Historical Landmarks
Suzhou is an open-air museum where every bridge and garden tells a story. Explore the sites that have defined the city's skyline for over two millennia.
Humble Administrator's Garden
Zhuozheng Yuan
The largest and most famous classical garden in Suzhou, widely considered the finest garden in all of southern China.
Panmen Gate
The Dragon Gate
The only surviving ancient city gate in China that features both a water gate and a land gate, standing as a testament to Suzhou's hydraulic engineering.
Tiger Hill
Huqiu
Known as the 'First Sight of Wu', this hill is home to the leaning Yunyan Pagoda and the mysterious tomb of King Helu.
Pingjiang Road
Pingjiang Lu
A well-preserved historic block that perfectly exemplifies the ancient 'Dual-Grid' layout of Suzhou: a canal parallel to a stone road.
Plan Your Historical Walk
Most of these landmarks are located within the Old City (Gusu District), which still follows the hydraulic grid laid out 2,500 years ago.
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