Humble Administrator's Garden Suzhou

Suzhou , Jiangsu, China

TravelPod Member ReviewsHumble Administrator's Garden Suzhou

  • Very Pretty Garden

    5

    roamingredhead 1 contribution United Kingdom Oct 24, 2011

    It was a very busy day when I arrived but the garden itself is beautifull.

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  • really beautiful garden

    5

    ronchu 7 contributions Israel, Israel Apr 12, 2011

    Loved the baobabs and all the flowers everywhere
    buy the embroidery outside!

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    Suzhou

    Drive for approximately 3 hours (90km) to Suzhou. This section of road is often subject to heavy traffic or road construction.There will be leisurely sightseeing around the city. This afternoon, cruise on the Grand Canal to view a section of this ancient waterway.
    This morning will be leisurely sightseeing around the Humble Administrator’ …

  • 2

    Day trip: Suzhou

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    Hello,

    Last weekend, a couple of friends and I decided that we'd make the best of the weather and our limited time together and take a trip to nearby city Suzhou, which I have no good reason for not having visited earlier. It is very close- only about an hour or less away by high-speed train- and is well-known for its gardens and canals. I …

  • 3

    Pleased to Meet you ;)

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    Sigh .... no diary entry.

    Though today I woke up feeling much better. Must be all the green tea and vitamins.

    Got to visit the town properly and not a drop of rain in sight.

    The town is a gem and how China used to look all those years ago, especially the Tea House lots of lovely wonderfull tea that I tried during …

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  • 6

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  • 7

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