Xitang
Suzhou
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Humble Administrator's Garden
Considered to be Suzhou’s most impressive garden, this beautifully landscaped space is best known for its interesting water features.
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.
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.
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
Private Round Transfer to Wuzhen &Xitang Water Town from Shanghai
Suzhou Gardens Entry Ticket with Optional Guide&Transfer Services
Humble Administrator's Garden Ticket Booking
Shanghai Muslim Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Huxi Mosque
Full Day Suzhou Private Tour from Shanghai
Shanghai to Suzhou Tai Lake and Moli Peak Private Hiking Tour
Top hotels in Xitang
Pan Pacific Suzhou
The hotel location is excellent. Its garden style makes it unique and gorgeous. The room is spacious and super clean. The bed is very comfortable. The restaurants serve high quality food for reasonable prices. All staff members are very friendly and attentive. They try to help you with anything you ...
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou
Clean Room, Nice service
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
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
Novotel Suzhou SIP
Literally at the expo so very convenient if attending conferences there. Nice view of the trouser building and jinji lake.
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2024
Suzhou Marriott Hotel
Very comfortable and excellent services. Room space very big. Very nice, yummy dinner buffet. Various selections of breakfast.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025
Wyndham Garden Suzhou
Room was excellent quality, spacious and clean, super equipped. Very dark blackout curtains so I slept through..
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xitang
Guangfu
When in Guangfu, you can plan a visit to Taihu Lake Wetland Park and Qionglongshan Dongwu National Forest Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Huqiu District
You might enjoy the shopping while in Huqiu District. Lingering Garden is a notable sight, and you can get around town at High-tech Zone Management Committee Tram Stop or Tech city Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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 Luzhi Ancient Town.
