My brother took a boat trip from Suzhou to Wuxi along the canals many years ago. He was with an oversea organised tour group.He said that it lasted about 2 hours. Could anyone tell me whether there is such a boat trip available as part of public transportation or part of local tour in Suzhou in late October? Thank you. M.Lau from Canada (mlau79@hotmail.com)
Oct. 7,2009 22:41 Mr.Jamie replied:
No boat from Suzhou to Wuxi any more. You can try to go from Suzhou to Hangzhou and then Hangzhou to Wuxi.
Hi all.. I will be arriving in Hang Zhou airport in 12 of Nov and will catch a coach from airport to Su zhou directly . But i just wonder where/what station the coach ll normally arrived in Suzhou. for the return, which station in Suzhou have but/coach return to Hang zhou airport? and how much it cost? thanks in advance!!
Oct. 7,2009 22:39 Ms.Emma replied:
The bus will arrive in Tongguanfang at Renmin Road, in the city center of Suzhou. Get to the same place to catch up the bus back to Hangzhou airport.
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Sep. 29,2009 00:04
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Mr.Pat(Singapore) said:
Hi, I am going to Shanghai with my wife and daughters (age 7 & 9)from 19 Oct to 25 Oct. How is the weather that time? We are free and easy travel. We planned to spend one day to Suzhou and another day in Hanzhou. We plan to take train to the two said places and wonder how to go around when arriving at the respective destination? Alternately you can suggest other plan. Thank you in advance.
Sep. 29,2009 02:15 Ms.Jane replied:
It is suggested that you firstly go to Hangzhou is further to Shanghai than Suzhou. At Shanghai South Railway Station, you could take a bullet train to reach Hangzhou in 2 hours in the early morning. Please purchase the train ticket at least one day in advance. When you arrive in Hangzhou, please hire a cab driving you to the West Lake. Well, it is suggested that you stay one night in Hangzhou and then leave for Suzhou the next morning. So, you will have more time to enjoy this city's beauties.
On the next morning, please hire a cab driving you to Hangzhou East Bus Station or Hangzhou North Bus Station, where you could catch a coach to reach Suzhou in 2.5 hours. Then, go to visit the Suzhou Garden. At late afternoon, you could catch an express train back to Shanghai from Suzhou Railway Station.
A tips, you could purchase the train tickets from Suzhou to Shanghai in advance at Shanghai railway stations, too. And, please avoid the weekend when the tickets are needed urgently.
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Sep. 27,2009 11:40
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Mr.sunil(China) said:
hi . I am in hangzhou & i want to visit Suzhou . pls. let me know from hangzhou , how can i reach there & is 2 days are enough to visit important place in suzhou .
Regards sunil
Sep. 29,2009 02:04 Mr.Leo replied:
Transportation: at Hangzhou East Bus Station or Hangzhou North Bus Station, you could catch an expres bus to reach Suzhou in 2.5hours.
Yes, two days is enough for visit Suzhou City. One day, you could visit 1~2 of the classic gardens and the Guanqian Street. The other day, you could take a bus to the Tiger Hill.
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Sep. 20,2009 11:47
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Mr.Richard(Europe) said:
i like to visit Sozhou. which street its the best to buy a weddind dresses?
Sep. 23,2009 01:42 Ms.Emma replied:
There is a wedding dress street in Suzhou near the Tiger Hill in Huqiu Road.
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Sep. 13,2009 07:59
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Mrs.Reid(USA) said:
Hi. 3 adults & 2 small children desire to travel from Shanghai to Suzhou, Tongli, and Hangzhou this Friday afternoon and return Sunday evening. Please advise an itinerary (order of locations), most convenient modes of transport, amount of time in each location, nice hotels, and your opinion of sites not to miss. Because of the children, convenience is more important than cost. Thanks so much. Gratefully yours, Elizabeth
Sep. 16,2009 02:10 Mr.James replied:
Shanghai-hangzhou-tongli-suzhou-shanghai Take bullet train from Shanghai Railway Station or South Railway Station to Hangzhou (about 1.5 hours).Hangzhou North BUs Statio has buses to Tongli, three buses a day leaving at: 8:25, 11:25, 13:20. Do not need to buy bus ticket in advance, just buy in the same day. There are buses from 6:00-19:30 from TOngli to Suzhou Railway Station every 20-30 minutes. Suzhou railway statio has bullet trains which can take you back to Shanghai 30 minutes later. Time is tight for you. You can only have the time to visit West Lake in Hangzhou, leaving for TOngli Saturday Morning. You can stay one night in TOngli of get to Suzhou at same day before 19:30. Over half a day to see Classic Gardens in Suzhou then back to Shanghai.
