The 10 Best Free Things to do in Suzhou, Jiangsu

May 22, 2021 Kiesha Cripe

Suzhou is a major city on the lower Yangtze known for its canals, bridges, pagodas, and beautiful gardens.  These gardens were built and owned by wealthy families and emperors hundreds of years ago, and make for a pleasant place to wander during nice weather. Suzhou is also a major center for silk production and manufacturing, and a tour of a silk factory here provides an interesting and educational glimpse of this Chinese textile industry. Suzhou is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Restaurants in Suzhou

1. Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute

No.272 Jingde Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou 215003 China +86 512 5887 1762 http://www.suembroidery.com/index.htm
Excellent
60%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
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4.5 based on 57 reviews

Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute

2. Suzhou Museum

204 Dongbei Jie, Pingjiang District, Suzhou 215000 China +86 512 6754 1534 http://www.szmuseum.com
Excellent
54%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
12%
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4.5 based on 828 reviews

Suzhou Museum

Reviewed By EricTanJJ - Penang, Malaysia

The Suzhou Museum is a blend between modern design and the past history of Suzhou. The building itself is Instagram/facebook photo worthy. The Museum is not that big but is worth your 1-2 hours.

3. Jinji Lake

Jinjihu Road, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215000 China
Excellent
50%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 441 reviews

Jinji Lake

Reviewed By PaulSiow - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

We came here at night and it was beautifully lit up. There were quite a few majestic and tall buildings brightly lit up with neon and led lights. We were hoping to catch the musical fountain show but alas, it was cancelled due to maintenance. Supposed to be held on Friday nights, holidays and festivals. Nevertheless, it was relaxing just to sit around and enjoy the cool breeze and night lights beside the lake. Lots of people, especially youngsters were milling around. Very relaxing place. Suggest you bring some drinks and snacks while you relax and enjoy the views. Very near the metro station.

4. Momi's Caffe

No.29 Pingjiang Road, Suzhou China
Excellent
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Momi's Caffe

5. Weitang Chinese Pearl and Gem City

Weitang Town, Xiangcheng District China Pearls, Suzhou 215134 China +86 139 1551 1489 http://www.chinapearlcity.net/bsc/
Excellent
63%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
4%
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Weitang Chinese Pearl and Gem City

6. Pingjiang Road

Pingjiang Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou China http://www.pj-road.com
Excellent
44%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 981 reviews

Pingjiang Road

Reviewed By 246StephenC

Came during the Labor Day holidays. Started in early afternoon and the crowd was bearable. People continued to stream in and by late afternoon, the place was packed. Interesting place with shops lined up along the canal. There are plenty of food and beverage options. Souvenirs shops are also in abundance. For entertainment, there are tea houses with talk show in local language. There are quaint alleys that are good for photo ops. Certainly worth a visit when you visit Suzhou.

7. Moon Harbour

Industrial District, Suzhou China
Excellent
38%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

Moon Harbour

Reviewed By Wsea3h

Came to Moon Harbor by chance when we walked around the hotel. Nice area which was clean and large. The Jinji Lake is very pretty. Not hot in August too when we came to view the sunset. Took tons of photos here. So beautiful!

8. Eslite Bookstore

Crossing of Youan Street and Yuanrong Tianmu West Street, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215078 China
Excellent
53%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 34 reviews

Eslite Bookstore

9. Guan Qian Shopping Street

Guan Qian Street Mei Mei silk shop, Suzhou 215000 China +86 138 0613 4012
Excellent
24%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
3%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 339 reviews

Guan Qian Shopping Street

Reviewed By KYHENG - Singapore, Singapore

Great shopping streets with both local and international brands. There is also a medium size temple somewhere along this street also worth visiting. Another street runs parallel to this goes by the name of Tai Jian Nong - which translates literally to eunuch alley. This is aa food street which has restaurants, small eateries and street food. A good complement to the shopping street. Could easily spend more than half a day here.

10. Ligong Dam

Ligongdi Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou 215021 China 0512-6288573
Excellent
37%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 38 reviews

Ligong Dam

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