserves the "touch of ancient China" while feeling utterly joyful, modern and fresh. During my visiting in mid-September it offered a quiet moment to appreciate this tranquillity, as I appreciate this piece of a true testament to the timeless elegance of Chinese aesthetics.

So hard to get tickets for this museum. You have to pre-book via their Mini Prog, opens 7 days prior at 8am. Tickets are snapped up in a few minutes! I tried for 19 Aug initially but didn't get it, made the mistake of not setting up my profile in advance so by the time I created my profile, the tickets are all gone. Learnt my mistake and managed to secure a ticket for 24 Aug morning. The entrance is conveniently located at Metro Line 6, Exit 2. Here, you can only enter during your ticket time slot, 11am to 12nn in my case. Got an audio guide for ¥30 (one of the last few as they have limited pieces). The main exhibit is just a small section on the 1st floor while there are other special exhibits within the building at additional cost. This is the most scenic museum I've been to in China. Truly 园林中的博物馆, very Suzhou. The exhibits however are nothing outstanding, perhaps just the 苏绣 section, a heritage, skillful, unique embroidery style founded here. The building itself is the highlight here. This is the work of the famous architect, 贝聿铭, the same man behind the glass pyramid of the Louvre Museum in Paris. The hexagonal windows throughout create such beautiful photos effortlessly. The outdoor garden area is where most gather and probably spent more time than in the museum itself. The route ends at the 太平天国忠王府. From the exit, one can walk to the Humble Administrator Garden and/or Ping Jiang Road. Overall, a good 2.5 hrs spent here. Not much in terms of artefacts but still worth a visit to see the beauty of this museum.

The museum itself is an masterpiece, which is designed by I.M. Pei, the world famous designer that also designed the crystal pyramid for the Louvre. Over 40,000 artifacts with over 250 national first-class relics should keep you busy for at least 2 hours. Purchase your ticket beforehand

A must! A must! The ancient Chinese art, paintings, calligraphy and handmade crafts in Suzhou, Jiangsu. The museum was designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei

Have to book the place in advance else there will be no entry allow. Amazing place that summarised the main highlights the architecture of gardens in Suzhou. There are free official tour guide (free of charge) in once we enter, good to follow if it is your first visit. She gave comprehensive explanations of the main attraction of the museum.

As one of the four great gardens of Suzhou, the Humble Administrator’s Garden truly showcases exquisite landscape design. Its pavilions, towers, water features, and architectural details all reflect the beauty of classical elegance. Visiting here offers an experience of the refined Jiangnan-style architecture, garden layout, and landscaping. The overall atmosphere is poetic and picturesque, making one feel completely immersed in its aesthetic charm. Even on hot and crowded days, taking the time to appreciate the surroundings allows one to sense the classical spirit and millennia of cultural heritage. It is well worth exploring. Standing before ancient calligraphy, paintings, or thousand-year-old structures, one can almost imagine scholars of the past composing poetry and couplets in this very environment, reflecting on the future. The trip is both moving and inspiring, and I highly recommend it. This is my travel review of the Humble Administrator’s Garden.

The Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Yuan) 拙政園 is a renowned classical Chinese garden located in Suzhou, China. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the finest and largest gardens in all of southern China. The garden is a masterpiece of Ming Dynasty landscape design, known for its elegant water features, winding paths, and traditional architecture that creates a serene and picturesque environment. It is primarily designed around water, with a maze of connected pools, islands, pavilions, and bridges. The design is meant to create the effect of a wild, natural landscape within a city setting. The garden was originally built in 1509 by Wang Xianchen 王顯辰 a frustrated imperial censor who retired to a simple life of gardening after his official career. He named it the "Humble Administrator's Garden" to reflect his quiet, simple aspirations. Over the centuries, the garden changed hands many times and was divided into separate private estates. It served various purposes, including a government office and a prince's residence during the Taiping Rebellion. The current appearance of the garden largely reflects the late Qing Dynasty style, and the three main sections were finally reunited by the Chinese government in 1949 and subsequently opened to the public.

One of the 4 amazing gardens in Suzhou. This is a famous unesco heritage site with amazing gardens and architecture. A guide would be recommended for you to understand the history of the buildings. Avoid the weekends as it can get really crowded and do expect traffic jams in your car ride there. Highly recommend !

An absolute masterpiece and the pinnacle of Chinese classical garden design. It's vast, serene, and incredibly beautiful, with a harmonious layout of ponds, pavilions, bridges, and rockeries. It can get crowded, but its status as a UNESCO World Heritage site is well-deserved. Go early to enjoy its tranquility.

I find park and historical places more fascinating after dark so if you are into that then book a night tour from the west gate which starts around 7:30. It was slow paced and a fun experience (by fun i mean if you enjoy silence, sounds of insects after dark and warm lights) There is a short opera styled musical with a light show (8/10) The guide was friendly and spoke enough english to enquire deeply about the history and significance of the space.

