Suzhou Road Trip: My WTF Moments Behind the Wheel
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One time, we parked at a lot near the Lingering Garden overnight. I recall it was either free or just 1 RMB per hour. During the day, I think it was 8 RMB, but I'm not entirely sure. Just sharing for your reference.
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I'd suggest parking at your hotel and taking the subway.
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I learned this the hard way from driving there myself, and it was so frustrating!
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Oh, I was planning to drive too! I'm still figuring out the parking situation.
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Could you share your findings? Is Guanqian Street in the Gusu District?
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If I drive there during the National Day holiday, do I need to apply for an entry permit for out-of-town vehicles through a mini-program beforehand?
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Most likely, yes. It's best to call their local 12345 hotline to confirm.
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Are green license plates (EVs) also subject to traffic restrictions?
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I'm not sure about green plates; you'll have to call and ask.
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Does this apply to all non-Jiangsu license plates, or just non-Suzhou plates?
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Sorry, I'm not too sure about that.
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Are there traffic restrictions during the National Day holiday? Does it mean you can't drive into the area at all, or can you drive to your hotel, park there, and then use the subway?
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It seems to be in effect all the time for the Gusu District, especially the scenic spots, from 7 AM to 7 PM. You should call their local 12345 hotline to check. They gave a lot of details, and I didn't catch everything.
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Which number should I call to ask?
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On Saturdays and Sundays, are there traffic restrictions around the Qili Shantang Street area too?
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Yes, the restrictions are in place every day.
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Jinji Lake doesn't have restrictions, does it?
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Yes, it is restricted.