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Sep. 11,2009 02:57
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Mr.jackie(m'sia) said:
Hi Is Shantang and ShanGtang different places? If yes, how far is it from each other? What difference are these two places?
Sep. 13,2009 23:20 Ms.Cindy replied:
They are different places, actually, two streets, but close to each other. The east end of Shantang is next to Shangtang.
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Sep. 8,2009 09:34
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Ms.nini(Singapore) said:
Hi all, I will be staying in Suzhou from 14 sept to 16 sept then continue to Hangzhou. If I want to visit the water township, which one should I choose? Zhouzuang, tongli or mudu? I will be staying at Ping Jiang Lodge, how to go to those water township effectively? Thanks
Sep. 11,2009 01:28 Mr.Shan replied:
I prefer Tongli which is more charming than Mudu but less commercialized than Zhouzhuang. You could hire a taxi to drive you to Suzhou South Bus Station from the hotel quickly. Then, catch a bus to Tongli directly. The fare is just 8RMB and the journey is about 40 minutes.
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Sep. 8,2009 00:38
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Mrs.Steffi(Austria) said:
Dear Expert, Next week on 9/14 we want to make a day trip to Suzhou and Tongli. We will take the early train from Shanghai. Should we head to Tongli rigth after our arrival in Shuzhou and spend the second part of the day in Suzhou or the other way round? We will take the bus to Tongli. And in which city should we take the canal tour?
Thanks:-)
Sep. 8,2009 01:11 Mr.Hank replied:
If you would like to visit these two places in one day, it is suggested that you first go to Tongli by bus once arrive in Suzhou. The bus journey is about 30 minutes. Suppose that you could arrive in Tongli at 09:00 and have a brief 4 hours visiting. Then, please return to Suzhou around 13:30. You will have some time to have a lunch in Suzhou and visit one of the classic gardens. The 80-minutes' night Canal Tour could be taken in Suzhou at 19:00 everyday. Then, you could catch the train return to Shanghai around 22:00. Sounds urgently, so please arrange your itinerary well!
Sep. 8,2009 03:21 Mrs.Steefi(Austria) replied:
Wow, what a prompt reply! As I understood is that the bus station is near the train station (over the bridge and on the right)and the ride is 50 minutes. Do I have to look for a special bus who need only 30 minutes to Tongli? Isn't there also a day Canal Tour which takes less than 80 minutes ?
Sep. 10,2009 23:15 Mr.Hank replied:
Hi Steefi, I think the 50 minutes is the max duration as well as 30 is minimal by bus. And, only this canal tour is supplied currently, haven't found any other less than 80 minutes.
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Sep. 7,2009 20:39
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Ms.mandy(s'pore) said:
hi
anyone could advise on the place to take the canal boat ride? Near Humble Administrators Garden? Do u start and stop at the same place or can u drop off anywhere? Where does it go? Does it go to the shopping/dining area?
Thanks
Sep. 7,2009 21:43 Mr.Hank replied:
The ferry departs from the Xinshiqiao Pier which is about 7 kms from the Humble Administrators Garden. You could hire a taxi to reach the pier in 15 minutes. And, the night cruise will start from 19:00 every 30 minutes. Yes, the ferry will have a round-trip that will start and stop at the same place. It will pass by some scenic spots, such as Panmen, Xumen, Jinmen and so on, withou stop on the way/
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Sep. 4,2009 16:49
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Mr.Yvonne(Canada) said:
Thank you, Mr. Shan for the info on Suzhou.
Can you please advise me if there are one day tours of Suzhou since I will be there for a week. I am very interested in the Historical Gardens and Waterways. I appreciate any other highlights that you might like to recommentd as well.
Many thanks,
Sep. 4,2009 22:26 Ms.Jennie replied:
In one day, you could visit the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lion Grove Garden, both of which are close to each other. In the afternoon, you could go to Guanqian Street for dining and shopping~
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Sep. 4,2009 13:54
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Ms.Reynolds (USA) said:
I am trying to look up 5 major lakes and only find is Taihu.. the largest? Is this where fireworks were shot from bridge recently? my friend was there and said this was a neat lake, with shops, and he found a chinese cafe on the lake that makes good strawberry milkshakes, but was not sure or lake or cafe name, and Engish name for owner was Mimi. do you know lake and cafe for when I come in Oct?
