Suzhou, Suzhou! Seriously?

Morris Schneider

Visit the Gate of the Orient at night, and you can explore Jinji Lake at the same time. 2. Hanshan Temple and Xiyuan Temple are worth a visit. The vegetarian buns at Xiyuan Temple are delicious. Don't buy souvenirs at Hanshan Temple, but it's still great for a stroll. 3. Shiquan Street has a more modern, designer feel with many interesting little shops, but things are a bit pricey. 4. Shantang Street and Pingjiang Road are good for walking around, but be careful what you buy (don't just buy anything). 5. Some qipao shops on Pingjiang Road offer good ones for over 100 RMB; just make sure to pick carefully. 6. If you have time, spend half a day on a photoshoot. Qipao photoshoots are highly recommended as a Suzhou specialty! Other 'assembly-line' style hairpin or generic ancient costume photoshoots are just okay. Suzhou also has old shops that do classic finger wave hairstyles, which really complement a qipao for a more authentic look! 7. Food recommendations: Jiuquanli BBQ is good – I've been eating there for two years. They have 4-5 branches on one street. You can make a reservation when you get there; the wait is usually about 20 minutes, and sometimes you can get a table right away! Not much else to recommend from me, as I'm from northern China and not a big fan of Suzhou cuisine – it's too sweet for my taste. 8. It can get a bit hot, and Suzhou weather is unpredictable, so remember to bring an umbrella!!

Franklin Weimann IV

Let me recommend a guesthouse called 'Suzhou Xiaoyuan.' I just stayed there last weekend. It's about 400 meters from the Humble Administrator's Garden and also very close to the subway station. I found it quite affordable and it has a charming, traditional atmosphere. The owner is super friendly and will tell you about nearby attractions, food, and stuff. Plus, there are three big, fluffy cats in the courtyard you can pet and cuddle (unless you're not a cat person, of course)! Hope this helps!

Terrence Beer

Just wondering, which subway line is it close to?

Sally Breitenberg

So hot!!!

Dr. Israel McLaughlin

I thought it was supposed to be cloudy during the Dragon Boat Festival?

Dr. Wade Boyer

Will it be even hotter if I go at the end of June?

Nathan Dickinson-Steuber

I think so. Nanjing is already scorching hot!

Joseph Thompson

Just saw this.

Arnold Predovic

Don't go to Guanqian Street.

Ms. Beatrice Abernathy

Anyone looking for a travel buddy for the Dragon Boat Festival?

Courtney Hickle Jr.

Looks like it's going to rain during the Dragon Boat Festival.

Mattie Lockman

Photographer here, DM me.