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.

Came on Friday in June. Weather is very hot. The place is about 5-10min walk from Humber Administration Garden and is also less crowded., but is still crowded. Scenery is nice and great for taking pictures. Many local dress in traditional costume and getting photo shots here. Outside of the garden are many shops selling souvenirs and restaurants.

Lion Grove Garden is a masterpiece of traditional Chinese garden design. Its intricate rock formations, winding paths, and elegant pavilions create a sense of wonder and discovery. The garden's unique layout feels like a natural labyrinth, perfect for leisurely exploration. Tip: Visit early in the morning to enjoy the peaceful ambiance before the crowds arrive.

Must visit, you can buy tickets directly at the entrance using Alipay or WeChat. Consider to spend at least 3 hours here, there is also a coffee shop with a view on the garden in case you want to relax a bit.

Beautiful Amazing garden. Slow down, try to enjoy the view through every window. They have their own unique beauty. The bamboo plants are my favourite. I love the stone path. If you look really close, you will find there are bats on the stone, in Chinese, bats had the similar pronunciation like Fu, which means blessing, good fortune.

Great place to visit to see how the rich lived it up in the past. I easily spent at least two hours viewing all the open rooms. Well worth the visit for first timers.

It's incredibly beautiful here. The stones are like a rocky maze and there is so much to see since it is a really big garden. There are lots of people here since it's a popular tourist attraction and only cost 40¥ to come in.

Gorgeous Chinese garden. Monks that visited long ago said that the numerous unique rock sculptures and formations appeared as though there were lions prowling through the garden forest - hence the name. Truly beautiful.

Good to visit, although its not the prettiest temple in Suzhou. If you ride Didi, they will bring you to back side of the temple. (Didi parking stop use) Bus or regular taxi is better to come here.

Very beautiful temple. However, I don’t recommend if you have limited time to spend in Suzhou. Look for other places around this area maybe a better option.

Hanshan Temple was crowded on Sunday. The Buddhist Library where writing The Heart Of Prajna Paramita Sutra brings back peace of mind. (Takes about 45 minutes to an hour) 😌

Crowded temple. A must visit in Suzhou. Beautiful!!!

This's place the end of boat tour, not so special but good to try!

姑苏城外寒山寺 夜半钟声到客船 rough translation: The Hanshan Temple outside the city of Gusu, the bell tolls the passenger ship in the middle of the night. _______________________________________________________________ this Tang Poem is one of the most famous poems in China with direct refering to Han Shan temple, a temple with more than 1000 years of history in Suzhou better to visit this temple in rain, with grey sky the temple will be both mysterious and solemn, making it super impressive to tourists, even those with little knowledge about china culture and buddhism just experience the special atmosphere, which is surely very discrepant from christian church you should experience youself buddhism in china is actually very different from the religion in other parts of the world this is because after it is spread into china, it is melted with local culture and history, and gradually forging a totally different localized religion the religious ideas of chinese are also quite different from westerners

Should be try to know only, with the boat, when you are in Sozhou, but that is not must

Great noodle restaurant, must try their beef noodle soup

Noddle shop. Highly recommended

Went with some friends to this noodle restaurant for a little break from Shanghai. No English menus but there was a helpful waitress that showed us how to use their WeChat ordering system. So between a couple of phones and translation software, it worked out just fine. The restaurant was busy at 8AM but she got us a seat right away. The soup noodles were very tasty. I especially liked the onion noodle bowl. Noodles are firmer than the Shanghai version. The place has a nice, traditional, feel too it and we had a great time.

