Suzhou Traffic: Seriously, I Can't Even.

[Dr. Lance Glover]

Wow, this traffic is really frustrating! Here's a reminder for my friends who are planning to visit the Tiger Hill (Hǔqiū) in Suzhou:

• Today, I experienced firsthand how difficult it is to get around when trying to reach Tiger Hill. I couldn't manage to catch a taxi.
  • Tiger Hill is a popular ancient pagoda and garden attraction in Suzhou, attracting numerous tourists.
• Thinking about taking a bus as an alternative, but due to the heavy traffic, buses were also delayed significantly.
• After successfully roaming around the area, now I can't get a ride back to the hotel from Tiger Hill, either...
• I just wish to teleport back to the hotel! The transportation here is frighteningly disorganized. Next time, I will have to plan well in advance.

️ Travel warning: If you plan to visit Tiger Hill, pay attention to these points:

• Potential problems: Traffic around the Tiger Hill site is often snarled-especially during peak tourist seasons or on weekends.

  • Specific manifestations: Taxis are scarce, and buses may be severely delayed due to heavy traffic.

• How to avoid trouble:

  • Timing: Try to go during non-peak times (for example, early morning weekdays).
  • Plan your public transportation journey in advance: Check bus routes ahead of time, and consider looking for nearby subway stations for transfers even if it means walking a bit further.
  • Use ride-hailing apps: If you use ride-hailing apps, try to call a car in advance and be ready to wait quite a while.
  • Patience: Should you happen to encounter traffic jams, stay patient, or just find a place nearby to relax. Wait until the traffic eases before moving on.

[Elsa Wyman]

And definitely skip Yushifandao on Pingjiang Road. Their service is incredibly slow; I waited a good forty minutes for all our dishes to finally arrive. Maybe give it a shot if you're not actually hungry.

[Beatrice Thiel]

The shengjian (pan-fried buns) we had were pretty good. What was that shop called again? It started with 'Xin'...

[Sally Breitenberg]

Ugh, public bikes... you can just imagine how desperate residents in Gusu District get during holidays! Ultimately, e-bikes are the way to go.

[Colin Cronin]

Excuse me, which brand of shared e-bikes is most common around here?

[Franklin Weimann IV]

Suzhou's traffic is genuinely terrible. I just got back yesterday, and it's chaotic everywhere with no one directing traffic. E-bikes aren't just being ridden, they're practically flying! I even saw cars making sudden U-turns on Pingjiang Road.

[Marcos Goodwin]

Last time, I went to Tiger Hill in the afternoon, walked all the way from Shantang Street.

[Abraham Kris]

You're a legend.

[Linda Dietrich]

Taking Line 6 subway to Tiger Hill is much faster. Trying to get a taxi near attractions is a nightmare because of the heavy traffic.

[Franklin Weimann IV]

So, is there ever a time when the Humble Administrator's Garden is less crowded? I've bought a combo ticket for it and Tiger Hill for tomorrow.

[Mr. Carlton Johnston]

It's not just tough for tourists like you... Even for us locals, getting around is a struggle. The traffic is a killer, especially on weekends. We usually rely on the subway or e-bikes.

[Florence Stark]

I had planned to visit six or seven attractions, but only managed two in the morning when it was less crowded. Last night, I went to Shantang Street for a boat ride, and sure enough, it was packed. I thought, 'Forget the boat, I'll just take the subway back to the hotel,' but then the road was blocked off.

[Guadalupe Barton]

And so, I ended up walking over 30,000 steps that day.

[Hazel Brown-Stracke]

Don't just casually complain about the traffic; the places you're visiting are perpetually congested.

[Helen Gleason]

Are your traffic lights always this awful? I took one wrong turn and it took me half an hour to get back on track. And are the red lights seriously two minutes long each?

[Courtney Hickle Jr.]

Went to Xiyuan Temple and Hanshan Temple today, and the traffic was a complete nightmare. E-bike horns were blaring non-stop, pedestrians were rushing to cross the streets, and the bus took forever to arrive. Also, Suzhou's bus routes have some really creative naming schemes, like 'Day Line,' 'Night Line,' 'East Line,' 'West Line,' 'Line A,' 'Line B'...

[Miss Angela Cormier]

I was at my wit's end right at the entrance of Xiyuan Temple.

[Lula Schmidt]

Haha, on the streets of Suzhou, my 65-year-old mom actually got back on a bicycle!

[Roosevelt Reynolds]

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha