Recently, many people in Suzhou want to travel around the city. What are the characteristic travel routes in Suzhou in autumn? Many people are asking about this. Here are some recommendations for you. If you are interested, you can check out the details.
1. Garden Appreciation in Autumn Route
Overview: Beisi Pagoda → The Humble Administrator’s Garden → The Lion Grove Garden → Couple’s Garden → East Garden (walking route)
Route details: This autumn scenery route starts from the persimmon tree next to Beisi Pagoda subway station. This persimmon tree is planted in a Suzhou-style courtyard. The lush foliage and red persimmon fruits playfully poke out of the powder wall, forming a small scene with a strong Jiangnan charm.
Walking along Northwest Street and Northeast Street, you can go to the Humble Administrator’s Garden (entrance fee 70 yuan) and the Lion Grove Garden (entrance fee 30 yuan), two famous gardens. In late autumn, every touch of autumn red in the Humble Administrator’s Garden is full of poetry, and every piece of orange is imbued with the artistic charm. The Lion Grove Garden is currently holding a chrysanthemum exhibition. Halls and courtyards are filled with the fragrance of chrysanthemums. There are so many chrysanthemums that they look like stars in the sky, a magnificent sight.
Then, passing through Pingjiang Road, go to the Couple’s Garden (entrance fee 20 yuan), Suzhou’s “Garden of Love.” Every pavilion and terrace in the Couple’s Garden is filled with the sweetness of love and the comfort of life. In addition, this is the only garden in Suzhou where you can register for marriage.
Next to the Couple’s Garden is the East Garden, which is open for free. It is the oldest and largest urban park in the ancient city. In addition to strolling, enjoying flowers, and boating for leisure, you can also admire elegant black swans!
2. Tianping Red Maple Route
Overview: Tianping Mountain → Shoutao Lake → Lingyan Mountain → Mudu Ancient Town → Cangshu Mutton Food Street (self-driving route)
Route details: Tianping Mountain (entrance fee 30 yuan) is renowned both domestically and internationally for its “three wonders”: red maple, clear springs, and strange rocks, ranking among the “Four Famous Maple Viewing Spots in China.” It’s the time of year again for “maple love.” The fragrant maple leaves here turn from green to yellow, then from yellow to orange, from orange to red, and finally from red to purple, presenting a “five-color maple scenery.”
Shoutao Lake is next to Tianping Mountain. It is named after the mountain shape resembling a peach of longevity on the lakeshore. The mountains and waters complement each other, and the natural scenery is abundant. It is a good place for fitness and leisure.
Lingyan Mountain (entrance fee 1 yuan for Lingyan Temple), which is known as “the most beautiful in Jiangnan,” is also nearby. The mountain is full of strange rocks and picturesque landscapes. The bowl of plain noodles there is a must-try delicacy. Then go to Mudu Ancient Town (scenic spot combined ticket 78 yuan) at the foot of the mountain to experience the slow pace of life in Jiangnan water towns.
Finally, go to Cangshu Mutton Food Street and find a mutton restaurant with a good reputation. Order mutton hotpot, braised mutton, mutton cake, garlic stir-fried sheep tripe, and other delicious food to happily “gain weight for autumn.”
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