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Xumen Gate, Suzhou (Chinese: ?????)
Brief Introduction
Xumen Gate, also known as Guxu Men, is a part of the remains of the ancient city wall. There has been a saying: "The golden Changmen Gate and the silvery Xumen Gate in Suzhou". As a shining pearl regarded by Suzhou people, Xumen Gate is in the great landscape that within a land of good harvest. It was originally built in the Yuan Dynasty to preserve traces of the restoration that was done on the wall in the Ming and Qing Dynasty. In the chaotic and poor times of the Qing Dynasty, carriages and boats were gathered near Xumen Gate to attract tourists in order to make money. Nowadays Xumen Gate is the prosperous and peaceful era, the area around Xumen is evergreen and becoming a tourist attraction in one of the great travel destinations in China, which is an important aid in the study of the history of Suzhou and also one of the most important historical and cultural relics remaining in the Suzhou Canglang district region.
Xumen is a city gate apart from the Panmen Gate, these are the only two left in the ancient city today. Xumen is height 7.2 meters, three stone archways which are 4.14 meters in height and 11.45 meters in depth for transportation. Auspicious sculptures can be seen on the Xumen wall.
Highlights:
Guxu Men Ancient City Gate is the site of many famous festivals in Suzhou. There is the Lantern Festival at the end of Chinese New Year and the flower festival in March. The Suzhou Tourism Festival Boat Parade also usally begins in April at Guxu Men.
Events & Festivals
A series of folk and cultural events are usually held in this area during big Chinese holidays like the Lantern Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival. In 2004, the 27th World Heritage Convention was held at the Municipal Planning Exhibition Hall. In 2005, the Suzhou International Tourism Festival, China Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Forum and many other events were held in the Guxu Men area. Guxu Men was also chosen by the CCTV to be the filming location of a TV show which showed the beauty and the history of Suzhou to people all over China.
Travel Guide
Opening Time: Daily
Admission: free
Address: Guxu Men Ancient City Gate, Wannian Qiao Nan, Suzhou
Duration:6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Lingering Garden, Panmen Gate, Hanshan Temple, Pingjiang Historic Street, Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill
Tour Style:"In heaven there is paradise, on earth, Suzhou and Hangzhou". Suzhou features its canals, beautiful gardens, bridges and pagodas. This 8-hour private flexible tour is the most popular Suzhou day tour chosen by our clients from these years. Accompanied by your knowledgeable guide over 10+ years, you'll visit the top Suzhou attractions, wander among lotus pond and bamboo groved at Lingering Garden, one of four famous gardens in China; explore the Hanshan Temple's charm, admire Panmen Gate to learn the profound history of Suzhou, take a pleasant stroll down ancient street, see how silk to be made into products and return back in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Duration:6-8 Hours
Attractions(Cities):Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden, Master of Nets Garden, Surging Wave Pavilion, Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill
Tour Style:Suzhou is noted as "City of Garden", is famous throughout China for its classical gardens. If you love Chinese garden and architectures, this tour is perfect for you! Accompanied by your expert guide over 10+ years guiding experience and skillful driver, enjoy a 7-hour tour to discover the top Suzhou gardens in one day. From Humble Administrator's Garden, to the Lingering Garden, the Master of Nets Garden, the Surging Wave Pavilion and Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill. You'll not only get a better understanding about Chinese architecture and special elements for gardens, but also learn the rich history, culture, people's old lifestyle of Suzhou.
Duration:6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Please pick four or five attractions for your day tour, 100% customizable
Tour Style:See the best of Suzhou, enjoy all the flexibility but none of the language hassels on this private customized full-day tour. Pick four or five attractions and explore these sights at your own pace to avoid the crowds on public transportation. Accompanied by your expert guide over 10+ years guiding experience and skillfull driver with a spacious vehicle, you'll admire beautiful sceneries, ancient streets, pagodas, Grand Canal, classical Chinese gardens, historical sites and more! Private vehicle, entrance fees, bottled water and guide are all included. Lunch will be arranged at a local restaurant recommended by your guide (THEY ARE FOODIES, they really know where and what to eat.)
Duration:8-9 hours
Attractions(Cities):Humble Administrators Garden, Suzhou Musuem, Panmen Gate, Shantang Street, Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill
Tour Style:Riding on first class seat bullet train from Shanghai to Suzhou, one of the most popular tourist cities in China is very convenient and suit for travelers who have limited time. This tour is 100% flexible and covers all Suzhou attractions, such as Humble Administrators Garden, Suzhou Musuem, Panmen Gate, Shantang Street and Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill. We will book the entrance ticket onlince in advance to escape the crowd, make you trip more comfortable and relax. Hotel pickup & drop-off, round way train ticket, entrance fee, lunch, private transport and guide are all included.
Duration:6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Lingering Garden, Take Riskshaw, Private Boat Cruise on Grand Canal, Pingjiang Historical Road, Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory
Tour Style:This Suzhou tour from Shanghai is truly the only way to do a trip from Shanghai to Suzhou like this. Having a private driver and a tour guide, not having to worry about taxis mde thing worry free. It's an ideal way for visitors who want to explore the old part of Suzhou, admire the ancient small bridges and black-tiled-roof house while enjoy the private rowing boat cruise on Grand Canal, stroll down Shantang Street to get an insight of Suzhou old lifestyle, experience the rickshaw ride to gain a more understanding of its traditions and culture, visit some famous Chinese classical gardens can not missed.
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Hello, I'm staying at Suzhou for a while and just happened to hear about the dragon boat festival! so my question is, what is it about? Is there any boat competiton in the city? Where can I see it? How could I enjoy this festival? many thanks
Replied:06 June 2019
Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is one of the important Chinese traditional festival, which happens on the 5th of May on lunar month with the history of over 2,000 years. This festival is a traditional holiday that commemorates the life and death of the famous Chinese scholar Qu Yuan (Chu Yuan), who lived in the state of Chu during the Warring Stated period. Today, like people in other parts, people in Suzhou also eat Zongzi, drink yellow rice wine and hold dragon-boat races to celebrate the festival. And there are many activities will be held during Dragon Boat Festival.
Such as watching the Boat Race near Jinji Lake. Dragon Boat Competition is highlight of Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. The Jinji Lake Dragon Boat Race was first held in 2010, and was welcomed by citizens and grew rapidly.
Dragon Boat celebrations wouldn't be the same without Zongzi making. Zongzi-making competition will be held in Cang lang Street this year. Nearly 50 residents from 21 communities in the area of Canglang Street, Gusu District competed against each other for the title of the 'fastest zongzi maker'. Participants' ages ranged from 50 to 70 years of age, with most of them experienced in the art of zongzi making.
We also provide Suzhou Tour of Dragon Boat Festival, the date of dragon-race is on 7th, June this year. Feel free to let us know if you have any questions or need any help.
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