Encountering a city, passing through the bustling traffic of this city, walking through several streets in this city, riding several buses in this city, and eating in several small shops in this city After eating there, I swam through several parks in this city and saw the spring, summer, autumn and winter of this city, and then I left. This is how I met Suzhou, under the blue sky and white clouds, in the sunset by the lake, in the Jiangnan classical gardens, among the small bridges and flowing water, and in front of the magnificent modern buildings.
Among the different scenery in Suzhou, I prefer Dushu Lake, especially the sunset at Dushu Lake. There is only one road between Dushu Library and our school. It is built next to Dushu Lake, so I often go there to read. I walk to the intersection of Renai Road and Xinghu Street, look at the cars coming and going at the intersection, and wait for the traffic light. When we rush across the zebra crossing, when there are many cars, we often have to walk to the middle of the road, wait for the next green light, and then cross the other half of the road to go back and forth between the school cafeteria and the library. After reading in the library, I would go for a walk by Dushu Lake. At dusk, the sun would set little by little from the lake, changing from white to gold and then to red. Against the background, the lake would also change from sparkling to golden. Finally it was dyed red. Except when the weather is bad, wedding photos are taken all year round by Dushu Lake. Girls in white wedding dresses are dancing with veils or shawls, or are posing in various poses with their lovers. Photographers try hard to freeze the frame with their lenses. Their touching moment. Walking along the path by the lake, the sunlight slanted through the gaps in the trees. Some people were recording the beautiful scenery they encountered with cameras or mobile phones. Walk to a place with benches and steps by the lake and sit down on the bench. The view here is wide and you can see the entire lake and the tall buildings in the distance. When it is windy, you can hear the lake water lapping at the steps. sound. Continuing to walk forward, through a small forest, we arrive at Dushu Lake Church, a Gothic-style building that is very distinctive. At night, the lights flicker, making it even more spectacular. There are usually more people taking wedding photos here. With the church as the background, it feels like walking into a fairy tale: the prince and princess came to their castle. If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk by Dushu Lake. The wide lake surface, beautiful sunset, gentle breeze, happy lovers, and the sound of church bells will make you forget your worries and believe that life is full of hope and beauty.
In addition to Dushu Lake, the connected Jinji Lake is also a place worth visiting. In addition to the natural landscape, Jinji Lake is surrounded by many modern commercial centers and landmark buildings in Suzhou. Yuanrong Times Square, Gate of the East, Eslite Bookstore, etc. are Suzhou's new city labels. I have never been to Yuanrong Times Square. The Gate of the East is commonly known as Qiuku Gate because the shape of the building resembles Qiuku, hence the name. At night, the Jinji Lake Musical Fountain opposite the Oriental Gate is a grand scene. Whenever it opens, it is surrounded by water. Various water shapes spurt out, colorful lights and colors, accompanied by background music of various styles. Bringing people an unforgettable visual and auditory experience. I have been to Suzhou Eslite Bookstore once. It is a fusion of commerce and culture. It not only has high-priced goods, which makes people feel embarrassed, but also has a bookish and literary atmosphere that makes people linger in it. “There is heaven above, and there are Suzhou and Hangzhou below.” Suzhou not only has rare beautiful scenery and an ancient city with rich culture, but also has these new prosperous urban features.
Of course, the temperament of Suzhou is still reflected in the small bridges and flowing water, the ancient city with white walls and black tiles, and the classical gardens with unique architectural styles. The places I have visited most are Pingjiang Road and Guanqian Street. The Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lion Grove Garden, and the Suzhou Museum are all located in this area. We took bus No. 178 from Wenhui Talent Apartment in Dushu Lake Higher Education District. Along the way, more and more people were crowded in the bus. After about an hour, we got off at Guanqian Street or Suzhou Museum Station. Pass through an alley and arrive at Pingjiang Road. The street with bluestone pavement is adjacent to a small river on one side. On the river, boatmen are taking tourists in boats. A small crescent-shaped bridge spans every distance, connecting Pingjiang Road with an unknown alley. On the other side are some shops, including specialty snack bars, selling Soviet-style pastries, candy bars, roasted pig trotters, roasted duck intestines, old yogurt, octopus balls...; there are souvenir shops selling silk. , sells porcelain, etc.; in addition, there are two bookstores called "Cat in the Sky". When I went there, I met a black cat in one of the bookstores. It was fat and had shiny fur. I felt like it was like a cat spirit that escaped from Hayao Miyazaki's anime. I went there twice and failed to encounter the big black cat again.
Strolling on Pingjiang Road feels like traveling back to a certain era in the past. Touring among small bridges, flowing water, Jiangnan folk houses, and quaint shops, even the bustling crowd seems to have slowed down. Shantang Street is similar to Pingjiang Road, and both belong to the ancient city of Suzhou. However, Shantang Street is not as well-preserved in history and culture as Pingjiang Road. Most of the scenic spots have been restored under construction in recent years. The night view of Shantang Street is beautiful and suitable for visiting at night.
