Tour Suzhou, the Venice of the East

A famous Chinese saying goes like this: “In heaven, there is paradise; on earth, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou.” Filled with many beautiful gardens and lovely wandering canals, Suzhou is perhaps the most beautiful city in China. The Humble Administrator’s garden is absolutely magnificent. It’s one of the four classic gardens in Suzhou and is considered one of the finest in China. Suzhou is just a train or car ride from Shanghai.

Hangzhou is also a magnificent place to visit. The famous West Lake is well worth the trip there. Hangzhou is a little over 100 miles from Shanghai.