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Suzhou is Jiangsu Province 's number one tourist city and one of the most important tourist destinations in China . Of course, Suzhou works hard at this role, and it shows.

Suzhou 's sights and attractions are numerous and well taken care of. This can make for a festive atmosphere, but it also means that you are rarely able to appreciate the gardens in the peace for which they were designed.
The three most famous gardens - Wangshi Yuan, Shizi Lin and Z huo zheng Yuan - are on everyone's itinerary, attracting a stream of visitors year around, but many of the equally beautiful yet lesser known gardens, notably Canglang Ting and Ou Yuan, are comparatively serene and crowd-free. (The best strategy is to visit as much of the three popular gardens as possible before 10am and spend the rest of the day in the smaller gardens.)

Seasons make surprisingly little difference as the gardens can be appreciated at any time of year, although springtime brings blossom and brighter colors. The best examples are the classical gardens of Suzhou , which maybe the aspect of this city most well-known to foreigners. Maintaining these gardens is a lot of work, but well worth it as Suzhou has become famous not just throughout China but across the world.Of Suzhou 's gardens, the most famous in the West is the Garden of the Master of the Nets. However, there are many more gardens to experience.
The Humble Administrator's Garden, Blue Wave Pavilion, and Lion Grove are just a few of the more than 100 gardens in the Suzhou area. Suzhou 's cultural sites and temples are also pleasant and worth a visit if you are here for more than a couple of days. Hanshan Temple's distinctive atmosphere and construction are unforgettable. The Temple of Mystery and West Garden Temple are both excellent examples of Daoist and Buddhist tradition respectively. Tiger Hill is a pleasant spot to explore and spend a lazy afternoon in a historical setting.

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