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Sep. 1,2009 14:58
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Ms.Yvonne(Canada) said:
I need to get from Shanghai to Suzhou departing 9 from Shanghai to Suzhou and returning on the 16, from Suzhou to Shanghai. Air or high speed train or by car with driver for two people. Thank you
Sep. 4,2009 01:11 Mr.Shan replied:
Suggested that u to take the speed trains which are very convenient for shuttling betweem Suzhou and Shanghai. Please note that you'd better purchase the return ticket in Shanghai in advance, especially during weekend. The train infor could be find at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/
Hi, we are planning to visit Suzhou, Hangzhou, Huangshan and Yixian (Xidi and Hongcun villages) at the end of Nov. Our flight arrive & depart via Hangzhou. Is it better to visit Huangshan and Yixian first before visiting Suzhou? What would be the best way to get to Suzhou? Is there a train or bus from Hangzhou to Suzhou? Or by train/bus from Tunxi/Tangkou to Suzhou? What is the best way in transportation mode to do the route? Thanks for your suggestions.
Aug. 29,2009 01:16 Mr.Hang replied:
Both are okay that you could go to Suzhou once arriving in Hangzhou or after you visit Huangshan. Not suggest that you take bus from Suzhou to Huangshan, since there is only two buses everyday. One situation for example, your route should be Hangzhou->Suzhou->Hangzhou->Huangshan->yixian->Hangzhou
Buses between Hangzhou and Suzhou are very conveniently. You could take a bus from Hangzhou East Bus Station and will arrive in Suzhou in 2 hours.
Aug. 31,2009 02:21 Ms.TRIP0903(United States) replied:
Thank you, Mr. Hang. Yes, I think the route you suggested is best. What is the best way to go from Huangshan to Yixian and back to Hangzhou? By bus? How frequent? Convenient? Thank you very much.
Sep. 1,2009 22:55 Ms.Jasmine replied:
Huangshan Bus station in the scenic are has direct buses to Xidi and Hongcun, departing time is at 8:00, 10:00, 13:40, 16:00. Suggest you confirm the infor to the bus station. It may changeable sometimes. There is one bus from Yixian to Hangzhou directly, leaving from Yixian at 8:30am.
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Aug. 26,2009 21:46
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Ms.nov(Singapore) said:
Hi All,
I need help about the transportation from Suzhou to Hangzhou. Me and my parents are going to be travelling on oct to Suzhou and hangzhou. What is the most cost effective or time effective transportation from Suzhou to Hangzhou? And also that I will be staying in suzhou for 3 nights. Is it advisable for me to stay in suzhou but visit zhouzuang ? and how long does it takes to go to zhouzuang from suzhou?
Thanks
Aug. 29,2009 01:30 Mr.Shan replied:
Buses from Suzhou to Hangzhou is very convenient. It just take 2 hours one the way. The fare is 70RMB per person.
Buses from Suzhou to Zhouhuang: Suzhou North Bus Station (at the square of Suzhou Railway Station): 07:05~17:05 every 30 minutes, the journey is 100 minutes and costs 17.5RMB Suzhou South Bus Station: please take the bus to Jiangze. There are buses depart from here every 30 minutes with a fare of 12.5RMB. When you arrive in Jiangze, please walking northwards along the road, the end of which is the entrance to Zhouzhuang.
Aug. 29,2009 12:21 Ms.nov(Singapore) replied:
Mr. Shan
Thank you for your reply.however, I will be staying in suzhou Ping Jiang Lodge. Can u tell me whether is it nearer from Ping Jiang Lodge to Suzhou North bus station or to South Bus station?
Thank you
Aug. 31,2009 23:17 Mr.James replied:
The lodge is on the half way between the two bus stations. No big difference. :-)
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Aug. 21,2009 15:40
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Mrs.Jolan(Canada) said:
Hi,
I read about that in a guide book there is direct bus service from Suzhou to Pudong Airport. If this is true, how long does it take to get to Pudong Airport and how often the direct buses leave from Suzhou?