great food, must eat

Good foods and good service

(Translated by Google) It's a famous restaurant that is so delicious that I would go all the way to China to try it. The large meat noodles (so-called char siu noodles) in plain water are exquisite, and are even more delicious when topped with bok choy or stewed shiitake mushrooms. Although the amount of noodles is 1.5 times as much as in Japan, the soup is really refreshing and yet rich, so you can eat it right away. Previously, I used to pick it up myself, but that has changed after it has been renovated. When you first enter the store, you order at the counter on the right, and when you take your receipt with you to your seat, they will bring your order to you. I always use it for breakfast. It gets crowded so go early in the morning. It's quite crowded at lunchtime. It's best to get there early in the afternoon, as the shop closes in the afternoon due to sold out items. (Original) 本当に美味しすぎてわざわざ中国に食べにいってしまうくらいの名店です。白湯の大肉麺(いわゆるチャーシュー麺)が絶品で、チンゲン菜やしいたけ煮込みをトッピングするとさらに美味です。 麺の量は日本の1.5倍はありますが、スープが実にすっきりと、それでもコクがあってすぐ食べてしまいます。 以前はセルフで取りにいっていましたが改装し変わりました。まず店に入ったら右側のカウンターで注文をし、レシートを持って席についていたら注文したものを持ってきてくれます。朝ごはんとしていつも利用しいます。混むので朝は早めに。お昼時にはかなり混雑しています。午後になると売り切れ御免で閉店してしまうので早い目がおすすめです。

(Translated by Google) The food was delicious. The food was served quickly. It was very crowded during mealtimes. There was a wait. (Original) 餐點好吃 出餐速度也很快 用餐時間人很多 需要等候

We were at Shantang street and decided to have a simple dinner. Then somehow or rather we ended up at Yaba Shengjian. It must have been fate.. we were among the last to order because most of their dishes were already sold out but we managed to order their main dish shengjian and a bowl of glass noodles. The shengjian is like a fried version of xiao long bao but a little like gyoza.. crispy on the outside, tender and juicy from the inside. Got to eat with caution ⚠️ though.. the meat has some soup when you bite it.. think back, is really good. Not forgetting the glass noodles is also good. Once you pay, you have to go to the back to collect your food. The lady boss was really very good because I was looking for washroom and she mentioned we got to walk all the way to the back and she then brought me over.. soo nice!! 🥲 The next day I only knew from my tour guide that this shop is super famous and most locals would have frequent to this restaurant since they were young! It was actually started by a mute gentlemen many years back and eventually pass down to his son. So of you're in suzhou come here and come early!!!

take not to bad

(Translated by Google) It's a shame that I, a former lover, have finally found out about this place! When I lived in Shanghai, I must have come here often for work and food... I didn't have much expectations since I've eaten at delicious places in Sanghhe, but it was so delicious. Be sure to visit if you go to Hongzhou. There is a wait~~ (Original) 生煎包 lover 인 나에게 이제야 알게되어 아쉬운 곳! 상해 살때 일있음 먹으로 자주 왔을텐데...... 상헤에서 맛있는 곳을 먹어 봤기에 별 기대 없었는데 너무 맛있어요. 苏州가면 꼭 가보세요. 웨이팅 있어요~~

This was my first time visiting Suzhou, and I couldn’t have chosen a better place to stay than the W Suzhou. The city itself is absolutely amazing, and the hotel’s super cool and stylish vibe made my experience even more memorable. My room faced the heart of Jinji Lake, and the view was nothing short of breathtaking, both during the day and at night. I found myself just soaking in the stunning scenery, and it truly made my stay unforgettable. The room was impeccably clean, and a special thank you to the housekeeper who was so kind and took the time to introduce me to Suzhou’s charm. A huge shoutout to Kimi’s team for being incredibly helpful and communicative even before my arrival. They made me feel welcome and ensured that every detail was taken care of. The hotel’s location is perfect, right beside Suzhou Center, and there’s even an indoor bridge connecting directly to the mall. It was so convenient to explore the area! I highly recommend W Suzhou to anyone visiting the city. Thank you to the entire team for making my stay so special!

W Suzhou delivers an exceptional experience with its bold, modern design and funky, energetic vibe. The rooms are stylish, spacious, and beautifully designed with floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of the city and lake. Its location is unbeatable—just a short walk to the largest mall in Suzhou and close to the city center. Also heated, electrical toilets was great! The breakfast buffet is one of the most complete I’ve had in China, with a huge variety of fresh, high-quality options. The on-site restaurants are also fantastic, offering a mix of international and local cuisine in trendy settings, but pricey compared to China average. The pool and spa area is a true highlight—absolutely gorgeous, serene, and luxurious. While the massages were excellent, they were quite expensive by local standards (comparable to North American prices). The only downside was the internet, which was surprisingly slow for a hotel of this caliber. That said, everything else more than made up for it.

