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One of the easiest ways to get to Suzhou is by bus from Shanghai PuDong Airport. The following link details the routes and times.
http://www.shanghaiairport.com/en/airline02_a_03.jsp
Alternatively you can take the bus to the Shanghai Rail Station, and then take the express train to Suzhou
Written Oct 19, 2004
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As in every city in China getting around by bus is an easy and one of the most favoured tansportations. And when i saw these cute bus stops, i just HAD to take a photo! Of course in Suzhou, you can also drive, ride bicycles of hop on a boat which will take you down the many canals....!
Written Aug 6, 2004
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Canal Boat to Suzhou is an interesting experience. I’ve once taken the boat in opposite direction, Suzhou-Hangzhou. However, I don’t think the boats are suitable for travellers. The boats are chained in line, one after another, up to 4. The first one tugs the others. If take the leading boat, you must buy its 1st class ticket otherwise the cabins are besides the engine room so that you won’t have a good rest. All the rooms are pretty small with no furnishments. 2nd class rooms are unacceptably small. The night view of the Canal is all in darkness. You must cherish the dawn and dusk. Well, I think the boats to Wuxi is a better choice. although it takes 1hr more time, the boats sails in Lake Taihu, the 3rd largest lake, for that period. So you can enjoy both canal and lake views. I won’t revise your route, but suggest you take the Hangzhou-Wuxi boat. If you won’t spend time on Wuxi, just take a train to Suzhou. Lots of trains run between the 2 cities and it takes only a half hour’s time. Remember to book the boat tickets in advance or you’ll have fewer choices.
Places to buy boat ticket/Wharf:
Hangzhou, 138 HuanchengBeiLu, (Wulinmen)
Suzhou, Renmin Qiao(People's Bridge)
Both are in downtown areas.
Written Apr 19, 2004
Phone: 67295523
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Bicycle is cheap and give you more freedom in going where you need to go around Suzhou. Rental is about RMB10 for a day along Shiquen Jie, there are a few shop renting it. Before taking it, make sure the brakes and locks are working properly. You won't want the bicycle to be stolen. They sometime ask your passport or RMB500 or something as a deposit.
Written Jan 23, 2004
Suzhou is easily reached by fast trains from Shanghai. The trip takes just 30 minutes each way and there are numerous trains through outh the day. Ticket costs are reasonable.
Written Nov 8, 2011
How great are these unique bus shelters..!!
Updated Dec 26, 2010
Found the fleet....!!!!
Written Dec 24, 2010
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It's quite easy to get to Suzhou from Shanghai by either bus or train. We took the bus there and train back, and the train does the 90km journey in less than 40 minutes to Shanghai station.
Written Jan 15, 2009
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Between Suzhou and Shanghai is exactly 1h. The double decker train in very comfortable.
Updated Oct 18, 2006
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Taxi is very convenient and in-expensive in Suzhou. To get to most of the tourist places, a starting price of 10 yuan is needed.
Written May 30, 2006
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