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I have a lot of places on my travel bucket list. Basically, my bucket list is pretty simple and pretty comprehensive. I want to go to all of the places. That being said, one of the places I’ve wanted to see for a long time is China. As one of the countries that I learned about as a child in school, I’ve just always thought it would be an interesting place to see. From the few people I know that have been there, the country contains many areas with lovely scenery. One of those areas would be the city of Suzhou.
Suzhou is a city on Southeastern China, approximately 60 miles west of Shanghai. Dating back more than 2,500 years, it is one of the oldest cities in the region. If you’re thinking that a location that old would only have a limited amount of things to do and see, you would be mistaken. Boasting over 400 attractions, Suzhuo is one of the most popular destinations in China at the present time.
Some of the most popular attractions in the region are gardens. By gardens I don’t mean a backyard type of garden, I mean a formal classically designed setting suitable for the public. Nine of Suzhuo’s gardens have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Two of the city’s gardens, the Humble Administrator’s Garden and the Lingering Garden, are considered to be the most famous gardens in the whole country of China. The Humble Administrator’s Garden, seen in the video below, is the nation’s largest garden. It is well-known for the collections of small forests within and the gentle sounds of water feature.
Other must-see attractions in the city include the Suzhuo Museum, which is next to the Humble Administrator’s Garden. Here you have the opportunity to see artifacts from the region. You can also learn about the history of silk manufacturing at the nearby Suzhuo Silk Museum. Visitors have the opportunity to see a great amount of scenery if they choose to take a relaxing boat ride in the the world’s longest canal. Depending on the season that you visit you may find one of the city’s many festivals taking place. One such festival is the annual Hanshan Temple Bell Ringing Festival. Each year on December 31, thousands travel to the 1,500-year-old temple to hear the monks strike the bell 108 times which is said to bring good luck in the New Year.
If you are trying to decide where your next trip should be, Suzhuo, China is a reminder that unique locations not commonly heard of are a great way to experience the trip of a lifetime.
Be sure to enter the Experience Suzhou: The Venice of China and the City of Scholars sweepstakes at TravelToSuzhou.com/Sweepstakes for a chance to win a six-day vacation package to Suzhou. You might just win yourself the trip of a lifetime.
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I think this would be a great trip. Seeing the sights like those gardens would be a wonderful experience.
My son wants to go to Suzhou. He may get to go for school next year.
I will pass on a trip to China, but my FIL and stepson were there in May and LOVED it.
Now this is one contest I would absolutely love to win! There are not many places that are NOT on my bucket list and China definitely made the cut.
China is definitely on my list of must-see places. I haven’t been to anywhere in Asia, but I know I would love it.
Here’s my plan..wait until the new Disney park is open and then experience all of China. I can’t wait!
I have not traveled much and won’t travel outside of the USA, even though this looks like a beautiful place 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
It would be fun to try and pick my own tea. This sounds like an awesome destination for getting a real cultural experience.
I would love to travel to China someday. My husband goes every now and again for work and thinks it is such a beautiful place. We’ll definitely go together when the kids are moved out!
I have lived in Asia but never had the chance to travel to China. It’s very interesting I’ve heard from friends who have traveled there!
My cousin is living in China right now and loves it. I would LOVE to be able to visit there and see some of what she sees.
Would love to visit that area, but then again I would love to visit anywhere that I have yet to go. Sooo many places and so little time:)
If they need volunteers, have passport and will travel.
I think China would make an awesome trip. I don’t travel often, and don’t get to see much so this would be great.
This looks like an awesome trip. China is on my bucket list of places to visit.