Aug. 23,2009 03:19 Mr.jolin(cn) replied:
Hi, it is true. But i only know the departure time from the airport: 10:00,10:40,11:20,11:50,12:50,13:50,14:40,15:20,16:10,16:50,17:50,18:50,20:00. Te price is about 82 yuan and it may take about 3 hours
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Aug. 2,2009 06:25
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Ms.nancy said:
Hi guys!
i'll be going down to suzhou next week and i need your help.
which buses go to zhangjiagang city from suzhou? where can i find these buses? is the bus station/bus stop near the train station?
i need to get to zhangjiagang at 8 in the morning? what time do the earliest buses depart from suzhou.
thank you so much!
Aug. 4,2009 04:15 Mr.yina(cn) replied:
Hi, there are long-distance bus to zhangjiagang from suzhou directly. You can take the bus at north bus station of suzhou, which is near to railway station (about 5 minutes' walking). The earliest bus is 6:20, it may need 70--80 minutes to get to zhangjiaguang. Thus if you can catch the earliest bus in the morning, it is possible to get there before 8 in the morning!
Aug. 4,2009 09:23 Ms.Nancy replied:
thank you so much for that information. it will really help me a lot.
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Jul. 25,2009 12:36
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Ms.Eleonora(Yulina) said:
I am going to China next week, will be there for 10 days. I plan to go to Hangzhou, Shanghai and Suzhou. Any suggested city to be visited others that those 3, which fit my schedule?
Jul. 27,2009 20:40 Mr.Shan replied:
You may go to some ancient towns around these cities. For example, Zhouzhuang close to Suzhou, Wuzhen and Cixi close to Hangzhou. Why not do search these three cities' attraction one by one to get a good idea?
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Jul. 24,2009 09:46
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Ms.Amy(USA) said:
I heard it was possible to take a nice boat ride in Suzhou, for about 45 minutes to an hour. Do you know if this is possible, where to find the boat, what times it runs, and how much? We will be visiting on Saturday, August 8. Thank you for your kind assistance.
Jul. 27,2009 20:37 Mr.Shan replied:
Yes, the night cruise is availabel currently. The ship departs from the Old Canal Pier at 19:00 everyday. The cruise is about 80 minutes and costs 40RMB per person. City-bus to the pier: 602, 305, 47, 522, 70, 7, You-5 and 39.
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Jul. 10,2009 09:32
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Ms.Woods(England) said:
Hi, i have a few questions. i am part of a group of students in England and we intend on spending a few days in Shanghi on a trip. we already have hotels booked and stuff but as part of my work experience, i am helping organise the trip. if anyone knows of any sites or has any information on the Suzhou Canal Cruise could they please reply to this message on my email daniellew8375@colchester.ac.uk i would also like to know about Bosideng Factory and a Silk Institute ... i haven't been given the name of this institute so if anyone has any suggestions on which it might be then please answer this to my email.
any help will be greatly appreciated. Danielle Woods x
Jul. 11,2009 23:04 Ms.Cindy replied:
Do you want this? Hope it is helpful. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cruise/grandcanal/cruiseschedule.htm Bosideng's headquater is in Hangzhou, but its factories seems not in Hangzhou. Hangzhou has a Silk Museum in the south bank of the West Lake.
Jul. 14,2009 06:05 Ms.Amy(China) replied:
the Headquarter of Bosideng is in Changshu Bosideng Industrial Zone,Suzhou.
and here's the silk institute: Suzhou Silk Science Research Institute Economic Development Co., Ltd.
from Shanghai railway station to Suzhou just 15 minutes by train.
my home is in Suzhou near Taihu lake.be free to ask any question about Suzhou.Welcome!
Jul. 16,2009 03:47 Ms.Woods(England) replied:
Thank you for this information, it has all helped greatly :) i'm looking forward to the trip (even though it is only for one week including travel) i am hoping to gain a huge experience out of this as i love the chinese culture and wish to learn more through experiencing it. my boyfriend wants to take me there and spend between 3 - 6 months out there after he has done army training and i have finished my college course. we will be bringing his little 3 year old boy and it will be nice to know at least a few places for us to visit. one of the people i work with is from Beijing and has offered to teach me some of the Mandarin and Cantonese language so i can ask people things when we get out there. she has even offered me a place to stay when i visit with my boyfriend and his son. i absolutely can not wait till March. thank you :)
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Travelers' Voices on Suzhou (46)
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Oct. 5,2009 06:30 Reply
Mrs.Lau(Canada) said:
My brother took a boat trip from Suzhou to Wuxi along the canals many years ago. He was with an oversea organised tour group.He said that it lasted about 2 hours. Could anyone tell me whether there is such a boat trip available as part of public transportation or part of local tour in Suzhou in late October?
