So Dreamy! This Taihu Lake B&B Has Its Own Enchanted Forest!
By Taihu Lake, a brand-new B&B has just opened! Seeing me this excited might surprise you, since after all, Taihu...
Starting from Shanghai, a 2-Day Self-Drive Trip to Suzhou in 2015 (Panmen Gate, Beisi Pagoda, Wufeng Garden, Xietang Old Street)
October 6–7, 2015. My wife worked on October 4, rested on the 5th, and we used the 6th and 7th for the second half of our National Day road trip.
Gouqi Island, Shanghai & Suzhou Tour – 8. The Classical Garden Zhuozheng Garden, the Bright Moon, the Breeze, and I
Gouqi Island, Shanghai & Suzhou Tour – 8. The Classical Garden Zhuozheng Garden, the Bright Moon, the Breeze, and I. 2020/10/31 This is a day of touring classical gardens.
Suzhou Garden Museum: The "Textbook" of Suzhou Gardens
Travel time: May 2021 D1: Route: Suzhou Taihu Lakeside National Wetland Park – Baodai Bridge D2: Route...
Savoring Tongli — Streets, Lanes, and Bridges
Travel time: 2021.3 Travel method: self-driving Route: Day 1: Nanjing — Tongli Ancient Town in Suzhou (Tuisi Garden —
Lili Self-Drive Tour | Crisp Autumn Air, Seeking the Subtle Romance of an Ancient Town
[Travel Musings] With crisp autumn air, nothing is more delightful than a road trip. The autumn I remember is always especially brief and roma...
Two Days, One Night in Zhouzhuang Ancient Town: Experience Idyllic Slow Living at Xiangcun • Qizhuang
Zhouzhuang Ancient Town is a household name, renowned as China's No. 1 Water Town. The whole town is built along rivers, with streets formed by waterways, bridges connecting alleys, river ports, and covered corridors.
A Rustic Suzhou New Year’s Eve Dinner: 1200 Yuan for a Jiangnan Water Town Feast – Is It Worth It?
“Distant, secluded village, wisps of smoke drifting from cottage chimneys. A dog barking in the deep lane, a cock crowing atop a mulberry tree…” After spending too long in the city, you start yearning for...
Three Days and Two Nights: A Close Encounter with the Enchanting Taihu Lake
Amidst the urban hustle and bustle, we always crave a serene spot to soothe our souls. This time, we find ourselves in Wuzhong, Suzhou.
Night in Zhouzhuang, Kunshan: Ancient Charm Along Flowing Canals, Lantern-lit Lanes, and Gusu’s Half-Town Glow
My earliest impression of Zhouzhuang was the image I held in my mind of the various old towns in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. The water town of Zhouzhuang is no different—waterways, shimmering light,
A Unique Suzhou Guide for You: Rustic B&B + Artsy Little Photo Spots
May Day is coming, and maybe you're still hesitating about where to go, too busy with work to plan an itinerary. Then a ready-made pie just dropped from the sky.
Dudou's Spring Festival Notes
From their tone, they were restless this Spring Festival. On New Year's Eve, I watched them open empty suitcases, pack them full, and bustle up and down.
A Perfect Spring Outing from the Magic City: Flowers, Opera, and Gourmet Delights at HUALUXE Kunshan Huaqiao
The Magic City welcomes its most pleasant season of the year: spring blossoms and warm weather, perfect for countryside outings, seasonal delicacies, and discovering the life around Shanghai.
Suzhou: A Hint of Boldness in Gentleness 3
Day 3, June 22, Tuesday. The four of us made an early start, meeting in the lobby at 6:50. Today's plan: Humble Administrator's Garden – Su...
20 Joyful Things to Do in Suzhou East Taihu for the Chinese New Year
My last trip in the Year of the Ox took me to the stylish and charming Suzhou East Taihu, where I spent five days and four nights. This trip was my...
Tuisi Garden: The Tale of a Hundred Thousand Silver Taels
★Travel destination: Tuisi Garden in Tongli Ancient Town, Suzhou. I thought during the pandemic tourist spots wouldn't be crowded—for example, I...
Hidden Beyond Zhouzhuang Ancient Town: Xiangcun·Qizhuang, Experience Another Side of Jiangnan Water Town Life!
In Jiangnan water towns, Suzhou’s traditional houses are the most representative. Zhouzhuang is known as China's premier water town, a quintessential scene of small bridges, flowing streams, and...
Zhangjiagang at a Leisurely Pace: Beautiful, Tasteful, and Offbeat Charm!
May is the perfect month for travel: spring gently fades, summer’s heat is yet to come, and everything moves at its own lazy pace. Come the holiday, with no desire to squeeze into crowds,
Suzhou, a Touch of Boldness Amidst Gentleness 2
Day 2, June 21, Monday. Breakfast was the hotel buffet. At 7:30, Ting and Zhang went ahead to secure a good spot.
One-Day Self-Drive Trip from Shanghai to Changshu in 2014: Yan Garden, Zeng-Zhao Garden, Weng Tonghe Memorial Hall, Jusha Pagoda
June 28, 2014. In 2014, the scorching summer arrived relatively late in Shanghai, and no temperatures above 30°C were recorded in late June.