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Suzhou

The Venice of the East, laced with canals, whitewashed water towns and exquisite classical gardens.

Notable spots

Humble Administrator's Garden
Landmark
The grandest of Suzhou's UNESCO classical gardens.
Pingjiang Road
Area
Tongli Water Town
Scenery

Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov

👕 Suzhou in Oct: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Humble Administrator's Garden — Zhangzhugang (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia