Ancient Panmen Gates

The ancient city site of Panmen Scenic Area is one of the eight city gates of Suzhou, and the overall layout and architectural structure basically maintain the old view of the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. The water and land gates are staggered from north to south, and it is the only ancient water and land city gate in Suzhou that is well preserved today🏯 The scenic area is not large, but in recent years, the Panmen Scenic Area has restored the ancient city wall, rectified the Ruiguang Tower courtyard, rebuilt the Four Rui Hall, Wu Xiangci, and the release pond, and created a pool of three mountains, planted trees and grass, and meticulously built the Lijing Building, Taoyin Cuinyu, Shuangting Langqiao, Shuiliandong and other attractions, and has become a unique historical and cultural tourist destination in Suzhou. For those who like to take photos, it is recommended to wear Hanfu, and the photos taken at will are very good📸 As the New Year approaches🏮, the scenic area is decorated with lanterns and colored ribbons, and there is also a food market at night, creating a unique atmosphere🧚‍♀️

You said it's not too late for spring, and I arrived in the real Jiangnan. I have to say, Suzhou is so beautiful that I don't mind coming here many times. There are few idle palaces in the ancient city, but there are many water lanes and small bridges. Especially the moat with a history of more than 2,500 years, which has witnessed the historical changes of Suzhou. When you come to Suzhou, don't miss Panmen, Moat, Wumen Bridge, Panlong Bridge, Renmin Bridge, Nanyuan Bridge... The romance unique to Suzhou Water City, And the ancient (Ruiguang Tower) and modern (Gate of the Orient) of Suzhou are in the same frame. - 📍Panmen Ⓜ️It is very close to Xinshiqiao Station on Suzhou Metro Line 5.

My trip to Panmen was a very interesting and enjoyable experience. As soon as I arrived, I was greeted by the beauty of the charming landscape and the comfortable climate. I enjoyed exploring the various tourist attractions of the area, such as historic temples and picturesque natural parks. I also enjoyed tasting delicious local cuisine and exploring the culture and traditions of the city. It was a truly special experience that left me with beautiful memories and an unforgettable adventure.

Panmen Scenic Area is located at No. 49, Dongdajie, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It is the only ancient city gate relic in Suzhou and the only existing water and land city gate in China, with extremely high historical and cultural value. Here is a guide to Panmen: - Opening hours: 08:30-21:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 30); 08:30-23:59 (Monday-Sunday, December 31-next year December 31). - Ticket price: CNY 40 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31). Half-price tickets are available for seniors aged 60 (inclusive) to 70 (exclusive) and students (excluding adult education and postgraduates); free tickets are available for children under 1.4 meters (exclusive) and seniors aged 70 (inclusive) and above. - Recommended tour duration: 1-3 hours. - Recommended tour route: - Enter from the south gate of the scenic area: Wumen Bridge-Panmen Wengcheng-Ruiguang Tower, and finally exit from the east gate of the scenic area. - Boat tour: Navigate to Panmen Wharf to take a boat tour of the canal. - Recommended attractions: - Panmen: It is the only ancient city gate in China with both water and land, and has extremely high historical and cultural value. - Wumen Bridge: It is one of the highest single-hole stone bridges in Suzhou. You can climb the mountain stone bridge to see the Panmen City Tower in the distance. - Ruiguang Tower: The ancient tower of the Song Dynasty in the scenic area, you can spend CNY 6 to climb the tower for sightseeing. - Wu Xiangci: It was built to commemorate Wu Zixu, and is composed of halls, corridors and gardens. There are often traditional cultural performances such as Pingtan in the east courtyard. - Shuicheng Tanyou Wharf: You can take a free sculling boat to enjoy the beautiful scenery under the two water gates of Panmen. - Precautions: - Panmen Scenic Area may launch night garden activities on various holidays. The opening hours are not fixed. It is recommended to pay attention to the official website or call the scenic area for consultation. - There are tourist service centers in the scenic area that provide maps, mobile phone charging, and tour guide services. You can also check the scenic area information. - The number of people climbing the tower must be strictly controlled. - You can feed small fish and black swans in the scenic area. - There is a treetop adventure park on the left before climbing the city wall, which is popular with children. - The sculling lady may charge some tips for singing and cheering.

⭐️ Babies of Suzhou, what are you waiting for? Immerse yourself in a night tour of Panmen and easily experience the charm of Jiangnan after work, it's perfect for office workers! As a historic site, Panmen's theme for this lantern festival is 'Prosperous Greenery·Panmen Flower Morning Immersive Night Tour', which will definitely amaze you. 🌟 The lantern viewing route is very rich, from Ruiguang Pagoda to the lake center on water, then to Shuilian Cave Pavilion and the ancient city gate on water and land, each spot has its unique scenery. The ancient-style market, interactive content, and water lantern blessings are activities that make people linger. 💃 Besides the beautiful scenery, there are also wonderful performances waiting for you. Performances like 'Magnificent Years', 'Rowing to Invite the Moon', 'Spring Platform on the Waves', 'Drumming Up the Storm', 'Rainbow Dance in the Sky', each one is truly impressive. 🕰️ The time is scheduled from evening until 9 pm for entry. 🎫 The ticket prices are reasonable, with adult tickets at 39.9 yuan, half-price tickets at 19.9 yuan, and free entry for leisure annual pass holders, people over 70 years old, and children under 1.4 meters. 🚇 For transportation, you can choose the subway lines 4 or 5 to Nanmen Station, and walk about 700 meters to arrive. If you choose to drive, you can park at the parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area. Hurry up and take action, let this weekend night become an unforgettable memory for you!

✨The peak season is from March to October, and the off-season is from November to February of the following year, bringing you a new experience of Suzhou boat tour!✨ 🚢 Xinshi Bridge Wharf🚢 🕘 Business Hours: Peak season 9:00-20:30, off-season 10:00-20:30 ⏰ Departure Times: Daytime 10:00/11:00/13:00/15:00; Evening 18:30/19:30/20:30 📍 Location: No. 798 Panxu Road, Gusu District 💰 Price: 1. Daytime 80 RMB/person, including Pingtan performance and electronic guide, both individual visitors and groups are welcome 2. 138 RMB/person, only for individual visitors, including Pingtan performance, electronic guide, tea, and snacks 3. Evening 138 RMB/person, only for individual visitors, including Pingtan performance and electronic guide 🛤️ Boat Tour Route: Xinshi Bridge Wharf→Midu Bridge→Xinshi Bridge Wharf 🚢 Guxu Gate Wharf🚢 🕘 Time: Peak season 9:00-17:00, off-season 10:00-19:00 ⏰ Departure Times: Daytime 11:10/12:40/14:10/15:40/17:10 📍 Location: No. 103 Baihua Zhou, Gusu District 💰 Price: 138 RMB/person, including Pingtan performance, electronic guide, tea, and snacks 🛤️ Boat Tour Route: Guxu Gate Wharf→Bai Juyi Wharf→Xinshi Bridge Wharf→Panmen Wharf→Guxu Gate Wharf 🚢 Bai Juyi Wharf 🚢 🕘 Time: Peak season 9:00-20:30, off-season 10:00-20:30 ⏰ Departure Times: Daytime from 10:00; Evening loop service before 20:00 📍 Location: No. 58 Fangji Shang, Beihao Nong, Gusu District 💰 Price: 1. 50 RMB/person (Shantang River tour line), ends at 20:30, without Pingtan performance and manual explanation 2. 80 RMB/person, including Pingtan performance and electronic guide 3. 138 RMB/person, only for individual visitors, including Pingtan performance, electronic guide, tea, and snacks 🛤️ Boat Tour Route: Bai Juyi Wharf→Panmen Scenic Area→Bai Juyi Wharf/Xinshi Bridge Wharf/Panmen Wharf/Guxu Gate Wharf 🚢 Panmen Wharf 🚢 🕘 Time: Peak season 9:00-20:30, off-season 10:00-16:30 ⏰ Departure Times: About 1.5 hours per trip 📍 Location: Panmen Scenic Area Wharf, No. 49 Dongda Street, Gusu District 💰 Price: 138 RMB/person, only for individual visitors, including Pingtan performance, electronic guide, tea, and snacks 🛤️ Boat Tour Route: Panmen Wharf→Guxu Gate Wharf→Bai Juyi Wharf→Panmen Wharf→Guxu Gate Wharf 💖Come and experience the boat tour of Suzhou, and feel the charm and style of the ancient city!💖

🎉 I went to Panmen for the New Year in advance for you 🎉 🏮 Hello guys~ I'm back! This time I bring you a good place to spend the New Year in Suzhou Panmen 🎉 Come here for the New Year in advance, it's already super atmospheric, and there are few people, it's great for taking pictures and checking in! Come and see this place full of surprises with me~✨ 🎊 First of all, the New Year's decoration here is really super beautiful, especially at night, the lights are brilliant, like a dreamy fairyland. Moreover, a series of activities have been prepared here, including releasing balloons 🎈, ringing bells for blessings and releasing water lanterns for blessings, etc., so that you can welcome the new year in joy. 🏮 The market area is also very large, various small stalls are neatly arranged, although the merchants have not yet set up, but I believe that New Year's Eve will definitely be very lively. But be careful, it may be a bit crowded when there are many people, so everyone should come early~ 🕘 Practical information is here👇 📍 Location: Panmen Scenic Area 🕘 Business hours: 2023.12.22-2024.2.6 Except New Year's Eve 8:30-21:00 New Year's Eve 8:30-24:00 🎟️ Event ticket price: Except New Year's Eve 39.9 yuan New Year's Eve 49.9 yuan See the details in the scenic area announcement 💳 Annual card users pay attention: all kinds of annual cards can be used except after 5 o'clock on New Year's Eve! 🚗 Entry and exit routes: Enter and exit from the east gate of the scenic area, the south gate near the moat is not open at night. ✨ Finally, I hope everyone will have a happy and unforgettable New Year's Eve here! Remember to bring your family and friends together~👭👬 Let's welcome the beautiful new year together in Panmen Scenic Area! 🎉🎊

This scenic spot in Suzhou was once the filming location of the Daughter Country in the 86 version of Journey to the West, on par with the Great Wall. Panmen is one of the oldest city gates in Suzhou, built during the Spring and Autumn Period, and today it is still one of the most worth seeing ancient city walls in Suzhou. 🌟Highlights: 1. Ruiguang Tower Entering from the east side of the Panmen Scenic Area, the first thing you see is an ancient tower, which is the Ruiguang Tower. Climbing the tower requires a separate fee, but the view from this height is very good. 2. Panmen Weng City Panmen is located at the southwest corner of Suzhou's ancient city area and is an ancient city wall that can be used by both water and land. It now looks intact and has a strong sense of antiquity. Every brick and tile can reveal traces of history. The clean skyline of Suzhou also makes it possible to look far away from the city wall. 3. Wu Xiang Shrine Wu Zixu was a man from the State of Chu. After his father and brother were killed, he fled to the State of Wu. Today, there are temples commemorating Wu Zixu everywhere in the Jiangnan region, and there are also temples commemorating Wu Zixu on Wushan in Hangzhou. 4. Other Jiangnan Water Scenery The entire Panmen Scenic Area is actually a large garden with ancient city walls and ancient towers. It is a great place for leisure and entertainment. Few people and beautiful scenery! 🚉Transportation Strategy: The Panmen Scenic Area is closest to the South Gate Station of Metro Line 5, and there are also many convenient buses. ❤Recommended Reason: Recently, the Mid-Autumn Festival, there will be night tours open until the end of October, with a charming lantern festival. Day and night tours are both possible. Ticket: 40 yuan.

