Let's discover Suzhou's beautiful maple leaf scenes in autumn!

In late autumn, Suzhou becomes a poem saturated with colors. This season, follow the fragrance of maple leaves to discover the most enchanting side of the city.

Recommended Route: Tianping Mountain天平山→Shoutao Lake寿桃湖→Lingyan Mountain灵岩山→Mudu Ancient Town木渎古镇→Cangshu Lamb Food Street藏书羊肉美食街

At Tianping Mountain, one of China's top four maple leaf viewing spots, you can enjoy centuries-old maple trees with colored leaves. Stroll along Shoutao Lake, and then climb Lingyan Mountain to savor a bowl of vegetarian noodles amid Zen tranquility.

Descend the mountain to arrive at Mudu Ancient Town, where classical gardens whisper tales of a thousand years. Cap off the day at Cangshu Lamb Food Street, warming your hands and heart with a steaming lamb hotpot.

Tianping Mountain: 30 yuan, Mudu Ancient Town: 78 yuan (combo ticket)

Recommended Route: Hanshan Temple寒山寺→Fengqiao Scenic Area枫桥景区→Fengqiao Road枫桥路→Xiyuan Temple西园寺→Lingering Garden留园

Sip a warm cup of Temple Coffee as the autumn bell of Hanshan Temple resonates through the crisp air. Stroll through the free Fengqiao Scenic Area, cross ancient bridges, take a boat tour, then lose yourself in the fiery maple tree tunnel on Fengqiao Road.

Alternatively, you can find serenity under ginkgo trees against Xiyuan Temple's yellow walls, or appreciate Lingering Garden's crimson maple leaves to feel the vibe of "enjoying the scenery of mountains and forests within city walls."

Hanshan Temple: 20 yuan, Xiyuan Temple: 5 yuan, Lingering Garden: 45 yuan

Recommended Route: Putian Organic Eco-Agriculture Park浦田有机生态农业园→Shuize Road水泽路→Bicester Village Suzhou比斯特苏州购物村→Chongyuan Temple重元寺

The red maple trail of Putian is like an overturned palette, drenching autumn in fairy-tale hues. Along Shuize Road, a continuous tapestry of colorful trees unfolds like a flowing oil painting. When weary, you can pause at Bicester Village Suzhou to indulge in the fun of shopping.

Chongyuan Temple looks like a white lotus blooming upon Yangcheng Lake. After enjoying the sunset here, you can soothe your soul in the twilight glow.
Chongyuan Temple: 20 yuan

Recommended Route: Xishi Pond西施塘→Jiulongtan九龙潭→When Wangshan Meets Louvre旺山遇见卢浮宫

At Wangshan's Xishi Pond, crimson maples dip into the water like brushstrokes of a living painting, while Jiulongtan (Nine Dragons Pool) whispers tales of cascading waterfalls and bamboo groves, where an art gallery and a café add a touch of art flair.

Pause at "When Wangshan Meets Louvre," a space that blends Eastern and Western aesthetics, and savor its culinary delights. Come and lose yourself in nature and serenity.

Recommended Route: Yushan Park虞山公园→Zhao Garden & Zeng Garden赵园·曾园→Fangta Garden方塔园→Changshu Confucian Temple常熟文庙

The maple path of Yushan weaves through a fiery tapestry of a thousand maple trees, while Zhao & Zeng Gardens adorn their pavilions with crimson foliage. In Fangta Garden, an ancient ginkgo tree has stood guard beside the pagoda of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) for eight centuries, and the Confucian Temple's golden ginkgo leaves compose an ode to time against red walls.

Changshu Confucian Temple: 10 yuan

Recommended Route: Xiangshan Scenic Area香山风景区→Shuangshan Island双山岛→Yangshe Old Street杨舍老街

At Xiangshan Scenic Area in Zhangjiagang, the lake mirrors the maple trees, while Shuangshan Island's pristine ecology preserves its tranquil charm. As night falls, Yangshe Old Street awakens under glowing lights, inviting visitors to savor both culinary delights and the vibrant allure of Zhangjiagang at night.

Xiangshan Scenic Area: 60 yuan, Shuangshan Island Round-trip Ferry: 8 yuan

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Source：iSzhou