Thank you. M.Lau from Canada (mlau79@hotmail.com)
Oct. 7,2009 22:41
Mr.Jamie replied:
No boat from Suzhou to Wuxi any more. You can try to go from Suzhou to Hangzhou and then Hangzhou to Wuxi.
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Oct. 1,2009 09:29 Reply
Ms.JANNICE(Malaysia) said:
Hi all..
I will be arriving in Hang Zhou airport in 12 of Nov and will catch a coach from airport to Su zhou directly .
But i just wonder where/what station the coach ll normally arrived in Suzhou.
for the return, which station in Suzhou have but/coach return to Hang zhou airport? and how much it cost? thanks in advance!!
Oct. 7,2009 22:39
Ms.Emma replied:
The bus will arrive in Tongguanfang at Renmin Road, in the city center of Suzhou. Get to the same place to catch up the bus back to Hangzhou airport.
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Sep. 29,2009 00:04 Reply
Mr.Pat(Singapore) said:
Hi,
I am going to Shanghai with my wife and daughters (age 7 & 9)from 19 Oct to 25 Oct. How is the weather that time? We are free and easy travel. We planned to spend one day to Suzhou and another day in Hanzhou. We plan to take train to the two said places and wonder how to go around when arriving at the respective destination? Alternately you can suggest other plan. Thank you in advance.
Sep. 29,2009 02:15
Ms.Jane replied:
It is suggested that you firstly go to Hangzhou is further to Shanghai than Suzhou. At Shanghai South Railway Station, you could take a bullet train to reach Hangzhou in 2 hours in the early morning. Please purchase the train ticket at least one day in advance. When you arrive in Hangzhou, please hire a cab driving you to the West Lake. Well, it is suggested that you stay one night in Hangzhou and then leave for Suzhou the next morning. So, you will have more time to enjoy this city's beauties.
On the next morning, please hire a cab driving you to Hangzhou East Bus Station or Hangzhou North Bus Station, where you could catch a coach to reach Suzhou in 2.5 hours. Then, go to visit the Suzhou Garden. At late afternoon, you could catch an express train back to Shanghai from Suzhou Railway Station.
A tips, you could purchase the train tickets from Suzhou to Shanghai in advance at Shanghai railway stations, too. And, please avoid the weekend when the tickets are needed urgently.
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Sep. 27,2009 11:40 Reply
Mr.sunil(China) said:
hi .
I am in hangzhou & i want to visit Suzhou .
pls. let me know from hangzhou , how can i reach there & is 2 days are enough to visit important place in suzhou .
Regards
sunil
Sep. 29,2009 02:04
Mr.Leo replied:
Transportation: at Hangzhou East Bus Station or Hangzhou North Bus Station, you could catch an expres bus to reach Suzhou in 2.5hours.
Yes, two days is enough for visit Suzhou City. One day, you could visit 1~2 of the classic gardens and the Guanqian Street. The other day, you could take a bus to the Tiger Hill.
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Sep. 20,2009 11:47 Reply
Mr.Richard(Europe) said:
i like to visit Sozhou. which street its the best to buy a weddind dresses?
Sep. 23,2009 01:42
Ms.Emma replied:
There is a wedding dress street in Suzhou near the Tiger Hill in Huqiu Road.
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Sep. 13,2009 07:59 Reply
Mrs.Reid(USA) said:
Hi. 3 adults & 2 small children desire to travel from Shanghai to Suzhou, Tongli, and Hangzhou this Friday afternoon and return Sunday evening. Please advise an itinerary (order of locations), most convenient modes of transport, amount of time in each location, nice hotels, and your opinion of sites not to miss. Because of the children, convenience is more important than cost. Thanks so much.
Gratefully yours, Elizabeth
Sep. 16,2009 02:10
Mr.James replied:
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Take bullet train from Shanghai Railway Station or South Railway Station to Hangzhou (about 1.5 hours).Hangzhou North BUs Statio has buses to Tongli, three buses a day leaving at: 8:25, 11:25, 13:20. Do not need to buy bus ticket in advance, just buy in the same day. There are buses from 6:00-19:30 from TOngli to Suzhou Railway Station every 20-30 minutes. Suzhou railway statio has bullet trains which can take you back to Shanghai 30 minutes later.
