Tours, tickets and day trips in Suzhou
The sights with published visitor numbers, the heritage listings, and the towns close enough for a day out.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Classical Gardens of Suzhou; Humble Administrator's Garden.
Day trips from Suzhou
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzhou to Kunshan | China | 35 km (22 mi) | about 34 min |
| Suzhou to Changshu | China | 41 km (25 mi) | about 40 min |
| Suzhou to Wuxi | China | 41 km (26 mi) | about 40 min |
| Suzhou to Taicang | China | 50 km (31 mi) | about 49 min |
| Suzhou to Qingpu | China | 52 km (32 mi) | about 51 min |
| Suzhou to Xiayang | China | 52 km (33 mi) | about 51 min |
| Suzhou to Jiading | China | 62 km (39 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Suzhou to Zhangjiagang | China | 63 km (39 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Suzhou to Shanghai | China | 83 km (51 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Suzhou to Hangzhou | China | 120 km (74 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Suzhou to Nanjing | China | 192 km (119 mi) | about 3 h 7 min |
| Suzhou to Pudong | China | 86 km (54 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Does Suzhou have a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Yes: Classical Gardens of Suzhou; Humble Administrator's Garden.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.