Suzhou

Suzhou is a small(ish) town to the north and east of Shanghai. We ended up in a nice hotel which was probably more expensive than we would have liked, but after 16 hours on a train we figured a hot shower and big bed were worth it. The hotel was in a fun neighborhood, just down the street from a shopping district and plenty of sights.

Suzhou is known for its gardens, and the ones we visited were exquisite. They were so serene and peaceful. The style was traditional Chinese garden, and we were fortunate enough to be there when everything was in spring bloom. Even though it was still cold, the spring is in full swing and everything was beautiful.