Time is tight for you. You can only have the time to visit West Lake in Hangzhou, leaving for TOngli Saturday Morning. You can stay one night in TOngli of get to Suzhou at same day before 19:30. Over half a day to see Classic Gardens in Suzhou then back to Shanghai.
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Sep. 11,2009 02:57 Reply
Mr.jackie(m'sia) said:
Hi
Is Shantang and ShanGtang different places? If yes, how far is it from each other?
What difference are these two places?
Sep. 13,2009 23:20
Ms.Cindy replied:
They are different places, actually, two streets, but close to each other. The east end of Shantang is next to Shangtang.
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Sep. 8,2009 09:34 Reply
Ms.nini(Singapore) said:
Hi all, I will be staying in Suzhou from 14 sept to 16 sept then continue to Hangzhou.
If I want to visit the water township, which one should I choose? Zhouzuang, tongli or mudu?
I will be staying at Ping Jiang Lodge, how to go to those water township effectively?
Thanks
Sep. 11,2009 01:28
Mr.Shan replied:
I prefer Tongli which is more charming than Mudu but less commercialized than Zhouzhuang. You could hire a taxi to drive you to Suzhou South Bus Station from the hotel quickly. Then, catch a bus to Tongli directly. The fare is just 8RMB and the journey is about 40 minutes.
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Sep. 8,2009 00:38 Reply
Mrs.Steffi(Austria) said:
Dear Expert,
Next week on 9/14 we want to make a day trip to Suzhou and Tongli. We will take the early train from Shanghai. Should we head to Tongli rigth after our arrival in Shuzhou and spend the second part of the day in Suzhou or the other way round? We will take the bus to Tongli. And in which city should we take the canal tour?
Thanks:-)
Sep. 8,2009 01:11
Mr.Hank replied:
If you would like to visit these two places in one day, it is suggested that you first go to Tongli by bus once arrive in Suzhou. The bus journey is about 30 minutes. Suppose that you could arrive in Tongli at 09:00 and have a brief 4 hours visiting. Then, please return to Suzhou around 13:30. You will have some time to have a lunch in Suzhou and visit one of the classic gardens. The 80-minutes' night Canal Tour could be taken in Suzhou at 19:00 everyday. Then, you could catch the train return to Shanghai around 22:00.
Sounds urgently, so please arrange your itinerary well!
Sep. 8,2009 03:21
Mrs.Steefi(Austria) replied:
Wow, what a prompt reply!
As I understood is that the bus station is near the train station (over the bridge and on the right)and the ride is 50 minutes. Do I have to look for a special bus who need only 30 minutes to Tongli?
Isn't there also a day Canal Tour which takes less than 80 minutes ?
Sep. 10,2009 23:15
Mr.Hank replied:
Hi Steefi, I think the 50 minutes is the max duration as well as 30 is minimal by bus. And, only this canal tour is supplied currently, haven't found any other less than 80 minutes.
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Sep. 7,2009 20:39 Reply
Ms.mandy(s'pore) said:
hi
anyone could advise on the place to take the canal boat ride? Near Humble Administrators Garden? Do u start and stop at the same place or can u drop off anywhere? Where does it go? Does it go to the shopping/dining area?
Thanks
Sep. 7,2009 21:43
Mr.Hank replied:
The ferry departs from the Xinshiqiao Pier which is about 7 kms from the Humble Administrators Garden. You could hire a taxi to reach the pier in 15 minutes. And, the night cruise will start from 19:00 every 30 minutes. Yes, the ferry will have a round-trip that will start and stop at the same place. It will pass by some scenic spots, such as Panmen, Xumen, Jinmen and so on, withou stop on the way/
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Sep. 4,2009 16:49 Reply
Mr.Yvonne(Canada) said:
Thank you, Mr. Shan for the info on Suzhou.
Can you please advise me if there are one day tours of Suzhou since I will be there for a week. I am very interested in the Historical Gardens and Waterways. I appreciate any other highlights that you might like to recommentd as well.
Many thanks,
Sep. 4,2009 22:26
Ms.Jennie replied:
In one day, you could visit the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lion Grove Garden, both of which are close to each other. In the afternoon, you could go to Guanqian Street for dining and shopping~
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Sep. 4,2009 13:54 Reply
Ms.Reynolds (USA) said:
I am trying to look up 5 major lakes and only find is Taihu.. the largest? Is this where fireworks were shot from bridge recently? my friend was there and said this was a neat lake, with shops, and he found a chinese cafe on the lake that makes good strawberry milkshakes, but was not sure or lake or cafe name, and Engish name for owner was Mimi. do you know lake and cafe for when I come in Oct?