Suzhou, located in the southeast of Jiangsu Province, China, is a city with a long history, known worldwide for its classical gardens, silk, and water town scenery. Among them, Panmen is a famous scenic spot in Suzhou. Best Travel Time Suzhou has distinct seasons, and the best time to visit is in spring and autumn, especially in spring when the flowers in the gardens are in full bloom, and autumn is pleasant, very suitable for sightseeing. Overview of Panmen Panmen is located in the southwest corner of the ancient city of Suzhou and is one of the oldest city gates in Suzhou, with a history of more than 2,500 years. Its feature is 'one water surrounds the city, two mountains enclose the gate', that is, the city gate is passed by a waterway, and there are mountains on both sides. Not only does it have ancient city walls and gates, but also many supporting attractions such as Baodai Bridge and Ruiguang Tower. How to Get There Airplane: First fly to the nearest airport to Suzhou (such as Shanghai Hongqiao, Pudong International Airport), and then you can take a high-speed train, bullet train, or bus, taxi to Suzhou. Train: Suzhou Railway Station and Suzhou North Station have a large number of high-speed trains and ordinary trains. Suzhou Railway Station is closer to the city center, and you can take a bus or taxi to Panmen from the station. Bus: You can choose to take Suzhou's bus to Panmen, such as Tour 4, Sightseeing 1 line, etc. Tour Route Three Scenic Spots of Panmen: Including Panmen City Wall, Baodai Bridge, and Ruiguang Tower. These three attractions are the core of Panmen, and it is recommended to visit them first. Ruiguang Tower: Ascend to the top of the tower, you can overlook the surrounding scenery, including the ancient city wall and the canal. Baodai Bridge: This bridge is the longest existing ancient arch bridge in China. You can stroll on the bridge and feel the wisdom of ancient craftsmen. Panmen City Wall: You can walk on the city wall to feel the heaviness of historical relics. Food and Accommodation Food: Suzhou's food is very rich, such as Suzhou-style dim sum, squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, Taihu white shrimp, etc. are all dishes not to be missed. Accommodation: Suzhou has a variety of accommodation options, including five-star hotels, budget chain hotels, guest houses, etc., you can choose according to personal preferences and budget. Precautions ✅Opening hours: The opening hours of different attractions may vary, it is best to verify in advance and plan your visit time. ✅Tickets: Some attractions may require tickets, remember to understand the ticket price in advance and prepare cash or payment methods. ✅Civilized tour: Pay attention to protect cultural relics, do not carve graffiti on walls or relics. Surrounding Attractions If you still have time, you can consider visiting other famous attractions in Suzhou, such as Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove Garden, Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, etc., to experience more of the beauty of Jiangnan gardens. Shopping and Souvenirs In Suzhou's old streets such as Guanqian Street, you can buy local silk, handicrafts, etc. as travel souvenirs. When planning your itinerary, if you have enough time, it is recommended to take a half-day or one-day tour to visit Panmen and its surrounding attractions, so that you can have a deeper understanding of Suzhou's history and culture.

🌈 The annual Panmen Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival has begun! We couldn't wait to bring the kids to experience it, and it's really great! Suzhou-style gardens paired with the lantern festival, plus Mid-Autumn exclusive performances to watch, it's perfect for taking kids and photos. Panmen is also great to visit during the day. You can take the kids to walk around the city wall gate. The scenic area is not large, and you can finish touring in half a day. We had lunch and then entered the garden in the evening, just in time to enjoy the beginning of the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival. 🎫 Tickets: 💰40 (8:30-17:30) 🔺 Holders of the Jiangsu Water Transport Tourism Annual Card and Suzhou Tourism Annual Card must enter before 16:00 (scan the code to enter, no ID required) 🎫 Dream Hua Night Tour: Early bird ticket 💰19.9 (16:30-21:00) ⏰ Event time: 2024.9.7-2024.10.31 🅿️ Parking lot: Be sure to go early if there are many people 🗺️ Tour route: Ruiguang Pagoda ➡️ Sishui Hall ➡️ Wuxiang Shrine ➡️ Waterborne Penglai ➡️ Moon Market ➡️ Ancient Water and Land City 🎑 Mid-Autumn Event Time: Five performances daily during the event period ✅ Panmen • Moon Market Event: Open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, with snacks, ✅ National Style SHOW: 18:00/19:10/20:50 Performance content: Ancient style performance Performance location: Ruiguang Pagoda Program names: Memories of Jiangnan | Qingping Music | Pipa Language ✅ Rowing to Elegance: 18:15/19:30/21:10 Performance content: Pipa Performance location: Waterborne Lake Heart Program names: Taihu Scenery | Blooming Flowers and Full Moon ✅ Lingbo Shengge: 18:25/19:50/21:30 Performance content: Kunqu Opera Performance location: Water Curtain Cave Pavilion Program name: Peony Pavilion ✅ Drumming Storm: 18:40/20:10/21:50 Performance content: Drum Dance Performance location: Wengcheng Program names: Elephant King Walk | Prosperous Dragon Soaring ✅ Blazing Sky: Mid-Autumn National Day Special Performance 18:50/20:20 Performance content: Fire Pot Performance location: Waterborne Lake Heart Program name: Surging Waves and Setting Sun ✅ Neon Dance: 19:00/20:30/22:10 Performance content: Dance Performance location: Waterborne Stage Program name: Dunhuang Dance

