[2025 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for The Gate of the Orient (Updated Jul)

🌿Locals' Secret Hidden Treasures Revealed｜Guide to 3 Treasure Routes in Suzhou Industrial Park Don't just know the gardens, Pingjiang Road, and Suzhou Museum when you come to Suzhou, There are also modern, shining and charming parks! Today, I have compiled a guide to 3 treasure routes in Suzhou Industrial Park. Friends who want to come to Suzhou are welcome to collect and check in! Route 1️⃣ Jinji Lake Citywalk｜A must-visit route for young artists Route: Oriental Gate→Suzhou Culture and Art Center→Moonlight Pier→Eslite Bookstore→Ligong Dike→Jinji Lake Music Fountain   Highlights:   ✅Oriental Gate: Take sunrise silhouette photos in the morning and watch the light show at night. You can easily get landmark photos. ✅Suzhou Culture and Art Center: Suzhou's iconic cultural highland and art palace, "a pearl, a wall, a garden", truly displays the art of the senses. The large floor-to-ceiling windows on the second floor and the fusion of light and shadow paint the art center into a painting. Every time I come here, I will fall in love with this place a little more. ✅Moonlight Pier: It feels like walking in Europe, comfortable, cozy, romantic, literary... ✅Eslite Bookstore: 72 steps + giant book wall, a must-see for literary youths! ✅Ligong Dike: Take a walk in the evening to watch the sunset, ancient bridge + lake view + modern architecture, a casual shot will give you the feeling of the "Little Jiangnan" movie. ✅Musical fountain: Opens on time at 19:30, the water curtain light and shadow are shocking (don’t miss the two shows on Friday and Saturday).   ⚠️Tips: Wear comfortable shoes! The whole journey is about 5km. 🏨Accommodation: Choose a hotel with Jinji Lake view, such as Crowne Plaza Hotel, which has an unparalleled view. - Route 2️⃣ Foodie Rush in the Park | 24-hour guide for foodies Route: Xietang Old Street → Zhongtian Lakeside Plaza → Suzhou Center 😋Must-eat list:  ✅Xietang Old Street: You can taste Suzhou cuisine, Suzhou-style noodle banquets and other specialties. This place retains the traditional poetry and incorporates the modern atmosphere of fireworks. ✅Zhongtian Lakeside Plaza: Mostly delicious Korean food, this is one of the gathering places for Koreans in Suzhou. ✅Suzhou Center: International Food Paradise! We recommend checking out the retro street view at City Market, where you can eat and take photos in the nostalgic 90s style. - Route 3️⃣Self-drive tour of the park | Family & shopping🛍️Easy one-day tour Route: Yangcheng Lake Peninsula → Bicester Shopping Village Recommended gameplay:   ✅Yangcheng Lake Peninsula: Self-drive around the lake is super healing! Visit Bicester Village, and families can go to Peninsula Farm to feed the animals.   ✅Bicester Village: Reward your stomach after shopping! There is a 10% discount on Suzhou-style pastries and the night view of the shopping village is super beautiful.   This spring, you must come to Suzhou Industrial Park sooner or later. You can have "triple happiness" at one time - artistic youth walk along Citywalk, foodies go straight to the market business district, and self-driving people have fun around the lake! The charm of the park's "double-sided embroidery", switching between classic and modern with one click ~   Suzhou Industrial Park·Suzhou

Suzhou Magnolias are in full bloom in March, and are about to usher in their highlight moments The garden will stage a grand spring The magnolia viewing area is basically in mid-March I have compiled a map for viewing magnolia [Sakura] flowers. Attached is last year's time reference [One] Lingering Garden [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.7 The two magnolia trees that bloomed earlier last year are both in Liuyuan Garden. The white magnolia under the blue sky is so clean and pure that it seems unreal [Two] Master of the Nets Garden [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.19 The Magnolia in Wangshiyuan Magnolia is worth a special trip to Suzhou. The original live picture is straight out, so beautiful that I forgive the world for a minute! [Three] Couple Garden [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.17 The window that the whole network was waiting for last year was so beautiful that it was speechless Erqiao Magnolia is so stunning that northerners simply cannot resist it [Four] Lion Grove Parking Lot [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.11 You can enjoy the magnolias for free at the Lion Grove parking lot This is the happiness of Suzhou people. Remember the location of the bathroom [Five] Gate of the East [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.10 Pink magnolias on Suzhou Avenue West, through which you can see the Oriental Gate in the distance [Six] Hwangra Temple [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.16 The only place in Suzhou where you can see red-walled magnolias The white magnolia glows in the sun, very sacred [Seven] Quyuan [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.12 It is a very rare garden in Suzhou. The magnolia under the white walls and black tiles of the free garden has a Jiangnan charm.

#chinatrip We took about 27mins of train to travel from slightly out of city towards city center just to arrive to this place. Surprisingly, there was not many people around and probably people are mostly inside the big shopping mall around this building. We notice those that visited this place are mostly kneel down and pointing their camera upwards just to capture this beauty all in one picture. I would say it is worth it though looks weird for kneeling down around the street. Psst! If you wish to see this building from a far, I would suggest you to go to Picturesque just about 15-20mins train away from this place!

The Gate to the East, also known as the Gate of the Orient, is an iconic skyscraper located in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China. Standing at 301.8 meters (990 feet) tall, it's one of the tallest buildings in Suzhou and a prominent feature of the city's skyline. The Gate to the East houses a mix of offices, luxury apartments, a hotel, and a shopping mall. This makes it a multifunctional hub for both work and leisure. It's situated in the heart of Suzhou's industrial park, close to Jinji Lake, which is a popular spot for both locals and tourists. The building is famously shaped like a giant pair of pants, which has sparked a lot of conversation and amusement, the unusual shape has been the subject of jokes and memes, and despite the initial controversy, the Gate to the East is now one of the must-see attractions in the city, it has also become a beloved landmark and a symbol of modern Suzhou. Its design is meant to symbolize a gate, marking the entrance to the city of Suzhou. From the upper floors, you can get stunning views of Jinji Lake and the surrounding cityscape, making it a great place for photos. The Gate to the East is more than just a building; it's a modern icon that adds character and charm to Suzhou, blending functionality with a distinctive design that continues to fascinate both locals and visitors. If you're visiting, make sure to explore the shopping mall and grab a meal at one of the restaurants with a view. The unique architecture and panoramic views are perfect for capturing some memorable shots. #suzhou #china

#chinatrip This is truly one of my bucket lists to visit this place. We were supposed to come here for sunset view, unfortunately we missed the golden time 🥲 However, we continue to stay here for the skyline from bright turn into dark, another level of enjoyment! There were not many people around this area probably there are other viewing point. Personally recommend to this place to view the 3 musketeer from afar 😆

Suzhou, a great place that can't be finished in three days🤩, every place is a beautiful scenery🌅! 🚗Transportation arrangement: 🚇 Subway download 'Su e Xing' to scan and ride, bus to get Suzhou bus e-card in zfb~ 🚄 Both Suzhou Station and Suzhou North Station have direct subway, prefer Suzhou Station~ 🚃 To Tongli: Line 4🚆→Scenic shuttle bus; Zhouzhuang: Line 4→Bus 725→758🚌 🌟Accommodation arrangement: 📍Recommended to stay near Guanqian Street or Pingjiang Road, both transportation and food are super convenient🥘! Guanqian Street is a commercial street, and Pingjiang Road is an old street~ 📍If you want to go to the ancient town, it is recommended to stay near the ancient town on the last day🏠~ 💃Route arrangement: DAY1: Humble Administrator's Garden →Suzhou Museum →Lion Grove →Pingjiang Road→Chengpin Bookstore →Jinji Lake 🐔 DAY2: Guanqian Street →Tiger Hill Scenic Spot →Hanshan Temple →Shantang Street DAY3: Tongli Ancient Town 🎇or Zhouzhuang 🌿Suzhou also has many beautiful garden scenic spots, everyone can arrange according to their own preferences🤗~ 🎊Attractions introduction: 1. 🏯Shantang Street 'Jiangnan has another dream of misty rain, stepping into Shantang seven miles', don't miss the sunset and night view~ When the lights are on, the white walls and black tiles seem to be in the prosperous age of ancient Jiangnan🤓! 2. 🏛Suzhou Museum Mr. Bei Yuming's final work, the interior introduces daylight into the museum, creating scenery with light and shadow, and it looks like a painting no matter how you take it🤳! 3. 🛤Pingjiang Road A Pingjiang Road, half of the history of Gusu😜. I like the March grocery store here the most, and the good-looking bamboo tube tea, full of quiet travel feeling🤤~ 4. ⛩Humble Administrator's Garden The courtyard is well-arranged, girls remember to wear cheongsam or Hanfu👗, it's super beautiful to take pictures in the garden! 5. 🏙Oriental Gate Sunset Navigate to Jinji Lake Square, and the Oriental Gate is right across the street. In the evening, the city is hazy like a scroll🖼, and it's super good-looking for photos and group photos! 6. 🌃Zhouzhuang 'The mottled cyan-gray color is like the remnants of the morning, and the intertwined double bridges are firm and old'🎇; Zhouzhuang, known in Yu Qiuyu's book, must go to the river to sit on a black-awning boat~ 7. 📚Hanshan Temple 'Gusu city outside Hanshan Temple, midnight bell to the guest boat'🛶; even the ancient Bai Juyi praised the place, are you sure you don't come? 🌟Catering recommendation: I chose Qian Yuman·Nostalgic Restaurant (Shantang Street Changxu Road Store) Must eat Suzhou dishes, located at 717 Changxu Road, Gusu District, only 3 minutes walk to Shantang Street~ 🥢Must order dishes: 1. 🦆Bamboo net duck: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, must order! This duck is really delicious😍~ 2. 🐟Squirrel mandarin fish: sour and sweet, the fish is fried just right, crispy and super delicious😝~ 3. 🍹Peach Blossom Ten Miles: Must order fruit wine, low alcohol, great👍! 🎈【Some travel tips】 1. Dress suggestion is a bit plain, more matching with Jiangnan😘~ 2. Remember to avoid Monday, Suzhou Museum is closed🤐! 😜Buddies, just rush! Come and feel the charm of Suzhou🤗~

Hi～I'm Nanxun dd "There is a paradise above, and Suzhou and Hangzhou below" If you don't know yet It's time to come to Suzhou·Jiangsu, to have a dream of Jiangnan Keep this 2 days 1 night guide - How to go? Suzhou Station & Suzhou North Station, Suzhou Station is closer to the city✨ - Where to live? Live near Pingjiang Road and Guanqian Street, there are many foods, and it is convenient to go to various attractions👀 - Itinerary ▪️Day1: Suzhou Station-Beita Temple Metro Station Exit 4-Suzhou Museum -Humble Administrator's Garden -Suzhou Cultural and Art Center ▪️Day2: Pingjiang Road Historical Block -Master's Garden -Meidi Park Square-Tianjing Pavilion -Orange Sky Jiahe Theater -Xiyuan Temple -Shantang Street -Suzhou Station - Where to play→ - 1⃣️Shantang Street The red lanterns are high, and the night tour of Shantang has a different charm. Now there is a super dreamy giant fish lamp - 2⃣️Suzhou Museum Here hides the history of Gusu for three thousand years, the geometric design, fully demonstrates the Chinese aesthetics - 3⃣️Beita Temple Metro Station Exit 4 For this persimmon tree, I specially went to Suzhou. Black tiles and white walls, red persimmons hang full of branches - 4⃣️Suzhou Cultural and Art Center Don't miss the beautiful sunset of the Jinji Lake large frame. You can also see the Oriental Gate in the distance - 5⃣️Master's Garden If you only go to one Suzhou garden, check out the Master's Garden. At dusk, the wall will be dyed yellow by the setting sun - 6⃣️Meidi Park Square The big "Suzhou" 2 characters are written on the red brick wall, you can take a card shot if you pass by - 7⃣️Dushu Lake Church Sunset/Church/Cross, full of unique end-of-the-world romance. But it is currently under maintenance - 8⃣️Tianjing Pavilion A lonely tower standing in the lake, like a fairyland. You need to use a drone to take pictures - 9⃣️Xiyuan Temple A temple full of cats, the cats that can be seen everywhere are so cute, you can play here for an afternoon - 1⃣️0⃣️Orange Sky Jiahe Theater Go to Taihu Lake in the afternoon to watch a shadow show "Faith", you will really be amazed by this theater, the 360-degree immersive real scene stage, really better than the movie! 🐂The group dance at the pier, parkour chasing cars, returning to the cabin landing, etc., as the actor's wonderful performance begins, the stage slowly rotates, you will truly feel the wind and rain / virtual and real combination, full of stage technology as if you are on the scene - What to eat→ Going to Suzhou, of course, you have to eat a bowl of Suzhou noodles, as well as plum cakes, bamboo tube milk tea, and crab yellow noodles can be tried🧐 -

#timetotravel 💕💕The Gate of the Orient in Suzhou has beckoned me back not once, but twice, thanks to its incredible charm. 🚶‍♀️ Getting There: A quick 10-minute walk from Suzhou Citadines Xinghai Apartment Hotel gets you to the Gate of the Orient. 🤩 Attractions: By day, the Gate of the Orient is impressive, but its nighttime illumination is truly captivating. Nearby, Jinji Lake offers scenic beauty, while Suzhou Center Mall satisfies shopping cravings. 🏨 Hotel: Suzhou Citadines Xinghai Apartment Hotel, just minutes away, offers both convenience and a great view. 🍲 Food & Restaurants: Savor excellent dining around the lake and within the mall. 🛍️ Shopping: Suzhou Center Mall is a shopper's paradise. It's a well-rounded Suzhou experience I'd recommend to all. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #suzhou #gateoftheorient #orientsplendor

A Cantonese restaurant on the 6th floor of the South Tower of the Gate of the Orient, a landmark in Suzhou. The view was amazing, and I could see Jinji Lake and the IFS on the opposite bank. You can also see the fountain show on Jinji Lake at night. Most of the seats have a lake view, which is nice. The view was great, and the food was delicious, so I was very satisfied! Everything was delicious! In particular, the whole roasted pigeon had crispy skin, moist inside, and a strong flavor, making it the most delicious pigeon I've ever eaten✨😳 I thought the view was the priority, so to be honest, the taste would be pretty bad, but I was glad that wasn't the case at all😁 📍Facing Jiangnan - Exquisite Oriental Elegance (Oriental Gate Store) ☑︎Address No. S6-02, 03, 6th Floor, South Building, Oriental Gate, No. 199, Xinggang Street, Industrial Park District, Suzhou City ☑︎Opening hours 11:00-14:00 17:00-21:00 ☑︎Access About 70m walk from the subway "Oriental Gate" station #Suzhou Tourism #China Travel #China Tourism #China #Chinese Cuisine #Suzhou #777

Location: Suzhou, Jiangsu province in China. The infamous "trousers" building in Suzhou is a wonderful building situated beside the huge lake. The official name is Gate of the East, also known as the Gate of the Orient, is the second tallest building in Suzhou, behind Suzhou IFS. It is intended to be a symbol of a gateway to the city which emphasizes the city's continuing significance in modern China. The area beside the building has a gigantic shopping mall with many floors inside and out. Lots to explore in this excellent Chinese city. #suzhou

The Gate of the East is located on the shore of Jinji Lake in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China. This skyscraper is 301.8 meters high and has a unique structure: the entire building is based on a twin tower structure.

Showing Y’all some more aight from this amazing location. this spot is situated right in front of the gate of orient and stretches along the west side of the jinji lake. This is a wonderful park where you can walk, jog or relax in the sun. there are many activities that people do such as kite flying and you could also rent a bicycle or a four wheeler to pedal along the stretch. on thing I always love to do when I travel is to fly my drone and check out some of the aerial sights. and that was what I did. when you’re at this area you can also check out the IFS building or you can check out the Suzhou Center, Mall because of how close it is. #scenicspotguide #momentsmission #christmasgiveaway #urbanexplorer

Twin towers 👬 can be seen in many cities. Suzhou's conjoined 🪢 twin towers break the traditional design and become like big pants 👖, which is more attractive in appearance. As night falls🌟, lights of different colors are turned on🔥🌈 to make the big pants move🕺, adding a sense of the times and vitality. Unfortunately, the travel code was not available (epidemic control), so I was unable to enter the landmark experience, which left me with a little regret🥲, but I still have to continue my journey🤔😍 #冬游记 #国外游 #人氣展览 #最型旅行体验

Right in front of the Gate of the Orient building is this really big park which nearly wraps around the entire west side of the Jinji lake. it is this water front park where you see so many people and locals and tourists, coming to enjoy the beautiful sights. From this location you can get a clear view of the other side of the lake which is where the Times Square area is and the tallest building in Suzhou, the IFS tower is. Normally when you came to this location you are bound to see other people, or families and a lot of couples taking a walk along the waterfront. but at the same time it doesn’t usually get overcrowded. hope you enjoy the pictures! #momentsmission #scenicspotguide #travelinspiration #suzhou #travel #traveltips #unforgettableexperiences

Today was a really foggy day at the Gate of the Orient. the clouds covered the sun ⛅️ and it was a bit dark. but nevertheless it was still such a beautiful sight. I’ve been privileged to visit this location in all the different seasons but it seems like autumn takes the cake for this location for the best season to visit. you have your nice maple leaves and orange trees that contrast the dark blue hues which makes it so beautiful. this amazing spot is located right in the center of Suzhou. and just by driving around this are you are bound to see a massive structure that looks like huge pants 👖 this is one of the iconic monuments you have to visit in Suzhou!#scenicspotguide #travelinspiration #mapletrees #nationalpark #urbanexplorer #momentsmission

