Popular places to visit
Gate to the East
Gate to the East is just one of the places to see in Suzhou, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Jinji Lake
This well-planned lakeside area is one of the city’s most popular leisure spots, offering outdoor activities as well as a diverse variety of shops and restaurants.
Humble Administrator's Garden
Considered to be Suzhou’s most impressive garden, this beautifully landscaped space is best known for its interesting water features.
Shantang Street
During your visit to Suzhou, you can do some window-shopping at Shantang Street. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.
Suzhou Museum
Set in an innovative I. M. Pei building, this museum has a small yet impressive collection of art and artifacts, including prehistoric pottery.
Zhouzhuang Ancient Town
You can find out about the history of Kunshan with a stop at Zhouzhuang Ancient Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Suzhou Gardens Entry Ticket with Optional Guide&Transfer Services
Humble Administrator's Garden Ticket Booking
Full Day Suzhou Private Tour from Shanghai
Shanghai to Suzhou Tai Lake and Moli Peak Private Hiking Tour
Suzhou Private Flexible City Tour with Lunch Option
Bridging Cultures to Reveal Suzhou’s Timeless Stories
Top hotels in Park Huxi
W Suzhou
It was so nice and service was amazing. Only complaint was that the room lighting was very dim. Hard to get good lighting in front of the mirrors and sometimes hard to see when I needed to do work
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Suzhou
Good price good service
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025
Renaissance Suzhou Hotel
The Food and Service
Reviewed on May 29, 2025
Mercure Suzhou Jinji Lake
The service is not great, you have to ask them for the right things you need.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Suzhou Industrial Park
Great location and good gym for exercise
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Citadines Xinghai Suzhou
The property is a bit hard to get to if you don’t know the area. Every time you want in a guard has to open the gate since the hotel is located in a residential area. Two complaints is that the shower head is very unstable and would move often while showering thus spraying water all over the floor. ...
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Park Huxi
Suzhou Old Town
Noted for its gardens and historic sites, there's plenty to explore in Suzhou Old Town. Top attractions like Guanqian Street and Metro Shopping Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lindun Lu Station or Leqiao Station to see more of the city.
Gusu District
Spend some time visiting places like Shantang Street while getting to know Gusu District, and be sure to check out the colorful gardens. You can hop aboard the metro at Shantang Jie Station or Shi Lu Station to see more of the area.
Songzhuang
When in Songzhuang, you can plan a visit to Yuanrong Times Square and Suzhou Culture and Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Wuzhong
Wuzhong is a destination travelers like for its lake views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yingchunlu Station or Baodai Lu Station to explore sights like Dushu Lake.
Suzhou Industrial Park
While you're in Suzhou Industrial Park, take in top sights like Yuanrong Times Square or Suzhou Culture and Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Zhongnan Jie Station or Dongshahu Station.
Yuexi
Though Yuexi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Shangfang Mountain and Precious Belt Bridge.
