What to do and see in Jiangsu, China: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

May 22, 2021 Nicolette Lion

Jiangsu ( listen (help·info)), formerly romanized as Kiangsu, is an eastern-central coastal province of the People's Republic of China. It is one of the leading provinces in finance, education, technology and tourism, with its capital in Nanjing. Jiangsu is the third smallest, but the fifth most populous and the most densely populated of the 23 provinces of the People's Republic of China. Jiangsu has the highest GDP per capita of Chinese provinces and second-highest GDP of Chinese provinces, after Guangdong. Jiangsu borders Shandong in the north, Anhui to the west, and Zhejiang and Shanghai to the south. Jiangsu has a coastline of over 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) along the Yellow Sea, and the Yangtze River passes through the southern part of the province.
Restaurants in Jiangsu

1. Tiger Hill

No.8 Huqiushan, Suzhou 215008 China +86 512 6532 3488 http://www.tigerhill.com/
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4.5 based on 1,026 reviews

Tiger Hill

Reviewed By halil-tarhan - Akcay, Turkey

Historical place to see in Suzhou city. You should see inclined temple on the top of the hill. It was rainy in begining of August.

2. Sun Yatsen Mausoleum (Zhongshan Ling)

No.2 Sifangcheng, Zhongshanling Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing 210009 China +86 25 8444 6111 http://en.zschina.org.cn/webpage/index-summer.jsp
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4.5 based on 1,695 reviews

Sun Yatsen Mausoleum (Zhongshan Ling)

Reviewed By ursbruno - Basel, Switzerland

This is a Mausoleum worth to visit. Beautiful Trees are on both sides. The steps , 392, representing the 392 million people at that time, are well set. From above, you only see the platforms! The coffin is very big for the 159cm Sun Yatsen... It is a miracle, that this Mausoleum survived the Revolutions.

3. Slender West Lake

No.28 Dahongqiao Road, Weiyang District, Yangzhou 225007 China 0514-7342901 http://www.shouxihu.com/
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4.5 based on 841 reviews

Slender West Lake

Reviewed By 997DanielC - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

A perfect place to visit in the summer, the only problem is that everyone else will be visiting it then too; as soon as you arrive you can either walk along the river or get a boat cruise across the beautiful water which reflects the hanging trees and clear sunny skies above. Along the sides of the river are hundreds of different kinds of plants of all different sizes and colours and paths leading in different directions, giving something new to discover each time you visit. At the centre of the lake rests the most famous landmark in the city of Yangzhou, the Five pavilion bridge, it's bright colours look beautiful in the sunlight and is usually filled with other people coming to visit. As you explore the different parts of the lake you can see birds like swans or peacocks and groups of people taking the perfect photo. You see the traditional Chinese architecture, old buildings lost behind plant life and different paths to explore.

4. Tongli Town

Wujiang District, Suzhou 215217 China +86 512 6331 1140 http://www.tongli.net/
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4.5 based on 915 reviews

Tongli Town

Reviewed By denisepeterr

You can really get a "feel" of this water town as you walk in and stroll the streets with crafts to witness from clothes, indigo dyed fabric (well, that is what I was interested in), ceramics and on to architecture and people. There is a charm and intimacy as one sees daily living in what is also a well served tourist town.

5. The Lingering Garden

NO. 338 Liuyuan Road, Jinchang Dist, Suzhou 215008 China +86 512 6531 3099 http://www.visitsz.com/scenic-spot-detail.aspx?Id=75
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The Lingering Garden

A Brief Description of the Lingering Garden Located at the outer side of the Chang Gate and built in the 21st year of the reign of Wanli under the Ming Dynasty (AD 1593), the Lingering Garden is reputed to be one of the four most famous gardens of China. In 1961 it was listed from the very first as cultural relics of national importance. Since 1997 it has been inscribed on the World Cultural Heritage List. The Lingering Garden, covering 23,310 sq.m., is divided into the middle, eastern, western and northern parts. The middle part features fascinating landscapes and waterscapes. The eastern part is noted for its architectural beauties and limestone rockeries. The northern part is famed for its beautiful bonsai garden. And the western part boasts the mountain forest scenery and the delights of wilderness. Celebrated for its superb handling of architectural space and spatial relations, the Lingering Garden serves as a fine specimen of ancient Chinese garden and landscape design and reputably tops all the well-known gardens in Suzhou. The Lingering Garden provides English tour guide for free every hour since 2017. You can also choose to pay for a professional English guide with different guiding route or a guiding machine. Hope that during your short stay here, you can not only satisfy your eyes, but also experience the real Chinese culture and have a better understanding of our philosophy.

