My Suzhou Trip: Left Feeling So Disappointed...

Mr. Jody Bednar

Help! Where are the fun rockeries? [facepalm] I really need to find some.

Mr. Jody Bednar

Thanks for the reply.

Byron Larkin

A Suzhou local here to tell you: the things you encountered do happen, but the people involved were likely not locals. Suzhou is a tourist city, and it's packed this season, which affects how you see the city. Suzhou is beautiful; you need to stay for a few days, slow down, wander into the old town, have breakfast, listen to Pingtan storytelling, and stroll through the small alleys. Many gardens in Suzhou don't require an entrance fee and are beautiful with fewer people. Hope you can come back to Suzhou for a leisurely visit.

Robyn Reilly

Thank you, I absolutely love Suzhou Pingtan. I'll leave some things to look forward to and enjoy next time.

Tanya Bogisich IV

When I first came to Suzhou, I felt that people here were quite fierce. When I complained to my Suzhou friend, I said, 'The cleaning lady was so fierce.' My friend replied, 'She's not from Suzhou.' I said, 'The auntie selling things was also fierce.' Friend: 'She's not from Suzhou.' I said, 'The taxi driver was also fierce, he kept scolding us when the GPS led us wrong.' Friend: 'He's not from Suzhou.' Me: '???'. Friend: 'People from Xiangcheng are Xiangcheng people, people from Wuzhong are Wuzhong people. Some from Gusu are old Suzhou natives. They're not all 'Suzhou people'.'

Pat Pagac

You'll get used to it. Don't be a pushover, or people will walk all over you. You have to be tough... Maybe that's why everyone seems hard to deal with. If you're too nice, people take advantage.

Katrina Sporer

People from Jiangsu have always been rather indifferent; they're quite united on this point, and they're not ashamed of it, but rather proud.

Dr. Lance Glover

I've definitely felt this. They can be extremely snobbish. You have to dress well to get good service.

Iris Marquardt

When visiting the gardens, it's a good idea to hire a guide to understand the stories behind them and the clever design details; it makes it much more interesting.

April Corwin

I didn't specifically look for one because time was limited. I'll try next time.

Jo Douglas

Your planning is a bit off. Just a friendly reminder, from Times Square, it's only 2 subway stops to the Gate to the East. You can also walk there along the Jinji Lake trail, or even take a boat.

Barry Kuphal

I walked the Jinji Lake trail; it seemed like there were no boats at night.