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Sep. 1,2009 14:58 Reply
Ms.Yvonne(Canada) said:
I need to get from Shanghai to Suzhou departing 9 from Shanghai to Suzhou and returning on the 16, from Suzhou to Shanghai.
Air or high speed train or by car with driver for two people.
Thank you
Sep. 4,2009 01:11
Mr.Shan replied:
Suggested that u to take the speed trains which are very convenient for shuttling betweem Suzhou and Shanghai. Please note that you'd better purchase the return ticket in Shanghai in advance, especially during weekend.
The train infor could be find at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/
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Aug. 26,2009 19:10 Reply
Ms.TRIP0903(United States) said:
Hi, we are planning to visit Suzhou, Hangzhou, Huangshan and Yixian (Xidi and Hongcun villages) at the end of Nov. Our flight arrive & depart via Hangzhou. Is it better to visit Huangshan and Yixian first before visiting Suzhou? What would be the best way to get to Suzhou? Is there a train or bus from Hangzhou to Suzhou? Or by train/bus from Tunxi/Tangkou to Suzhou? What is the best way in transportation mode to do the route? Thanks for your suggestions.
Aug. 29,2009 01:16
Mr.Hang replied:
Both are okay that you could go to Suzhou once arriving in Hangzhou or after you visit Huangshan. Not suggest that you take bus from Suzhou to Huangshan, since there is only two buses everyday. One situation for example, your route should be Hangzhou->Suzhou->Hangzhou->Huangshan->yixian->Hangzhou
Buses between Hangzhou and Suzhou are very conveniently. You could take a bus from Hangzhou East Bus Station and will arrive in Suzhou in 2 hours.
Aug. 31,2009 02:21
Ms.TRIP0903(United States) replied:
Thank you, Mr. Hang. Yes, I think the route you suggested is best. What is the best way to go from Huangshan to Yixian and back to Hangzhou? By bus? How frequent? Convenient? Thank you very much.
Sep. 1,2009 22:55
Ms.Jasmine replied:
Huangshan Bus station in the scenic are has direct buses to Xidi and Hongcun, departing time is at 8:00, 10:00, 13:40, 16:00. Suggest you confirm the infor to the bus station. It may changeable sometimes. There is one bus from Yixian to Hangzhou directly, leaving from Yixian at 8:30am.
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Aug. 26,2009 21:46 Reply
Ms.nov(Singapore) said:
Hi All,
I need help about the transportation from Suzhou to Hangzhou. Me and my parents are going to be travelling on oct to Suzhou and hangzhou. What is the most cost effective or time effective transportation from Suzhou to Hangzhou? And also that I will be staying in suzhou for 3 nights. Is it advisable for me to stay in suzhou but visit zhouzuang ? and how long does it takes to go to zhouzuang from suzhou?
Thanks
Aug. 29,2009 01:30
Mr.Shan replied:
Buses from Suzhou to Hangzhou is very convenient. It just take 2 hours one the way. The fare is 70RMB per person.
Buses from Suzhou to Zhouhuang:
Suzhou North Bus Station (at the square of Suzhou Railway Station): 07:05~17:05 every 30 minutes, the journey is 100 minutes and costs 17.5RMB
Suzhou South Bus Station: please take the bus to Jiangze. There are buses depart from here every 30 minutes with a fare of 12.5RMB. When you arrive in Jiangze, please walking northwards along the road, the end of which is the entrance to Zhouzhuang.
Aug. 29,2009 12:21
Ms.nov(Singapore) replied:
Mr. Shan
Thank you for your reply.however, I will be staying in suzhou Ping Jiang Lodge. Can u tell me whether is it nearer from Ping Jiang Lodge to Suzhou North bus station or to South Bus station?
Thank you
Aug. 31,2009 23:17
Mr.James replied:
The lodge is on the half way between the two bus stations. No big difference. :-)
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Aug. 21,2009 15:40 Reply
Mrs.Jolan(Canada) said:
Hi,
I read about that in a guide book there is direct bus service from Suzhou to Pudong Airport. If this is true, how long does it take to get to Pudong Airport and how often the direct buses leave from Suzhou?