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In Suzhou, in addition to the garden architecture, the most impressive thing is the Gate of the East. This building is one of the landmark buildings in China for many people. It is also the symbol of the city in Suzhou, although it looks in appearance. Some people may vomit, and many people will say that it is the "door of the autumn trousers". Although it is a personal spit, it can make many people feel very good. Of course, this is the most pleasing place in this building. Want to take a beautiful photo here, try to go to the distance to appreciate its beauty, you can take a trip and feel the majestic beauty of the East Gate. The Oriental Gate at night is also very amazing ~ Address: Located at No. 199, Xinggang Street, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, at the eastern end of the CBD axis of Suzhou Industrial Park, east to Xinggang Street and Jinji Lake, the west is the park management committee building and the Century Financial Building, the south is the small river, and the north side is the urban green belt and the urban road. photograph tips

20 minutes from Shanghai [Suzhou] It was so cool ah to Suzhou tourism, then you can not come to Suzhou's landmark buildings - the door of the East (commonly known as the big pants) this building super future wind, and! ! No one on the road! You can take photos with confidence! super cool! Very cyberpunk feeling! and Suzhou is really comfortable, not as bustling as Shanghai, but with the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan Water Village~ . I suggest you go along the Suzhou Central Shopping Mall, in the middle of this road Small garden

📍Gate of the Orient (东方之门, 東方之門) Dongfangzhimen, also known as the "Pants Building", is a prominent architectural landmark in Suzhou, China. It is 301.8 meters high and has 68 floors. It is recommended to visit at night to see the beautiful illumination. 🚇How to get there: Take Suzhou Metro Line 1 to Dongfangzhimen Station. #travelchina #china #suzhou #suzhou #gatetotheeast #gateoftheorient #東方之門 #GetDiscountsWithoutLuck

I sit beneath a colossal gate A gate so tall it seems to reach the stars Like a secret entrance crafted by heaven and earth for Suzhou Leading to serenity, and also to dreams. The Gate of the Orient, its silver-blue silhouette reflecting the daylight Half embodies the gentle charm of the ancient city Half stands firm with modern determination. By day It resembles a Suzhou lady in an elegant cheongsam By night It transforms into a dazzling dreamlike figure under the starlight No words are needed Its lines and lights Speak the soul of the city. And here I am, sitting at its feet Holding a cup of matcha frappuccino Tasting the bittersweet flavor Much like savoring the gentle melodies of life. Time flows slowly between the ice and cream The afternoon breeze softly brushes my cheek Like someone once whispered a tender word without leaving a trace Yet it has already drifted far away... But at this moment, I have no desire to rush anywhere I just want to sit quietly with this blue sky, this gate, And this matcha-colored mood Experiencing the art of slow living. Some journeys are not about reaching faraway places, But about rediscovering the present.

"In Suzhou, every ray of light is a messenger that has traveled through thousands of years——" 🕗 【 08:00 Whispering on the Eaves 】 ▸ When the North Temple Tower opens the shutters of the morning light The seven dense eaves outline the arc of the Tang and Song dynasties in the clear sky 🕙 【 10:00 Reflection Rebellion 】 ▸ The pool water hijacked the skylight of the Humble Administrator's Garden The dry landscape rebelled in the mirror world, and the new buds stepped on the inverted eaves and walls 💦 Fatal mirror position: squat close to the water surface! Let the white walls and black tiles melt into ink in the ripples 🕐 【 13:00 Geometric Poetry Eye 】 ▸ Watch I.M. Pei write a deformed poem with gray walls The light blade cuts the "Suzhou Museum" logo ✂️, and the landscape is hidden in the cracks of the stone 🌈 Easter egg moment: 11 o'clock sunlight obliquely slices the stone rockery! Water curtain wall turns into rainbow corridor 🕔 【 16:00 Slate light absorber 】 ▸ Pingjiang Road is sipping tree shadow cocktail Pink lanterns turn beams into honey💡, kite strings fly with sun spots on white walls 📖 Invisible theater: rush into the second floor of "Maokong"! Watch the crowd perform shadow play in the window panes 🕠 【 16:30 Steel Suturing 】 ▸ Tower crane is embroidering the new skin of Suzhou River Red steel frame nailed into the green satin of the river🌉, the bell tower swings in the crane arm 🧭 Positioning secret: aerial view of the pedestrian bridge on the other side! Let the crane touch the distant Changmen Gate with its fingertips 🕢 [19:30 Gilded Channel] ▸ The black-sailed boat irons the lights and silk of Qilishantang The red lanterns dye the pupils of tourists into cinnabar🛶, and the water is framing the reflections into a long scroll of the palace 🌌 [21:00 Cyber ​​​​Sky Phenomenon] ▸ When the Oriental Gate downloads the starry sky to the ground The steel dome pours down the LED blue waterfall💧, and the floor tiles grow double the Milky Way after the rain

#AbsolutelyFreeTravel Gate of the Orient in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China is a skyscraper in the Suzhou Industrial Park. It is a 301.8m-tall twin tower connected at the top, and as its name suggests, it is shaped like a gate. Gate of the Orient was completed in 2015. Its English name is Gate of the Orient. It is also known locally as the Pants Building because it resembles a pair of trousers. There is a large shopping mall next door, and it is crowded with people on weekends. There is also a subway underground, which is very convenient.