I've been here for the second time in two years. I have to admit i had better memory of this hotel... it can be bit too chaotic. Rooms is superb, despite my toilette was not working 100% correctly. Breakfast quality on european menu could be bit better. Croissant and pancake not good quality.

This Hotel is outstanding in its layout & decor. The ambience is fantastic with connectivity directly to the Mall adjacent.

One of the best hotels I have been to recently. My titanium status was well recognised, with a fantastic room upgrade and free breakfast buffet. The buffet was outstanding, a wide variety and great service. When my girlfriend asked for fresh waffles (instead of the ones under the heat lamp) the guy brought her over a whole stack of them. I also had great support with a wifi problem. Hats off to the staff.

Location near Subway Food is excellent choices. Do go early and enjoy Rooms is fantastic View is great Will definitely return

Very beautiful and fancy room with a breathtaking view from the room and bathroom! The services are magnificent and food also great. Right from the first step on its lobby, I have been falling for this hotel very much! The staffs are very helpful too, especially on booking me transportation to another city. Happy that I have a chance to stay here. Facilities here are the best!

The location is very Excellent and near the Metro. Lots of restaurants and roadside stalls. There are shops that sell clothes etc. Many choices to choose from. The service is excellent staff very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is below average. The room is acceptable but the Air con and ventilation is really bad. You feel hot and not much air. The hotel needs to improve on this.

We are 11 persons in a group, booked the hotel on Oct 2024 for the trip on March 2025. When we reach on that day, obviously, the hotel door is closed and under renovations. The hotel already collected almost 2k ringgit from us. And when we ask the hotel opposite, they said the hotel closed and under renovation start on Sept 2024, but they still received our booking and collect money from us. We probably will make a police report for this.

This hotel is the located at the centre of everywhere, including hotspot, metro, eat & shop. The interior design is modern, spacious & cozy. The room & toilet are big, and the breakfast is good & just like 4 stars international hotel. Recommend for first timer to Suzhou

Hotel cancelled on us 1 week prior to our traveling date and offer us something cheaper. Not truth worthy at all. Stay Away!

This was an absolutely fantastic place that completely blew away my expectations. Room was spacious, affordable, and had great amenities. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone traveling to Suzhou.

In the business district. Plenty of good food and shops in the vicinity. Staff were polite and friendly. A gem in Suzhou. Breakfast spread offers a variety of local and international food Highly recommended to stay in this hotel if you are in suzhou

It was my first time in Suzhou and I choose this international hotel to stay two days. Price, food and location are the best of this hotel in the heart of old Suzhou! And the best think? Handmade breads! <3

Famous for its Suzhou squirrel fish, which I do have to commend on their knife skills and frying technique. While the fish is fresh, the sauce is rather one dimensional and flat. Worth the try while you’re at Suzhou, but don’t have high expectations for it.

A must-visit in Suzhou! This restaurant delivered an unforgettable taste of local Jiangnan cuisine. The sweet & savory Suzhou-style braised pork was melt-in-your-mouth perfection, and the squirrel-shaped mandarin fish was not only delicious but beautifully presented. We loved the balance of traditional flavors with elegant plating. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and great for capturing foodie shots! Don’t miss this spot if you're exploring Suzhou’s culinary scene.

The best restaurant serving authentic SuZhou cuisine in SuZhou. Deco is simple and comfortable. Seating is also not too packed and claustrophobic. Service is fast but lack refinement as it gets very busy during peak meal hours. Food on the other hand is top notch, fresh and tasty. Prices are acceptable and not too expensive. Highly recommended for a visit when in SuZhou.

3 storey restaurant. Food is nice and presentable. However no view from the dining hall.

Great restaurant in Suzhou! Highly recommended if you want to try the local specialty Squirrel-shaped Mandarin fish 🐟

Squirrel fish, eel, prawns. Expensive but nice food.

Little expensive than other places but %100 they deserve money. Weekend you need reservation