Because of the small bridges and flowing water, it is known as "Venice of the East" and "Oriental Water City". Suzhou river system is criss-crossed, with numerous lakes. The most famous lakes are Taihu Lake and Caohu Lake in the west corner. There are Dianshan Lake and Hucheng Lake in the east; There is Kuncheng Lake in the north; Among them are Yangcheng Lake, Jinji Lake and Dushu Lake; The Yangtze River and the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal run through the northern part of the city. The water from Taihu Lake flows into the river northward, eastward and then into the river through Huangpu River. The canal water enters the pavilion from the west and looks out from the south; The "three rivers" that once went out to sea are now discharged into the river from the east of Huangpu River, thus forming three major water systems in Suzhou.

Bridges in Suzhou:

(Bridges on the moat) Suspension Bridge, Nanxinqiao, Jingdezhen Bridge, Ganjiang Bridge, Guwei Bridge, Wannian Bridge, Xinshi Bridge, Ren Minqiao, Nanyuan Bridge, Midu Bridge, Zhu Hui Bridge, Wudong Bridge, Fengmen Bridge, Xiangmen Bridge, Loumen Bridge, Qimen Bridge and Pingmen Bridge.

Qiao Feng, Heshan Bridge, Shishan Bridge, Suoshan Bridge, Jinyuan Bridge, Shihu Bridge and Hexi Bridge.

Suzhou has a dense river network, and the urban area is the center of the water network in the south of the Yangtze River and the most densely populated area in China. Surrounded by China's famous rice producing areas, it has developed agriculture, and is known as "a water town and a country", "a granary in the world" and "a land of plenty". Since the Song Dynasty, it has been known as "Suzhou and Shanghai are familiar, and the world is sufficient".

Suzhou Watertown Ancient Town

Attractions along the route: Zhouzhuang-Tongli-Mudu-Luzhi-Guangfu.

Introduction of scenic spots:

Zhouzhuang

Zhouzhuang, the first water town in China, has a long history of more than 900 years and a cultural heritage of more than 900 years, which constitutes the unique style of "small bridge and flowing water family" in Jiangnan water town. The bridge in Zhouzhuang is of primitive simplicity, different shapes and intriguing. Zhenfeng Bridge has a pleasant rhyme; Fuqiao building wall; The two bridges are built together, each with its own characteristics. Zhouzhuang has a long history of water, and the sparkling "well" shaped channel constitutes the charm of the water town. All the water lanes are crowded with tourists, and all the rivers are rippling on canoes. Zhouzhuang people built by water can be seen everywhere, including deep house compound with white walls and tiles and Linjiang Shuige with carved beams and painted buildings. Especially the Shen Hall and the May Hall, the momentum is extraordinary. A hundred years later, their charm remains the same.

Transportation: Wuxian Bus Station Special Line

Admission: ￥ 100 Tongli

Tongli Town, located in the southeast of Suzhou18km, is one of the best preserved ancient water towns in Jiangsu Province. In ancient times, it was called rich soil; in the early Tang Dynasty, it was called Tongli, Song Jianzhen Town. Tongli is a cultural ancient town, which has produced many celebrities. Many of them have built various buildings after returning to China. One of the most famous is the retreat garden, which is based on water and built according to water, and has a unique style. There are also many Ming and Qing buildings in the town, such as Chongben Hall and Elders Hall.

Transportation: There are special lines at Suzhou South Bus Station and Wuxian Bus Station.

Tickets: 35 yuan.

Mudu

Mudu Town is located at 10 km west of Suzhou, with a history of 2,500 years. According to legend, during the Spring and Autumn Period, the King of Wu built a platform on Gusu Mountain and built bricklayers and Lingyan Mountain. "Three years of timber accumulation, cork in blasphemy", hence the name. The town is criss-crossed with rivers, antique streets, exquisite buildings, antique stone pavilions, ancestral temples, garden houses and so on. Such as Yan Jia Garden, Yue Ming Temple, Ancient Imperial Avenue and Oblique Bridge.

Transportation: Bus 16, 20 and 38.

Tickets: 20 yuan.

Luzhi town, located 25 kilometers east of Suzhou, has a history of more than 2,000 years. In ancient times, it was called Fuli. After the Tang Dynasty, the river street was renamed because it looked like "Yi". Luzhi town is a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, dominated by Luohan statues and ancient commercial streets. Rivers in the town crisscross, known as the "Hall of Five Lakes" (Hucheng Lake, Wanqian Lake, Jinji Lake, Dushu Lake, Yangcheng Lake) and "The Rush of Six Rivers" (Wusong River, Qingshui River, Nantang River, Jiepujiang River, Dongtanghe River and Dazhijiang River). 1 square kilometer in the ancient town area, there are 72 and a half stone bridges in Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, which are called "five steps and one bridge", and now there are 4 1 bridge. Among them, the oldest bridge and abundant bridge were built in the Song Dynasty, with fine craftsmanship and have been well preserved so far. In addition, the Baosheng Temple, built in 503 AD, has nine arhats in the Tang Dynasty, which is a rare treasure in China.

Transportation: Bus 18.

Tickets: 20 yuan

Guangfu

Guangfu Town, located 28 kilometers west of Suzhou, belongs to Wuxian County, formerly known as Buye and Zhili, and alias Deng Wei. According to research, human beings flourished in the Neolithic Age from 7000 to 8000. There is Dengwei Mountain in the south of the town. Plums were planted here as early as 2000 years ago in the Western Han Dynasty. Later, more and more plum blossoms were planted. In late winter and early spring, all kinds of plum blossoms are in full bloom, and plum blossoms are spectacular everywhere. Therefore, it has the reputation of "Xiang" and has become the most famous plum-visiting resort in the south of the Yangtze River.

Transportation: South Bus Station and Wuxian Bus Station.

Tickets: 6 travel tips:

Guanqian Street 1, the most prosperous street in Suzhou, has a eunuch lane more than 200 meters long, named after the eunuch of Suzhou Weaving Bureau lived here in the Ming Dynasty. Now, it has become a famous food street in Suzhou. 2. Specialty: Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, Taihu Sanbao (whitebait, plum blossom and white shrimp) and Biluochun tea.