Reviewed By BillPNo1 - Friendswood, United States

On our entire trip to China, The Lingering Gardens at Suzhou, was one of the most memorable places we visited. The extent of the Lingering Gardens is difficult to describe. The Gardens, seemingly, went on and on and there was another lovely fascinating sight around each corner of the winding paths. Meticulously groomed, cleaned (constantly) and maintained, the whole Gardens were beautiful, whether you were looking at rock gardens, winding paths, ponds or fish pools, little bridges, or flowering plants, trees, and shrubs! How could so many things still be in bloom in November? I think my favorite things were the extensive bonzai tree collection in their area. All old (ancient?) and perfectly groomed, they seemed like silent sentinels of the past left for us to view and appreciate now in modern times. Even the bathrooms were works of art and the finest examples of WC's that we saw anywhere during our trip! The entire group decided that the Lingering Gardens WC's were Five-Star! DO NOT miss a visit to the Lingering Gardens if you are anywhere in the area. They are exquisite and I wish that we had several days to more fully explore the Gardens than the too short time that our group tour schedule allowed. The Lingering Gardens was definitely as high as the Great Wall and Terra Cotta Warriors in my esteem!

6. Master-of-Nets Garden

No.11 Kuojiatou Alley, Daichengqiao Road, Canglang District, Suzhou 215006 China +86 512 6529 6567 http://www.szwsy.com
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4.5 based on 571 reviews

Master-of-Nets Garden

Reviewed By colleeno412

A beautiful residential garden that is a UNESCO World heritage site. An example of gardens from the song Dynasty. Wonderful architecture and art Visitors have been exploring these gardens since 1140

7. Humble Administrator's Garden

No.178 Northeast Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou 215001 China +86 512 6751 0286 http://www.szzzy.cn/
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4.5 based on 2,321 reviews

Humble Administrator's Garden

Reviewed By MattwalesNorthWales - Chengdu, China

This is one of the four most important gardens in China. Perfectly preserved and well maintained. Shows off the ancient Chinese fixation with stone formations and meaning. Great use of water with crisscrossing pathways shaded vantage points and focus on colour. Lovely collection of mature bonsais and plenty of opportunities to relax and unwind in a tranquil space despite the number of people. A highly recommended way to spend a couple of hours.

8. Lion Forest Garden

No.23 Yuanlin Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou 215001 China +86 512 6777 3263 http://www.szszl.com
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4.5 based on 764 reviews

Lion Forest Garden

Reviewed By michaelh818 - Grassau, Germany

We spend an entire morning in the Lion garden and it was absolutely amazing. Our guide made the visut something truely special.... we could almost feel the history.

9. Purple Mountain (Zijin Shan)

Outside Zhongshanmen , Xuanwu District, Nanjing 210018 China
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4.5 based on 326 reviews

Purple Mountain (Zijin Shan)

Reviewed By ckm818 - Hong Kong, China

Hiking as a tourist: an activity to breathe new air, exercise at your own pace, and be merry with birdsongs around. But it’s also a much-sought-after getaway for locals. That’s certainly the case in Nanjing’s Purple Mountain. On my way up, I witnessed employees from Dyson walking as a team. On the way back, there are many dog owners enjoying the outdoor walk with their pets. The climb was not too demanding, but definitely more so than the option of cable car. One of my vivid memories was the open mouth of my travel guide when I elected to go on foot. And, why not? The view is worth the mileage.

10. Suzhou Museum

204 Dongbei Jie, Pingjiang District, Suzhou 215000 China +86 512 6754 1534 http://www.szmuseum.com
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4.5 based on 828 reviews

Suzhou Museum

Reviewed By EricTanJJ - Penang, Malaysia

The Suzhou Museum is a blend between modern design and the past history of Suzhou. The building itself is Instagram/facebook photo worthy. The Museum is not that big but is worth your 1-2 hours.

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