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Home/Destinations/Suzhou/Suzhou gardens
Gardens · Suzhou itinerary

Suzhou Gardens: The Best Itinerary

Suzhou’s classical gardens are world-famous. Here is how to explore them — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Gardens
  2. 2Silk
  3. 3Old town
  4. 4Pavilions

The gardens

The classical UNESCO gardens.

The silk

A silk museum visit.

The old town

The canal lanes.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Suzhou — prices per person.

Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour
Suzhou
Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour
5.0(34)·3h 30min
from$58/ person
via Viator
Suzhou Private Day Tour from Shanghai
Shanghai
Suzhou Private Day Tour from Shanghai
5.0(16)·8–10 hours
from$269/ person
via Viator
San Juan Old Walking Tour
San Juan
San Juan Old Walking Tour
5.0(21)·1h 45min
from$65/ person
via Viator
Suzhou Day Tour from Shanghai to Classical Garden, Tongli Water Town
Shanghai
Suzhou Day Tour from Shanghai to Classical Garden, Tongli Water Town
5.0(13)·10h 30min
from$279/ person
via Viator
Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Private Day Tour with Lunch
Suzhou
Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Private Day Tour with Lunch
5.0(12)·7–8 hours
from$166/ person
via Viator
Flexible Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Shanghai
Flexible Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
5.0(13)·8–9 hours
from$198/ person
via Viator
4-Hour Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride
Suzhou
4-Hour Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride
5.0(10)·4–5 hours
from$128/ person
via Viator
Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option
Shanghai
Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option
5.0(347)·8–9 hours
from$220/ person
via Viator

Suzhou gardens — FAQ

What are Suzhou’s gardens?
UNESCO classical gardens of ponds, pavilions and rockeries.
Which is the most famous?
The Humble Administrator’s Garden.
Why is Suzhou known for silk?
It has been a centre of silk-making for centuries.

Explore more in Suzhou

Classical GardensWater TownsTongli & ZhouzhuangTiger HillOld Town