10 TOP Things to Do in Jiangsu (2025 Activity Guide)

Temple of Confucius featuring a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and a city

Master of the Nets Garden featuring markets

Humble Administrator\'s Garden featuring a garden

Master of the Nets Garden featuring a pond, religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Temple of Confucius which includes religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

What to do in Jiangsu

Popular places to visit

Temple of Confucius

Tour the temple complex where for many years imperial scholars would pray to the philosopher Confucius before sitting their tough examinations.

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.

Nanjing Presidential Palace

From the Chinese Revolution to the nationalist government of the Kuomintang party, this palace has played a part in modern China’s dramatic political upheavals.

Xuanwu Lake Park

Explore the islands, temples, bonsai museum and beautiful flower- and tree-filled gardens of a huge park with an ancient history.

Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall

You can study the exhibits at Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

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.

Areas of Jiangsu

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.

Jinji Lake featuring a bridge and a river or creek

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.

Temple of Confucius which includes religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Xinjiekou

The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Xinjiekou. Check out Nanjing Library while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Daxinggong Station or Xinjiekou Station to get around town.

Humble Administrator\'s Garden showing a bridge and a pond

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.

Nanjing featuring night scenes, a river or creek and a sunset

Xuan Wu

The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Xuan Wu. Nanjing City Wall and Xu Garden are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Mount Jiuhua Station or Jimingsi Station to get around the larger area.

Old bomb shelter, turned government parking garage, turned awesome bookstore.

Gulou

The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Gulou. Nanjing Drum Tower and Yangtze are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Xinmofanmalu Station or Caochangmen Nanyi Second Division Station to get around the larger area.