The Humble Administrator’s Garden is one of the must-see attractions for most people in Suzhou. Many ancient gardens were built by literati who were frustrated in officialdom and retired from office. They built gardens in busy cities and hid landscapes, flowers, trees, pavilions and pavilions in the gardens. The Humble Administrator's Garden was built by Wang Xianchen, a retired official of the Ming Dynasty. Later, the ownership changed several times, and the garden experienced many times of neglect and reconstruction, until now it has become a world cultural heritage and a famous tourist attraction. Entering from the gate of the Humble Administrator's Garden, passing through long corridors one after another, and walking into houses one after another, I feel that all the houses, corridors, pavilions and pavilions here are connected, twisting and turning, going around and around. I am worried that there will be no way ahead, but I can always find an archway in a hidden corner, or a corridor leading to the other side. Looking out from any window in the house or on the porch is almost a perfect landscape painting, with rockeries, pools, stones, flowers, plants and trees in the yard. Finally, we went around to the bonsai garden of the Humble Administrator's Garden, where there are various bonsais with strange and eye-catching shapes. Before going to a place, it is best to learn more about the history and culture there, such as the Humble Administrator's Garden, how it was built, what historical ups and downs it has experienced, and what cultural connotations its buildings have. Time to find out more about everything there. I didn’t know much about the Humble Administrator’s Garden before going to it, so my understanding could only remain at sensory appreciation. The Lion Grove is located next to the Humble Administrator's Garden. It is also an ancient garden. Although the Lion Grove is relatively small in area, it has rugged rocks and is a bit more interesting. My impression of the Lion Forest rests on a rockery inside. This rockery is made of many stones. Although the mountain is small, there are trees, caves, streams and waterfalls. In the process of climbing, you can climb from one mountain to the next. Go to the top of another mountain, crawl through a cave, and reach the foot or halfway up the mountain. The builders were able to condense so much landscape into this small rockery, which is really amazing. Next to the Lion Grove is the Suzhou Museum. As the "final work" of the architect I.M. Pei, the architectural style of the Suzhou Museum combines modern geometric shapes and traditional Jiangnan architectural elements, which has become a major feature of the museum. Many people come here because of it. Just to get a glimpse of its beauty, and the Suzhou Museum is open to the public free of charge, tourists who go there often line up in long queues during holidays.
For Suzhou, in addition to appreciating its scenic spots and historic sites, there are countless historical and cultural things worth learning about. Tiger Hill is such a place with historical and cultural connotations. Su Shi's saying "It would be a pity not to visit Tiger Hill in Suzhou" has become the promotional card of Tiger Hill Scenic Area. Tiger Hill, as "the number one scenic spot in Wuzhong", brings together cultural relics from past dynasties. Suzhou is the birthplace of the State of Wu during the Spring and Autumn Period. It is precisely because King Wu Helu and Wu Zixu built the city here that Suzhou became what it is today. Today, you can still trace the footprints left by the State of Wu in Suzhou City, such as Xumen and Changmen, These place names, Ganjiang Road and Moye Road, are all due to the culture and legends of Wu State. Entering the Tiger Hill Scenic Area, climb up the stone road in the mountain and pass by the Broken Beam Hall, so named because the main beam of the mountain gate is broken. Going forward, there is a large stone on the roadside that seems to have been split from the middle. Legend has it that it was opened by King Wu when he tried his sword. Further up, there is a place called Hanhan Spring. The name comes from the legend about a little monk named Hanhan, as well as many legendary ruins such as Zhenniang's Tomb. In front of the Huqiu Sword Pool, there is an archway with the inscription "There is a Cave in the Sky". The stone wall next to the arch is engraved with the words "Huqiu Sword Pool". When you enter through the arch, you can see the whole view of the Sword Pool. It is not very big, but the walls of the pool are steep. It is very deep. It is said that the tomb of King Wu Helu is under the Jianchi. There are authentic calligraphy works left by calligraphers of past dynasties on the stone wall. Further up, at the top of Huqiu Mountain is the Huqiu Tower. It was built in the Song Dynasty and is known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa in China because of its tilted body. In addition to these monuments, Huqiu Mountain also has beautiful scenery. The stone steps on the ancient road are covered with moss; the towering trees block out the sky and the sun, and are antique; and the small streams in the mountains flow slowly. Perhaps it is precisely because it is a geomantic treasure land that ancient emperors rested there, and literati and celebrities from past dynasties left their footprints there.
In addition to these places, there are many places worth exploring in Suzhou, such as Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, Fangfangshan National Forest Park, Mudu Ancient Town, Yongzhi Ancient Town, etc. The most memorable memories of Suzhou are taking the Express 2 from school to the dormitory; walking behind the school in the afternoon after class, walking from a small bridge to the other side of the river to bask in the sun; and seeing the flowers and plants in front of the school. We took a group photo in front of us; we walked from our school to the nearby National People's Congress to see their peacocks, swans, and flocks of white doves; we walked on the sidewalk of Linquan Street covered with golden ginkgo leaves in autumn...