Panmen travel
Panmen scenic spot is a very famous tourist attraction, and there are many interesting scenic spots worth punching in. So how to play in Panmen scenic spot in one day? Let's take a look at it next, as shown below.
1. Tour route
Boarding Panmen along Happy Valley Road, you can see the whole picture of Watergate and Land Gate. There are two water gates on the outside (south side), and the canal flows under the gate, forming a square water urn between the two doors, and there are dark passages leading to the tower. On the inner side (north side), there are also two doors. Between the two doors is a square Lu Wengcheng, where hundreds of soldiers can be hidden. It doesn't matter if the enemy breaks through a city gate. The soldiers in ambush just come to "catch turtles in a jar". Panmen is also connected with a wall more than 300 meters long. Walking on Panmen, you can find perforations, gates, strangulation stones, and several Qing Dynasty cannons, which will have a very intuitive feeling about Panmen's role in ancient military defense. The tower on Panmen was rebuilt in 1986.
To the west of Panmen is the Wuxiang Temple in memory of Wu Zixu. For modern reconstruction, only a pair of Millennium stone clips for flagpoles in the north of the temple are original objects of the Tang Dynasty. Wuxiang Temple consists of halls, pavilions and gardens, and there are often performances such as pingtan in the East Courtyard. You can take a free paddle boat to the Shuicheng Exploration Pier in the south of Wuxiang Temple. The boat passes under two water gates of Panmen, and looks up at the city gate. Parthenocissus creeper climbs on the ancient door opening, which is somewhat magnificent and delicate. The boat will return to the moat outside the city, and the whole journey will take about 10 minutes. Aunt OARS can also sing in Wu dialect, and may charge you a tip.
After seeing all the "Three Scenes of Panmen", you can walk around the scenic spot at will. The canal flows, bridges, rockeries, pavilions and pavilions, and you can take photos and feed the carp in the water. If you are still wanting more, Canglang Pavilion in the northeast is not far from Panmen, and Nets Garden is in the east. Canglang Pavilion and Nets Garden are close to Shiquan Street, a famous restaurant and craft street in Suzhou, and you can visit them together.
2. Business hours
08: 30-21: 00, stop entering the park at 20: 30.
* The above information is for reference only, and the actual publicity information of the scenic spot on that day shall prevail.
3. Ticket price
entrance ticket
Adult ticket: the original price is RMB 40, and the online reservation is RMB 36.
Child/student/senior citizen ticket: original price ￥20, online booking ￥18.
Yuanmeng shengshi
Single ticket: original price ￥80.03, online booking ￥39.9.
Ticket package
[Adult] Tickets+Ring for Blessing: original price ￥58, online booking ￥49.9.
[Adult] Tickets+Panmen Wharf-Baijuyi Wharf One-way+Blessing (ring bell/water lamp): online reservation ￥108.
Notes on ticket purchase:
Please read the instructions carefully before purchasing tickets.
4. Traffic guide
public transportation
1. Bus: Ok, get off at Panmen Scenic Spot Station on Line 2, 1, 3, 101, 102, 103 and 701.
Driving route
1. Shanghai to Suzhou Panmen Scenic Area: Shanghai West Road -G204-G204- Kuntai Road-Bailu Middle Road-Dongmen Street-walk about 400 meters to Panmen Scenic Area.
Panmen Scenic Area is located in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It is the most well-preserved land and water gate in the ancient city of Suzhou, with high historical, artistic and scientific value. It is suggested to arrange at least half a day to visit Panmen Scenic Area in order to fully experience and appreciate its unique scenery and culture.
Preparatory preparation
Please make sure that you wear comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for the local weather before you leave. Take necessary personal items, such as water, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and rain gear (according to the weather forecast). In addition, you may wish to download some Suzhou travel guide apps, which may provide practical maps and information.
Route planning
1. Arrive at Panmen Scenic Area
Public transportation: Suzhou has a well-developed public transportation system. You can take the bus or subway to reach the vicinity of Panmen Scenic Area. For example, Metro Line 1 can get off at Panmen Scenic Area Station directly, and walk there after leaving the station.
Private car: If you go by car, you can use the navigation system to locate the parking lot in Panmen Scenic Area. There are a few paid parking lots around, so try to arrive as early as possible to ensure parking spaces.
2. Sightseeing in scenic spots
Tickets to enter the park: First, buy tickets at the entrance of the scenic spot, or you can buy electronic tickets online in advance to save queuing time.
Three views of Panmen: Panmen is composed of city wall, Watergate and Ruiguang Tower, which is called "Three Views of Panmen". You can climb the city wall along the stone road and feel the grandeur of ancient military defense. Then go down the city wall to the Watergate and visit the ancient sluice structure. Finally, visit the Ruiguang Tower to learn about its long history.
Take a cruise: You can take a cruise near the Watergate, enjoy the ancient city wall and tower shadow from the water, and experience the Jiangnan water town style of Suzhou ancient city.
Ornamental garden landscape: Panmen Garden, a representative work of Suzhou classical gardens, is also located in Panmen Scenic Area. There are garden elements such as rockeries, ponds, pavilions and pavilions, which are suitable for strolling and taking photos.
Experience folk culture: During the festival, you can also see some traditional folk performances, such as Suzhou Pingtan and Kunqu Opera.
Taste local snacks: There are some snack bars and teahouses near the scenic spot. You can try Suzhou's special snacks, such as Osmanthus Jelly and Sweet and Sour Mandarin Fish.
3. Time and order of tour
Start in the morning or afternoon: choose to enter the scenic spot in the morning or afternoon. There are fewer people and the climate is more pleasant, so you can enjoy the tour leisurely.
Avoid peak hours: try to avoid holidays and weekend peak hours, so as not to be crowded and affect the tour experience.
4. Precautions
Respect for cultural relics: Do not touch and destroy the historical sites and natural landscapes in the scenic area.
Environmental awareness: pay attention to garbage classification and put the garbage in the designated garbage bin.
Keep a safe distance: keep a proper distance from others when visiting, especially on cruise ships.
Step 5 end the trip
Leisure shopping: Before leaving the scenic spot, you can stroll around the nearby shops and buy some souvenirs with Suzhou characteristics.
Dinner: If the time is right, you can find a restaurant with good evaluation nearby to enjoy dinner and taste the traditional cuisine of Suzhou.
Through the planning of the above steps, you can have a relatively relaxed and substantial trip to Panmen Scenic Area. Remember to flexibly adjust your itinerary according to the actual situation, and keep a certain amount of free exploration time to get a more personalized travel experience.