1️⃣Pingwang·Four Rivers Convergence 🔹Pingwang is located in Wujiang, surrounded by lakes of various sizes. The Grand Canal winds from the north to Pingwang, where it splits into three waterways. One goes to Huzhou along the Tai Lake, and two to Jiaxing. Pingwang is bordered by the Taipu River to the north and the Yingou Lake to the south, with numerous lakes around, reflecting the reality of a water town. 🔹During the Sui Dynasty, the Grand Canal connected the north and south, where it meets the Ditan, excavated during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, in Pingwang. The place is vast with misty waves, and from south to north, only the paths divide among the reeds, with the sky and water blending into the horizon, hence the name Pingwang. Since the Song and Yuan dynasties, water and land post stations were established, with abundant trade and travelers around, and numerous inns and stations in Pingwang town, 'where thousands of boats gather from afar, commonly known as Xiaofeng Bridge'. 🔹To this day, the Grand Canal's route does not pass through Pingwang town, but historical traces brought by the canal can still be seen everywhere. 2️⃣Baodai Bridge 🔹Baodai Bridge, having endured a thousand years of weathering, lies horizontally between the Grand Canal and Dantai Lake at the mouth of the Dai Dai River, parallel to the ancient canal. It is about 316 meters long with 53 arches, the longest and best-preserved ancient stone arch bridge in China, known as 'Suzhou's First Bridge'. 🔹The Wu Culture Museum, located in the Baodai Bridge scenic area, officially opened in June 2020. Viewed from the lakeside, the main building of the museum, with its gray-white walls and glass curtain walls, is scattered among the river network of the water town, like a whitewashed compound, encapsulating the treasures and subtleties of Wu culture. 3️⃣Shihu Five Dikes 🔹Shihu is one of the bays of Tai Lake, together with Qizi Mountain, forming the southwest corner of the Suzhou ancient city's mountain and water landscape. Historically, it has been praised as 'the best place to travel near Wu County'. 🔹Located southwest of Suzhou's ancient city, Shihu is divided into East Shihu, West Shihu, and South Shihu, with five dikes: Wu, Yue, Shi, Yang, and Fan lying across the water. 🔹Shihu is a scenic area known for its Wu-Yue relics and pastoral scenery, part of the Tai Lake National Scenic Area, with attractions such as the Fisherman's Village, Tianjing Pavilion, Xingchun Bridge, and Shihu Chuan Yue. 4️⃣Hengtang Post Station 🔹At the junction of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and the Suzhou Xujian River, there is a triangular river island where the old site of Hengtang Post Station is located. 🔹There is one pavilion remaining at Hengtang Post Station, one of the few ancient post station buildings in the country. This pavilion was the gate of the original Hengtang Post Station, with a couplet in front of the door 'Guests are greeted with tea as if hosting, the lantern hangs waiting for the moon, illuminating the distant Xujian River'. 🔹As the only remaining ancient postal relay along the Jiangnan Canal, it witnesses the Grand Canal connecting the north and south, linking ancient and modern times, and is an important landmark of Jiangnan culture. 5️⃣Shuilu Panmen 🔹Panmen is one of the eight gates of the ancient Wu capital, the only one in China that preserves the complete ancient city gate with both water and land entrances, and is the bustling place described by Fan Chengda as 'People laugh and chat in the cool evening breeze, with thousands of lights reflecting on the river and ponds'. 🔹Panmen is easy to defend but hard to attack, with water and land gates side by side, an important military defense structure of the ancient city. Ruiguang Tower is an ancient tower from the Song Dynasty located within Panmen. 🔹Facing Panmen, the single-arch Wumen Bridge spans the outer city river, an important passage for entering and exiting Panmen by land, and is the highest single-hole ancient stone arch bridge in Suzhou.

Panmen Garden is located next to the Pan Pacific Hotel in Suzhou. Personally, I found it more serene and beautiful than the Humble Administrator's Garden. At night, there's a night market, making it a great place for a stroll. If possible, stay at the Pan Pacific Hotel, as guests can enter for free. I recommend staying at the Pan Pacific and visiting the garden.