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After twelve years, it must have been hard to leave. I had plans to treat friends to dinner and explore more, but in the end, I left in a rush.

Hello everyone, my friends!

Are you still stressed out about visiting crowded popular cities?喇叭 I wholeheartedly recommend looking at Suzhou, this hidden gem city!

The urban environment here is top-notch and clean. The weather between April and May is especially comfortable. However, it is worth mentioning that there aren't many people here now, so you don't have to feel like you're in the middle of a crowded place wherever you go! I prepared the following tips on eating, playing, and sightseeing in Suzhou just for you all, and rest assured you will be impressed! Hurry up and gather your travel companion(s) together and read these recommendations!!

These places in Suzhou, I give them two thumbs up!

• Golden Chicken Lake sunset:

  • Must head to the lakeside area in the evening for the sunset. The glittering waves and the beauty of it will take your breath away!
  • It is more modern in this part of Suzhou, with various high-rise buildings and shopping centers around.
  • Taking photos here can make fantastic souvenirs!
  • Admission Fee: Free!

• East Gate "Big Trousers" spot visit:

  • This is the iconic landmark of Suzhou. Because of its special appearance, local people also jokingly call it "big long johns."
  • Actually, it's where the largest commercial district in Suzhou is located.
  • Want good pictures? Consider heading to the 53rd-floor panoramic restaurant “Ting Qi Qiu” located near it, the view from there is beyond words!

• Paddle boat ride on Pingjiang Road:

  • When you are in Pingjiang Road, must experience a paddle boat ride! The Pingjiang River is an ancient street along the riverbank with traditional houses on both sides.
  • On the boat, sway slowly to see Suzhou from another angle and feel the tranquility of the Jiangnan Water Town - small bridges, flowing water, and residents.
  • Admission Fee: Around 40 RMB per person.

• Zhuozheng Yard:️

  • This is among the four most famous classical gardens in China! Inside, there is a landscape at each step, and every few paces present different scenes, exuding the ingenuity and aesthetics of traditional Chinese garden design, truly impressive!
  • Visiting Tips: You need to slow down and take your time to appreciate the characteristics of classical gardens.
  • Admission Fee: 80RMB.

• Suzhou Museum:️

  • After visiting Zhuozheng Yard, you can directly move to nearby Suzhou Museum, which are quite close to each other.
  • Not only there are valuable collections inside, but the building itself is an artwork designed by world-renowned architect Ieoh Ming Pei (also a designer of the glass pyramid in the Louvre!).
  • Important Notice:
  • Reservation is a must!
  • How to reserve?: Usually, people look for "Suzhou Museum Official Mini-program" on WeChat to make reservations.
  • Why is it important?: Without making a reservation, you may not enter because of large crowds, ending up on an empty trip.
  • Admission Fee: Free entry, yet reservations are essential!

That last sentence was brilliant. Thank you!

Me too. I like cities where individually-built homes coexist with skyscrapers.

After seeing so many beaches, my husband and I both agreed: Shenzhen's coastline is the most beautiful. It's incredibly clear and stunning. Once you're here, you don't want to leave. The transportation is fantastic, it's very clean, and the people are friendly. The way drivers yield to pedestrians is really commendable.

There's no such thing as a boring Shenzhen, only people who don't know how to explore it. It has all the typical city sights—mountains, sea, sunrises, sunsets, and city nightscapes—everything except ancient architecture.
For sea views, check out the Observatory, Luzui Villa, Dameisha, Xiaomeisha, and Beizaijiao Lighthouse. For mountains, there's Wutong Mountain, Tanglang Mountain, Nanshan Mountain, and more.
Catch sunrises and sunsets at Shenzhen Bay Sunrise Arena, Qianhai Stone Park, Haibian Park, and Xixiang Mangrove.
For city night views, visit OH Bay, Sea World, Talent Park, and Xiaowutong Mountain.
Xianhu Botanical Garden is also stunning, especially the 'Heaven on Earth' scenic spot inside (see bottom right picture).

Quick, get back to Chengdu to get out of the rain!

I asked the guy at luggage storage the other day – they handled over 4,000 pieces of luggage. It must be incredibly tough work for them.

They say Beijing is rich in resources. But if you're a 'Beijing drifter,' those resources are largely out of reach. After working long hours, from dawn till dusk, when you finally get a day off, do you really have the energy left to enjoy museums, libraries, art galleries, or nature?

It's true there's a lot of bad food in Hangzhou, but the really terrible dishes are often from so-called 'out-of-town' chefs/restaurants that couldn't make it back home and are just trying to fool people here.

Oh yeah, they were in Suzhou over the May Day holiday performing exactly this.

You absolutely HAVE to try Xinzhenyuan, I'm begging you! It's way better than Yaba Shengjian. I'm still dreaming about it.

As everyone knows, Hangzhou is breathtakingly beautiful.

Is it expensive to take a taxi there?

I'd love to travel to mainland China too, but I'm swamped with work right now. I'll definitely go if I get the chance in the future. I'm dreaming of trying hotpot in Chongqing and Luosifen (river snail rice noodles) in Liuzhou.

What's wrong with young people today? Are you one of them? Do you even understand them?

When I visited right after it opened, I thought the experience at the science museum was quite good, especially those cutting-edge 'black tech' interactive exhibits—they were really mind-expanding!

Scrambling for tickets, waiting in lines, security checks, ID card scanning, and just endless walking... it's exhausting. The layout in the square and the Forbidden City involves all sorts of long detours.

What would you even do there every day? I visit once and I don't want to go back for a whole year. The moment I step through the gates, I feel the pressure.