Scenic spot introduction:

Suzhou Fengqiao Scenic Area is a scenic spot with the ancient water towns in the south of the Yangtze River as its main features and the "Five Ancients" as its main landscape. The famous Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Ji's "Night Mooring on the Maple Bridge" depicts the beautiful scenery here. The winding streets, gurgling canals, Ming and Qing architecture, and ancient bridges and temples fully demonstrate the charm of Suzhou and have unique historical and cultural value. Nowadays, the Maple Bridge Scenic Area, which is larger in scale, has numerous historical relics, has rich Wudi flavor, rich cultural connotation, and is highly interesting to watch, is also the best choice for interpreting Suzhou.

Attractions distribution:

Fengqiao Scenic Area is located at the bottom of Fengqiao Road, 3.5 kilometers west of Suzhou City, on the bank of the ancient canal. The "Five Ancients" consisting of Hanshan Ancient Temple, Jiangfeng Ancient Bridge, Tieling Ancient Pass, Fengqiao Ancient Town and the ancient canal are the main tourist content. Attractions and projects such as Fengqiao Garden, Fengqiao Tielingguan, Fengqiao Ancient Town Water Upstream, and Fengqiao Bookstore are open to the public. The restored old temples such as Tang lanterns, Ming and Qing neighborhoods, Jiangfeng Thatched Cottage, and Jinghong Ferry, folk buildings such as the ancient stage, Yuyin Village, and Tingzhong Bridge, as well as the historical and traditional skills displayed in the Water Transport Exhibition Hall and Su Yi Celebrity Square, will The characteristics of Maple Bridge are more prominent, making it a desirable place for Chinese and foreign tourists.

Scenic spot qualifications:

Provincial scenic spots

Scenic spot features:

monuments, rivers
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel Guide: Suzhou Free Travel Four-Day Travel Guide 2018

travelling guideline:

1. Tourists can take a cruise ship at the pier and reach tourist attractions such as Tiger Hill, Panmen Three Scenic Spots, and Xiyuan Temple by waterway.

2. Every November, the Red Maple Festival is one of the three major maple viewing places in China.

Best time to visit:

spring

Shopping recommendations:

(Local specialties) Biluochun, Suzhou embroidery, miniature carvings, Suzhou fans, Suzhou mountings, Taohuawu woodcut New Year pictures, Suzhou Lake brushes; Suzhou-style pastries, Suzhou-style candies, and Suzhou-style preserves.

(Special delicacies) Squirrel fish, fried eel paste, Yangcheng Lake hairy crab, Fengzhen noodles, barbel lung soup, and sugar porridge.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Jiangsu Province>Suzhou City>Jinchang District-

How to get there:

Bus route: Take No. 44, No. 44 Air Conditioning, No. 307, No. 332, No. 355, No. 932 at bus stations, train stations and the city center, and get off at Mabang Garden East; No. 30 East Line, No. 30 West Line , 355, and get off at Binhe Road, Huashan Road North.



Self-driving route:

1. In the direction of Nanjing and Wuxi, take the Hurong Expressway and Beijing-Shanghai Expressway, and take the Xihuan Expressway/Suzhou New District/Suyu-Zhang Highway Take the exit and drive toward Suzhou New District/G312; pass Xinzhuang Interchange → Hanshan Bridge, and pass Mayun Road → Binhe Road.

2. In the direction of Shanghai, take the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway and drive in the direction of Suzhou/Hangzhou/Nantong/G15W; cross the Shanggao Road Bridge and take the Beihuan Expressway → Taihu Avenue Elevated Road, from Mayun Road/Binhe Road/ Exit from Tayuan Road/Suzhou Vehicle Management Office and go through Mayun Road → Binhe Road.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Maple Bridge ticket price:

Fengqiao scenic spot is 25 yuan/person, cruise ship and Pingtan are 20 yuan/person, group discount is 35 yuan/person.

Scenic area opening hours:

08:00-17:00

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