Aug. 23,2009 03:19
Mr.jolin(cn) replied:
Hi, it is true. But i only know the departure time from the airport: 10:00,10:40,11:20,11:50,12:50,13:50,14:40,15:20,16:10,16:50,17:50,18:50,20:00. Te price is about 82 yuan and it may take about 3 hours
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Aug. 2,2009 06:25 Reply
Ms.nancy said:
Hi guys!
i'll be going down to suzhou next week and i need your help.
which buses go to zhangjiagang city from suzhou? where can i find these buses? is the bus station/bus stop near the train station?
i need to get to zhangjiagang at 8 in the morning? what time do the earliest buses depart from suzhou.
thank you so much!
Aug. 4,2009 04:15
Mr.yina(cn) replied:
Hi, there are long-distance bus to zhangjiagang from suzhou directly. You can take the bus at north bus station of suzhou, which is near to railway station (about 5 minutes' walking). The earliest bus is 6:20, it may need 70--80 minutes to get to zhangjiaguang. Thus if you can catch the earliest bus in the morning, it is possible to get there before 8 in the morning!
Aug. 4,2009 09:23
Ms.Nancy replied:
thank you so much for that information. it will really help me a lot.
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Jul. 25,2009 12:36 Reply
Ms.Eleonora(Yulina) said:
I am going to China next week, will be there for 10 days.
I plan to go to Hangzhou, Shanghai and Suzhou. Any suggested city to be visited others that those 3, which fit my schedule?
Jul. 27,2009 20:40
Mr.Shan replied:
You may go to some ancient towns around these cities. For example, Zhouzhuang close to Suzhou, Wuzhen and Cixi close to Hangzhou. Why not do search these three cities' attraction one by one to get a good idea?
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Jul. 24,2009 09:46 Reply
Ms.Amy(USA) said:
I heard it was possible to take a nice boat ride in Suzhou, for about 45 minutes to an hour. Do you know if this is possible, where to find the boat, what times it runs, and how much? We will be visiting on Saturday, August 8. Thank you for your kind assistance.
Jul. 27,2009 20:37
Mr.Shan replied:
Yes, the night cruise is availabel currently. The ship departs from the Old Canal Pier at 19:00 everyday. The cruise is about 80 minutes and costs 40RMB per person.
City-bus to the pier: 602, 305, 47, 522, 70, 7, You-5 and 39.
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Jul. 10,2009 09:32 Reply
Ms.Woods(England) said:
Hi, i have a few questions. i am part of a group of students in England and we intend on spending a few days in Shanghi on a trip. we already have hotels booked and stuff but as part of my work experience, i am helping organise the trip. if anyone knows of any sites or has any information on the Suzhou Canal Cruise could they please reply to this message on my email daniellew8375@colchester.ac.uk
i would also like to know about Bosideng Factory and a Silk Institute ... i haven't been given the name of this institute so if anyone has any suggestions on which it might be then please answer this to my email.
any help will be greatly appreciated.
Danielle Woods x
Jul. 11,2009 23:04
Ms.Cindy replied:
Do you want this? Hope it is helpful.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cruise/grandcanal/cruiseschedule.htm
Bosideng's headquater is in Hangzhou, but its factories seems not in Hangzhou. Hangzhou has a Silk Museum in the south bank of the West Lake.
Jul. 14,2009 06:05
Ms.Amy(China) replied:
the Headquarter of Bosideng is in Changshu Bosideng Industrial Zone,Suzhou.
and here's the silk institute: Suzhou Silk Science Research Institute Economic Development Co., Ltd.
from Shanghai railway station to Suzhou just 15 minutes by train.
my home is in Suzhou near Taihu lake.be free to ask any question about Suzhou.Welcome!
Jul. 16,2009 03:47
Ms.Woods(England) replied:
Thank you for this information, it has all helped greatly :) i'm looking forward to the trip (even though it is only for one week including travel) i am hoping to gain a huge experience out of this as i love the chinese culture and wish to learn more through experiencing it. my boyfriend wants to take me there and spend between 3 - 6 months out there after he has done army training and i have finished my college course. we will be bringing his little 3 year old boy and it will be nice to know at least a few places for us to visit. one of the people i work with is from Beijing and has offered to teach me some of the Mandarin and Cantonese language so i can ask people things when we get out there. she has even offered me a place to stay when i visit with my boyfriend and his son. i absolutely can not wait till March. thank you :)