Kunshan Local Guide

[5 minutes walk from hotel]

Kunshan may not be the well-known among China's metropolises, but its importance in the country's cultural and historical foundations is profoundly far-reaching.

[3 minutes walk from hotel]

A wonderful open space where a child can experience the freedom of their youth amidst park plays and nature views.

[3 minutes walk from hotel]

An alternative spot for a scenic jog or simply join in a football game. Have a friendly match of the field and make new friends! There's no better way to recharge than a good workout in nature.

[10 minutes by car from hotel]

Named after the 17th century scholar, Gu Yanwu, known to his contemporaries as "Sir Tinglin", this beautifully landscaped garden at the foot of Yufeng Mountain is also home to the 'Three Treasures of Kunshan'-Kunshan stone, a decorative stone that displays a jade-like texture, the Eight Immortals flower (Viburnum macrocephalum), and the twin lotus flowers.

[50 minutes by car from hotel]

Undoubtedly China's well-known and oldest water town, Zhouzhuang water town has earned a rightful place on CNN's "13 of Asia's most picturesque towns"list.

[40 minutes by car from hotel]

A gentle brook traverses this quaint water town, flanking its waterways with peach and plum trees. At sunrise and sunset, the brook reflects the golden glow of the sun's rays, granting the waters an appearance akin to a glittering silk belt.

[40 minutes by car from hotel]

Qiandeng (literally translated as "a thousand lamps") is an ancient town with a rich cultural heritage dating back more than 2,000 years. The 3,000-metre-long slate-paved street first built during the Southern Song Dynasty comprises more than 2,000 stone slates, rendering it the longest and best-preserved of its kind in Jiangsu province.

[30 minutes from hotel]

A lake within Bacheng town immediately recognised by food connoisseurs for its premium hairy crabs, a much-loved culinary obsession. Beyond its crustacean repute, Bacheng is also one of the largest town in Kunshan.