Experience Suzhou travel in autumn: Journey to experience ancient Jiangnan

Suzhou is famous as the “Venice of China”, attracting tourists with its ancient stone bridges over small rivers, ancient water towns, along with the poetic beauty of ancient gardens, majestic temples, and peaceful canals, showing a rich and unique culture. In autumn, the scenery of Suzhou becomes more romantic and wonderful than ever. If you have the opportunity to travel to Suzhou in autumn, try the most typical experiences here summarized in this article.

Impressive stone bridges, majestic pagodas, meticulously designed gardens, unique cuisine , friendly people… will be the unique features that will stay in the hearts of many tourists when traveling to Suzhou.

1. Introduce the beauty of Suzhou in autumn?

Autumn in Suzhou (Photo source: Collected)

Suzhou is located in eastern China, bordering Shanghai to the east and the Yangtze River to the north. Suzhou attracts visitors with its beautiful stone bridges, ancient temples with curved tiled roofs, meticulously designed ancient gardens and unique natural scenery.

Suzhou is once again dressed in romantic beauty with clear skies and cool air, carrying the gentle scent of flowers and grass, creating a peaceful and spacious scene. When walking among the streets, the image of brilliant yellow leaves and ginkgo leaves seems to be dancing in the wind. Every step, every corner in Suzhou promises to bring an unforgettable experience.

2. What are some must-try experiences when traveling to Suzhou in the fall?

“Above there is heaven, below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou.” Suzhou is the “heaven on earth” in the eyes of many tourists in China. The poetic landscape of Jiangnan has captivated many people.

2.1. Explore the quiet ancient town of Zhouzhuang in Suzhou

Lost in the ancient town of Chu Trang (Photo source: Collected)

The ancient town of Zhouzhuang is the most famous place in the Jiangnan region, impressive with houses bearing the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties located along both sides of the river, with the water flowing under the two bridges The Duc and Vinh An. During the day, you can stroll around the small alleys in the ancient town to admire the ancient beauty here. At night, tourists to Suzhou can admire the scene of the town lit up or stay at the houses along the river. At the same time, you can learn more about the culture, lifestyle or customs of the local people or enjoy famous dishes such as sticky rice cakes, rice cakes...

2.2 "Time travel" to a thousand years of history in Binh Giang

Binh Giang Road - The street with the breath of Giang Nam (Photo source: Collected)

One of the places not to be missed when traveling to Suzhou, China is Binh Giang. This is an old district of Suzhou city and today has become an interesting destination, attracting many travelers from far away to visit because it possesses a beautiful scene like in swordplay movies.

Binh Giang has a history of 2500 years and is still preserved quite intact until today. This place has an ancient, quiet atmosphere with ancient beauty. This is definitely an ideal destination for those who are passionate about the ancient, quiet beauty of Suzhou.

2.3. Visit museums in Suzhou

Museum in Suzhou (Photo source: Collected)

The Silk Museum is a unique and attractive tourist destination in Suzhou, China's paradise on earth. The museum not only displays beautiful and luxurious silk products, but also introduces the history, culture and technology of the silk industry, a traditional craft that has existed for thousands of years among the people of Suzhou.

Suzhou Silk Museum was established in 1984, located in the city's No. 1 Silk Factory. The museum has a total area of ​​8,000 square meters, including 5 main rooms.

Besides the Silk Museum, you can also visit the Suzhou Museum. This museum was built according to the design of the famous architect Bei Yuming, harmoniously combining modern and classical styles, giving you a unique cultural and artistic experience.

2.4. Finding peace at Hanshan Temple

Hanshan Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple mentioned in Zhang Ji's poem, located in the west of Fengqiao town, Suzhou city, China. The temple is an attractive destination for those who love to explore ancient relics and mysterious stories of Zen.

This place is famous for its solemn and ancient architectural style, with Han Thap Dinh, Phuong Truong Thu, Dai Hung Buu Dien, La Han Duong, Pho Minh Thap Vien... But the most prominent is probably the bell tower which hangs a single bronze bell weighing 2 tons, which when rung can dispel all worries. The pagoda is an attractive destination for those who love to explore ancient relics and mysterious stories of Zen Buddhism.

2.5 Immerse yourself in the beautiful nature at Chuyet Chinh Vien

Suzhou Garden - Masterpiece of classical Chinese art (Photo source: Collected)

The Humble Courtyard is a garden in Suzhou that is quite famous for its sophisticated architecture and artificial mountains that are interwoven with each other.
The garden is exquisitely designed, imbued with the Jiangnan style. With its unique design and meticulous care, the garden has become one of the most famous gardens in China and is listed as a World Cultural Heritage.

2.6. Immerse yourself in the tranquil scenery of Dong Ly Ancient Town

Peaceful Dong Li ancient town (Photo source: Collected)

Tongli Town is an ancient water town located south of the Yangtze River. It is famous for its ancient architectural complex built about 1,000 years ago and still remains almost intact to this day.

Surrounding the ancient town of Dongli are 15 canals connected by 49 bridges with unique designs. Along the canals are traditional restaurants and cafes, creating a poetic and attractive scene.

When you come to the ancient town of Dongli, you can stroll around the alleys of the ancient town to enjoy all the ancient beauty or rent traditional costumes such as royal clothes, Hanfu to take pictures and immerse yourself in the ancient atmosphere. This town is not as noisy as Zhouzhuang, nor as bustling as Xitang, but brings tranquility and peace, creating an unforgettable experience.

Suzhou - an ancient city amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life, seems to be taking you away from the hustle and bustle, "time-traveling" to an ancient world that only seems to appear in movies. Surely, the journey to Suzhou in autumn will leave you with countless unforgettable memories.

Source: https://www.vietravel.com/vn/am-thuc-kham-pha/du-lich-to-chau-mua-thu-v15659.aspx