🏖️Destination: One-Day Tour for Admiring Maples in Suzhou
🕐Recommended Travel Time: One day from September to November.
💰Budget Range: Around 500 yuan.
🌟Highlights: Experience the extremely beautiful maple scenery in autumn in Suzhou, feel the perfect combination of classical gardens and natural scenery, and taste the delicious hairy crabs of the season.
📋Itinerary
-Morning: After arriving in Suzhou, go to Tianping Mountain first. As one of the "Four Major Maple-Viewing Resorts in China", Tianping Mountain has ancient maple trees over 400 years old. The maple leaves here are colorful and extremely beautiful. Stroll on the mountain paths, admire the ancient maple trees, and feel the tranquility and beauty of autumn. You can take pictures and record this beautiful moment.
-Noon: Taste Suzhou's special delicacies in a restaurant near Tianping Mountain to replenish energy for the afternoon itinerary.
-Afternoon: Go to the Humble Administrator's Garden. The maple leaves in front of Shuxiang Hall, Xiaocanglang, and Wuzhu Youju in the Humble Administrator's Garden set off each other with the pink walls, black tiles, landscapes, and pavilions, giving it a unique charm. Stroll in the garden, admire the perfect combination of red maples and classical architecture, and feel the unique charm of Suzhou gardens. Then go to Tiger Hill. The maple leaves at Tiger Hill blend with the surrounding ancient buildings and towering ancient trees, like a colorful painting. Here, you can appreciate the profound history and natural beauty.
-Evening: Go to Shantang Street, where you can see full-yellow hairy crabs sold individually everywhere. If your budget is sufficient, you can have a whole crab feast and taste the delicious hairy crabs of the season. The crab roe is like white jade of sheep fat, melting in the mouth, delicate and dense, and the meat and roe are very plump. The freshly steamed crabs are original in taste. Dip it in vinegar and eat it. The satisfaction is overwhelming. At Shantang Street, you can also enjoy the night view of Suzhou and feel the unique charm of this city.