📍Gate of the Orient | Rainy Night Surprise Came on a rainy night thinking I wouldn’t see much but the Gate of the Orient under the rain completely blew me away. The mist, drizzle, and city lights turned this Suzhou landmark into something out of a sci-fi film. The building shimmered in blue and purple tones through the rain, half-hidden behind fog and reflections on the wet pavement. The lake rippled gently under the drizzle, but you could still see the glowing silhouette mirrored in the water. Honestly, it gave off serious Blade Runner vibes. 📷 Photo Tips (Rainy Edition): Bring a clear umbrella, the reflections on it from the lights add an amazing touch. Use wide-angle mode and try shooting from across Jinji Lake for the full structure. Best part? It’s way less crowded in the rain, so you can take your time getting the perfect shot. 🚇 Super convenient to get here via metro — just hop off at Dongfangzhimen Station and you’re right there. Despite the rain, it was peaceful and almost poetic, like discovering a secret side of the city. ✨ Final thoughts: Most people come here on sunny days, but I think the Gate of the Orient truly comes alive in the rain. It’s mysterious, futuristic, and full of mood. If you ever catch a rainy night in Suzhou, don’t write it off, head to Jinji Lake, and see this landmark in a whole new light.

I came to Suzhou Oriental Gate by chance. I took the water bus from Moonlight Pier to the PST coffee and dining car bus, drank wine and tea, and then went to the third floor of the mall. There is a very good Internet celebrity check-in spot where you can take pictures of the Oriental Gate.

Located by Jinji Lake in Suzhou, M Social Qianxiuyue Hotel redefines urban getaway experiences with its prime location. The hotel faces the iconic "Gate to the East" across the lake and is just a short walk from landmarks like Suzhou Center Mall and the Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre. The hotel's spaces are a visual feast, meticulously crafted by an international top-tier design team. The designers ingeniously deconstructed Suzhou garden elements like flying eaves and lattice windows, blending them with modern industrial metallic textures to create a unique "New Suzhou Style" aesthetic through interplay of light and shadow. From artistic installations in the lobby to carefully curated room details, every corner offers Instagram-worthy photo opportunities. "Half classical garden ink painting, half cyberpunk futurism" – M Social Hotel presents an unprecedented dual-faced Suzhou through disruptive design language. Whether for business trips or urban mini-vacations, it fulfills all your expectations for quality living. Public Transport: Just steps from Metro Lines 1/3, with 15-minute direct access to Suzhou's ancient city, perfectly connecting traditional and modern Gusu charm. Nearby Recommendations: Jinji Lake Loop Trail (cycling/walking), Eslite Life Suzhou (cultural bookstore complex), Li Gong Di (night-view restaurants and art district), Suzhou International Expo Center (exhibitions/events), Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre, Suzhou Eye Ferris Wheel.

