Honestly, I Just Don't Get the Suzhou Haters.
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My response is: Suzhou is wonderful, but now is just not the time to go. It's hot, incredibly crowded, and you can't take decent photos. It's just miserable.
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Oh honey, you absolutely must come in autumn! It's cool and comfortable, with ginkgo leaves everywhere on the ground. It's unbelievably beautiful.
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Honestly, a city like Suzhou, famous for its gardens and southern water town atmosphere, is best enjoyed around April when it's less crowded, perfect for leisurely strolls. Following a tour group can be really dull. I just returned from Suzhou a couple of days ago, and aside from the current heat and the lack of nightlife, I was quite happy. Still, the absence of nightlife was genuinely shocking for an out-of-towner like me.
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Here are a few photos I took, making sure to avoid the crowds.
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Lots of fun, loved it! It was raining when I went, which really set a great mood.
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Never again! After visiting Suzhou once during the plum rain season, I've decided I'm only going if it's not raining.
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Let me dig up a photo. Suzhou is stunning, okay! This boat looks like it's gliding on a sheet of emerald glass.
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Absolutely gorgeous! The clear water is a testament to the Suzhou government's 'cash abilities,' hahaha!
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So lovely! Honey, where were these photos taken? Which spots are they?
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Thanks for the love, sweetie! In order, they are: Lingering Garden, Couple's Retreat Garden, Fei She (cafe), Couple's Retreat Garden again, Pingjiang Road, and the last three are from Tiger Hill.
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It's stunning! I've visited once and already want to go back countless times. I'm currently writing a travel blog about Suzhou, hoping more international visitors can experience its charm too, hahaha!
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That's fantastic! You see a lot of international visitors in Suzhou's gardens these days. With your promotion, its influence will definitely grow even more!
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I absolutely love visiting Suzhou. I've struggled with depression for many years, and I find solace in looking at the old houses there. My most profound memory is from a time I felt I couldn't go on. I was wandering alone late at night through the old streets and alleys, sensing the deep passage of time emanating from the ancient buildings. In a flash, I had an epiphany: I was merely a speck of dust in the vast river of time. That realization helped me let go of so many obsessions. I am truly grateful to Suzhou for that.
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Sweetie, I've had a very similar experience. Suzhou healed some deep wounds for me too. I hope things continue to look up for all of us.