Wish you a happy National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival!
Today is the National Day, people all over the country are celebrating the 71th anniversary of the establishment of the People's Republic of China.
Today is also the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is known as the Moon Festival because at this time of the year the moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest, and Chinese people always worship and appreciate the round moon on this day.
Do you know any famous places in Suzhou to enjoy full moon gazing? Keep reading!
Shihu Lake
With nine bridge openings, the Xingchun Bridge (行春桥) was built in Shihu Lake Scenic Area (石湖景区). On the day of Mid-autumn Festival every year, visitors can see the moon reflected on the lake from each opening, thus making the bridge famous for this wonderful view of “a string of nine moons”.
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The Master-of-Nets Garden
The Yuedao Fenglai Pavilion (月到风来亭, literally means the moon comes to the pavilion with breeze) in the Master-of-Nets Garden can be rated as the best place in Suzhou to gaze at the full moon. Being a little higher than other land there, the pavilion is surrounded by the pond on three sides and a big mirror was hung in its center. Every time when the bright moon shines in the sky, you can see three moons respectively in the water, mirror and sky, which is amazing.
Jinji Lake
The Jinji lake has quite a unique charm at night. The Li Gong Di Mid-lake Pavilion (李公堤湖心亭), Moon Harbor (月光码头), Suzhou Culture and Arts Center (苏州文化艺术中心) are also good alternative places for you to enjoy the moon today.
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Gate Towers
In addition to the best-known Panmen Gate (盘门) Scenic Area, you can also admire the full moon in other ancient gate towers including, Xumen Gate (胥门), Jinmen Gate (金门), Changmen Gate (阊门), Xiangmen Gate (相门), Loumen Gate (娄门), etc.
Xietang Ancient Street
Xietang Ancient Street is a less-known one among other Jiangnan water town streets. You can either take a seat at a snack bar or lean against the balustrades on the bridge to enjoy the moon.
Tongli Ancient Town
Besides the full moon, you can taste tea and mooncakes here and have a sweet night in this Jiangnan water town.