Only now do I realize how charming Suzhou is! Wumen Misty Waters × Modern Gardens And!! Having tea by the wisteria window at Yipu Garden, and watching egrets return to their nests at Dushu Lake Church is just too magical! Tested, magnolias are currently shedding their petals like snow at Couple's Retreat Garden! Oriental Water City is the GOAT! 🪷🍜 [How to Get There] 🚄 High-speed rail to 'Suzhou Station' (closest to the ancient city!) / 'Suzhou North Station' 🪺 City transportation: Walk + shared bikes within the ancient city, take Metro Line 1 to Jinji Lake [3-Day Suzhou Lifestyle Itinerary] Day 1: Gusu Essence | Morning Tea × Hidden Water Alleys ▫️ 6:30 AM: → Fengmen Hengjie Street for the morning market (drink 'bubble wontons' + eat 'ginger juice pork chop', buy freshly peeled gorgon fruit) ▫️ 8:00 AM: → Yipu Garden (¥10! Snap photos of the wisteria window without crowds, order a cup of Biluochun tea in the teahouse and listen to Pingtan recordings) ▫️ Noon: → Twin Pagoda Market (Designer wet market! Eat 'Dajiangjiang Red Bean Tangyuan' + 'Qingnianchun Biluochun Milk Tea') ▫️ Afternoon: → Pingjiang Road sculling boat (Avoid the main canal! Turn into Huxiangshi Lane, watch old people sun-drying quilts by the river) ▫️ Night: → Master of the Nets Garden Night Garden (¥100 to listen to Kunqu Opera 'The Peony Pavilion: A Dream' + watch the Canglang Pavilion projection show) 🏡 Stay: Pingjiang Road 'Blossom Hill Hotels & Resorts' Day 2: Double-Sided Embroidery | Suzhou Museum Light & Shadow × Ferris Wheel Sunset ▫️ Morning: → Yaba Shengjian (Lindun Road Branch) (Opens at 6:30 AM! Crispy bottom + juicy filling, served with beef vermicelli soup) ▫️ 9:00 AM: → Suzhou Museum Main Building (Book one week in advance! Wait for the countdown of light and shadow on the rockery) ▫️ Noon: → Yuxingji (Xibei Street Branch, limited to May-June! Be quick with the toppings for your noodles) ▫️ Afternoon: → Jinji Lake Art Museum (Free to see contemporary Suzhou embroidery art exhibition) → Eslite Bookstore stairs for film-like blockbusters ▫️ Magic Hour: → Dushu Lake Church (6:00 PM egrets return to the woods, the cross's reflection in the water is stunning) 🌃 Stay: Jinji Lake 'Park Hyatt Suzhou' Day 3: Taihu Seclusion | Ancient Village Tea Aroma × Carved Building ▫️ Morning: → Drive/charter a car for 1 hour to Dongshan Town (¥150) ▫️ Morning: → Luxiang Ancient Village (Eat freshly steamed 'white jade square cakes', find the Ming Dynasty alley behind the Jiexuan Archway) → Carved Building (Look up and count the 100 phoenixes, 'carved everywhere'!) ▫️ Afternoon: → Zijin Nunnery (See the Southern Song Dynasty clay sculpture 'Wisdom Eye' that hasn't faded for a thousand years) → Qiyuan Garden (The only garden by Taihu Lake) 🚖 Return: Take a taxi back to the city before 5 PM (approx. 1.5h) [Key TIPS] 1️⃣ Private Garden Guide 🌿 Alternatives to Humble Administrator's Garden: Yipu Garden (Wisteria) > Master of the Nets Garden (Night Tour) > Canglang Pavilion (Bamboo Shadows) 📸 Couple's Retreat Garden Marriage Certificate Easter Egg: Book the marriage registration office in advance to get a garden marriage certificate (for couples only!) 2️⃣ Seasonal Radar 🍃 Spring (March-May): Yan Du Xian (salted pork and bamboo shoot soup) | Yipu Garden Roses 🍂 Autumn (September-November): Tu Huang You Ban Mian (crab roe noodles) | Gorgon Fruit Sweet Soup | Tianping Mountain Red Maples 3️⃣ Mastering the Deep Alley Food Rule Soulful Delicacy | Location | Secret Tip Next to Panji Cangshu Lamb | Savory scallion oil filling + sweet sesame filling Sweet Porridge | Pishi Street Bird & Flower Market | Pan Yulin old couple sets up stall at 12 PM Osmanthus Fermented Rice Balls | Suiliuju (Jianxin Lane) | Pair with cold dressed shepherd's purse wontons! 4️⃣ Transportation Pitfall Avoidance Guide 🚇 Download the 'Su-e-xing' APP for metro rides 🚫 Do not take taxis on Pingjiang Road/Shantang Street! Walking > Tricycle (bargain down to ¥20/ride) 5️⃣ Off-the-Beaten-Path Walking Routes 🚶 Citywalk Secret: ✅ Xibaihua Lane → Dinghui Temple Lane (see century-old ginkgo trees) → Shoutao Lake (pretend you're in Guilin) ✅ Moonlight Wharf → Ligong Embankment (night view reflection photo spot) 6️⃣ Hanfu Photography Easter Egg 📸 'Mojing' rent Hanfu for ¥60/day → Couple's Retreat Garden wedding attire photos > Master of the Nets Garden night scene fan dance The soul of Suzhou is the floating wisteria fragrance in Yipu Garden's teahouse, the hot juice that splashes out when you bite into the crispy Yaba Shengjian, and even more so, the 0.01 second when an egret's wing tip brushes past the rose gold sunset in front of Dushu Lake Church. Three days are too short, just enough to have a moist dream amidst the sculling sounds of Pingjiang River 🛶✨ Appendix: 24h Suzhou Stomach Challenge Chart ⏰ 6:00 AM Fengmen Hengjie Street Bubble Wontons ⏰ 9:30 AM Pan Yulin Sweet Porridge ⏰ 12:00 PM Yuxingji ⏰ 3:00 PM Twin Pagoda Market Haitang Cake ⏰ 7:00 PM Suiliuju Fermented Rice Balls ⏰ 10:00 PM Xueshi Street BBQ