This is right in the centre of the city. You can take line 6 to the stop named after the garden and the Suzhou Museum. Be careful — as you emerge from the metro, the first long queue is likely for the museum. You need to walk further down the alley and find the Ticket Office, where, to my surprise, they took cards, even foreign ones. This garden isn’t very big, and so it easily gets overcrowded during the weekends and especially during the summer holidays (even on weekdays). The garden itself loses novelty if you have seen Liu Yuan (Lingering Garden), which feels less crowded and hence more relaxed. My four star review could have been 5 had the environment been more relaxed like a Suzhou garden, and had I not seen Lingering Garden. But this is still a very fine specimen.

Suzhou has many decorated gardens. The Humble administrators is one the most beautiful ones. Best visit during the week to avoid being stuck in the crowd. There are small souvenir shops inside.

We came here around 6pm, no one asked for the tickets. Good place to spend some time. Many ancient structures are present here. Ladies are wearing ancient dress and make up and doing photography adding some ancient vibes. KFC and McDonald is also there.

Beautiful water town, not crowded at all in August! It’s better to stay one night inside the scenic area to really appreciate it.

Extraordinary location near Suzhou. The town is very alive, with many stalls, markets and shops ensuring a vibrant environment. The many bridges connecting the sides of the town are stunning works of fine stone masonry. One could only imagine how it would have been in the 19th century. Truly deserving of the title, “Venice of the East”.

The most beautiful place in the world ❤️❤️❤️ Classical gardens are 2000 years old! Live pictures! And the windows on the walls are their frames! So much beauty in every millimeter! Very shocking place! I wanted to die there and stay forever!!! I felt happiness, and all my senses were overflowing with impressions! Something that I wish every person to see in their lifetime - this is the ancient city of Tongli ❤️❤️❤️

Lots of walking, sorry to said not much things worth buying & the cafe we visited are so pricey. And need to pay RMB100 per person to enter the town.

Visited in Apr. This is the perfect relaxing water town to explore leisurely - beautiful, serene, retains a sense of authenticity, lively yet not overwhelmingly crowded (unlike Suzhou’s famous waterside streets which are so crowded it’s impossible to enjoy). Tongli Town is compact and extremely conducive for exploration on foot. Allocated a full day for day trip from Shanghai. Explore and soak in the atmosphere leisurely (rather than squeezing in whirlwind stop) especially for families with small kids. Took an excellent boat ride, explored a old buildings/gardens, the famous bridges and take a simple but relaxing, pleasant lunch stop at one of the canal side restaurants to sample local cuisine and chat with friendly locals. Lots of quaint coffee shops around town. Ticket buying at tourist centre was quick and hassle free (free for seniors and kids below 1.4m) - tickets for accessing buildings / gardens. 25 min boat ride recommended - clean, well maintained boats, relaxing and nice way to see the town.

Rmb150 per boat. Nice view. Do not let her sing for you. Its RMB 20 per song. She will sing 5.

I’m giving Nanxun Old Town a full five stars because I’m still thinking about how peaceful and beautiful it is. I’m walking through the stone bridges and canals and I’m feeling like time is slowing down in the best way. The town is less commercial than many other water towns, so I’m enjoying real charm, quieter streets, and friendly locals who make the place feel warm and genuine. And it's FREE admission! The waterways, old houses, and photo spots are gorgeous and I’m finding something pretty at every corner. I also love that I can wander without feeling rushed or pushed by crowds. If anyone is looking for a calm and authentic Jiangnan water town experience, this is the place to go!

It is a very beautiful place to visit, during November the weather is a little cold and lesser people. However, I love it... a very well-preserved architecture. Many small small F&B to try out and you should really try to boat ride, only RMB160 for whole entire boat, so even if you are 2 persons you still have to charter the whole boat for the same price but it is worth the money. Highly recommended for tourists like me who don't like to walk too much

Soooo beautiful, also huge place to explore.. love it so much 👍

Beautiful architecture, however, many speakers with lots of advertising or announcements, so very noisy. Also many very loud talking people and scooters horning and riding on sidewalks. Making the city very quiet would make it much more pleasant.

南浔古镇 Nanxun old town, You can take a taxi from Suzhou town to Nanxun old town with about 1 and half hour and RMB 150 - RMB 200 without the toll fee. The entrance of Nanxun old town is free but you can hire a tour guide (RMB 100-200) to bring you around with explaining But all the history houses need to pay the entrance fee (age more than 60 half price will show your passport). Nice place to go

See the main areas but if you get there and it's too crowed just get around and explore you will see almost no one because the tours don't go that far. It took me 3 hours and a half to see the whole are and I would have preferred to go by myself that to book a tour but it was cheaper. As soon as we arrived I left the group to explore by myself. It was the best I could have done. The areas close to the last bridge are quite isolated and one can see houses of real people along the channel, they dry their clothes and underwear as well as fish in the river and cooked what they've caught, it's charming. The most important or touristic parts are the old houses, the temple and the rice wine factory.

Weather is bad , raining during the visit but still packed with people.