Comprehensive Suzhou Travel Guide by a Local!

[Terrence Beer]

The blogger's recommendations really help avoid unnecessary detours! As a native of Suzhou, I’d add: definitely rent e-scooters beforehand—it makes navigating much easier since there are no shared bikes in some areas like Pingjiang Road and metro stations might be far away.

[Pat Pagac]

Where exactly do you recommend renting these e-bikes?

[Mr. Philip Hudson]

Are there any specific hotels/accommodations you'd suggest?

[Emma Kihn]

I stayed at Yinxing Yisu Inn on Guanqian Street—great location, clean rooms, and friendly owners!

[Dr. Cheryl Willms]

Wow, how strange! Our itineraries ended up being identical without us coordinating beforehand.

[Ada Muller]

When did you go?

[Karen Bruen]

Is the Twin Pagoda Market the same as the Twin Pagoda Temple?

[Felix Glover]

Nope, the market is more like a food street while the temple is a small religious site.

[Frank Cole]

Can I see what kind of camera was used for the photos?

[Israel Koss]

Haha, not possible from here—but it was Canon!

[Howard Legros]

If I plan to visit Xiyuan Temple, Suzhou Museum, Pingjiang Road, Twin Pagoda Market, and Jinji Lake in one day, would that be feasible?

[Jo Douglas]

Yes, if you start early but it will be quite rushed.

[Leticia Ritchie]

Thank you so much for this detailed guide—I’m taking my parents next month and wanted to follow this itinerary but worried about them walking too much. Which spots may not be suitable for elderly visitors? Is staying near Seven Li Shantang okay?