Local Expenses 共：Rm3073.18 👇🏻 Flight +7kg Xtra hand carry Return x2pax = Rm1982 Travel Insurance x2pax =Rm117.30 Suzhou Hotel 3N =Rm85.95+165.75 ShangHai Hotel 5N =Rm542.98 KLIA Transit x2pax Return =Rm37.60 Grab 去Putrajaya MRT =Rm12 Grab 从Putrajaya MRT回家 =Rm14 2张 SIM card =Rm29.20 （backup) 2张 eSIM =Rm54 KLIA Eating =Rm15.40 +Rm17 ———————————— 用Wise换了换人民币，2人全程绑卡刷支付宝 A：Rm799.32 (¥1330) 剩：¥226.31 用了 ¥1103.69 B： Rm800 (¥1313.29) 剩：¥253.10 用了 ¥1060.19 Cash 现金 ¥600 剩：¥475 用了 ¥125 共：¥2288.88 /1.64 =Rm1395.65 ————————————————————— 两人总用：Rm3073.18 +Rm1395.65 =Rm4468.83+\- 个人感言😄 如果没去livehouse ,没体验战国袍 ，没理发 ，没买手信，去苏州的火车票选便宜点，8个晚上一人的确2k可以去上海和苏州玩的过瘾过瘾，绝对能暂时性失忆，忘记工作忘记烦恼🤭

Travel Guide ✌️Day 1: Jinji Lake → Gate of the East → Shuangta Market → Shiquan Street → Master-of-Nets Garden. ✨🎉Day 2: Humble Administrator's Garden → Suzhou Museum → Lion Grove Garden → Pingjiang Road → Guanqian Street. 👍🎉Day 3: Tiger Hill → Hanshan Temple → Xiyuan Temple → Lingering Garden → Shantang Street. Notes: 😉✨Suzhou Museum has a main branch and a west branch. The main branch requires advance reservation, while the west branch does not. Don't get them mixed up. 👀✌️Although each Suzhou garden has its own unique features, they share some similarities. There's no need to visit all of them; just choose 1-2 representative gardens to explore. 👍✨✨For temple visits, Xiyuan Temple is recommended—it's peaceful with fewer visitors, only 5 yuan for entry, and offers delicious vegetarian noodles. You can also pet cats for free there. 🚗🚗Transportation: Suzhou Railway Station is closer to the city center than Suzhou North Station, so it's recommended to choose Suzhou Station. Since attractions are scattered, besides taking the subway, renting an electric scooter is a good option for getting around. ✨🤗Accommodation: Consider staying at a hotel near Guanqian Street. The location is extremely convenient, with Metro Line 1 passing through, providing easy access to major areas of the city. Numerous attractions, such as the Humble Administrator's Garden and Lion Grove Garden, are within walking distance. 🍱🍲 Food: Try the Three Shrimp Noodles and Sweet and Sour Mandarin Fish at Suyaxing·Literati Su-style Noodle House, the Crab Roe Noodles and Eel with Scallion Oil at Suxiangxing·Su-style Noodle House, the Steamed Pork Ribs and Superior Chicken with Fish Maw at Xi Boss Suzhou Hot Dishes, and the Taihu No.1 Shrimp and Bullfrog with Duck Tongue Hot Pot at Shanhai Ju Suzhou Home-style Dishes. 👀✨🎉Attractions: Visit Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove Garden, Pingjiang Road, Shuangta Market, Guanqian Street, Gate of the East, and Jinji Lake. 🤩😉Don't hesitate—go for it now!!

The Gate of the Orient in Suzhou is an architectural marvel. Often called "the pants building," its modern design forms a striking gateway to the city. Its contemporary flair beautifully blends with Suzhou's charm, especially impressive with its stunning nightly illumination. It's a must-see for anyone who appreciates unique cityscapes and iconic landmarks. The Gate of the Orient truly shines at night. Its elaborate lighting transforms the "pants building" into a glowing, futuristic beacon. The way the lights highlight its unique arched structure is breathtaking, creating an unforgettable visual experience of modern design. Tips for the Gate of the Orient: * "Pants" Shape: Look closely at its unique design, where two towers merge into a distinctive arch. * Night Lights: Absolutely go after dark! The lighting display is spectacular and highlights its unique architecture. * Suzhou Center: It's connected to Suzhou Center Mall for easy access and indoor views. * Metro Access: Take Suzhou Metro Line 1 to Dongfangzhimen Station; it's right there. #Suzhou #GateOfTheOrient #ModernArchitecture