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Suzhou is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China, and it is easily accessible by road, rail, air and sea, though most travelers to Suzhou stick to the first two. The highway network surrounding the city is extensive and well developed, and while the local airport is small and serves only local routes, there is a direct two-hour shuttle from Suzhou to Shanghai's nearby Hongqiao International Airport. Read More>>
Suzhou Guangfu Airport (ZSTN) (Suzhou Guang Fu Ji Chang) Suzhou Regional Airport is fairly small and it primarily serves as a provincial hub. Most visitors traveling to Suzhou by air must land in Shanghai and then take a shuttle bus (about 1 hour... Read More>>
Suzhou is one of the most important cities on the Beijing-Shanghai Railway line. Suzhou station is conveniently located in the northern part of the city, with a taxi depot and bus station nearby. Travel to and from Shanghai is easy and fairly cheap.... Read More>>
Suzhou offers regular buses to many cities including Nanjing, Shanghai and other major centers, though some buses may be slightly more expensive then a train to the same destination. Read More>>
Suzhou is famous for its canals, and it is sometimes called the "Venice of the East". The canals eventually link up with the Grand Canal which was once a water transport route between Beijing and Hangzhou. Today, it is still possible to take... Read More>>
Suzhou's public transportation is well developed and reliable. Public buses cover the major routes in the city and fares are fairly reasonable – RMB 1 for a non-air conditioned bus and RMB 2 for a cooler ride. Change is not available, so carry small... Read More>>
The only time that it is difficult to find a taxi is during rush hour. Otherwise, it is easy to flag them down on the street. The flag fall is 10 RMB, with 1.8 RMB charged for each km after the first three. Even if visitors speak Chinese, have the... Read More>>
Bicycles There are many bicycles in Suzhou because of its relatively flat landscape. This convenient mode of transportation allows travelers to explore long streets, narrow lanes and small bridges. In Pingmen Qiao (Pingmen Bridge) and Shiquan Street... Read More>>
When renting a car, a Chinese license is required, so foreigners are advised to engage a local driver. Rental requirements include a passport and a deposit of around RMB 1000. Visitors are advised to make an advance reservation during holiday... Read More>>
